Bringing robots into the circular economy

…stressed robots. The first level considers the entire robot fleet, during which the most heavily used robots are identified. At the second level, these robots are checked in detail, with…

“All-time high” with half a million robots installed in one year

…Asia, Europe, and the Americas – overview Asia remains the world’s largest market for industrial robots. 74% of all newly deployed robots in 2021 were installed in Asia (2020: 70%)….

The legged robots that are… kind of working?

…a framework of ratings. As an example, during one of the trials, legged robots were told to remain upright whilst being shoved from different angles. Whilst some of these robots

Why better robots need thinner bearings

…is instead migrating towards new logistical and supply chain models. This is where robots and automation will play a crucial role. Industrial robots and automation are well-established in their ability…

Packaging robots market worth $7.5bn by 2032 at a CAGR of 7%

…This promotes the use of packaging robots with vision capabilities, which are highly favoured for assembly line tasks. The use of packaging robots to automate these processes offers superior quality,…

Robots with human-like precision

…crucial if robots are to perform these tasks successfully: 2D and 3D vision systems. Unlike ‘blind’ robots – those without vision systems – which complete simple repetitive tasks, robots with…

Guidehouse Insights explores potential of smart home robots

…the primary success story for home robotics – has enabled other applications, including social robots and home healthcare robots, which serve certain niche markets with highly customised human-like interactions. Plus,…

How robots can help to keep people safe in the workplace

Over the course of the last year, robots have helped manufacturers protect human operators by achieving social distancing whilst maintaining high throughput in the manufacturing process. However, robots and automated…

Report: integrating robots in industrial communications networks key step for digital transformation

…benefits of robotised operations in industrial settings, with nearly 35,000 new units set up across the U.S. in 2021. In this region, robots have been implemented in multiple sectors, the…

Universal Robots joins RBTX marketplace as new partner

…Low Cost Automation Manager at igus UK. “Universal Robots is not only a pioneer of cobots, but also a pioneer in the intuitive programming of robots. This fits perfectly into…