Robotics
Intelligent vision platform for embedded AI SoC deployed
It has been announced by CEVA that Artosyn Microelectronics, a supplier of drone and robots System-on-Chip (SoCs) in China, has licensed and deployed the CEVA-XM4 intelligent vision platform to power the computer vision and deep learning workloads of its upcoming AR9X01 Artificial Intelligence (AI) SoC.
Drones set to make a big impact in the UK's construction industry
According to a new report from PwC, there will be 76,000 drones in the skies of the UK by 2030, and this will have big benefits for the UK construction industry. However, Midland Pallet Trucks thinks there will always be a need for the human element.
The servo motors that help produce the robots
At the Hannover Messe trade show earlier this year, collaborative robots were a big feature. Small, intelligent, sensitive, and self-learning: The ways in which robots can be used are increasing all the time. And the level of acceptance is also rising - not least thanks to attractive prices and short ROI times. Off-the-shelf handling solutions are in demand and Yuanda Robotics has a range of market-ready robot systems.
Opportunity battens down the hatches to try and weather a super storm
NASA is keeping a vigil over its Opportunity rover as the tenacious robot has been forced to shut down its systems and enter sleep mode as a massive storm has encompassed her; the storm even bigger than the ones expected to decommission the rover over 14 years ago.
Unleashing the DroneCatcher for controlled interception
Today it is easy and cheap to buy a drone. Drones have created new ways for smugglers and can be easily used to disturb public order and security. With DroneCatcher this can now be countered in a fully controlled manner. The DroneCatcher system is one of the very few counter-drone systems, which is capable of eliminating rogue drones by catching and removing the threat in the air and by bringing it to a harmless place.
Everything you need to know before buying a cobot
Did you know that over 1.7m new industrial robots will be installed between 2017 and 2020? Collaborative robots (cobots), machines that work harmoniously alongside humans, account for 3% of this market, but will reach 34% by 2025. Nigel Smith, CEO of TM Robotics, explains what manufacturers need to understand before they jump on the cobot bandwagon, as this investment may not be as low risk as it first appears.
Designing robots for cleanroom applications
There's a lot to consider when designing a robot for a cleanroom application. You're bringing together two genres of priorities, that of the robot; to be precise, smooth and long-lasting, and that of the environment; to prevent contamination in accordance with industry standards. Chris Johnson, Managing Director of SMB Bearings, explains why you need to consider both these genres when choosing cleanroom bearings.
Strategic alliance in the world of collaborative robots
A strategic alliance in the world of collaborative robots has been formed as Omron announced that they have signed an agreement with Techman Robot. Through this alliance, Omron will market and sell Techman’s TM series of collaborative robots via Omron’s distribution network under a co-branded logo, starting in the second half of FY2018.
Forget bend it like Beckham it's now roll it like a robot!
They can play football, they have mastered rescue missions and can even take over the logistics in a Smart Factory – they are the robots from across 14 different countries that have competed against each other at the RoboCup German Open 2018 in Magdeburg. In the logistics league, the Carologistics team from Aachen has become German champion - with the support of the motion plastics specialist igus.
Meet and greet service robots at automatica 2018
Interact with robots and see them in action at the dedicated Service Robotics Demo Park at automatica 2018. From 19th-22nd June, in Hall B4, over a dozen exhibitors will be showcasing a wide range of professional service robots, in applications from detection and individual picking of objects, cleaning and transport to rehabilitation, personal assistance and public relations.