Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Source: ANELLO Photonics Self-driving vehicles, mobile robots, and drones need multiple sensors for safe and reliable operation, but the cost and bulk of those sensors have posed challenges for developers and manufacturers. The ANELLO IMU+ is designed for harsh environments including in construction, robotics, mining, trucking, and defense.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 30, 2022

For the third-straight quarter, robot sales in North America hit a record high, driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and an ongoing need to manage increasing demand to automate logistics for e-commerce. The larger trend towards robots being used to benefit more companies in North America continues,” Burnstein said.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 8, 2024

Within this context, the automotive industry stands poised to undergo transformative changes. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of blockchain, its role in the automotive sector, and the immense potential it holds for reshaping traditional processes. […]

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Industrial robotics insights The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported record highs in robot sales for 2022 as the industry continues growing. Driven by the resurgence in robot orders from automotive companies, the North American robotics market set all-time records in both robots sold and value in 2022.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We’re in the midst of a decade of unprecedented transformation, driven in part by the global pandemic and geopolitical events that are fundamentally changing the way we manufacture and deliver goods, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. AI itself is not new to robotics. It is rapidly changing what is possible.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 7, 2025

The article , Numerical and experimental investigations of the aerodynamic drag characteristics and reduction of an autonomous vehicle, was authored by Jian Zhao, Chuqi Su, Xun Liu, Junyan Wang, Dongxu Tang, and Yiping Wang. Beijing’s government last week passed rules to allow road trials for autonomous buses and robotaxis.

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Metrology

AUGUST 4, 2024

A technological and cultural shift is occurring in the automotive manufacturing environment caused by the advent of robotics and machine vision, coupled with the development of AI vision systems.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Cavalier Tool is showcasing ideal projects for its robot-driven Hermle automated machining cell and how the company is applying modular design concepts to unlock its full potential. Its automated machining processes feature hard steel cutting, graphite cutting and sinker EDM operations integrated with rail-mounted robotics.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 22, 2023

The automotive industry has the largest number of robots working in factories around the world: Operational stock hit a new record of about one million units. This represents about one third of the total number installed across all industries, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

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HGR Inc.

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The history of industrial robots is closely tied to George Devol, whose magnetic recording technology of the 1930s emphasized the need for factory automation. The term automata refers to devices that operate like a human, whereas robot presents a general meaning. George Devol is well known for his work in industrial robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

Accenture Ventures announced a strategic investment in Sanctuary AI , one of the companies developing humanoid robots. The Robot Report reached out to Sanctuary to learn more about the investment but hadn’t heard back at press time. This article will be updated if more details are learned.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 20, 2023

Whether in the aerospace, automotive, construction or furniture industries, there is a growing demand for precision cutting and machining of metal tubing. In this article, we will detail what is a pipe cutter used for and benefits of laser […]

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AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Article by Joe Craparotta, VP IT Business & Strategic Segments, Schneider Electric. For the automotive industry , edge computing represents a solution to latency, bandwidth, and autonomy challenges, as well as regulatory and security requirements, that hold us back from reaching the full potential of data.

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Control Engineering

MAY 30, 2023

Robotics insights Total robotics installations in manufacturing rose more than 10% in 2022 with the automotive industry being the main driver. Non-automotive industries were led by electrical/electronics, which posted almost 30% growth. Sales to automotive declined by 36% with 1,258 units installed in 2022.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

Robotics insights The North American robotics market has experienced a significant decline for the second consecutive quarter due to a sluggish U.S. economy and high interest rates, resulting in a 37% drop in robot orders and a 20% decrease in value in Q2 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. A slow U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 3, 2024

Visitors to the website will find a compilation of research articles, existing training programs, policy recommendations, fact sheets, and other resources. The post Coalition to shed light on economic impact of autonomous vehicles appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 21, 2023

Robotics insights Industrial robot market growth is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2019 to 2029 thanks to robotics being increasingly used in the automotive and electronics industry according to a report by Future Market Insights. This is especially true as robots get smaller and less expensive.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The iCar could have made Apple the most valuable automotive company, surpassing Tesla, and secured Cook’s place in an innovator hall of fame, if there is to be one. Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on sister website Engineering.com.

