The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, has completed the development of MIPI A-PHY v1.0, a long-reach … [Read More...] about MIPI Alliance completes development of new industry standard A-PHY v1.0
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AMS launches new position sensors for high-speed electric motors to ‘improve car industry’s electrification efforts’
AMS, a supplier of high performance sensor solutions, has introduced new position sensors that it says lower system cost and enhance electrification of safety-critical vehicle functions such as power … [Read More...] about AMS launches new position sensors for high-speed electric motors to ‘improve car industry’s electrification efforts’
Aisin and QC Ware to jointly develop quantum computing capabilities
Aisin Seiki and QC Ware have agreed a research collaboration to explore the impact of quantum optimization and quantum machine learning algorithms on automotive applications. The collaboration will … [Read More...] about Aisin and QC Ware to jointly develop quantum computing capabilities
Kuka milling robot used to manufacture film props
Whether it is in series like Stranger Things or in blockbusters like Men in Black: International, filmmakers continuously need creative and high quality props. To make these, a company called … [Read More...] about Kuka milling robot used to manufacture film props
Nuro partners with CVS Pharmacy to deliver medicines using its autonomous vehicle
Nuro is partnering with CVS Pharmacy to deliver medicines using its autonomous vehicle. Starting this month, the “first-of-its-kind partnership” brings Nuro into the health space as the startup … [Read More...] about Nuro partners with CVS Pharmacy to deliver medicines using its autonomous vehicle
Manufacturing
Robotic MIG vs TIG Welding: Picking the Right Option
Being able to pinpoint the right type of welding for your specific robotic welding application is a crucial decision. The truth is, not all robotic welding types are equal even though they produce … [Read More...] about Robotic MIG vs TIG Welding: Picking the Right Option
Severstal expands automation capabilities with second investment in Airborne
PAO Severstal, one of the world's largest vertically integrated steel and mining companies, has led a second tranche of investment into Dutch company Airborne, a developer of digital automation … [Read More...] about Severstal expands automation capabilities with second investment in Airborne
GM and LG Chem prepare ground at new electric vehicle battery cell facility in Lordstown
General Motors and LG Chem have started to prepare the ground at their new electric vehicle battery cell facility in Lordstown. The two companies have established a joint venture called “Ultium … [Read More...] about GM and LG Chem prepare ground at new electric vehicle battery cell facility in Lordstown
Groupe PSA restarts manufacturing at facilities in a ‘progressive’ way
Groupe PSA – which owns automotive brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall – says it is restarting manufacturing at facilities in a “progressive and secured” way. The company says it … [Read More...] about Groupe PSA restarts manufacturing at facilities in a ‘progressive’ way
Are You Ready to Survive the Future of Manufacturing?
By Darrell Adams, head of Southeast Asia and Oceania, Universal Robots For many ASEAN nations, manufacturing takes up a sizable chunk of the national GDP. For example, manufacturing in Singapore … [Read More...] about Are You Ready to Survive the Future of Manufacturing?
Industrial Robots
Kuka says its ‘sensitive robot’ increases efficiency in automotive final assembly
Industrial robot maker Kuka says its “sensitive robot” is helping to increase efficiency at the final stages of assembly in the automotive manufacturing sector. The company says car manufacturers … [Read More...] about Kuka says its ‘sensitive robot’ increases efficiency in automotive final assembly
BHS Technologies unveils RoboticScope to assist surgeons
A Swiss company called BHS Technologies has unveiled a specially designed robot to assist surgeons, claiming it to be a world first. “A high-precision robot, a high-resolution 3D camera and an … [Read More...] about BHS Technologies unveils RoboticScope to assist surgeons
ASM Assembly Systems uses Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer robot for quality control checks
Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer robot has been carrying out the automated quality control of components at ASM Assembly Solutions. Rethink, now part of the Hahn Group, says the ASM setup was simple and … [Read More...] about ASM Assembly Systems uses Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer robot for quality control checks
