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Setting Up the Building Blocks for a Digital Factory

Modern Machine Shop

Second, the software streamlines the development of successful automation integrations, both directly through simplification of robot cell control and indirectly through revision control and facilitation of machine tool compensation features. While scripting is possible within MiConnect, Reeves says that the plug-ins are much faster.

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Rapid Robotics’ new CEO explains the use of AI to accelerate accurate picking

Robotics Business Review

Rapid iD uses 3D vision and generative AI to quickly identify new objects. Source: Rapid Robotics Many companies are racing to apply the latest advances in artificial intelligence to robotics. Kimberly Losey, CEO of Rapid Robotics. “It’s really exciting right now in robotics with the growth of AI.”

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Innovation With the Additive Advantage

Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly known as 3D printing, is an innovative process where objects are created one layer at a time. 3D Printing in Action. From 3D printing rocket motors to using advanced materials to produce aircraft parts, the company uses AM across the enterprise. FALLS CHURCH, Va.,

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University of Bristol researchers advance tactile gripping

Robotics Business Review

The researchers created a robotic hand with tactile sensors in its four fingertips. Credit: University of Bristol Researchers at the University of Bristol last week said they have made a breakthrough in the development of dexterous robotic hands. It can rotate objects in any direction or orientation. Register now.

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Figure AI raises whopping $675M to commercialize humanoids

Robotics Business Review

Figure said it plans to use the funding to grow its AI training, manufacture more robots, and hire the engineers necessary to get production units to market in the 2024-2025 timeframe. Our vision at Figure is to bring humanoid robots into commercial operations as soon as possible,” Adcock said in a release.

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Northeastern University Mars Rover Team wins Winter Canadian International Challenge

Robotics Business Review

The university team of about 50 students had been hard at work developing and iterating on its latest robotic rover: the Watney, Mark V. the rover features a 5052 aluminum alloy chassis, six 3D-printed nylon wheels, a robotic arm with end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), a life-detection module for sample collection, and 14 onboard cameras.

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Automating food production, one serving at a time

Robotics Business Review

Chef Robotics food automation pods assemble ready-to-cook meals for leading food manufacturers. Credit: Chef Robotics The path to success in food robotics is littered with interesting concepts that failed to deliver. Inspiration Chef Robotics CEO and co-founder Rajat Bhageria. billion in 2023 to $3.35