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Foley

APRIL 11, 2023

Automakers and their suppliers have long been participants in unfair trade investigations before the International Trade Commission (“ITC”), but the scope and subject matter of automotive-related investigations is evolving. This is particularly evident in recent ITC investigations involving semiconductor chips.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

When contemplating automation, it is easy to envision a robot moving material from point A to point B, parts coming out of a machine and being ferried by conveyors to the next step, or pallet changers reloading fresh stock back into a machine. Utilizing the U.S. Since 2014, however, its total spending had been steadily declining.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Ben Reed, CMO at Sanctuary AI (at the time of writing this article; Reed has since quit Sanctuary AI), which is on a mission to create general-purpose robots with human-like intelligence, highlighted the limitations of current technologies. Switzerland-based Mimic has developed an AI-driven collaborative robotic hand.

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

North American companies ordered fewer robots in the first quarter of 2023 than for the same period last year. Automotive customers accounted for 68% of all robot orders in Q1, with 5,659 robots purchased. They also might be waiting to see the latest innovations in robotics at Automate 2023 next week in Detroit.

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Universal Robots

MAY 22, 2019

UR cobots make growth possible for companies of all sizes in several industries, from electronics and automotive to pharma and general manufacturing. In this article, we’ll take a look at five examples of solutions powered by UR cobots. Our cobots are easy to operate, offer flexible deployment possibilities, and are quick to install.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 9, 2023

Industrial automation insights Artificial intelligence (AI) and flexible robotic systems have emerged as key technologies in industrial automation’s future. Once you bring robotics to bear, it enables more productivity per employee and improves working conditions,” Brandt said.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 9, 2023

Robust yet intuitive robot capability is effectively addressing these issues, boosting manufacturing output and product quality for optimal productivity gains. Robot Integration Insights Integrators that pull from their wealth of internal experts can better facilitate successful completion of new applications in their fields of expertise.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The industrial robotics market in China achieved strong growth with a new record of 243,300 installations in 2021 – a rise of 44% compared to the previous year. These preliminary data have been published by the International Federation of Robotics. The automotive industry also showed a strong recovery. Courtesy: IFR.

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Robotics insights. China passed the United States in robot density for the first time as the nation is putting enhanced emphasis on robotics and automation to keep up with manufacturing demand. This is according to the World Robotics 2022 report, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 18, 2022

Robotics Insights. Robots are playing a key role in narrowing the gap. As robots get smaller and smarter, they are becoming more autonomous, which increases their value and their skillset on the plant floor. Automotive. As automation becomes the new normal for businesses in the era of Industry 4.0

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Software-based artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance existing robots to deal with variances in real-time and give them needed flexibility on the plant floor. Artificial intelligence (AI) being used to make robots smarter has been growing in popularity as both technologies get better. Artificial Intelligence Insights.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 11, 2023

Robotics insights Picking robots are expected to have a more significant presence in manufacturing and other industries. Technology advances such as artificial intelligence (AI) is part of the reason, but the growing labor and skills gap is forcing manufacturers to turn to robots to keep up with consumer demand.

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Control Engineering

MAY 18, 2023

Collaborative robot insights The collaborative robot (cobot) market dropped 20% in 2022 after a strong 2021, which led some to worry the market was heading for a downturn for the future. According to Interact Analysis’ ‘Global Collaborative Robot Market – 2023’ report, market revenue grew by 17.2% to 37,780 units.

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DO Supply

JANUARY 1, 2025

Later in the article, we will briefly explain some of the modules of this series. This characteristic makes it possible to precisely and synchronously manipulate numerous axes, which is essential in high-speed applications such as automated manufacturing lines, robotics, and CNC machines. With power levels ranging from 0.1

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

is a proven industry leader using ABB robotics and software to train tomorrow’s workforce, which will be using robotics in many different industries and applications. The Department of Technology at Illinois State University (ISU) trains students to program and operate industrial robots in preparation for careers in industry.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 5, 2023

They see robotics, in particular, as a way to keep operations running with fewer people working on the plant floor. Artificial intelligence (AI) advances help robots become smarter and more adaptable in different situations, giving them greater versatility and flexibility. The longer-term goal is to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.

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E&T

JULY 26, 2023

Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida and Unmanned Robotic Systems Analysis (URSA) have developed a new way to accurately count and objectively analyse close encounters between drones and aeroplanes – without depending solely on pilot sightings. The team analysed over 1.8 As of 2020, an estimated 1.46

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Part of the reason that the industry is not yet consolidating is the fact that “mobile automation” captures a multitude of robot types, industries and applications. Despite numerous acquisitions the mobile robot market is in fact not consolidating. The same figure for collaborative robot arms is even higher, at nearly 85%.

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DO Supply

JANUARY 31, 2025

To assist industries in selecting the ideal drive for their unique needs, this article examines the key distinctions between these two servo drive lines, emphasizing application appropriateness, output current, compact design, and integration.

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