Giving robots a soft touch
07 August, 2020Robots might be good at many things, but creating robots that have the sensitivity of a human hand still remains a challenge.
BionicSwift as agile as a real bird
24 July, 2020Robotic birds can swarm and coordinate their flight in an enclosed space.
igus robot control
23 July, 2020To enable easier robot programming, igus has developed control software for its low-cost automation solutions.
UR launches virtual cobot expo and conference
21 July, 2020Virtual trade shows, exhibitions and conferences mean that we can experience them without travelling: just as long as we don't mind keeping strange hours.
Fully autonomous mine drilling edges closer
20 July, 2020Wolff Mining has expanded its range of semi-autonomous equipment, with plans to implement fully autonomous drills in the near future.
Drones learn acrobatics by themselves
14 July, 2020Researchers from NCCR Robotics at the University of Zurich and Intel developed an algorithm that pushes autonomous drones to their physical limit.
Cloud computing to be great enabler of mobile robotics: report
10 July, 2020Robot-related services powered by cloud computing are predicted to reach US$157.8 billion in annual revenue by 2030.
FlexLink RI20 semi-open palletising cell
08 July, 2020The FlexLink RI20 semi-open palletising cell is suitable for palletising closed boxes within fast-moving consumer goods industries.
OnRobot Screwdriver
03 July, 2020OnRobot has released a screwdriver robot attachment designed to allow manufacturers to automate a wide range of assembly processes.
Bespoke turnkey automation for the food industry
01 July, 2020Products For Industry supplies turnkey robotic packaging projects and process solutions for the Australian food industry.
Fugro partners with ASA on new robotics control complex
29 June, 2020The Australian Space Agency is building a Space Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) in WA.
Giving soft robots feeling
22 June, 2020In a pair of papers from MIT CSAIL, two teams enable better sense and perception for soft robotic grippers.
Cohesio Group to bring Fetch Robotics solutions to ANZ
15 June, 2020The two companies say they will collaborate to help retailers and logistics providers in the Asia–Pacific region deliver advanced automation.
A good egg: robot chef trained to make omelettes
10 June, 2020Cooking is an interesting problem for roboticists. The question is: how do we assess whether the robot has done a good job?
Human–robot collaboration for improved welding seam inspection
02 June, 2020Robots are being used in many situations that involve collaboration with humans. The challenge now is how best to integrate them into the working environment.
