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Infineon teams up with DH-Robotics to design next-generation end-effectors

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Robotic arms bring significant improvements in efficiency and safety to industrial production lines.

However, the reliance on traditional pneumatic grippers hinders the realization of a more sustainable and intelligent manufacturing future, requiring innovative solutions.

To address this challenge and pave the way for a smarter and greener manufacturing future, DH-Robotics, in collaboration with Infineon Technologies, introduces a groundbreaking series of next-generation electric grippers, also known as end-effectors.

Electric grippers offer precise control, adaptability, safety, and energy efficiency, making them indispensable in industries that require handling delicate components with accuracy. [Read more…] about Infineon teams up with DH-Robotics to design next-generation end-effectors

Sentient showcases its ‘ViDAR’ vision systems at White House event with President Biden and Australian PM

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Sentient Vision Systems’ newly appointed CEO, Mark Palmer, was invited to attend a reception in Washington to mark Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first official visit to Washington, hosted by President Joe Biden.

In a press release, Sentient says the Australia-US relationship marks “more than 100 years in partnership” and presents an important opportunity for discussion about “Clean, Green & Critical” technologies that contribute to the security of Indo-Pacific.

The reception – a key part of the three-day official Visit by PM Albanese that started on October 23rd – was also attended by senior US Department of Defense representatives and Whitehouse staff. [Read more…] about Sentient showcases its ‘ViDAR’ vision systems at White House event with President Biden and Australian PM

Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens technology

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Large storage systems supplier Mecalux has unveiled what it describes as “a state-of-the-art technological solution” to optimise order picking: an innovative collaborative robotic picking system based on the latest artificial intelligence technology.

Mecalux’s new automated solution incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology, a groundbreaking vision software that employs deep learning algorithms to significantly streamline picking in warehouses.

With artificial intelligence integrated into the programmable logic controller (SIMATIC S7-1500, the collaborative robot (cobot) performs order picking with total autonomy and maximum accuracy. [Read more…] about Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens technology

Advancements in 3D Printing for Robotics: Pioneering the Future of Automation

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Over the past decade, the integration of 3D printing technology with robotics has revolutionized the way we conceive and construct robotic systems.

This synergy has opened up new horizons in automation, enabling the creation of complex and customized robotic components with unprecedented precision.

As the demand for more sophisticated robots continues to rise across industries, the latest developments in 3D printing for robotics are at the forefront of innovation. [Read more…] about Advancements in 3D Printing for Robotics: Pioneering the Future of Automation

To What Degree Should You Outsource Your Logistics?

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Unless you offer a solely digital-based product or service, logistics will need to be factored into your business plan.

For the most part, it’s easy to use third parties for a great number of these services. For example, you might use a third-party courier service to deliver your custom products to clients.

But that’s not the end of the story. After all, some companies may have more in-depth logistical needs, perhaps running trucks on the road seven days a week, or using custom vehicles to transport sensitive goods from one place to another. [Read more…] about To What Degree Should You Outsource Your Logistics?

Construction automation: ABB and Porsche collaborate to develop modular housing manufacturing systems

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ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting have revealed their collaboration to drive automation in the construction industry with a pilot project to develop innovative new practices in modular housing manufacture.

The collaboration will help to meet the need for more affordable and sustainable buildings and reduce the environmental impact of construction, amidst widespread labor and skills shortages.

Eberhard Weiblen, chairman of Porsche Consulting, says: “The construction industry is facing numerous challenges. Highly automated factories for buildings can deliver higher quality and more affordable housing. [Read more…] about Construction automation: ABB and Porsche collaborate to develop modular housing manufacturing systems

Boston Dynamics gives new powers to truck-unloading robot

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Boston Dynamics says it has introduced “a major advancement” in its robotic truck-unloading system.

The system, which is built around Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot, can now pick and place multiple boxes at the same time – “currently up to four at once”.

The company calls this new feature “multipick”. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics gives new powers to truck-unloading robot

Hippo Harvest employs Zebra robots for indoor farming operations

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Hippo Harvest, a California-based controlled environment agriculture startup, has successfully integrated autonomous mobile robots from Zebra Technologies, a supply chain technology solution provider, into its indoor farming operations.

The robots have been put to use mainly to grow greens. Zebra says the robots enabling the company to “save up to 92 percent of water and use 55 percent less fertilizer than conventional produce growers”.

Hippo Harvest is using advanced plant science, machine learning, and robotics to grow leafy greens and other produce in sustainable greenhouse environments. [Read more…] about Hippo Harvest employs Zebra robots for indoor farming operations

Nvidia unveils ‘major updates’ in new version of Isaac robotics simulation platform

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Nvidia unveiled “major updates” to the Nvidia Isaac Robotics platform at the recent ROSCon 2023 event.

The platform delivers performant perception and high-fidelity simulation to robotics developers worldwide.

These updates include the release of Nvidia Isaac ROS 2.0 and Nvidia Isaac Sim 2023.1 and perception and simulation upgrades that simplify building and testing performant AI-based robotic applications for ROS developers. [Read more…] about Nvidia unveils ‘major updates’ in new version of Isaac robotics simulation platform

Nvidia expands robotics platform to ‘meet the rise of generative AI’

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Powerful generative AI models and cloud-native APIs and microservices are coming to the edge, according to Nvidia

Generative AI is bringing the power of transformer models and large language models to virtually every industry. That reach now includes areas that touch edge, robotics and logistics systems: defect detection, real-time asset tracking, autonomous planning and navigation, human-robot interactions and more.

Nvidia has rolled out “major expansions” to two frameworks on the Nvidia Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics: the Nvidia Isaac ROS robotics framework has entered general availability, and the Nvidia Metropolis expansion on Jetson is coming next.

To accelerate AI application development and deployments at the edge, Nvidia has also created a Jetson Generative AI Lab for developers to use with the latest open-source generative AI models. [Read more…] about Nvidia expands robotics platform to ‘meet the rise of generative AI’