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Artly Raises $8M to Build Out Robot Barista Coffee Shops
Artly uses robotics, computer vision, and deep learning combined with the skills of master baristas to produce the perfect cup of coffee every time.
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Automation
AIMS Showcases Smart Automation for Whole Factory Connectivity at IMTS 2022
AIMS is a suite of interconnected building blocks which can be configured to satisfy requirements.
September 27, 2022
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Tesla Foresees its Factories with 'Thousands' of Humanoid Bots
The first working prototype will be unveiled on Friday.
September 27, 2022
LEAP (Legged Exploration of the Aristarchus Plateau) is a mission concept study funded by ESA to explore some of the most challenging lunar terrains.
Automation
Four-Legged Jumping Robots Headed to the Moon
The robot dog could be on the moon by the late 2020s.
September 22, 2022
Colored SEM image of a pneumonia-fighting microrobot made of an algae cell (green) covered with biodegradable polymer nanoparticles (brown). The nanoparticles contain antibiotics and are coated with neutrophil cell membranes.
Automation
Tiny Swimming Robots Treat Deadly Pneumonia in Mice
The microrobots swim around in the lungs and deliver medication to treat life-threatening cases of bacterial pneumonia.
September 22, 2022
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The Top 10 Technologies at IMTS 2022
Automation, 3D printing and even a robot dog made the list.
September 22, 2022
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Can Robotic Eyes on Self-Driving Cars Reduce Accidents?
September 21, 2022
An open-source connected and automated research vehicle is parked on the roundabout at the Mcity Test Facility, the world’s first purpose-built proving ground for testing the performance and safety of connected and automated vehicles and technologies under controlled and realistic conditions.
NSF Initiates First Remotely Accessible, AR Facility for Autonomous Transportation Research
September 21, 2022
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HaptX Raises $23M to Expand Advanced Haptic Technology
September 15, 2022
In this Jan. 16, 2019, photo, Cruise AV, General Motor's autonomous electric Bolt EV is displayed in Detroit. General Motors’ self-driving car company has announced plans to expand a robotaxi service into new markets in Arizona and Texas before the end of this year. Cruise told investors at a banking conference Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, that an autonomous ride-hailing service that began charging San Francisco passengers in June will make its debut in Phoenix and Austin, Texas, within the next 90 days.
GM's Cruise Robotaxi Service to Expand into Phoenix, Austin
September 13, 2022
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IEN Unboxed is a new show in which our editors unbox new tools on the market and discuss their features.
August 4, 2022
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Amazon's Robot Workforce Could Doom the American Worker
Lawmakers must take steps to protect the human workforce now — before tech behemoths phase it out.
September 7, 2022
The robot can restock shelves with up to 1,000 bottles and cans a day.
Automation
Robot that Stocks Drinks Is Newest Thing at the Corner Store
The TX SCARA can restock up to 1,000 bottles and cans a day.
September 1, 2022
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5G Private Network to Power Live Industrial Applications at IMTS 2022
The 5G network is tailored for industrial users.
August 31, 2022
This aerial photo shows Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Feb. 13, 2021. The construction of facilities needed for a planned release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea next year from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant began Thursday, Aug. 4 ,2022, despite opposition from the local fishing community.
Automation
Robot Problem Delays Fuel Removal from Fukushima Nuclear Plant
The giant robotic arm needs some more work.
August 25, 2022
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Sessions Focus on Unattended Ops, Machine Learning
How manufacturers can see exactly what happened during unattended shifts.
August 17, 2022
The KR1018 7-axis cobot will be mounted on an AGV equipped with a magazine and control system and used to restock cabling machines for a U.S. company in the textile industry.
Automation
Cobots Help a U.S. Textile Company Automate Restocking for Back-to-School Shopping
It has a payload of 18 kg and a reach of 1,000 mm.
August 11, 2022
The Machine Common Sense robot walks across slippery leaf-covered steps using only proprioceptive feedback and no vision system to help it maneuver.
Automation
Machines Are Learning Common Sense
It's an effort to prepare robots for real-world scenarios.
August 11, 2022
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Amazon to Acquire iRobot for $1.7B
Colin Angle will remain the robotics company's CEO.
August 5, 2022
A University of Washington team created a new tool that can design a 3D-printable passive gripper and calculate the best path to pick up an object. The researchers tested this system on a suite of 22 objects, which are shown here.
Automation
How to Help Assembly-Line Robots Shift Gears and Pick Up Almost Anything
Theoretically, a robot could pick up almost anything if its grippers could be swapped out for each task.
July 29, 2022
MISUMI's capabilities are the ideal match for a wide range of industries, including EV battery assembly.
Automation
Misumi to Present New On-Demand Manufacturing Service at IMTS 2022
Users can upload 3D CAD data and AI immediately determines pricing and delivery time.
July 27, 2022
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Rockwell Automation Partners with Industrial Cybersecurity Expert Dragos
The program helps industrial organizations prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber incidents.
July 26, 2022
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Automation
Chess-Playing Robot Breaks Child’s Finger
It grabbed its 7-year-old opponent.
July 26, 2022
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Automation
Danfoss Sees Improvements from 3D Scanner Robot Investment
The scanner offers micron-level precision, down to 0.007 millimeters.
July 21, 2022
Portescap Athlonix DC coreless miniature motors meet demanding intrinsic safety application requirements.
Automation
How to Select the Best Electromagnetic Brake for Your Miniature DC Motor
When you need to hold, stop or slow down a moving load, it pays to understand the benefits and drawbacks of the various styles of electromagnetic brakes.
July 20, 2022