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AI-Driven Robotics and Quality Control: Transforming Electronics Assembly and Manufacturing

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In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, especially electronics assembly, AI-driven robotics is transforming the nature of quality control.

By using deep learning, these systems can detect patterns and defects that humans cannot, which provides ample opportunity for companies to leap ahead of their competition.

As AI continues to integrate into manufacturing, its role in ensuring stringent quality standards, enhancing inspection capabilities, and maintaining compliance with IPC (Institute for Printed Circuits) standards becomes increasingly vital. [Read more…] about AI-Driven Robotics and Quality Control: Transforming Electronics Assembly and Manufacturing

Nvidia showcases new robotics research on geometric fabrics, surgical robots, and more at ICRA

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During the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) May 13-17 in Yokohama, Japan, many people will be discussing geometric fabrics.

That topic is the subject of one of seven papers submitted by members of the Nvidia Robotics Research Lab, along with collaborators, and featured at ICRA this week.

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Richtech Robotics launches hospital delivery robot that can use elevators

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Richtech Robotics, a Nevada company and a provider of AI-driven service robots, has launched its latest robot: Medbot, an elevator delivery robot designed to streamline pharmacy operations with uninterrupted, 24/7 medications delivery. 

With high operational accuracy, Medbot improves healthcare facility efficiency with a secure delivery, reducing operating costs and improving the overall patient experience.

Medbot furthers Richtech Robotics’ mission of providing high-quality, stable robots to boost employee morale and improve customers’ bottom line. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics launches hospital delivery robot that can use elevators

Mishima Kosan partners with Ready Robotics to implement ForgeOS for simulation testing on the Nvidia Isaac Sim

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Mishima Kosan, a diversified company with a strong presence in steel production, product manufacturing, and engineering services, has formed a strategic partnership with Ready Robotics, a pioneer in no-code software for industrial automation.

Through this collaboration, Mishima Kosan will deploy Ready Robotics’ ForgeOS, an innovative low-code/no-code platform that enables users to easily program and control robots and automation devices, in conjunction with Nvidia Isaac Sim, an extensible robotics simulation platform that gives users a faster way to design, test, and train AI-based robots.

By partnering with Ready Robotics, Mishima Kosan aims to enhance its automation capabilities with simulation and provide even more advanced solutions to its clients across various industries, including steel works, chemical plants, auto glass, and building materials factories. [Read more…] about Mishima Kosan partners with Ready Robotics to implement ForgeOS for simulation testing on the Nvidia Isaac Sim

Pio brings warehouse robotics system to the US

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Pio, a provider of an automated warehouse system leveraging cube storage technology by AutoStore, is now available to all small and midsize e-commerce businesses (SMBs) in the United States.

AutoStore is the world’s leading warehouse automation company with over 1,500 installations worldwide for industry giants such as Macy’s, Ikea, and Puma. Its proprietary cube storage technology offers the densest product and inventory storage solution on the market.

AutoStore created Pio – short of “products in/out” – as part of its mission to make cube storage technology accessible to all. Now, Pio’s P100 automated warehouse system has launched in the US with five new customers including Privada Cigar Club, Sunday Swagger, Souko, Barnes 4WD, and AI Stone. [Read more…] about Pio brings warehouse robotics system to the US

Simbe Robotics partnership with Plexus to scale up manufacturing

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of store intelligence solutions that increase retailer performance through data visibility and insights, is partnering with Plexus to bring its retail robotics-as-a-service to market quickly and at global scale.

This partnership has been rigorously validated through the past year’s production ramp, supporting Simbe’s rapid, chainwide retail deployments.

It will assist Simbe’s growing operations and customer base, which spans numerous countries, enabling the company to meet surging interest from prospective retail partners around the world. [Read more…] about Simbe Robotics partnership with Plexus to scale up manufacturing

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

ForSight unveils robotic cataract surgery system

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The first-of-its-kind robotic cataract procedure on a porcine eye was presented at the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting, by Dr David F. Chang, a renowned cataract surgeon and past ASCRS president, marking the debut of this technology at a professional conference in April.

During his Charles D. Kelman Innovator Lecture, Dr Chang discussed his experience using ForSight Robotics’ ORYOMtm Surgical Robotics Platform to perform a complete, remote robotic cataract procedure.

He presented a video of the procedure and discussed the future potential for this groundbreaking technology. [Read more…] about ForSight unveils robotic cataract surgery system

Bota Systems unveils ‘ultra-lightweight’ through-hole force-torque sensor for robots

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Bota Systems, a provider of multi-axis force-torque sensors, has launched the PixONE, awhich it describes as “a cutting-edge through-hole sensor that integrates high-performance electronics within a compact, ultra-lightweight design”.

Designed for seamless integration into robotic systems, PixONE features a through-hole architecture facilitating internal cable routing to enhance robot agility and safety.

The PixONE sensor’s innovative hollow shaft design allows it to be seamlessly integrated between the robot’s arm and the end-of-arm tooling (EOT), maintaining the integrity of internal cable routing.

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Sea Machines Robotics unveils new unmanned ‘workboats’

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Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of marine autonomous technology, has launched “Selkie”, its latest innovation in unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

The company described the launch as “a momentous move that will further the flood tide of autonomous marine operations”.

The first model, Selkie 7, is a 7-meter USV powered by the company’s flagship SM300 Autonomous Command and Control system, Selkie represents a leap forward in autonomous technology and a new era of marine exploration and operations. [Read more…] about Sea Machines Robotics unveils new unmanned ‘workboats’