Robotics
Q&A on robotics with Graham Maggs, Mouser Electronics
Electronic Specifier spoke to Graham Maggs, Vice President Of Marketing And Business Development EMEA about robotics in Mouser's vast warehouse system. In this Q&A, Graham discusses the various approaches to automation, the role of humans in the process, and other areas of robotics and logistics.
A place for every robot and every robot in its place
The broad range of robotic systems now available can offer the right solution for almost any application.
Control system for nuclear waste robot takes off
Egremont-based systems integrator Delkia is working on a project with Kawasaki. The contract involves the development, integration and testing of software to control a robotic arm used in nuclear waste categorisation.
Robotic snake solves fusion energy pipework challenge
A laser-welding ‘robotic snake’ developed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority has demonstrated its capability to operate inside of fusion energy powerplant pipework and is now patented technology.
element14 Launches Twist, Turn and Move Robotics Design Challenge
element14, an Avnet Community, has launched the Twist, Turn and Move Robotics Design Challenge. Participants are tasked with designing and building a robotic arm or mobile robot that performs a specific task.
Nokia showcase real-time robot fleet management
Nokia and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) will showcase the power of private 5G wireless for the digital transformation of industries at LogiMat in Germany.
Driverless NASCAR crash tested at 130mph using robots
A suite of AB Dynamics products has been used to conduct a driverless, on-track crash test of NASCAR’s Next Gen race car at Talladega Superspeedway.
ABB's robot alignment software for electronics assembly
ABB Robotics has launched an industry-leading software solution to enhance efficiency in electronics assembly. ABB’s High Speed Alignment software is the first to offer manufacturers the ability to increase the speed of 6-axis robots by 70 percent, and accuracy by 50 percent – significantly reducing time-to-market while increasing accuracy levels.
AMD's robotics starter kit for the factory of the future
AMD has announced the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit, the latest addition to the Kria portfolio of adaptive system-on-modules (SOMs) and developer kits. A scalable and out-of-the-box development platform for robotics, the Kria KR260 offers a seamless path to production deployment with the existing Kria K26 adaptive SOMs.
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot gets its first UK 5G deployment
On a large and remote construction site in Shetland, where the team is battling the elements, covering large distances every day, the Trimble and Boston Dynamics integrated robot solution has become man’s newest four-legged friend.