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Boston Dynamic's Spot gets yet another job
The autonomous Spot robot was outfitted with a newly designed payload that enables the robotic dog to perform agricultural inspections to check crops for quality and ripeness, pests and diseases — all while only dispensing pesticides when appropriate.
IKO’s new LWLF2 miniature linear guides simplify mounting in tight spaces
The new series is appropriate for robotics and grippers, semiconductor fabrication, life science and aerospace applications.
Femur fractures no match for surgical robot
Being the longest bone in the human body, the location is deep under the skin with muscle from the upper leg surrounding it. It takes quite a bit of power to operate on the bone.
ABB introduces material handling robots for EV battery production
ABB’s new robots can be used in the manufacture of electric vehicle (EVs), performing such tasks as battery module picking and placing, assembly and parts handling.
Invata introduces its new line of warehouse robots
INVATABOTICS fleet will provide enhanced automation processing capabilities to order fulfillment, returns processing, mobile storage and retrieval, sortation and transportation, and pallet, case, tote and unit picking.
DOBOT introduces its new SCARA collaborative robot
The DOBOT M1 Pro is a new SCARA collaborative robot with improved human-machine collaboration and safety features compared to conventional robotic arms.
First electric chain hoist with remote monitoring and wireless programming introduced
Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, has announced that its Intelli-Connect Diagnostics and Analytics technology is now available on the CM Lodestar VS Electric Chain Hoist.
World-first as Wales hosts hydrogen hybrid heat trial
An air source heat pump, hydrogen boiler and data-led smart controls demonstrate the potential for delivering hybrid low-carbon heating.
New MRI method sheds light on cancerous tissue
Cancerous tissue glows in medical images to help detect and track the progression of the disease over time.
Michell Bearings secures PTFE conversion at hydropower station
New polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) thrust pads will extend the life of bearings by providing greater reliability.
Waterless system keeps solar cells spotless
The non-contact waterless system operates automatically via an electric motor and is activated by an electrode placed on top of a solar module.
Video: GE's worm-like tunneling robot gets "whiskers"
During tests, the Pipe-worm successfully navigated more than 100 m of pipeline, navigating turns and other changes, without disturbing normal operation.
Video: Seco machine monitoring maximizes manufacturing efficiency
Manufacturers receive the data-driven knowledge needed to manage production efficiency and increase output volume and product quality.
Video: This robot walks, rolls and takes humans on a (slow) ride
Capable of carrying up to 220 lbs of cargo, engineers at Kawasaki envision Bex being used in agricultural settings to carry crops, or to carry materials at construction sites and perform remote inspections.
Watch this robotic handle jostle and rotate objects
The robotic hand with an adaptive grip is capable of fully rotating objects thanks to a combination of a tendon-driven underactuated transmission and a camera that monitors the real-time position of objects in its hand.
Lumentum and Ayar Labs collaborate for optical interconnect solutions
The partnership presents a unique opportunity to develop optical and photonic solutions on a larger scale while remaining cost-effective and compliant.
Video: Industry pipeline cleaner developed by UK manufacturer
Pipelines clogged with jammed cleaning devices, or pigs, deployed for the purpose of cleaning oil and gas conduits, can reportedly be cleared using Forth Engineering’s Spherical Pig Retrieval system.
Small linear motor modules and axes as modular system
Miniaturized linear motor axes and modules are suitable for a range of tasks in laboratory automation.
Portescap demonstrates miniature medical motor technologies at MD&M West 2022
The company will showcase the benefits of medical motors engineered to power surgical hand tools, medical pumps and more at the California convention.
Report: Number of manufacturing robots doubled across the globe
The presence of industrial robots in global manufacturing settings reportedly increased, from 66 robots per 10,000 employees in 2015 to 126 robots per 10,000 employees in 2020, on average.