Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Anyware Robotics is launching an autonomous trailer unloading solution, that will make its debut at MODEX 2024. Visitors to the upcoming MODEX show will be able to see the Pixmo robot demo live in the Anyware Robotics booth. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from writing sophisticated programs to using deep learning, teaching robots to learn directly from human behavior. To improve, robots need to encounter scenarios that push the boundaries of their capabilities, operating at the edge of their mastery. But a critical bottleneck remains: data quality.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 29, 2024

. | Source: MicroPort MicroPort recently announced it completed six robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy procedures using its MedBot surgical robot in Angola. Robotic telesurgery allows a surgeon to conduct operations from a distance using a robotic system connected through telecom networks.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Source: ifm efector Automated mobile robotics is the obvious answer to increased consumer demand and continuing labor shortages today. Or, put even more simply: What aren’t you selling more robots? In other words: the longer the integration process, the more expensive your robots are to them.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 20, 2024

Everyone wants universal household robots. Most humanoid robots in development are initially intended for industrial settings such as warehouses, but a few are being marketed as being more affordable. The latest artificial intelligence is also just beginning to be applied to service robots.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The UR20 collaborative robot arm with its increased payload (25 kg) demoed at the China International Industry Fair. Credit: Universal Robots Universal Robots is increasing the payload capacities of its UR20 and UR30 collaborative robot arms by 5 kg each. UR won RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards for both the UR30 and UR20.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 16, 2024

Sony is looking to compete in the surgical robotics market with its own microsurgery assistance robot. The Tokyo-based company recently announced it developed a microsurgery assistance robot that is capable of automatic surgical instrument exchange and precision control. What are some of the robot’s features?

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of robotics, each breakthrough pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and poses significant ethical dilemmas. In this article, we delve deep into the ethical implications of robotic advancements, focusing particularly on the […]

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

MassRobotics recently hosted the “Robotics in Age & Assistive Tech” event in collaboration with The Grid and Harvard’s Move Lab. Walsh’s insights into the lab’s groundbreaking work highlighted the potential of robots to transform healthcare and rehabilitation processes.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Researchers filmed multiple instances of a robot arm feeding a dog. The videos were included in datasets to train the robot. Credit: MIT Training a general-purpose robot remains a major challenge. In robotics, people often claim that we don’t have enough training data.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2024

Source: EndoQuest EndoQuest Robotics Inc. and Omnivision have partnered to integrate Omnivision’s CameraCubeChip into EndoQuest’s surgical robotic system. Food and Drug Administration’s Safer Technologies Program (STeP) accepted the surgical robotic system. Omnivision’s newest technology is ideal for our flexible robotic system.”

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The TMINI robotic surgical system features a wireless handpiece that assists surgeons in performing total knee replacements. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for the use of its TMINI surgical robot with Zimmer Biomet Robotics’ Persona system. Source: THINK Surgical THINK Surgical Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A CRX-20iA/L robot slides a tray of cookies onto a rack. From food-grade collaborative robots to stainless industrial robots, it claimed it will demonstrate uninterrupted speed, reliability, accuracy, and dexterity—all while maintaining food safety—in real-world applications. A CRX-10iA robot picking objects from a box.

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Control.com

APRIL 25, 2024

There are multiple methods for mapping inputs and outputs to an industrial robot. In this article, we cover two of the most popular methods: letting the robot or the PLC control the I/O signals.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Estun was among the many companies showing humanoid robots at CIIF in China. Credit: Georg Stieler Over the past three years, more than half of the world’s robots were sold in China. While not historically seen as a technological leader in robotics, China is increasingly setting global trends in this industry.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Artificial muscles are powering a new robotic leg developed by researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS). Inspired by living creatures, the robotic leg jumps across different terrains in an agile and energy-efficient manner. Register now. It’s no different with living creatures.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The company said this option will enable surgeons to independently stabilize the medial compartment during a standard or robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty, or TKA. As part of the Unity Knee system, it is compatible with ApolloKnee, Corin’s next-generation robotic-assisted surgical platform.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Control Engineering most-viewed articles online about discrete and process sensors published in the last year include stories on inertial measurement unit sensors, sensors used for information systems and more. The post Hot Control Engineering discrete and process sensing articles in 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

At Agility Robotics, we are working with our humanoid robot Digit, which balances actively at all times, can recover from unexpected bumps, and can lift and move heavy things. Training Digit in simulation through NVIDIA’s tools designed for robotics. There are 28 degrees of freedom and quite a few sensors.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2024

Noah Medical’s Galaxy is a fully integrated surgical robotics system for navigated bronchoscopy. Credit: Noah Medical Medical robotics continues its impressive march forward within mainstream medicine. Market conditions align for growth The practice of robotics in medical procedures has come a long way in a short time.

