Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Robots and automation have expanded at different rates, depending on the industry. However, in its 2024 “Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Benchmarking Report,” BuiltWorlds reported that industry attitudes are starting to change. Construction is widely regarded as conservative in its interest in new technologies.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 18, 2024

Credit: Eugene Demaitre Lately, not a week goes by without some announcement around humanoid robotics. The global market for humanoid robots could reach $7.9 While numerous systems are in development, the few that are actually involved in trials include Agility Robotics ‘ Digit and Apptronik ‘s Apollo.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 1, 2024

Source: MIT CSAIL As a child, I often accompanied my mother to the grocery store. Now imagine a world where robots could delicately pack your groceries, and items like bread and eggs are never crushed beneath heavier items. The RoboGrocery system combines vision, algorithms, and soft grippers to prioritize items to pack.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 25, 2024

[link] The Robot Report recently spoke with Ph.D. student Cheng Chi about his research at Stanford University and recent publications about using diffusion AI models for robotics applications. AI innovation accelerates How did you get your start in robotics? The UMI gripper was part of his Ph.D. Stanford researcher Cheng Chi.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 17, 2024

As shown at CVPR, Omniverse Cloud Sensor RTX microservices generate high-fidelity sensor simulation from an autonomous vehicle (left) and an autonomous mobile robot (right). Sources: NVIDIA, Fraunhofer IML (right) NVIDIA Corp. It set a new record on a benchmark for object pose estimation.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Traditionally confined indoors for tasks like intralogistics and material handling, AGVs are breaking free into the great outdoors, driven by advancements in navigation technologies and the emergence of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). The table below briefly summarizes a few key benchmarks. battery and rotors, etc.)

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

Source: Wayve Wayve, a developer of embodied artificial intelligence, launched PRISM-1, a 4D reconstruction model that it said can enhance the testing and training of its autonomous driving technology. WayveScenes 101 benchmark released Wayve also released its WayveScenes 101 Benchmark. and the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 6, 2024

Source: Foxconn Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, this week said they plan to jointly build an advanced computing center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. “Foxconn stands at the forefront as a leading supplier of NVIDIA computing and a trailblazer in the application of generative AI in manufacturing and robotics.”

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Collaborative robots, also commonly known as cobots, refer to robots that work side-by-side with human operators. Unlike industrial robots that are separated from human operators, cobots share the same working space as humans. or industrial robots. Source: IDTechEx. computer numerical control (CNC) machines, etc.)

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

Source: SiLC Technologies SiLC Technologies Inc. The Eyeonic Mini “sets a new industry benchmark in precision,” said the Monrovia, Calif. FMCW technology enables newer imaging systems to directly capture images for AI, factory robots, home security, autonomous vehicles, and perimeter security applications, said SiLC.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 25, 2024

Source: Waymo California Sen. The lawsuit also asks the CPUC to develop reporting requirements, safety benchmarks, and other public safety regulations to address incidents that have involved first responders, created traffic, and disrupted public transportation. Dave Cortese last week withdrew Senate Bill (SB) 915 from consideration.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2024

Source: IDTechEx More than 90% of road traffic accidents happen because of human error, so the importance of autonomy and its potential safety benefits cannot be overlooked. The post IDTechEx gives autonomous vehicle market outlook for the next 20 years appeared first on The Robot Report. In the U.S., and China in recent years.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

Source: Waymo Robotaxis have had a bumpy ride in San Francisco since companies first began giving public rides in February 2022. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more. The post San Francisco files lawsuit to pump brakes on robotaxis appeared first on The Robot Report. What does this lawsuit mean?

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 22, 2024

The welding industry has been embracing an era of technological innovation led by advanced manual welding equipment, collaborative robots (cobots) and fully automated industrial robotic systems — the combination of which is reshaping the way welders and operators learn, train and work.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Following IMTS 2024, the Modern Machine Shop editorial team created a video detailing their takeaways from the show, highlighting increased robotic presence, advancements in automation, TASC – The Automated Shop Conference, the Smartforce Student Summit, our annual Top Shops event and more. Robots are also going mobile.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This year we’re featuring Miller welding, automation and safety products; Hobart® filler metals; Bernard® semi-automatic MIG guns; and Tregaskiss® robotic MIG guns. In-depth weld analysis helps users establish a productivity baseline and improvement benchmarks. Insight See Copilot’s newest features for the first time at FABTECH 2023!

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Dinesh Mishra

JULY 17, 2024

Thousands of exhibits and four days of intense product sourcing, networking and learning: The sheet metal working industry is gearing up for their benchmark event, EuroBLECH 2024, presenting the world’s largest selection of sheet metal working technology in one place.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Automation and robotics are also gaining traction, aiding in consistent and precise production while mitigating manual errors. Furthermore, we engage in benchmark projects that allow us to demonstrate the effectiveness of our combined solutions in real-world applications, giving end-users the confidence to invest in advanced technologies.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

An example is the advanced palletizer from Universal Robot & Robotiq, notes Warren Osak, president of Electromate. Advanced robot safety features include safe limited speed and positioning. This creates a very compact and effective robot package that is very simple to deploy (use typical wall voltage).

