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ZettaScale designs Zenoh to transcend DDS for automotive, ROS communications

Robotics Business Review

Source: ZettaScale While multiple industries could benefit from mobile robots, the standard Data Distribution Service or DDS middleware has difficulty keeping up in wireless environments, according to ZettaScale Technology Ltd. DDS wouldn’t fit on a microcontroller, and the wire protocol wasn’t designed for constrained networks.”

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Fanuc launches new ‘heavyweight’ industrial robot

Robotics Automation News

Fanuc, a world leader in industrial robotics and factory automation, has introduced the M-950iA “heavyweight industrial robot”, capable of lifting 500 kg – including automotive components, construction materials and EV battery packs.

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Canvas’ new compact drywall finishing robot fits into smaller construction spaces

Robotics Business Review

The electric 1200CX robot for drywall finishing is designed to fit into smaller spaces. The company said that years of development and customer feedback have led to a more compact, lightweight, and maneuverable version of its flagship robot, the 1550 model. Why has the construction industry been slow to adopt robots?

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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

Robotics Business Review

BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., In the first phase, the company has been identifying the initial tasks its robot could perform.

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ABB discusses the evolving role of robotics in healthcare

Robotics Business Review

. | Source: ABB Robotics With each passing year, labor shortages and complexity increase for the healthcare industry. ABB Robotics asserted this week that robotics and automation can help solve these problems. ABB Robotics asserted this week that robotics and automation can help solve these problems.

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New FANUC heavyweight industrial robot can lift up to 500 kg

Robotics Business Review

. | Source: FANUC FANUC yesterday introduced the M-950 i A industrial robot, which is capable of lifting heavy items including automotive components, construction materials, and electric vehicle battery packs. We’re thrilled to introduce our new robot to the market,” said Eric Potter, general manager of FANUC America Corp.’s

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KUKA unveils KR FORTEC industrial robot

Robotics Business Review

KUKA’s KR FORTEC industrial robot aims to provide high dynamic performance to achieve shorter cycle times. Source: KUKA KUKA AG has revealed its KR FORTEC industrial robot. This latest robot fits between KUKA’s KR QUANTED and KR FORTEC ultra robots. cm) and can handle payloads of up to 529 lb.

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