Fanuc unveils new vision sensor for robotic warehousing applications
Fanuc America, the leading supplier of robotics, CNCs, RoboMachine’s and industrial IoT solutions recently demonstrated its new 3DV/1600 vision sensor. Fanuc demonstrated the sensor at the show, an … [Read More...] about Fanuc unveils new vision sensor for robotic warehousing applications
Universal Robots launches ‘world’s largest’ virtual conference for collaborative robots
Universal Robots has launched what it describes as “the world’s largest virtual conference and exhibition for collaborative robots”. Named “WeAreCobots”, the event will take place June 16-18, 2020, … [Read More...] about Universal Robots launches ‘world’s largest’ virtual conference for collaborative robots
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ASM Assembly Systems uses Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer robot for quality control checks
Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer robot has been carrying out the automated quality control of components at ASM Assembly Solutions. Rethink, now part of the Hahn Group, says the ASM setup was simple and … [Read More...] about ASM Assembly Systems uses Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer robot for quality control checks
Old Versus New Robotics: How Things Are Changing
The history of robotics is a long one, with roots in ancient Egypt as far back as 1500 BC. While the “robots” of those days are far from being able to exhibit the intelligence of robots today, it is … [Read More...] about Old Versus New Robotics: How Things Are Changing
Agricultural robots and AI: A question of when and not if
Robotics and artificial intelligence will drive a deep and transformative change in the agricultural world during the coming decades, according to a new report by IDTechEx. Seeing, localising, and … [Read More...] about Agricultural robots and AI: A question of when and not if
Considerations in Designing an Effective Air Quality Control Strategy
The industrial section plays a central role in air quality management following the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its amendments. Therefore, a re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the strategies must … [Read More...] about Considerations in Designing an Effective Air Quality Control Strategy
Tech giants and driverless cars: Racing against the automakers
Modern tech conglomerate Amazon – whose interests range from online shopping, through computing devices such as the Kindle and Amazon Echo, to cloud computing and even space exploration – is in … [Read More...] about Tech giants and driverless cars: Racing against the automakers
Logistics
Nuro partners with CVS Pharmacy to deliver medicines using its autonomous vehicle
Nuro is partnering with CVS Pharmacy to deliver medicines using its autonomous vehicle. Starting this month, the “first-of-its-kind partnership” brings Nuro into the health space as the startup … [Read More...] about Nuro partners with CVS Pharmacy to deliver medicines using its autonomous vehicle
Enquiries for Savioke’s delivery robot double amid pandemic
The number of enquiries for Savioke’s delivery robot (see video below) has doubled amid the global coronavirus pandemic, according to an executive at the startup company. Governments in virtually … [Read More...] about Enquiries for Savioke’s delivery robot double amid pandemic
Locus Robotics raises $40 million in new Investment to bring total to $105 million
Locus Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, has raised more than $40 million in new investment. The Series D funding was led by Zebra Ventures, the … [Read More...] about Locus Robotics raises $40 million in new Investment to bring total to $105 million
9,000 elephants: Heaviest things ever moved on land
People travel all over the globe to see the many great wonders of our world, but does it ever cross your mind of how they got there in the first place? Transporting impossibly large items has been … [Read More...] about 9,000 elephants: Heaviest things ever moved on land
Otto Motors raises $29 million in new funding for its autonomous mobile robots business
Otto Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics, has raised $29 million in Series C funding. The company says the new funds will be used for the continued expansion of its autonomous mobile robot … [Read More...] about Otto Motors raises $29 million in new funding for its autonomous mobile robots business
Transportation
Will Automation Make Lorry Drivers Obsolete?
The haulage industry is an essential part of the network that is keeping the economy going, but for the last decade, there have been whispers of big changes that will ultimately change and … [Read More...] about Will Automation Make Lorry Drivers Obsolete?
