Gentle collaboration with people
Halodi Robotics is using Ansys' simulation software as part of a startup program to develop humanoid robots that can safely interact with humans in everyday environments.
read more...read more...The top articles of the year
What do marketplaces, PLC solutions in the cloud, new reading worlds, the abandonment of hardware exclusivity and TSN networks have in common? Quite simply, these topics are among the most-read articles of 2022. We take a look back at them...
read more...Choose your cover photo favorite of the year 2022
Which cover picture did you like best this year? Take part in a short survey and optionally in the prize draw for great prizes.
read more...Five current robotics trends
Are robots the saviors of production? Five current trends show how the use of robots can drive digitalization and prevent a shortage of skilled workers.
read more...Additive manufacturing for the lightweight construction of flexible grippers
How can the use of flexible lightweight grippers promote the energy-efficient operation of robots in production? The research project "addFlex - Additive manufacturing for the lightweight construction of flexible grippers" aims to answer this question.
read more...Adhesive bonding systems modeled on nature
No wall is too steep, they walk upside down on ceilings, they stick better than any professional adhesive: the feet of geckos! This effect is to be used in the "GecKI" joint project to develop energy-efficient, auto-adaptive adhesive pads for robot gripping systems.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
China overtakes the USA in terms of robot density
The global average robot density has more than doubled within six years (2015: 69 units). China has become the global leader and has overtaken the United States for the first time thanks to huge investments in industrial robotics.
read more...TGW and Safelog work together
TGW Logistics Group further expands its solution competence in the field of mobile robotics and enters into a partnership with Safelog.
read more...The VDA 5050 standard
The VDMA and VDA associations have jointly developed an interface, the VDA 5050, so that driverless transport systems, or AGVs for short, can work together in intralogistics and production environments.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
Service robot sales increase by 37% worldwide
The market for professional service robots grew by 37% worldwide in 2021. The strongest growth came from Europe, according to the annual report 'World Robotics 2022 - Service Robots' by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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