Sawyer robot returns, while Rethink Robotics gets a new CEO
18 October, 2019After announcing its shutdown in October 2018, the assets of Rethink Robotics were acquired by German automation firm HAHN Group.
AI-powered robot solves a Rubik's cube one-handed
18 October, 2019In a development in both robotics and AI, a Rubik's cube has been solved not by a program, but by the robot learning how to do it itself.
iX Cameras i-SPEED 220 and i-SPEED 221 cameras
16 October, 2019 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe i-SPEED 220 and i-SPEED 221 from iX Cameras have a high-resolution 1600x1600 CMOS fast-transfer sensor allowing for the imaging of minute details even when zoomed in.
Robotic welder automates arc welding with no capital investment
11 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsRobot welder for hire solves skilled welder shortage issues.
Industrial robots finding new roles in hospitals
11 October, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB demonstrates the concept of the mobile laboratory robot for hospitals of the future.
Omron FHV7 smart camera
11 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdThe FHV7 smart camera for advanced vision inspections on high-mix production lines features a multicolour light and high-resolution image sensor.
OnRobot Quick Changer EoAT interface
08 October, 2019 | Supplied by: OnRobotAll OnRobot products now have a unified mechanical and communications interface based on the OnRobot Quick Changer.
Boston Dynamics announces availability of Spot robot dog
08 October, 2019Boston Dynamics' dog-like quadruped Spot robot is now shipping to early adopters in industry and construction.
Collaborative robots: application benefits for manufacturers
08 October, 2019 by Tina Hull* | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdCollaborative robot applications, a relatively new innovation, are designed to team up with a human operator to flexibly perform a wide variety of tasks.
OnRobot increases robot compatibility with standardised EoAT
01 October, 2019Denmark-based OnRobot has introduced a one-system solution designed to simplify automation.
Universal Robots UR16e heavy-duty payload cobot
30 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsThe UR16e combines a 16 kg payload with a reach of 900 mm and pose repeatability of ±0.05 mm.
SMC ZP3P series vacuum pads
25 September, 2019 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandSMC's ZP3P series vacuum pads feature a blue-coloured, silicone rubber pad to prevent wrinkles.
Teledyne Genie Nano M4160 and C4160 cameras
23 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Adept Turnkey SolutionsTeledyne Imaging has announced the latest models in its Genie Nano Camera Link series, the CL M4160 and C4160.
Robot investment reached $16.5 billion in 2018: report
23 September, 2019The latest World Robotics report by the International Federation of Robotics shows an annual global sales value of US$16.5 billion in 2018, setting a new record.
Schmalz SCPM compact ejector
18 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Schmalz Australia Pty LtdThe Schmalz SCPM compact ejector can be integrated directly into the vacuum gripping system due to its slim, lightweight design.
