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Archives for November 18, 2020

How do self-driving cars work?

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Self-driving cars are gaining more and more attention in recent times. They are an incredibly brilliant invention that proves how vastly technology is shaping our lives.

Sure, they are expensive, but their impact is far greater than probably any other AI or technological innovation. They have already been tested and proved to be safer than human-driven cars.

Are you ready to know more about this revolutionary travel miracle? Then keep on reading! [Read more…] about How do self-driving cars work?

Badger Technologies and STCR plan to take Autonomous Robots to independent grocers

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Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil, is teaming up with STCR, a provider of advanced retail point of sale (POS) and self-checkout solutions, to increase the momentum of multipurpose robot rollouts by independent and regional grocers around the world.

This collaboration will speed deployments of Badger Technologies autonomous robots to address critical out-of-stock, price integrity, planogram compliance and other operational inefficiencies.

Farrell McKenna, GM of STCR, says: “Our mission is to bring much-needed retail automation to the independent and regional grocer, empowering them to run their stores more efficiently while competing more effectively with the largest supermarket chains. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies and STCR plan to take Autonomous Robots to independent grocers

OnRobot launches new gripper for demanding applications

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OnRobot has launched a new gripper for demanding applications.

OnRobot’s cleanroom-ready, IP67-certified, collaborative 2FG7 parallel gripper is the latest addition to OnRobot’s range of all-electric gripper products.

OnRobot describes the 2FG7 as “a complete, low cost, easy to use, out-of-the-box, cleanroom-ready parallel gripper”. [Read more…] about OnRobot launches new gripper for demanding applications

IDS establishes new research and development facility in Serbia

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IDS has established a new research and development facility in Serbia.

The industrial camera manufacturer says it is investing in new technologies and has expanded its team of experts in artificial intelligence.

Since July 2020, IDS Imaging Development Systems has been represented in Serbia with its own subsidiary.

Based in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city and considered the country’s technological centre, the pure development unit is closely linked to the Faculty of Technical Sciences of the local university. [Read more…] about IDS establishes new research and development facility in Serbia

ABB unveils new ‘compact’ robotic interior painting system

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ABB has unveiled a new “compact” robotic interior painting system, mainly aimed at the automotive manufacturing sector.

The Compact Interior Painting station enables automotive manufacturers to reduce the size of their vehicle interior painting stations by one-third, while saving costs and making automotive paint facilities more sustainable.

ABB says its latest innovative solution for automotive manufacturing – the Compact Interior Paint station – combines 12 robots to offer a space-saving alternative to traditional robotic interior painting solutions, helping automotive original equipment manufacturers reduce the footprint of their paint booths “by up to 33 percent”, while being able to paint a variety of vehicle types, from cars and SUVs to large MPVs. [Read more…] about ABB unveils new ‘compact’ robotic interior painting system

Kivnon awarded AGV project by US truck-making giant Navistar

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Kivnon has been awarded an automated guided vehicle (AGV) project by Navistar, a top manufacturer of commercial trucks and other large vehicles in the USA.

Navistar has chosen Kivnon’s automation solutions for its new manufacturing plant in Texas.

The international group Kivnon, which specializes in the automation of industrial processes using self-guided vehicles (AGVs/AMRs), expands its presence in the American market through a contract agreement with Navistar to provide a complete mobile robotics solution and bring automation to their new assembly plant. [Read more…] about Kivnon awarded AGV project by US truck-making giant Navistar

Flexiv brings the latest adaptive robotics technology and applications to CIIF 2020

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Flexiv showcased their cutting-edge robotics technology and industrial applications at the recently concluded 22nd China Industrial International Fair (CIIF). 

The showcase of applications was based on adaptive robots, including the world’s leading force control technology, the ultimate fusion of robotics and AI, and a series of industrial solutions.

The applications that were presented by their adaptive robot Rizon included plugging and unplugging with wiring harness, intelligent table tidy-up, force-control assembling, massage by adaptive robot and the Ball Balancing Challenge. [Read more…] about Flexiv brings the latest adaptive robotics technology and applications to CIIF 2020

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