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How to Reduce Chatter in Robotic Milling Applications

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Article by Mark Fairchild, Precision Drive Systems

Have you optimized the performance of your robotic arm as it performs milling operations? Machining with articulated robot arms is an attractive alternative to machine tools because they offer ease of set-up, repeatability, a large workspace, and versatility.

However, machine tools are as much as 50 times stiffer than robotic arms (details). This lack of stiffness in robots makes it challenging to produce the desired performance. Minimizing chatter is a frequent concern and should not be overlooked to ensure the right results the first time.

In this article, we explore some best practices for reducing chatter with a focus on the spindle and tooling. [Read more…] about How to Reduce Chatter in Robotic Milling Applications

How Machine Learning Helps Improve Fleet Safety

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Artificial intelligence is one of those technical buzzwords that has captivated the press and is being discussed in practically every facet of life.

A subset of artificial intelligence known as machine learning, in particular, may assist building and construction fleet operators in optimizing fleet performance while preserving safety as a primary concern.

As roads become increasingly dangerous, safety directors face a challenging task: sifting through terabytes of information to uncover weaknesses in fleet safety. [Read more…] about How Machine Learning Helps Improve Fleet Safety

What Are the Ethereum Network’s ERC-20 Tokens? 

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You may be familiar with Ether, a distributed platform for consensus mechanisms. But what exactly are ERC-20 tokens for Ethereum?

On Ethereum, there are ERC-20 tokens because they are simple to make and follow a set methodology. Because of this, they are easier to utilize than other tokens.

Ethereum Code may perform all of their operations electronically using the trading platform Ether Software. [Read more…] about What Are the Ethereum Network’s ERC-20 Tokens? 

Interview: BlueBotics brings warehouse robotics experts to your screen

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BlueBotics has been around for 20 years. And in that time, it has become one of the leading providers of navigation technology for warehouse robots such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots. In doing so, the company has become something of a fount of knowledge about the subject, and thought it would provide that knowledge as an online resource through its newly created website ANTdriven.com.

In this interview, conducted by Abdul Montaqim, Robotics and Automation News speaks to Matt Wade, head of marketing for BlueBotics, about the ANTdriven.com resource as well as wider issues relating to the entire warehouse automation sector.

This interview is available in video form on our YouTube channel, and is embedded below. Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and brevity. [Read more…] about Interview: BlueBotics brings warehouse robotics experts to your screen

Eyewear retailer brings in robot from Osaro to keep up with e-commerce orders

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Osaro, a developer of advanced robotics for e-commerce, has partnered with Zenni, an online eyewear retailer, to automate the “last meter” of Zenni’s fulfillment center in Novato, California.

Three Osaro Robotic Bagging Systems will take on the responsibility of readying eyewear orders for shipment to US customers.

The implementation is also an industry first. This is the first time a robot will be assigned the responsibility of working with an automated mechanical bagging system to ensure a customer’s unique order is placed into the correct bag for shipment. [Read more…] about Eyewear retailer brings in robot from Osaro to keep up with e-commerce orders

Indoor Robotics raises $15 million to ‘revolutionize building monitoring and security’

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Indoor Robotics, an indoor drone technology company that recently launched Tando drone, has raised $15 million in series A funding.

The round of funding was led by Pitango and included Target Global, European Innovation Council Fund, and Spider Capital. This round enables Indoor Robotics to boost product development and enable intelligent indoor security worldwide.

Developing an autonomous indoor security robot has challenged robotics designers for years. While some ground-based robots are commercially available, ordinary items like a chair or a step can prevent them from fully securing an area. [Read more…] about Indoor Robotics raises $15 million to ‘revolutionize building monitoring and security’

RC Mowers breaks ground on new $4.8 million facility

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RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, has begun construction of a new $4.8 million office and production facility in Green Bay with plans to begin operations there in February 2023.

Michael Brandt, RC Mowers CEO, says: “RC Mowers has doubled our revenue every year since our inception four years ago, and this new facility will alleviate the growing pains we’re experiencing as a result of our success.

“Investing in this new building will allow us to grow our manufacturing capabilities as our product line continues to expand, and the additional office space will accommodate our expected employee growth over the next several years.” [Read more…] about RC Mowers breaks ground on new $4.8 million facility

Having Confidence in Your New Business Venture

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When you are starting out with a new business, there are a lot of things that you will need to be aware of.

One of the major factors in determining whether or not your business will succeed is how confident you are in that business.

From the start, you need to apply yourself to the venture with as much confidence as you can muster, and that is something that is always going to be worth doing if you approach it in the right way. [Read more…] about Having Confidence in Your New Business Venture

Winners of the Robotics and Automation News Awards 2021-22

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The votes are counted and decisions made, so… Congratulations to all the winners of the Robotics and Automation News Awards 2021-22, in association with SICK Sensor Intelligence. 

Download a copy of the publication: Robotics and Automation News Awards 2021-22

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The awful coronavirus pandemic has changed many people’s lives forever. Many have lost loved ones and many more have suffered illness and inconvenience to their lives and livelihoods.

For businesses in many sectors, it has been extremely difficult to keep going through lockdowns which reduced their income to zero or thereabouts. And despite previously unimaginable levels of government support, they were forced to wind down, perhaps to fight another day sometime in the future. [Read more…] about Winners of the Robotics and Automation News Awards 2021-22

It’s out! The 2021-22 Robotics and Automation News Awards brochure

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It’s out!!! 

The 2021-22 Robotics and Automation News Awards brochure is out – finally! Sorry if it’s later than you expected.

Download it now at this link: https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/shop/advertising/2021-22-robotics-and-automation-news-awards-brochure/

In the brochure, you will see the 11 companies that received the highest numbers of readers’ votes in each category.

The three companies with the highest number of votes are listed in the “Nominees” section and one of them will receive the Readers’ Award. We will announce the winner at the presentation in late November or early December – exact date yet to be decided. [Read more…] about It’s out! The 2021-22 Robotics and Automation News Awards brochure