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Bota Systems raises $2.5 million in seed round to ‘give robots sense of touch’

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Bota Systems, a pioneer in advancing robotics with force torque sensing solutions, announces the completion of a $2.5 million seed round led by Marathon Venture Capital, along with the participation of angel investors.

As part of the round, Bota Systems will grow the team to address increasing demand by leading research labs and manufacturing companies globally, along with accelerating its ambitious product roadmap towards delivering a superior robotic platform with outstanding sensitivity. [Read more…] about Bota Systems raises $2.5 million in seed round to ‘give robots sense of touch’

ATI Industrial Automation makes its multi-axis force/torque sensors compatible with Fanuc robots

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ATI Industrial Automation, a provider of robotic tooling and sensing solutions, says it has made its Multi-Axis Force/Torque (F/T) Sensors compatible with Fanuc Robots and Fanuc’s Force Control Software.

This collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications.

The integration of ATI’s F/T Sensors with Fanuc Robots and Fanuc’s Force Control Software brings enhanced sensing capabilities to robotic systems, enabling users to achieve greater levels of accuracy, flexibility, and responsiveness. [Read more…] about ATI Industrial Automation makes its multi-axis force/torque sensors compatible with Fanuc robots

Choosing a Robotic Spindle for Deburring

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By Mark Fairchild

Robotics integrators are finding an increasing need for robotic deburring systems, and for good reasons. Deburring is necessary for various fabricating operations, but attracting and retaining employees to perform the work is difficult.

Labor shortages are ongoing, and the National Association of Manufacturers reported that in 2022 there were 800,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs in the US, with 2.1 million predicted by 2030.

The nature of the deburring task is highly repetitive, dirty, and carries a risk of injury. Retaining personnel for such a strenuous, messy, and uninteresting job is challenging. Robotic deburring is an appealing option for these reasons, plus the results are more precise and repeatable. [Read more…] about Choosing a Robotic Spindle for Deburring

Bota Systems and Kinova partner for easy installation of force torque sensors

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Bota Systems, a pioneer in multi-axis force-torque sensors, announces it is working with Kinova, and has developed the Bota Kinova Kit to make it quick and easy to mount the Bota SensONE force torque sensor on a Kinova Gen3 robot arm.

Kinova will show the kit with the Kinova Gen3 robot as a hand-guiding demo at its booth A16 at ICRA, the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, from 29 May – 2 June 2023, in London, UK.

The 6-axis SensONE force torque sensor from Bota enhances the end-effector force torque sensitivity of the Kinova Gen3 robot. The mounting kit makes it easy to install the sensor on the robot arm with just a few screws (supplied). [Read more…] about Bota Systems and Kinova partner for easy installation of force torque sensors

Mecademic releases new firmware for its tiny robot

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Mecademic has released the latest version of the firmware – 8.4 – for its tiny Meca500 industrial robotic arm.

The company says this update “prioritizes the features most requested by our user community and is provided free of charge”.

The update enables the robot with multi-rotation with cartesian moves. [Read more…] about Mecademic releases new firmware for its tiny robot

IQ Motion Control launches new range of servo motors

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IQ Motion Control has launched a new range of servo motors.

IQ Motion Control designs and delivers high performance motor modules for robotic and industrial applications.

The company’s proprietary technology was born out of the University of Pennsylvania’s robotics lab and combines unique hardware designs with innovative calibration and control software to achieve high end motor performance at an affordable cost. [Read more…] about IQ Motion Control launches new range of servo motors

Doosan Robotics launches six new collaborative robot models

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Doosan Robotics is introducing six new collaborative robots models. The new lineup includes four models from the A-Series and two from the H-Series.

The company says the new robots add to its selection of “innovative, future-proof cobots”.

The A-Series is comprised of four models, A0509, A0509s, A0912 and A0912s, and offers payload range of 5kg to 9kg. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics launches six new collaborative robot models

Worm drive vs regular circular saw

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If you are searching for a regular circular saw, you might be pondering whether to purchase a standard form or a worm drive model, however, what’s the distinction?

What makes a worm drive saw not quite the same as a normal circular saw and which one is the most suitable for your requirements?

If you are in this dilemma of whether to go for a worn drive model or just a regular circular saw or any similar question, this article has all the appropriate answers you require. This article will review the two saws to help you understand the distinction and assist in selecting the right saw for you. [Read more…] about Worm drive vs regular circular saw

I-PEX Torque Sensor and Gripper Help Eliminate Errors in Factories

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PRESS RELEASE: Austin, Texas, June 26, 2020

I-PEX has integrated the technologies of our ESTORQ® Torque Sensor and the ES-Gripper to help eliminate human errors on the factory floor by using automatic insertion of connectors. This helps reduce rework, saving both time and money.

The ESTORQ Sensor was designed to detect and control torque being generated by the revolving motion of different kinds of robots and automated assembly machines.

Its main feature is to detect external force and automatically stop when the robot senses interference. This helps robots and humans to work side-by-side without fear of being harmed by a moving robotic arm. [Read more…] about I-PEX Torque Sensor and Gripper Help Eliminate Errors in Factories

OnRobot launches ‘intelligent screwdriver’ for collaborative robots

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OnRobot, the maker of tools for collaborative robots, has released a screwdriver end-effector for collaborative robots. (See video below.)

OnRobot says its “smart, complete-out-of-the-box” Screwdriver allows manufacturers to automate a wide range of assembly processes quickly, easily, and flexibly.

The company says this provides welcome relief for manufacturers who are eager to automate repetitive, unergonomic, and often inconsistent manual screwdriving processes, but who struggle to integrate and program typical piecemeal screwdriving systems. [Read more…] about OnRobot launches ‘intelligent screwdriver’ for collaborative robots