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Festo unveils human-like hand for robotics applications

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Whether its grabbing, holding or turning, touching, typing or pressing – in everyday life, we use our hands as a matter of course for the most diverse tasks.

The human hand, with its unique combination of power, dexterity and fine motor skills, is a true miracle tool of nature.

What could be more natural than equipping robots in collaborative workspaces with a gripper that is modelled after this model of nature, that solves various tasks by learning through artificial intelligence?

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Vision Factory receives UR+ software certification

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Universal Robots (UR) has launched Robotic Vision Technologies Inc.’s (RVT) Vision Factory (VF) software suite for promotion on its UR+ certified third-party solutions catalogue.

This marks a major step in the adoption of Vision Factory into the collaborative robot ecosystem and the beginning of a Robot-as-a-Service model for the company.

The addition of Vision Factory to UR+’s catalogue brings 3D vision to a significant user base for the first time.

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ASTI Mobile Robotics and InSystems Automation sign commercial partnership deal

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ASTI Mobile Robotics and InSystems Automation have signed a commercial partnership agreement in order to strengthen their position in the European market.

With this agreement, ASTI Mobile Robotics and InSystems Automation will expand markets and take up new opportunities, as a result of synergies from having complementary automatic guided system vehicles (AGVs) ranges.

ASTI Mobile Robotics and InSystems announced the business agreement at LogiMAT 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany, where the companies shared a booth.

Hyundai Robotics prioritises research and development in future plans

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Hyundai Robotics is prioritising its activities in research and development and says such activities are central to its future plans.

The company held one of its annual technology R&D briefings recently at its Bundang, South Korea office.

The event was attended by COO Seo Yoo Seong and more than 100 executives and employees.  [Read more…] about Hyundai Robotics prioritises research and development in future plans

Comau presents Aura at Robotics Kongress in Hannover

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Comau presented its collaborative robot AURA at the Robotics Kongress in Hannover recently.

The annual congress features the latest innovations in the field of robotics and, this year, is dedicated to collaborative robotic solutions.

Comau proudly presented its 170 kg payload robot to the expert audience who gathered in the “Robotation Academy” in Hannover to explore the possibilities of collaborative robotics.  [Read more…] about Comau presents Aura at Robotics Kongress in Hannover

Doosan to make stronger push into collaborative robotics

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Doosan is planning to make a stronger push into collaborative robotics.

Doosan Robotics CEO, Lee Byung-Seo, says: “Collaboration is the key, not the 1: 1 replacement with the worker.”

As the debate about the Fourth industrial revolution continues, interest in cooperative robots, which have become hot topics in the manufacturing industry, is spreading. [Read more…] about Doosan to make stronger push into collaborative robotics

Universal Robots partners with Bharat Fritz Werner in India

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India is emerging as one of the fastest growing economies in the new millennium and the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) segment is expected to play a significant role in this growth.

Universal Robots is aiming to penetrate the sector with new and affordable automation solutions with a collaboration with Bharat Fritz Werner (BFW), India’s largest machine tool manufacturer, and integrate collaborative robots in manufacturing processes.

The partnership aims to disrupt the MSME segment with top-notch automation solutions and for CNC machines.

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Epson signs FPE Automation as distributor in US

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Epson Robots has signed FPE Automation as an official distributor for the full line of Epson Robots automation products.

This includes Epson SCARA, 6-axis and linear module robots as well as integrated solutions such as Vision and Force Guide, fieldbus I/O and many other industrial automation products offered by Epson Robots.

The distribution territory will cover the state of Illinois, eastern Missouri and eastern Iowa.  [Read more…] about Epson signs FPE Automation as distributor in US

Technical insight: Safe robotics – collaboration without incident

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In this article, SICK, a supplier of industrial sensors and sensor systems, provides detailed insight into the subject of safety while working with collaborative robots.

The Safe Robotics Area Protection safety system from SICK provides process-based protection for collaborative robot applications.

It consists of a Flexi Soft safety controller and a safety laser scanner – either the space-saving S300 Mini Remote for shorter scanning ranges or the microScan3 Core for larger monitoring fields.

Safe Robotics Area Protection satisfies the criteria of Performance Level PL d in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1.  [Read more…] about Technical insight: Safe robotics – collaboration without incident