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Trener Robotics to deliver ‘pre-trained skills to industrial robots’

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For decades, the power of industrial robotics has been limited by the complexity of a dynamic world, confining millions of robotic arms to repetitive, single-purpose tasks in highly controlled environments.

But now, with the Acteris platform, Trener Robotics (formerly T-Robotics) says it is “fundamentally changing this paradigm”.

Dr Asad Tirmizi, co-founder and CEO of Trener Robotics, says: “By replacing procedural programming with pre-trained AI skills, we give robots the ability to understand and act with true intelligence learned from data extracted from humans, robots, and videos of industrial processes.” [Read more…] about Trener Robotics to deliver ‘pre-trained skills to industrial robots’

Roboworx adds AI-powered predictive analytics to its Robot Service Manager software

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Roboworx, a robot field service organization, has launched advanced artificial intelligence-powered predictive analytics capabilities for its Robot Service Manager (RSM) software.

This new predictive analytics capability moves robot maintenance from a reactive “break-fix” model to a more proactive, data-driven approach, reducing downtime, extending the robot’s useful life, and accelerating promised return on investment.

The new RSM AI uses machine learning to analyze historical service data and real-time telemetry, allowing Roboworx to anticipate mechanical failures before they occur and streamline communication between technicians and clients. [Read more…] about Roboworx adds AI-powered predictive analytics to its Robot Service Manager software

NūMove Robotics & Vision partners with KPI Solutions to develop new robotic order picking system for beverage warehousing

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Robotic systems manufacturer, NūMove Robotics & Vision, and supply chain services and automation integrator, KPI Solutions, have joined forces to create an innovative robotic concept that optimizes order preparation for fast-moving SKUs in the beer and beverage industry.

Called “RAPTOR”, this high-throughput, dual-robot system tackles the growing demand for efficiency and flexibility in modern warehouse operations while addressing the challenges of mixed palletizing.

Requiring only approximately 2,500 square feet (230 square meters) of space, this vision-guided system simplifies order preparation by depalletizing products into SKU-specific buffer lanes and then repalletizing them into retail-ready mixed-SKU order pallets. [Read more…] about NūMove Robotics & Vision partners with KPI Solutions to develop new robotic order picking system for beverage warehousing

Omron launches new high-payload collaborative robots and software upgrade

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Omron Robotics has expanded its TM S Series collaborative robot portfolio with three new models and a major software update, supporting manufacturers facing labour shortages and increasing requirements for flexible, high-mix production. 

The TM30S, TM20S and TM6S extend the series’ payload and reach capabilities for applications such as palletising, machine tending and precision handling. [Read more…] about Omron launches new high-payload collaborative robots and software upgrade

Dürr installs paint shop for ‘first’ Saudi automotive company

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Dürr is building an innovative and sustainable paint shop for CEER, the first Saudi automotive company and Saudi-born electric vehicle brand.

The order was placed back in 2023, and the project is currently in the installation phase. Automated guided vehicles will transport car bodies flexibly between stations based on demand in the modular system.

The latest application technology paints the interiors and exteriors of electric vehicles in the same box. In addition, there will be a box for fully automatic two-tone application without overspray. High-tech and sustainability go hand in hand.

Dürr supplies the latest generation of ovens which, combined with electric exhaust air purification systems, save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. The new facility will be one of the most advanced painting factories in the automotive world. [Read more…] about Dürr installs paint shop for ‘first’ Saudi automotive company

Standard Bots selects Cognibotics’ calibration for next-generation AI cobots

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Standard Bots, an AI-driven robotics company building collaborative robot arms in the United States, has selected Cognibotics’ CogniCal calibration for its next-generation cobot platform.

CogniCal delivers world-class accuracy, making robots easier to integrate and commission across a wider range of tasks. With accurate robots, training of AI driven robot tasks becomes more efficient and transferable between robot individuals; Critical for scalable intelligence.

Standard Bots is known for its RO1 cobot and a new 30 kg, 2 m reach model. Both combine 6-axis arms with integrated AI, 3D vision, and no-code programming. [Read more…] about Standard Bots selects Cognibotics’ calibration for next-generation AI cobots

XGSynBot unveils dual-arm mobile robot at CES showcase in Las Vegas

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XGSynBot demonstrated an AI-powered dual-arm mobile robot during a private showcase held alongside CES in Las Vegas. Although the company appears to be avoiding the word “humanoid”, it does look like a humanoid. 

The wheeled, dual-arm robot was developed by China-based XGSynBot (Suzhou) Intelligence Technology, which described it as “an AI-powered dual arm robot designed for industrial and commercial use”.

The company added that XGSynBot was designed for “cross-scenario use across industries including warehousing and logistics, 3C electronics, automotive manufacturing, clinical experiments, scientific research and education”. [Read more…] about XGSynBot unveils dual-arm mobile robot at CES showcase in Las Vegas

Future-Proofing Your Floor: Why Modular Robotics is the Key to Scalable Manufacturing

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Picture this: you’ve just invested in a shiny new production line, and six months later, market demands shift completely. Your customers want different products, faster turnarounds, or entirely new specifications.

With traditional manufacturing setups, you’re pretty much stuck. But modular robotics? That’s a whole different story. [Read more…] about Future-Proofing Your Floor: Why Modular Robotics is the Key to Scalable Manufacturing

Benefits of 3D guidance in industrial robots

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Ten years ago, industrial automation was all about pre-programmed movements. Today, it’s capable of much more dynamic and intelligent processes that are less rigid. Core to this has been the integration of advanced vision systems. 

This change kicked off while 2D vision was still the dominant form of guidance, but moving to 3D guidance has seen another wave of innovation in manufacturing.

Perceiving depth and spatial orientation has lifted the ceiling on the complexity of tasks robots can handle, but it’s also lifted the floor in how precise and reliable they are too, which is arguably more important. [Read more…] about Benefits of 3D guidance in industrial robots

The future of industrial robot programming: Easier, faster, more intuitive

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For decades, industrial robots have grown steadily more capable. Modern robot arms can move faster, more smoothly and more precisely than ever before, executing complex, multi-axis motion with sub-millimetre repeatability in harsh industrial environments.

Yet for many manufacturers, programming these machines remains one of the biggest obstacles to wider automation. The issue is not that robot software is inherently weaker than robot hardware, nor that robots are approaching human-level dexterity.

Rather, it is that the ways humans interact with industrial robots have not kept pace with the mechanical capabilities of the machines themselves.

As factories face labour shortages, shorter product cycles and rising product variation, this mismatch between robot potential and programming effort is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. [Read more…] about The future of industrial robot programming: Easier, faster, more intuitive