Archives for August 10, 2017

Yaskawa Motoman adds new model to high-speed GP industrial robot series

August 10, 2017 by David Edwards

Yaskawa Motoman has added a new robot model to its GP series of industrial robots.

Yaskawa says the “efficient, high-speed” Motoman GP25 robot is a new, compact robot that is ideal for assembly, dispensing, handling, material removal and packaging applications.

All axis speeds have been increased, says the company, some by more than 40 per cent, surpassing other robots in its class and delivering increased productivity. [Read more…] about Yaskawa Motoman adds new model to high-speed GP industrial robot series

Technically speaking, South Korea just introduced world’s first ‘robot tax’

August 10, 2017 by David Edwards

It was kind of funny when the idea of asking robots to pay their fair share of taxes was first floated, but it seems some are taking it seriously.

Bill Gates was one of the first to talk about it, but not many probably took him all that seriously.

But then, not many people take the universal basic income idea seriously either, but some countries have already introduced it. [Read more…] about Technically speaking, South Korea just introduced world’s first ‘robot tax’

Qualcomm and Apple’s legal battle may indicate the future of cars, as Foxconn looks to build driverless tech factory

August 10, 2017 by David Edwards

The legal battle between Qualcomm and Apple may portend the future direction of car technology.

Qualcomm says Apple manufacturers are not paying the correct amount of money for the chipmaker’s intellectual property the iPhone maker is licensing – basically they’re not paying anything.

The lower, or absent, payments probably account for Qualcomm’s patent licensing business falling 42 per cent this year, according to CNBC. [Read more…] about Qualcomm and Apple’s legal battle may indicate the future of cars, as Foxconn looks to build driverless tech factory

Intel to build fleet of 100 autonomous vehicles

August 10, 2017 by David Edwards

Determined not to miss out like it did on the smartphone revolution, Intel is developing 100 of its own autonomous cars.

Intel is still the largest chipmaker in the world in many sectors but in mobile computing technology, other companies have taken the lead.

But there’s not many things as mobile as a road-going vehicle, and newer versions of them need more chips than ever. [Read more…] about Intel to build fleet of 100 autonomous vehicles

TAL unveils welding solution involving its Brabo industrial robot

August 10, 2017 by Abdul Montaqim

Indian company TAL Manufacturing Solutions is showcasing a new welding solution which features its own industrial robot, the Brabo.

The company, which is part of the Tata Motors group, is exhibiting the robotic welding solution at the Automation Expo, currently taking place in Mumbai, India.

According to the Economic Times of India, the TAL Brabo robotic welding cell is priced at about $133,000 and is a “cost-effective” solution aimed at Tier 3 and 4 suppliers. The unit has a reach of 850 mm and a payload capacity of 6 kg. [Read more…] about TAL unveils welding solution involving its Brabo industrial robot