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FPT Industrial produces the 10.000th cursor 13 NG engine at its Bourbon-Lancy plant with the collaboration of the new Sherpa Robots
19.03.2021
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| Powerful performance, advanced technology, real sustainability. And now, also a landmark target achieved. FPT Industrial announces the production of the 10,000th Cursor 13 NG engine, rolling off the line of its plant in Bourbon-Lancy (France) on March 9th.First more >> |
U−M, Ford Open World−Class Robotics Complex to Accelerate Future of Advanced, More Equitable Robotics and Mobility
16.03.2021
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| University of Michigan’s $75 million, 134,000 square-foot Ford Robotics Building opens as a world-class, advanced robotics facility and first to co-locate an industry team - adding Ford’s mobility research center to the university’s long-time robotics leadership.
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ABB launches next generation cobots to unlock automation
24.02.2021
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| ...for new sectors and first-time users ABB boosts YuMi® collaborative robot portfolio with GoFa™ and SWIFTI™ cobot families Eight out of ten workplaces say they will increase use more >> |
ABB launches The Robot Podcast – a new series exploring the exciting world of robotics and automation
18.02.2021
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| Weekly panel of experts from industry and academia look at the cutting edge of robotics, analyzing how advances in automation are benefitting society and business and what the future holdsABB is introducing a new series of podcasts that explore the innovative and exciti more >> |
Torc Robotics selects AWS as preferred cloud provider for self-driving truck fleet
17.02.2021
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| Torc Robotics has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS), Inc. as its preferred cloud provider to handle the scale and speed needed for data transfer, storage, and compute capacity as the company prepares to deploy its fleet of next-generation self-driving test trucks in New Mexico and Virginia. With the growth in test fleet size, number of routes, and sensor capability, there is an increase more >> |
ABB Robotics - The Next Generation of Collaborative Robots is Coming
13.02.2021
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ABB Robotics will unveil on 24.02.21 the future of collaborative robotsSami Atiya, President of ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation, will host a virtual conference at 0800 GMT / 0900 CET on 24 February, where he will announce a significant expa more >> |
Hyundai Motor Group Introduces Advanced Humanoid Robot ‘DAL−e’ for Automated Customer Services
25.01.2021
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| 'DAL-e' is an AI-powered automated robot offering bespoke customer services at a HMG showroom with plans for adoption in diverse operating environments
DAL-e boasts language processing, facial reco more >> |
The mobile charging robot – Presenting a vision
29.12.2020
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| Volkswagen Group Components gives us a first glimpse of the real prototypes CEO Schmall: “Available charging infrastructure is key in the success of electric mobility” Charging and charging systems combined as core issues at Group Components more >> |
Robot delivers just-in-sequence parts directly to the production line at the SKODA AUTO plant in Kvasiny
29.09.2020
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| › ŠKODA AUTO has moved the pick-to-sequence handling of starter batteries at the Kvasiny plant from the parts warehouse directly to the factory› Innovative concept makes production processes more more >> |
Ford Experiments with Four-Legged Robots, to Scout Factories, Saving Time, Money
25.08.2020
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| • Ford is tapping four-legged robots at its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in early August to laser scan the plant, helping engineers update the original computer-aided design which is used when we are getting ready to retool our plants
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Ford Experiments with Four-Legged Robots, to Scout Factories, Saving Time, Money
27.07.2020
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| Ford is tapping four-legged robots at its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in early August to laser scan the plant, helping engineers update the original computer-aided design which is used when we are getting ready to retool our plants more >> |
Industry 4.0: SKODA AUTO Vrchlabi plant has made use of ‘Digital twin’
22.07.2020
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| › Simulation of production steps using a ‘digital twin’ enabled the workstation to be set up during ongoing operations› Thanks to industry 4.0 technologies, the project was made fully operational three weeks earlier than a conventional new installation more >> |
Ford Digit Robots Could Provide the Delivery Solutions of the Future