Five companies awarded $280,000 to develop mobility solutions in Michigan
PlanetM, the State of Michigan’s mobility initiative, is awarding a round of its technology activation grant program to companies addressing the challenges presented by the spread of the novel … [Read More...] about Five companies awarded $280,000 to develop mobility solutions in Michigan
Robo taxis to accelerate autonomous public transportation
The race to advance and autonomous mobility and transportation is heating up. In recent years, the world has witnessed a revolution in the taxi industry with the emergence of ride-booking … [Read More...] about Robo taxis to accelerate autonomous public transportation
Locomation partners with Transport Research Centre to conduct driverless truck testing
Locomation, the world’s first trucking technology platform to offer human-guided autonomous convoying, has agreed to conduct research project with the Transportation Research Center, a testing, … [Read More...] about Locomation partners with Transport Research Centre to conduct driverless truck testing
How driverless shuttle vehicles can get safely from A to B
Project 3F, a consortium of six partners led by Bosch, has presented its results for automated driving in the low-speed range. (See video below.) Their main finding is that the vehicle can continue … [Read More...] about How driverless shuttle vehicles can get safely from A to B
Infrastructure
Volkswagen invests €450 million in battery manufacturing joint venture with Northvolt
Volkswagen is to construct buildings and infrastructure for the battery cell factory it has agreed to build with Northvolt. The automotive giant has made initial investment of some €450 … [Read More...] about Volkswagen invests €450 million in battery manufacturing joint venture with Northvolt
Peachtree Corners launches ‘world’s first fleet of self-driving e-scooters’ as part of styling itself as a smart city
Peachtree Corners, a tiny city in the state of Georgia, USA, is launching what it believes is the “world’s first fleet of self-driving e-scooters” as part of styling itself out as a smart … [Read More...] about Peachtree Corners launches ‘world’s first fleet of self-driving e-scooters’ as part of styling itself as a smart city
Facilities management leaders call for strategic partnerships to drive robotics and innovation
With cleaning robots increasing in number and being installed in many types of buildings, a study about the future of facilities management has been published. In the survey, it was found that the … [Read More...] about Facilities management leaders call for strategic partnerships to drive robotics and innovation
ABB offering digital services free of charge
ABB is making its digital services available free of charge. During this unprecedented crisis, ABB’s Robotics & Discrete Automation business says it is working to “help customers and partners … [Read More...] about ABB offering digital services free of charge
Denso invests in automated greenhouse provider Certhon Group
Denso, one of the world’s largest advanced automotive technology suppliers, has invested in Certhon Group, a developer and builder of automated greenshouses. Certhon operated mainly in Europe and … [Read More...] about Denso invests in automated greenhouse provider Certhon Group
Computing
MIPI Alliance completes development of new industry standard A-PHY v1.0
The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, has completed the development of MIPI A-PHY v1.0, a long-reach … [Read More...] about MIPI Alliance completes development of new industry standard A-PHY v1.0
Aisin and QC Ware to jointly develop quantum computing capabilities
Aisin Seiki and QC Ware have agreed a research collaboration to explore the impact of quantum optimization and quantum machine learning algorithms on automotive applications. The collaboration will … [Read More...] about Aisin and QC Ware to jointly develop quantum computing capabilities
Mitsubishi and NTT take 30 per cent stake in HERE Technologies
HERE Technologies says Mitsubishi Corporation and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation have completed their joint acquisition of a 30 per cent ownership stake in the company, after receiving … [Read More...] about Mitsubishi and NTT take 30 per cent stake in HERE Technologies
Exam Dumps: Sure Way to Pass Your Microsoft 98-364 Exam and Boost Your Tech Career
The field of IT is vast and constantly growing. As a result of that, there are more and more job opportunities opening up and even more people entering the field to supply that demand. This makes … [Read More...] about Exam Dumps: Sure Way to Pass Your Microsoft 98-364 Exam and Boost Your Tech Career
Hexagon NovAtel unveils ROS-based autonomous driving platform
NovAtel, part of Hexagon, has released of its first purpose-built driver, powered by Robot Operating System (ROS), to support its OEM7 family of GNSS receivers. The driver, developed by NovAtel … [Read More...] about Hexagon NovAtel unveils ROS-based autonomous driving platform
Science
Difference Between Three-Phase and Single-Phase Power
In today's advanced and technological upbringings, the power of electricity has become more than a human necessity. People use electricity for heating, cooling, refrigerating, using a computer, and … [Read More...] about Difference Between Three-Phase and Single-Phase Power
Toyota develops fuel cell system for maritime applications
The former racing catamaran turned ship of the future, Energy Observer, has made waves as it has been navigating its six-year odyssey around the world as the first energy-autonomous hydrogen … [Read More...] about Toyota develops fuel cell system for maritime applications
India to send humanoid robot astronaut into space
India is planning to send a humanoid robot astronaut into space, according to a number of media reports. (See video below.) Called “Vyommitra”, the humanoid robot has been given a female form and … [Read More...] about India to send humanoid robot astronaut into space
Scientists use supercomputer to create ‘first living robot’
Scientists at the University of Vermont and Tufts University have created what they claim is the world’s first living robot. (See video below.) The scientists say they have repurposed living cells, … [Read More...] about Scientists use supercomputer to create ‘first living robot’
Columbia develops ‘robotic trunk support assists’ for people with spinal cord injuries
Engineers at Columbia university have invented a robotic trunk-support-trainer to retrain patients with spinal cord injury to sit more stably and gain an expanded active sitting workspace. (See video … [Read More...] about Columbia develops ‘robotic trunk support assists’ for people with spinal cord injuries
