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Omron launches new collaborative robot with 20 kg payload

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New 20 kg payload collaborative robot levels the playing field between traditional industrial robot and cobot palletising

Omron recently launched their new TM20 collaborative  robot with a payload of 20kg, whilst keeping its small footprint and providing a reach of 1.3 meters, making the new cobot ideal for tasks such as palletising.

Recognising the potential of the TM20 and the new opportunities it could bring, Reeco a specialist in the manufacturer and delivery of a wide range of palletising solutions and an official UK solutions partner of Omron, where quick to adopt the TM20 and expand their palletising offering.

The new RB2000 palletiser is a 20kg payload, cost effective, market ready solution which makes end-of-line robotic automation attractive to producers of all sizes. [Read more…] about Omron launches new collaborative robot with 20 kg payload

LionsBot launches ‘world’s first Zero Click cleaning robots’

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LionsBot International, which says its cleaning robots are in operation in more than 30 countries, has unveiled three new products – the R3 Vac, R3 Scrub Pro and the MagicTag.

The company says the new products “revolutionise autonomous professional cleaning”. Both the R3 Vac and R3 Scrub Pro are professional-grade vacuuming and scrubbing robots respectively, while the MagicTag enables both LionsBots to become “Zero Click” and very easy to use.

Currently, there is a global shortage of professional cleaners. However, most professional cleaning robots still require users to undergo extensive training before using the robot. Coupled with the high turnover rate experienced in the cleaning industry, this is not practical. [Read more…] about LionsBot launches ‘world’s first Zero Click cleaning robots’

A Journey into the Realm of Sci-fi and Robotic Films

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Step right up, young adventurers, and prepare to embark on a thrilling journey! Today, we’re diving headfirst into a captivating world where imagination knows no bounds – the realm of sci-fi and robotic films. From shimmering spaceships to incredible androids, this is where dreams come alive, and possibilities are endless! 

Imagine being whisked away to distant galaxies far beyond the reaches of our own planet. Picture yourself soaring through the stars, witnessing jaw-dropping encounters with extraterrestrial beings. Or you prefer to delve into a future where robots walk among us, their mechanical hearts beating with emotions we never thought possible.

In this fantastical universe, we’ll explore movies that will leave you spellbound. Even the youngest of minds can venture into this magical realm! So gather ’round eager minds as we embark on an adventure filled with wonder, excitement, and the limitless possibilities that await us in the realm of sci-fi and robotic films! [Read more…] about A Journey into the Realm of Sci-fi and Robotic Films

The Rise of Industrial Robotics: Automating the Workplace

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Industrial robotics is fast becoming necessary in the workplace, offering countless advantages over traditional manual labor.

Robots are more efficient and accurate than humans, and they can also work longer hours without getting tired or needing to take breaks.

Likewise, robots can be programmed to carry out specific tasks with precision and speed that would otherwise be impossible for human workers to achieve. [Read more…] about The Rise of Industrial Robotics: Automating the Workplace

How Premium Rubber Tracks Decrease Downtime and Reduce Costs

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Robotics and automation have revolutionized several industry branches in the 21st century, like agriculture, manufacturing, medicine, military operations, and construction.

Automated robots are reliable and durable machines that produce at a high-performance level, so they need high-quality designs, manufacturing processes, and equipment.

Robots can mimic and exceed human capabilities like strength, precision, productivity, and durability. However, human leg articulations and movement are aspects that robots don’t mimic 100% yet. Most rely on tracks to displace. For mobile robots, high-quality rubber tracks are a must. [Read more…] about How Premium Rubber Tracks Decrease Downtime and Reduce Costs

Dental Robotics: A Disruptive Technology Explained

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Robotic dentistry is a new subfield of dentistry that aims to improve both dental practice and patient care via the use of cutting-edge technology and automated tools. It entails using technologies like robots, AI, and automation for the diagnostic, therapeutic, and operative aspects of dental care.

Dentists may benefit greatly from the employment of specialized robots created for the purpose of assisting them in providing high-quality dental treatment.

Tooth preparation, dental implant surgery, orthodontic operations, and even teeth cleaning are just some of the things that these robots can accomplish. They have sensors, cameras, and robotic arms to let them explore the oral cavity and carry out complex treatments with pinpoint accuracy. [Read more…] about Dental Robotics: A Disruptive Technology Explained

Universal Robots executive receives prestigious robotics award for contribution to robot safety

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For the second time within five years, a key figure at Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has been awarded the world’s most prestigious robotics prize, the Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award, often described as the Nobel Prize of robotics.

Following in the footsteps of Universal Robots’ co-founder Esben Østergaard, who was given the Engelberger Award in 2018 in the Technology category, Roberta Nelson Shea (main picture), Universal Robot’s Global Technical Compliance Officer, has received the award for Applications at a ceremony at the Automate Show in Detroit.

The Application category recognises individuals or organisations that have made a significant contribution to the development of robotics technology and its practical application. Roberta won the award for her outstanding work related to robotics safety across the world. [Read more…] about Universal Robots executive receives prestigious robotics award for contribution to robot safety

Ready Robotics ‘making robotics system design easier’ for non-programmers

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Robotics hardware traditionally requires programmers to deploy it. Ready Robotics wants to change that with its “no code” software aimed at people working in manufacturing who haven’t got programming skills.

The Columbus, Ohio, startup is a spinout of robotics research from Johns Hopkins University. Kel Guerin was a PhD candidate there leading this research when he partnered with Benjamin Gibbs, who was at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, to land funding and pursue the company, now led by Gibbs as CEO.

Guerin, who’s now chief innovation officer at the startup, says: “There was this a-ha moment where we figured out that we could take these types of visual languages that are very easy to understand and use them for robotics.” [Read more…] about Ready Robotics ‘making robotics system design easier’ for non-programmers

Wiferion launches compact wireless charging system for small mobile robots

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Wiferion, an energy solution supplier powering mobile robots and autonomous industrial vehicles through wireless charging, introduced its new inductive etaLINK 1000 charging system to the US market, making its successful wireless charging technology available to smaller robots for the first time.

The new mobile charging unit integrated into the robot measures just 160 mm – making it 36 percent smaller than the etaLINK 3000, Wiferion’s standard charging system for autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGV).

etaLINK 1000 has all the advantages of the larger models, such as high positioning tolerance, maintenance-free operation, and fast start up of power transfer in around one second. Wiferion will debut the etaLINK 1000 at Automate, May 22-25, 2023, in Detroit. [Read more…] about Wiferion launches compact wireless charging system for small mobile robots

Osaro and Geek+ partner to integrate robotic warehouse solutions

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Osaro, a specialist in in machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has agreed partnership that integrates its pick-and-place robots with groundbreaking Geek+ warehouse automation systems.

The new alliance offers businesses a one-stop solution for their warehouse fulfillment operations and a strategy to boost the ROI of their autonomous mobile robot systems (AMRs) and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).

Derik Pridmore, Osaro CEO, says: “At Osaro, our goal is to provide reliable robotic systems that make automation easy, which is why the seamless integration of our picking robots with Geek+ systems is so valuable for quick and easy deployment. [Read more…] about Osaro and Geek+ partner to integrate robotic warehouse solutions