Robotics innovator Beyond Imagination has entered into an agreement with SELF Labs to provide at least 1,000 humanoid robots for use in agricultural ‘grow boxes’. This is believed to be the largest deal of its kind. SELF and Beyond are…
Quantum computing’s potential – and its potential concerns
Quantum computing (QC) may prove the next major step in technology, as it even surpasses the value of super computers. Sam Holland looks at QC and considers both the capabilities and the downfalls that may come with it. An introduction…
Five axis Delta robot for lightweight product picking and reorientation
ABB is expanding its FlexPicker Delta robot portfolio with the IRB 365. With five axis and 1.5 kilogram payload, the IRB 365 is both flexible and the fastest in its class for reorienting packaged lightweight products such as confectionery, small…
Digi-Key: How to build & deploy a private LoRaWAN IoT project
Are you looking to further leverage LoRa? Learn how to build a secure, private (on-premises) LoRaWAN IoT solutions using ready-to-use hardware and software. If you missed the free seeed studio and machinechat webinar you can still sign up to listen…
What’s ‘in store’ for battery energy storage systems?
Following the UK’s increased investments in power technologies, Sam Holland looks at battery energy storage systems (BESS) and their significance in the current – and uncertain – energy landscape. Introducing BESS BESS, or battery energy storage systems, embody the use…
Robotic superhero meets identical twin in fusion energy machine
A Jenga-playing robot used to maintain a fusion energy machine has been reunited with its identical superhero twin for the first time since 1999. A Jenga-playing robot with a human touch used to maintain a fusion energy machine – where…
Monitoring system for robot e-chains detects breakages & prevents damage
The i.Sense TR. B sensor from igus enables condition monitoring for triflex R energy chains in multi-axis applications. Whether welding, painting, soldering or palletising: industrial robots work dynamically. A flexible 3D energy chain such as the triflex R from igus…
Warehouse robotics expert’s major expansion into UK market
Exotec, a major provider of warehouse robotics, is significantly expanding its presence in the UK market and planning to showcase its product: ‘Skypod’. As part of this increase in investment, the company will be present at IMHX in Birmingham on…
LoRaWAN installation to optimise ship’s maritime operations
Semtech has announced its collaboration with SkyLab, provider of wireless sensors and tracking tech, and HeNet B.V., developers of the LongAP, to provide a dual-band network – using Semtech’s LoRa devices in the LongAP Pro gateway – for the ship:…
AKA Robotics completes series A financing
Shenzhen AKA Robotics Technology Co. (‘AKA Robotics’), a leading intelligent special robot company, recently completed its Series A financing round, which was led by Legend Capital. This round of funds will be used to invest in R&D and accelerate its…
