Tag: human-robot
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Veo Robotics launches ‘new and improved’ safeguarding system for human-robot collaboration
Veo Robotics, the industrial automation company that created FreeMove, a 3D safeguarding system for industrial robots that enables dynamic human-robot collaboration, has released its new and improved FreeMove 2.0 Engine. The redesigned FreeMove 2.0 Engine is a high-performance industrial computer with a proprietary safety architecture that works alongside FreeMove Sensors to monitor workcells in 3D.…
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Festo unveils ‘the first pneumatic collaborative robot’
Industrial technology and automation company Festo has unveiled what it describes as “the first pneumatic collaborative robot”, saying it marks a “new era in human-robot collaboration” What if there was a robot that was easy to operate, did not require a safety fence and was also attractively priced? That would introduce a whole new era…
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The Benefits of Cobots in Industrial Production
Robots in industrial production can help human employees lighten their workload and – indirectly – even protect them. item America is exploring these and other benefits of human-robot collaboration. Although it’s nearly impossible to imagine our modern everyday lives without technical equipment, humans and machines are still often seen as rivals; however, this ‘either/or’ mindset…
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Efficient production of even the smallest of series
Human-robot collaboration: Advantages for manual production The video below will show you why human-robot collaboration holds enormous benefits for staff in manual assembly and enables companies to efficiently produce very small series in semi-automated processes. item Industrietechnik developed a system for human-robot collaboration with the aim of lightening the load on workers in manual assembly…
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Veo Robotics signs up Calvary Robotics as first integration partner
Veo Robotics, an industrial automation company building technology to make robots responsive to humans, has agreed a partnership with Calvary Robotics, a developer of custom automation solutions, robotic platforms, and material handling systems, as its initial certified systems integrator partner. Calvary will include Veo’s flagship product FreeMove, a “3D safeguarding solution” that is said to…
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Old Versus New Robotics: How Things Are Changing
The history of robotics is a long one, with roots in ancient Egypt as far back as 1500 BC. While the “robots” of those days are far from being able to exhibit the intelligence of robots today, it is still worth mentioning. However, the beginning of the evolution of modern robotics as we know it…
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Festo presents BionicSoftHand and BionicSoftArm
Festo has presented the latest innovations in its BionicSoftHand and BionicSoftArm technologies. Combined with the BionicSoftArm, a pneumatic lightweight robot, the Future Concepts are “suitable for human-robot collaboration”, says Festo. Whether its grabbing, holding or turning, touching, typing or pressing – in everyday life, we use our hands as a matter of course for the…
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Helping robots and humans work hand in hand
As the internet-connected world continues to transform the manufacturing and logistics industry, Technische Universität Dortmund is leading the way in research into human-robot interaction. With the help of Vicon’s cutting-edge motion capture and VR solutions, the University is developing innovative ways to approach the coexistence of drones and robots with people in warehouse environments. The…
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Sick demonstrates ‘smart logistics’ system for warehouse automation
Sensors supplier Sick showcased a new “smart logistics” system at the recent ProMAT Show, one of the world’s largest material handling exhibitions. Sick says its system demonstrates how to obtain greater efficiency throughout supply chain operations. Sick presented its new innovations under the banner of “Logistics Gets Smart”, and says they are designed to provide…
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Collaborative robotic system makes ‘monotonous and physically demanding tasks’ at BMW easier
The employees at BMW Group’s Dingolfing Plant have a new, highly responsive assistant: an LBR iiwa lightweight robot from Kuka, which they say takes over “monotonous and physically demanding tasks”. Previously, BMW employees had to lift a differential case which weighed up to 5.5 kg, and had to manoeuvre it with millimeter-precision, in the assembly of…