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Control.com

MARCH 28, 2024

In the field of robotics, designing proper end-of-arm tooling (EoAT) is a crucial step. This article includes critical material and inertia factors to consider when designing EoAT for 6-axis robots.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Noteworthy robots from Apptronik, Figure, and Boston Dynamics, among others, dominated 2023 robot news. If you’ve been keeping tabs on the robotics industry in 2023, you won’t be surprised to see that six out of our top 10 articles this past year were about humanoid robots. Read more. Read more.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 27, 2024

Agility Robotics continues to have a leg up in the humanoid race. The first official deployment of Digit is already up and running, generating real revenue for Agility Robotics , the inaugural RBR50 Robot of the Year winner. The logistics provider is paying Agility Robotics under a robotics-as-a-service ( RaaS ) model.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Robotics and automation in gardening can be quite challenging. But this requires that robotics be built with sustainability in mind. Read this article to learn about some of the challenges robotics face in agriculture. Increase crop yields while decreasing labor costs Robotics […].

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 13, 2024

The robotics industry has seen major growth and maturity in the past decade. Robots also are getting cheaper and more affordable. Robots are taking a greater role and improving automation in many ways, but are humanoid robots the next step? Submit your presentation idea now.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 20, 2024

In modern technology, robotics manufacturers face tough competition as the demand for robots and automation continues to rise. This article explores simple yet effective ways for robotics manufacturers to boost their brand, connect with customers, and stand out […]

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Discover how robots are revolutionizing the construction industry by enhancing efficiency, safety, and precision. Article contributed by Cyngn In 2022, the global construction robotics market was valued at $168.2 million and is expected to reach an impressive $774.6 million by 2032. What’s driving the sudden adoption boom?

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2024

Source: Relay Robotics Healthcare is facing a severe labor shortage, so the demand for innovative solutions is on the rise. Robotics is an obvious place to look for help, but hospitals are intricate ecosystems that present a myriad of challenges to mobile robots. Relay was the first robot to try the obstacle course.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 23, 2024

Source: Stereotaxis Stereotaxis announced that a hospital in Italy established the first robotic cardiac heart program in the region. Now, doctors there can treat patients with heart rhythm disorders using robotic ablation procedures. Stereotaxis RNM uses robotic precision and safety for cardiac ablation.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 23, 2024

Universal Robots, along with other cobot manufacturers, cobots can now use SRCI, a standard interface between PLCs and robots. Source: Universal Robots Just before Hanover Messe, Siemens announced its cooperation with two collaborative robot vendors, UR and JAKA. One is to retain the robot-specific controller hardware.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Medical Microinstruments announced today that it raised $110 million in a Series C financing round to help commercialize its surgical robot. The first-of-its-kind robotic technology enables expanded adoptions for patients in need of soft tissue open surgical procedures. Fidelity Management & Research Company led the round.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 9, 2024

MMI’s Symani system for robotic-assisted microsurgeries has tiny instruments operated by a surgeon using OperaAir controllers. Source: MMI Editor’s Note: This article was syndicated from The Robot Report’s sibling site MassDevice. The post MMI’s Symani surgical robot used in first U.S.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Enthusiasts who once relied solely on their trusty wrenches and diagnostic skills are now entering a new era – one where robots and automation can and likely will play a pivotal role. In this article, we’ll explore the changing landscape of DIY […]

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 5, 2024

Food and Drug Administration has granted clearance for the commercial version of its Maestro surgical robot. Moon Surgical — one of 10 surgical robotics companies to follow in 2024 — said it designed Maestro to provide an accessible, enhanced version of traditional laparoscopy.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 26, 2024

[link] A collaboration between NVIDIA and academic researchers is prepping robots for surgery. It is a simulation framework to train robots that could augment the skills of surgical teams while reducing surgeons’ cognitive load. minimally invasive surgery. The open-source code package is now available on GitHub.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

Lifeward, formerly ReWalk Robotics, offers a portfolio of exoskeletons for those with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and more. Source: Lifeward ReWalk Robotics yesterday unveiled new corporate branding to officially begin operating as “Lifeward.”

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