Robotics
New office opened to improve sales of autonomous mobile robots
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has announced the opening of a new office in San Diego, the second US office for the Danish-based robotics manufacturer. The office, led by Area Sales Manager Nicholas Temple, will better enable MiR to support distributors and current customers of its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) while meeting increasing demand within the Western half of the United States as well as Central and South America.
Colleague robots could take over the world of work
With around 1.8 million industrial robots, the number of robots has reached a new record in factories around the world. Workers around the world rate the fact that 'colleague robots' can take over work that is detrimental to health or handle hazardous materials positively (64% on average). However, employees are worried about how their own training can keep up with the pace of the working world 4.0.
Journey to robotics competition teaches value of STEM education
With the help of mentors from Texas Instruments, the Conrad High School robotics team had one of its best robotics seasons yet.
Robotic handling raises sawing productivity
The group manager for Kasto, Volker Bühler, here describes the widening choice of automation systems on offer to minimise labour costs and increase production output from the company's circular sawing and bandsawing machines. The production solutions are available in the UK and Ireland through the firm's subsidiary in Milton Keynes.
Robotic vacuum cleaner can schedule cleans via app for users
Sales of smart home gadgets in the UK in 2018 are predicted to reach over £2m in 2018 and increase to just over £4m by 2022. While some technology enthusiasts can hardly wait for the latest home gadgets, others are still reluctant to follow the trend. ECOVACS ROBOTICS is offering the right robotic vacuum cleaner for everyone, from smart gadget novices to technology fanatics.
Over 20% of Brits would replace MPs with robots
The automation of work, including the use of robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), is expected to rapidly increase. In fact, recent research by think tank ‘Centre for Cities’ found that one in five jobs in Britain will fall victim to automation by 2030. These findings are further echoed by auditing firm ‘PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)’, who estimate more than ten million UK workers will be at high risk of being displace...
European Hub commences government drone demonstrations
DroneShield has announced that the European Hub for DroneShield products, announced to the market on 5th March 2018, has commenced operations.
Registration now open for International Robotics Showcase
Public registration is now officially open for the International Robotics Showcase - a highlight event on Thursday 21st June that will mark the start of UK Robotics Week 2018, which returns from 21st-29th June 2018. The one-day grand finale showcase and speaker programme - featuring international robotics experts from across industry and academia - will be held on Thursday 21st June at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, King’s Dock on the Liv...
Embedded computing platform enables robot to play piano
congatec has introduced a virtualised embedded computing platform for easy PLC and UI hardware consolidation. The demo platform with a hexapod robot playing a piano is based on a standard embedded hardware platform from congatec; hypervisor technology from Real-Time Systems (RTS); IEC 61131-3 compliant CODESYS SoftPLC running on real time VxWorks OS; and a virtualised GUI based on Microsoft Windows 10.
International Robotics Showcase to kick off UK Robotics Week 2018
The public can now register for the International Robotics Showcase – a highlight event on Thursday 21st June that will mark the start of UK Robotics Week 2018, which returns from 21st – 29th June 2018. The hotly-anticipated one-day grand finale showcase and speaker programme – featuring leading international robotics experts from across industry and academia – will be held on Thursday 21st June at the Exhibition Cent...