Since entering the North American market in 2012, Universal Robots has become the trailblazer of lightweight, user-friendly robots that can operate right alongside employees. The increase in demand for this new type of robot has led the robot manufacturer to increase distribution on both east and west coasts.
Writing a program to control a single autonomous robot navigating an uncertain environment with an erratic communication link is hard enough; write one for multiple robots that may or may not have to work in tandem, depending on the task, is even harder.
HRH The Duke of York, KG, travelled to Bristol today [10 February] to meet with entrepreneurs in the city’s innovative new Engine Shed and to visit the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) to gain an insight into the latest advances in robotics research.
Comau Inc., a global leader in the development and implementation of engineering solutions for sustainable automation and production, has been selected by Elio Motors as its automation partner. Comau will provide Elio with powertrain and automated assembly systems to build its revolutionary three-wheel, high efficiency vehicle. Slated to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2014 and available in the U.S. by the first quarter of 2015, the Elio will be built in a plant in Shreveport, LA.
Two researchers in the pioneering Robotics Engineering Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have received awards through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) National Robotics Initiative to investigate and overcome fundamental challenges involved with robots working alongside people in settings such as manufacturing plants and the homes of the elderly.
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global and China Automotive Industrial Robotics Industry Report,2013-2014
Evana Automation Specialists, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently integrated eight Motoman robots into a new powder coating line for a leading commercial wheel manufacturer. Evana provided bases, guarding and end-of-arm tools for the customer-supplied robots, along with programming and control panels to communicate with the finishing line.
To accommodate recent growth in Europe, Seegrid, maker of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), hired Peter Bak as the new European Representative. With more than 20 years of experience in customer oriented roles in technology intensive companies within market and business development, sales and account management, customer projects, and sensor and measurement technology, Bak is an expert in the European market. Bak will report to Michael Hasco, Seegrid’s Chief Growth Officer.
ChinaMarketResearchReports.com adds Research Report on Global and China Automotive Industrial Robotics Industry Report,2013-2014 to its store that says the automotive industrial robotics market is split by European and Japanese companies. Japanese companies serve the Japanese market and hold absolute dominance in electronics, assembly, metalworking, plastics and food fields.
Seegrid, makers of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), was welcomed as the newest member of the MHI AGVS Group by leaders Randy Winger and Stacy Kelly. The AGVS Group mission is to promote the market growth and effective use of automatic guided vehicles systems in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and other key markets.
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