Working safely with cobots
At the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF in Magdeburg, the European COVR project is researching and promoting the 'safety' aspect of collaborative robotics in practice.
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Mobile robots are revolutionizing the industry
Mobile robots are booming worldwide. A recent IFR white paper called 'A Mobile Revolution' explains how mobility is impacting robotics and why it is a ground-breaking development.
read more...Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
New AI methods for picking robots
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are working with partners from Germany and Canada to make order picking robots more intelligent using distributed AI methods.
read more...Robotics&AUTOMATION 2/2021
The 'robot colleague' is establishing itself - in large companies, in SMEs, in private and public spaces. What trends are accompanying its appearance? What are the benefits of swarm robotics? How can it help to understand it as an edge component? The Robotics&Automation e-paper reveals the answer.
read more...Record order intake for Kuka
Kuka reports the second-highest order intake in the company's history for the first half of 2021. Robotics sales in particular are impressive.
read more...Profibus & Profinet International
New profile for robot systems
In addition to the Profisafe, Profidrive, Profienergy and PA profiles, Profibus & Profinet International (PI) is expanding its technology portfolio with the profile for robot systems. The 'Profile for Robot Systems' working group is responsible for the development.
read more...Alphabet attracts German engineers
Google enters the field of industrial robotics
Google parent company Alphabet has launched a new company: Intrinsic aims to simplify industrial robotics and make it usable in more companies. The X spin-off is based in California and Munich, with numerous renowned German robotics experts on board.
read more...The top articles in July
Time is a defining topic of the most-read articles in July: from a look back at ten years of Industry 4.0 and a snapshot of drive technology to future technologies and effective time management - July had it all.
read more...The most viewed videos in the first half of 2021
German automation companies have used their vision to achieve technological leadership and have had a far-sighted influence on a wide range of industries. This development is also reflected in the top 5 videos from the first half of the year.
read more...Subsidiary established in Mexico
The Zimmer Group is opening a branch in Querétaro, Mexico, on August 1, 2021, thereby strengthening its activities in Central America.
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