Automation won't destroy jobs, but it will change them
15 March, 2016 by Stefan Hajkowicz*Many are predicting that we need to prepare for an uncertain future, with predictions that up to five million jobs are likely to be automated by 2030. But is this completely true?
Robotic advances in architecture and building
07 March, 2016It may not be a traditional use for industrial robots, but the use of digital fabrication in architecture and design continues to accelerate globally as the innovation and creative potential of robotics is harnessed by the architecture industry.
Meeting emerging challenges in manufacturing with lightweight robotics: Part 1
07 March, 2016Advances in mechanics and controls are enabling the practical and economical application of lightweight robotics for manufacturing on an increasingly broad scale.
New technical specification on collaborative robot design released
22 February, 2016The International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) has published the long-awaited ISO/TS 15066 as a supplementary document to support the ISO 10218 'Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots' standard.
The recent rise of robots in manufacturing
10 February, 2016 by Harry MulderOne of the most significant developments in industrial automation technology has been the proliferation of robots in manufacturing. It has been most exciting to see, as robots will undoubtedly provide substantial productivity increases.
Impact Robotics introduces new-generation robots to Australia
05 February, 2016The latest generation of collaborative robots ('cobots') is now available in Australia and New Zealand following the release of Rethink Robotics' Sawyer robot by Impact Robotics, the exclusive ANZ distributor of the revolutionary 'Sawyer' and 'Baxter' robots.
SynTouch produces a single phalanx human-like touch sensor
03 November, 2015SynTouch LLC, developer and manufacturer of the only sensor technology in the world that endows robots with the ability to replicate — and sometimes exceed — the human sense of touch, has introduced the smaller, stronger BioTac SP that integrates with Shadow Robot Company's Dexterous Hand.
FANUC CR-35iA heavy-duty collaborative robot
28 October, 2015The FANUC CR-35iA heavy-duty collaborative robot uses integrated vision technology to automatically stop itself from functioning as soon as it touches the human working alongside it.
ABB YuMi dual-arm collaborative robot
28 October, 2015YuMi can operate in very close collaboration with humans thanks to its inherently safe design and is also compact — with human dimensions and human movements, which makes human co-workers feel safe and comfortable.
ABB's YuMi robot arrives in Australia
23 October, 2015After a much anticipated wait, ABB's YuMi is now available in Australia.
ABB RobotStudio Machining PowerPac software
23 September, 2015The Machining PowerPac software is a RobotStudio add-in designed for the programming of applications such as machining, deburring, polishing, grinding and deflashing.
ABB secures $52 million robots order from Ford's newest China factory
07 July, 2015Changan Ford's new auto factory will install ABB robots as part of its highly automated Body-in-White welding process.
ABB introduces YuMi, the first truly collaborative dual-arm robot
16 April, 2015ABB has introduced YuMi, the world's first truly collaborative dual-arm industrial robot at the Hannover Messe trade fair.
ABB introduces YuMi, the first truly collaborative dual-arm robot
16 April, 2015ABB has introduced YuMi, the world's first truly collaborative dual-arm industrial robot at the Hannover Messe trade fair.
Univeral Robots UR3 collaborative robot
15 April, 2015The UR3 is a tabletop robot with a payload of 3 kg and a weight of 11 kg. It can be deployed in confined workspaces where the construction of large safety guarding is not feasible.
