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Universal Robots machine becomes first robot to ring bell at New York Stock Exchange

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The ringing of the closing bell on October 17, 2018, at the New York Stock Exchange was highly unusual as the prestigious task was performed not by a human, but by a robot arm.

The bell ringer, Universal Robots’ UR5e with a two-fingered gripper from Robotiq, is a collaborative robot able to work alongside people with no safety guarding, giving watchers worldwide the opportunity to see just how easily cobots interact with humans.

Universal Robots pioneered the market by selling the first commercially viable cobot in 2008 and has kept its early frontrunner position with a 60 percent global share of the cobot market, selling more cobots than all competitors combined. Earlier this year, UR announced the sale of its 25,000th cobot.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots machine becomes first robot to ring bell at New York Stock Exchange

Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years, says IFR

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The International Federation of Robotics has released its annual World Robotics Report at a press conference at the World Robot Summit in Tokyo.

One of the main findings of the report is that global industrial robot sales have doubled over the past five years.

Another is that a new record high of 381,000 units were shipped globally in 2017 – an increase of 30 percent compared to the previous year.

The sales value increased by 21 percent compared to 2016 to a new peak of $16.2 billion in 2017.

The World Robotics Report which is published every year by the IFR was presented during a press conference held by the IFR at the bi-annual World Robot Summit which currently takes place in Tokyo.  [Read more…] about Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years, says IFR

Schindler debuts robotic system for lifts

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Schindler has announced the debut of its Robotics Installation System for Elevators (R.I.S.E), which it claims will pave the way for greater automation and digitalisation in the lift/elevator industry.

With its autonomous and self-climbing robot, this prototype solution allows the safe and high-quality installation of lifts, and is ideally suited for use in high-rise buildings.

The innovative technology was recently used to install several elevators in commercial complexes and tall residential buildings in Europe.

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ST Engineering launching range of logistics automation solutions

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The company which bought Aethon is launching new products

ST Engineering will unveil its brand new family of logistics automation solutions, Strobo at the Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2018, a Hannover Messe event to be held at the Singapore Expo.

Developed by ST Engineering’s team of engineers, Strobo is part of the group’s growing focus on delivering robust and cost-effective customer solutions through innovative robotics and autonomous solutions.

The Strobo family offers a range of adaptable, scalable autonomous material handling equipment for the warehouse, airport, seaport and manufacturing industries.  [Read more…] about ST Engineering launching range of logistics automation solutions

New book: Leaders need to rethink work to get the most out of AI and automation

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Leaders need new tools to increase automation in their organisations, says Ravin Jesuthasan, future of work expert and Managing Director at Willis Towers Watson, in a new book published this week.

Reinventing Jobs: a 4-step approach for applying automation to work, co-authored with human capital thought leader John Boudreau, presents a four-step framework to give leaders a systematic process for applying new automation to work, supported by dozens of case studies from around the world.

Reinventing Jobs argues that the proliferation of AI and automation options calls for a re-examination of the traditional notion of a “job”, yet dispels the claim that humans will be replaced by machines.

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ABB launches new robotic systems for food and beverage industry at PackExpo

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ABB is launching a new “Food & Beverage Assessment Portfolio” at the Pack Expo event, which is taking place now in Chicago, USA. 

The company says the robotic systems it is showcasing are aimed at helping food and beverage manufacturers improve processes and reduce production costs by giving them a better understanding of their plant, from power to automation to digital readiness.

ABB says it will highlight its “assessment services and expertise” in booth N-4930 at the event.  [Read more…] about ABB launches new robotic systems for food and beverage industry at PackExpo

Corindus shows CorPath GRX System at cardiovascular conference

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Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc., a developer of precision vascular robotics, featured its CorPath GRX System at the recent Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2018 Conference in California, USA.

Corindus’ CorPath GRX is the first FDA-cleared medical device for robotic-assisted vascular interventions.

“There has been tremendous progress made in the development of our robotic platform, including procedural automation and remote technology, which we believe will have the power to change the treatment paradigm and increase patient access to care,” said J. Aaron Grantham, M.D., Cardiovascular Chief Medical Officer of Corindus.

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Robotics to aid people with disabilities at work

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Robots are well on the way to becoming ubiquitous in manufacturing, where they are having an impact on the work environment and on jobs themselves.

But what does this new world of work look like? How does it divide work up between humans and machines? And how might robots help create attractive jobs for people with disabilities so they can be participate in the workforce?

AQUIAS, a project conducted by Robert Bosch GmbH, the Fraunhofer Institutes for Industrial Engineering IAO and for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, and ISAK GmbH offers some answers.

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Kuka to partner with Canadian university to ‘advance robotics knowledge’

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Partnership to focus on industrial applications of the latest Industry 4.0 robotics systems

Humber College and Kuka Canada are entering into a five-year partnership agreement focused on bringing the latest robotics technology to Humber and working together on robotics systems integration applications.

Kuka Canada will make significant investments in robotic equipment, advanced software and contribute to curriculum development for Humber, with financial contributions each year for five years.

Humber will receive two Industry 4.0 ready collaborative robots as part of the partnership. These will complement the college’s extensive collection of robotic technology and will be housed within Humber’s Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, the college’s hub for bringing industry and education together.  [Read more…] about Kuka to partner with Canadian university to ‘advance robotics knowledge’

Integro named Fanuc authorized system integrator

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Integro Technologies, a machine vision integrator, has become a Fanuc Authorized System Integrator.

Integro Technologies offers its customers a seamless level of automation to their production lines through the synthesis of intelligent robotics, machine vision expertise, and support services.

As a Fanuc Authorized System Integrator, Integro’s customers will increase production, reduce cost, and increase profits.  [Read more…] about Integro named Fanuc authorized system integrator