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

www.blmgroup.com Thermal Dynamics® Automation Upgrades and Rebrands Plasma Cutting Systems Thermal Dynamics UC Series of high-precision automated plasma sources, which includes the 130A system shown here, features a modernized inverter block, new cabinet design and host of improvements to improve cutting, beveling and piercing productivity.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

To do this, the Dojo AI supercomputer uses highly sophisticated, compact “training tiles” each of which comprise 25 D1 AI accelerator processors that purportedly perform nine petaflops per second and are projected, eventually, to create new benchmarks in supercomputer processing speeds, bandwidth, and compute performance capabilities.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 27, 2024

technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics in enabling digital transformation and driving decarbonization efforts, the oil and gas industry has traditionally remained cautious, favoring conventional practices over disruptive innovations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Automation Solutions Feature American Made Tools for Connection to Robotic Systems Dynabrade, Inc. Clarence, NY) is proud to offer a new line of American made power tools for use with Robotic Systems. Dynabrade power tools are designed to perfectly integrate with collaborative robotics. Dynabrade will be in Booth W-3881.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

The new 5’-x-10’ table with UR20 (Universal Robots) robot arm provides 35% more reach and a 67% higher payload to accommodate larger parts. The ESAB cobots feature a Universal Robots UR20 or UR10e industrial robot arm. FANUC America Corp.’s LLC’s (Appleton, WI) ClearLight 2.0 ClearLight 2.0 visibility test. ClearLight 2.0

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

The shop has added a robot to a two-machining center cell to feed and stage materials. While materials have to be manually loaded onto the vice, after that the robot takes over. One of the advantages Multi-Axis has found is using integrated probes on their machine tools to help create higher quality parts faster.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Systems are available with ESAB and alternative power sources for air-plasma cutting at up to 125A. www.hyperthermassociates.com Smart Cell Robot can be Customized to Accommodate Your Shop The SMART CELL robotic sorting system from Mazak Optonics utilizes a 6-axis industrial robot and an innovative design to deliver high performance.

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E&T

MAY 31, 2023

It would certainly be a lot harder to explain the potential threat of artificial intelligence to human society without the armoury of doomsday storylines that have permeated the genre since Karel Čapek gave us the word 'robot' for obedient smart automaton, which went on to kill off most of humanity.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 24, 2024

Huawei has broadly categorized and identified the Gen AI application areas in four areas, i.e., Human Beings, Robotics, Environment, and Digital World, where each of these four areas is further dissected into various application areas. AN Level 4 is undoubtedly ambitious and comes with unique challenges.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

At the time, Australia was almost completely reliant on wind and solar – with the exception of pumped hydro, there was no baseload renewable energy sources. Energy Renaissance has taken the learnings from its pilot program to avoid costly mistakes in its automation and robotics design.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Automated and Robotic Systems , such as automated cranes and self-driving cars, are used for container handling. Sustainable Operations: These intelligent ports prioritize sustainability by integrating renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to minimize their impact on the environment.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This will give an insight against similar industry benchmarks and as data becomes available, we can advise on opportunities to improve business performance.” If you’re taking your first steps, I’d suggest starting slowly with some of the cheaper measures and then building up.”

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

After all, the first programmable production line robot, Unimate, entered service at General Motors in 1961, 12 years before Austin arrived on screen. Anyone who has seen YouTube clips from Boston Dynamics knows that the mechanical and control capabilities of robotic limbs and torsos has reached an extraordinary standard.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 3, 2023

LS7: A new benchmark in sheet laser cutting BLM GROUP’s LS7 sets a new benchmark in sheet laser cutting. With access from the short side, the entire machine remains completely enclosed for safety reasons related to the fibre laser source. Come join BLM GROUP at FABTECH México, booth 1409.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The company won the contract from NASCAR as the single source supplier of all the single lug nuts used by NASCAR teams. We use a robot for the loading mechanism so the blanks can’t vary in length.” This lug nut is a single, centering lug nut for the wheels, as opposed to the five lug nuts that have been used on wheels for decades.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

9D LADAR’s on-board scale reference system delivers unparalleled 2D and 3D accuracies of just 6 µm/m providing comparable accuracies to benchmark accuracy large volume CMMs. Compared to red laser sources found in conventional non-contact tool setters, blue laser technology has a shorter wavelength resulting in optimized laser beam geometry.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Also featured at FABTECH was the HLGW Robo, a collaborative robot laser welding system developed by HSG Japan. With intelligent automation, the TPSD helps manufacturers reduce material waste, production time and labor costs. This versatile solution offers a cost-effective approach to handling complex geometries with high precision.

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iBASEt

APRIL 26, 2023

Metrics establish benchmarks and goals for improvement for the following year. The company has also received Northrop Grumman’s Platinum Source Preferred Award. Every year the management team reviews metrics including supplier performance, Lean and Six- Sigma manufacturing goals, test yields, customer acceptance, and field performance.

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