27.03.2020
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| Receiving a parcel from a courier or having food delivered to our door by a driver is something many of us have become accustomed to. more >> |
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics expand public road testing in the U.S. for automated truck technology
18.02.2020
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| – safety highest priority Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are expanding testing of automated truck technology (SAE Level 4) to new public routes in the U.S. - further development and validation efforts to continue in more >> |
SEAT implements self-driven robots to automate outdoor parts transport
07.02.2020
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| The company becomes the first in Europe to implement AGVs without magnetic guidance outside the workshops, featuring 4G connection, induction charging and a 25-metre convoy Each convoy can carry 10 tonnes and all together more >> |
Ford Acquires Digit, World's First Commercially Available Humanoid Robot
28.01.2020
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| • As online retail continues growing, Ford believes that package delivery services by commercial and autonomous vehicles could become more efficient and affordable with the help of a humanoid robot called Digit• When a vehicle arrives at its destination, Digit can be deployed to grab a package from the vehicle and carry out the f more >> |
Revolution in the underground car park – Volkswagen lets its charging robots loose
26.12.2019
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| Compact and autonomous: Volkswagen Group Components’ mobile charging robot. ID.3: The vehicle is not yet available for sale in Europe. - Volkswagen Group Components presents a new and visionary charging concept more >> |
The art of robot whispering
16.10.2019
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| Creativity and Technology• An algorithm that paints, a humanoid artist or the particle accelerator in the Louvre are examples of how technology is making major strides into the art world• Madeline Gannon, more >> |
Ford Robots Master Moves and Never Miss a Beat
03.10.2019
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| • Collaborative robots (cobots) work together with Ford engineers to apply finishing touches to vehicles on the production line• In a first for Ford, the cobots which are also used to polish high-end audio equipment, are choreographed to finely sand the entire surface of the Ford Fiesta body• &nb more >> |
Hyundai Motor Group Develops Wearable Vest Exoskeleton to Alleviate Burden in Overhead Work
04.09.2019
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| New Wearable Vest EXoskeleton (VEX) is up to 42% lighter than competing products The VEX functions without the need for a battery by imitating human shoulder joint and using multilink lift assistant module more >> |
The collaborative robot that gives SEAT cars their name
12.08.2019
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| The Martorell factory successfully installs two “cobots” that attach the lettering to the Ibiza and Arona models as they move down the assembly line This type of robots perform operations in motion alongside the assembly workers They are equipped with a system of artificial vision to a more >> |
SEAT - A benchmark of Industry 4.0
12.08.2019
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Together with the two lettering “cobots”, and as an example of the transformation toward making SEAT Martorell a smart factory, today the plant has around 20 collaborative robots in the assembly area, which support the work done on the line, especially in ergono more >> |
Toyota Robots Help People Experience Their Dreams of Attending the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
22.07.2019
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| Dedicated to “Mobility For All,” Toyota robots augment and amplify human capabilitiesToyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), as a worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, aims to provide mobility solutions that go beyond providing official vehicles for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. One way Toyot more >> |
ABB baut in Shanghai die fortschrittlichste Roboterfabrik der Welt
27.10.2018
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| Mit einer bedeutenden Investition setzt ABB einen wichtigen Meilenstein: Das Unternehmen erschafft mit vernetzten digitalen Technologien, hochmodernen kollaborativen Robotern und Einrichtungen zur Spitzenforschung im Bereich der Künstlichen Intelligenz die fortschrittlichste, am meisten automatisierte und flexibelste Fabrik der Zukunft. more >> |
Honda Research Institute Launches "Curious Minded Machine"
25.10.2018
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| Research Collaboration with MIT, University of Pennsylvania and University of Washington Honda Research Institute USA seeks to develop intelligent systems that use curiosity to understand people's needs and empower human capability more >> |
