Robotics
“Generation Robot” e-book focuses on service robots
Service Robots, is the latest e-book in the Generation Robot series, part of Mouser Electronics’ Empowering Innovation Together program. Featuring a foreword by celebrity engineer and Mouser spokesperson Grant Imahara, Service Robots provides examples of how service robots differ from collaborative robots, presenting familiar robot forms we already see around us, as well as emerging trends in service robotics.
How to specify a dispensing robot to increase quality
Automated application of adhesives, potting compounds or encapsulants, sealants, FIP gaskets, temporary masking, lubricants, or other liquids, fluids or pastes provides productivity benefits over manual application, including consistency, speed and accuracy. As selection of a dispensing robot is sometimes a daunting task, Intertronics has compiled a short piece of guidance on how to specify a dispensing robot.
Zeus Battle Robot now available at Amazon
Originally announced at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, the Moorebot Zeus Battle Robot kit from Pilot Labs is now available at Amazon and online. The kit includes the robot, wireless controller, battery and charger, as well as a library of mechanical design files for users who want to customise the robot armor with 3D printing with colours, shapes and designs. Gamers will love the Zeus Battle Robot. It is designed to be best robot battle fighter...
A robot for every family
ECOVACS ROBOTICS has released new firmware to update the DEEBOT OZMO 930 and D900. The new software features allow DEEBOTs to simultaneously clean and map an area, essentially learning the layout of any room so that they can re-orientate themselves from any position if need be.
Examining ‘drone highways’ for delivery logistics
It has been announced that TEPCO, Zenrin and Rakuten, have begun examining the utilisation of ‘drone highways’, or, the airspace above infrastructure such as power transmission lines, for drone logistics. The three companies also announced that they safely carried out the world's first demonstration test utilising a drone highway on 27th July.
The International IERA Award has three new winners
The 14th International IERA Award for Robotics and Automation has three winners on the top of the podium this year:
Partnership to offer customers robotic process automation services
It has been announced by Voyager Solutions, that they have partnered with UiPath, the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software company. Voyager Solutions are using a 20 years of experience to focus on building customer capability, scaling the use of UiPath to an enterprise level, and enabling customers to maximise the use of robotics across the entire organisation.
Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award received
The General Secretary of the International Federation of Robotics, Gudrun Litzenberger, has received the Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award. The jury honoured her achievements in robotics with the important industry award in the 'Leadership' category.
Top 10 robotic applications for June
There really are no limits in the modern world when it comes to the number of potential applications for robotics. Here, we look at the ten most exciting and intriguing robotics stories over the past month. Click on the company name to read the full story.
Exoskeletons could make previously unachievable feats a reality
While exoskeletons may still feel like a product of science fiction, they are increasingly becoming a technological reality, and advancements are being made in bringing functioning exoskeletons into the world.