When picturing robotic arms, one’s mind may instantly jump to the large industrial machines that are the ever-growing backbone of industrial endeavours. Such an image however has never been able to be applied to the microscopic robotic world, until now.…
Robots and the balance of life and death
Technology advances at an unprecedented rate. New products and innovations are released daily, and over the years the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, notably in robotics, has become ever more prevalent and increasingly intelligent. These advancements are generally…
A quick but clingy creepy-crawler that will Marvel you
KAIST Mechanics announced in December 2022 that a research team, led by Professor Hae-Won Park of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, developed a quadrupedal walking robot that can move at high speed on steel walls and ceilings named M.A.R.V.E.L. M.A.R.V.E.L.…
High speed with the new delta robot from KUKA for even more productivity
The KUKA Hygienic Oil (HO) portfolio is expanding: the new KR 3 D1200 performs various pick-and-place tasks at previously unattainable speeds. With maximum precision, it now moves up to 6kg of food, medicine or electronic parts. Large workspace, little room Although the KR 3…
KUKA Innovation Award 2022: ‘Robotics in Healthcare Challenge’ winner announced
Five teams presented their ideas for the healthcare of the future to a trade fair audience from all over the world directly at the KUKA booth at the medical trade fair, MEDICA. An international jury of experts then selected the winner of the innovation…
ABB opens state-of-the-art robotics mega factory in Shanghai
ABB has officially opened its state-of-the-art, fully automated and flexible robotics factory in Kangqiao, Shanghai, China. The 67,000m2 production and research facility represents a $150 million (1.1 billion RMB) investment by ABB and will deploy the company’s digital and automation technologies to…
RobosizeME secures industry leaders for Advisory Board
Award-winning travel technology start-up has appointed three industry stalwarts to its Advisory Board, as RobosizeME beefs up its delivery team and RPA solutions to tackle staff shortages in the industry. Douglas Rice, Riko van Santen and Simone Puorto bring a…
The implementation of robotics within British manufacturing
Technology is rapidly evolving every day and significantly impacts the working world we live. Automation innovations are becoming a popular key topic within multiple industries in Great Britain, including manufacturing with robotics emerging as the solution. Over the past few…
KUKA Cobot allows 24/7 production through inductive charging
KUKA is offering a reliable, productivity-raising automation solution for the transport of highly sensitive semiconductor substrates (wafers). Wiferion’s integrated charging technology, the system complies with the highest standards of cleanliness, productivity and safety. The global hunger for microchips is rising…
Why better robots need thinner bearings
Chris Johnson, Managing Director at SMB Bearings explains why bearings must not be overlooked as vital components in realising the potential of more compact, speedy and precise industrial robots. “Never forget the basics,” goes the old saying. “They’re the foundation…