Kia and Hyundai venture into the robotics industry of the future
22.10.2018
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| • Kia and Hyundai to develop robotics technology in three areas: wearable robots, service robots, and micro-mobility• Hyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) and Chairless Exoskeleton (H-CEX) industrial robot more >> |
Toyota expanding Robotics Research in Europe
24.09.2018
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| The Toyota Human Support Robot (HSR) provides researchers with an open innovation platform for research, development and field testing in a real environment Through the Developer’s Community, Toyota is opening collaboration to research organizations to accelerate technological advances and growth thanks to the HSR more >> |
Smokebot - Radar Provides Robotics with Visibility
21.06.2018
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| With its radar-on-chip technology, Fraunhofer FHR has now opened up the advantages of radar for use in robotics as well, proving this with the EU project Smokebot. photo caption: The Smokebot robot‘s many different se more >> |
automatica Trend Index 2018: What workers think about the artificial intelligence
12.06.2018
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| automatica Trend Index 2018For the 2018 automatica trend index, a total of 7,000 employees, in the US (N = 1,000), China (N = 1,000), Japan (N = 1,000), Germany (N = 1,000), France (N = 1,000), Great Britain (N = 1,00 more >> |
A robotics expert work at Volkswagen
30.05.2018
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| New series: IT-jobs at Volkswagen Group At the Smart Production Lab of Volkswagen experts program software “brains” for robots Volkswagen showcases wide range of digital technologies at CEBIT 2018 (12-15 June) more >> |
SEAT - A choreography with 2,000 robots
10.05.2018
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| 2,000 robots move in perfect unison for 24 hours on end in the sheet metal workshop in Martorell
Welding, bolting, coating parts with adhesives or detecting deviations more >> |
automatica 2018: Robotics is breaking through into multiple service industries
09.05.2018
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| Robots are moving into the service industries, working collaboratively with people and with each other in logistics, agriculture, medicine, retail, hospitality and more. In Munich, from 19 to 22 June, 2018, automatica will show why the autom more >> |
automatica 2018: Human-robot interaction is a key to unlock the potential of service robotics
03.05.2018
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| Advances in human-robot interaction, enabled by graphics displays, artificial intelligence and sensors, are ushering in a new generation of service robots that are easy to programme and intuitive to use. In Munich, from 19 to 22 June, 2018, more >> |
automatica 2018: Robotics Innovations for Smart Production Concepts
03.05.2018
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| The automation industry is booming, and robotics manufacturers are pushing forward with pioneering developments. This will also be reflected at automatica 2018 on the grounds of Messe München from June 19 to 22. Hybrid robots, cobots, dual-arm more >> |
Innovative sensor jacket trains industrial robots
12.03.2018
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| Transparent Factory establishes partnership with Dresden-based start-up Wandelbots Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer praises agreement as an "exemplary partnership" Work in assembly, logistics an more >> |
Dynamic safety zones for safe cooperation between people and robots
16.02.2018
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| A new take on human-robot cooperation (HRC): Group Production demonstrates prototype for cooperation between people and industrial robots without rigid safety barriers Industrial robots help people lift more >> |
Honda Brings Robotic Devices and Energy Management Solutions to CES 2018
12.01.2018
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| 3E Robotics Concept demonstrates Honda’s vision of a society where robotics and AI can assist people and expand their potential Mobile Power Pack World showcases range of utility, accessibility and convenience of a renewable energy solution Each technology theme seeks to foster collaboration more >> |
Industry 4.0 at Seat -The daily routine of autonomous robots
10.01.2018
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| -more than 1,600 km and 23,800 parts 125 automated guided vehicles (AGV) share the workspace every day with 7,000 employees at the SEAT factory in Martorell These intelligent robots transport 23,800 parts daily and co more >> |
Milwaukee Students Meet ASIMO After Winning Honda Robotics Contest
25.09.2017
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| Louisa Wood and Yanni Ma had a vision of how robots could improve the future. Now, after bringing that vision to life to win the 2017 Honda Robotics Contest, the Bayside (Wisc.) Middle School students got to interact first-hand with the future of robotics.The two students we more >> |
