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Kawasaki Robotics unveils new collaborative robot designed in partnership with Neura Robotics

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Kawasaki Robotics will demonstrate new additions to its extensive robotics portfolio, including the new CL Series of intelligent collaborative robots (cobots).

The CL Series cobots, available for order in multiple payloads, and the new industrial robotic solutions featured for applications such as welding, machine tending and material removal give manufacturers limitless flexibility and advanced capabilities when choosing automation to meet their diverse needs.

Seiji Amazawa, president, Kawasaki Robotics, says: “Kawasaki Robotics is committed to delivering the advanced automation technology manufacturers need to maintain production schedules without having to compromise quality or safety. [Read more…] about Kawasaki Robotics unveils new collaborative robot designed in partnership with Neura Robotics

Bota Systems unveils new force-torque sensor for heavy payloads

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Bota Systems, a pioneer in multi-axis force-torque sensors, has launched the SensONE T80, specifically designed for larger cobots. Featuring ISO-standard flanges on both sides, the sensor simplifies integration and ensures superior accuracy even with heavier payloads.

The SensONE T80 is equipped with ISO-9409-1-80-6-M8 flanges, directly matching the mounting flanges on the latest UR20 and UR30 collaborative robots from Universal Robots, eliminating the need for an adapter.

This streamlines the work of integrators by removing the need for additional engineering to design adapter mounting equipment, significantly reducing time to market. [Read more…] about Bota Systems unveils new force-torque sensor for heavy payloads

ABB launches ‘groundbreaking ultra accuracy’ feature for GoFa collaborative robots

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ABB Robotics has launched “Ultra Accuracy”, which it describes as a new industry-leading feature for its GoFa collaborative robot range.

The industrial giant says that Ultra Accuracy delivers “the highest level of precision available in cobots, enabling over 10 times greater path accuracy compared with other cobots on the market”.

Andrea Cassoni, global head of collaborative robots for ABB Robotics, says: “As industries look to automation to enhance product quality and achieve tighter tolerances – continuously decreasing the maximum allowable deviation from the standard in quality control – there is a growing need for robots that can perform tasks with exceptional precision.

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Universal Robots showcases deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS

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When Universal Robots (UR) recently surveyed 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe about their use of technology and future investment plans, over 50 percent of the respondents indicated they are now using AI and machine learning in their production processes.

“AI isn’t just hype,” says Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, parent company of Universal Robots.

“We’re seeing significant interest in physical AI. By adding high-performance compute hardware to our control systems and investing in targeted software upgrades, we’re establishing UR as the preferred robotics platform for developing and deploying AI applications.” [Read more…] about Universal Robots showcases deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS

Universal Robots app store now has offers than 500 products

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Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has reached a new milestone, says it has now launched over 500 products through its “UR+ ecosystem”, which is like an “app store” for the cobot community built around UR robots, and is also sometimes referred to as a marketplace.

This marks a significant growth in the ecosystem since it started in 2016 with the ambition of making Universal Robots (UR) an open-source-like platform that would empower developers to create groundbreaking solutions.

Today, the UR+ ecosystem offers a wide range of components, kits, applications and solutions within both hardware and software designed to meet various customer needs. [Read more…] about Universal Robots app store now has offers than 500 products

Doosan Robotics partners with Rocketfarm on palletizing solutions

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Doosan Robotics, one of the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturers, formed a strategic partnership with Rocketfarm, a premier provider of palletizing software.

The integration of Rocketfarm’s Pally software with Doosan Robotics’ cobots will streamline palletizing efficiencies across the food and beverage, automotive and consumer packaged goods industries, among others.

Alex Lee, president of Doosan Robotics Americas, says: “This partnership exemplifies Doosan’s commitment to democratizing automation and making advanced robotics technology more accessible to business of all sizes from numerous industries. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics partners with Rocketfarm on palletizing solutions

Top 10 Future Trends in the Robotics Industry

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The Robotics Industry has given us significant innovations. From industrial swarm robots to AI, the continuously flourishing industry continues to reshape our lives.

In a world of continuous advancement and innovations, staying updated about the latest trends in the robotics industry is imperative.

The advent of CoBots, RaaS, and Soft Robotics has changed how our industries achieve excellence by enhancing their accuracy and proficiency. [Read more…] about Top 10 Future Trends in the Robotics Industry

Cobots, Robot Offline Programming and 3D simulation: The driving forces behind the manufacturing evolution

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The collaborative robot (cobot) market is on a significant upward curve. Its global value is expected to be worth $11.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 35.2% from 2024.

In contrast to robots, cobots are designed to work in tandem with humans, with a tangible impact on cost, employee satisfaction, ROI and health & safety. They are also ideally placed to support understaffed workforces as the skills shortage in the sector continues.

But these automated machines do require effective programming to accurately complete their tasks and streamline factory floor processes, otherwise manufacturers face a difficult situation in not being able to deploy cobots where they are most needed. [Read more…] about Cobots, Robot Offline Programming and 3D simulation: The driving forces behind the manufacturing evolution

Kawasaki Robotics unveils new collaborative robots

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Kawasaki Robotics has unveiled its new range of collaborative robots (cobots) at the Automate event, recently held in Chicago.

Powered with partner Neura Robotics’ robotic assistant platform, the CL Series combines all the safety and intuitiveness that standard cobots are known for with a solid, robust design that unlocks the speed and productivity of industrial robotics to offer limitless user flexibility.

Kawasaki Robotics also showed off new applications using the Kawasaki R Series and BX Series of reliable, precise and Ai-enabled industrial robots, all created in close collaboration with partners such as Mech Mind, CRG Automation, AMT Precision Parts and Olis Robotics. [Read more…] about Kawasaki Robotics unveils new collaborative robots

Bota Systems says its new force torque sensor ‘triples sensitivity of cobots’

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Bota Systems, a pioneer in multi-axis force torque sensors, has launched the SensONE T5, a high sensitivity version of its SensONE sensor.

The SensONE T5 provides an exceptional sensitivity level of just 0.05 N / 0.002 Nm, which is three to five times higher than on the current SensONE sensor.

The SensONE T5 is, therefore, perfectly suited for implementation on collaborative robots (cobots) with small payloads of up to 5 kg. [Read more…] about Bota Systems says its new force torque sensor ‘triples sensitivity of cobots’