Robots that work side by side with humans. Also called "cobots," collaborative robots are typically available as lightweight robotic arms designed with specific limitations. For example, "power and ...

Cobots offer safe, versatile automation in manufacturing. With unique features and minimal programming, they're championed by industry leaders like ABB and Fanuc, presenting a lucrative investment ...

In factories all around the world, people are working with a completely different type of co-worker: a dual-arm collaborative robot from ABB called YuMi®. YuMi® is the world’s first truly ...

The introduction of collaborative robots (cobots) in manufacturing has presented some unique safety challenges for production workers, engineers, managers, and safety professionals. In my opinion, ...

In recent years, many disruptive technologies have emerged. For example, driverless cars have gathered a lot of attention, because they are so different from what we are used to seeing. In fact, ...

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF have developed cognitive robot capabilities that can handle complex tasks in manufacturing that were previously ...

A collaborative 'cobot' robotic arm, manufactured by Kuka AG, fits a fog light to a Ford Focus automobile inside Ford's factory in Saarlouis, Germany. The trade war between China and the U.S. has hit ...

Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer collaborative robot helps manufacturers increase productivity and lower costs. New and more stringent rules and quality regulations are emerging that are reshaping the future ...

At the 2024 World Robot Conference held in late August in Beijing, Chinese companies showcased numerous humanoid robots, reflecting their enthusiasm for futuristic robotics. In contrast, Taiwanese ...

Earlier this month, Rethink Robotics announced the release of its robotic software, Intera 5.2. The new software platform provides critical data insights to manufacturers in real time. For instance, ...

Manufacturing pressure shows up in familiar ways: weld quality can drift from one operator or shift to the next, you still have to protect people when automation runs nearby, and it is not always ...