Not many years ago, the idea of collaborative robotics-with a robot and human worker sharing an active workspace-was met by strong skepticism. To ensure the safety of human workers, a variety of ...

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, ...

It's no secret that robots are marching into nearly every industrial space in the U.S. The reasons are many, but two in particular stand out. “There’s a great deal of interest in automating production ...

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 ...

Novi, Mich. — Every industry has specific needs when it comes to production. Those requirements vary widely depending on the parts you are producing and the customers you are serving. In automotive, ...

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 ...

As the development of collaborative robotic systems continues, the line between typical industrial robots and those deemed “cobots” continues to blur. We all want to know what makes our co-workers ...

Structures like the International Space Station are too big and heavy to be built on Earth and then launched into Earth as one piece. Instead, the ISS was assembled in space like a giant Lego set, ...

Novi — As manufacturing companies search far and wide for employees to enter plants — and stay — many employers are automating jobs via collaborative robots, or "cobots" in hopes of filing staffing ...

GM has filed a trademark application for uMan Robot Assist, a name intended for use with collaborative robots and The General ...

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 ...