Rehab robot supports physiotherapists
Together with Robert, the company Life Science Robotics has developed a robot for mobilizing patients to support physiotherapists in their work. The lightweight robot LBR Med from Kuka is used.
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read more...Hahn Group takes over Dahl Automation
Dahl Automation has been part of the Hahn Group since March 27, 2020. The acquisition expands Hahn's portfolio in the fields of robotics and intralogistics.
read more...Robot colleague becomes a craftsman
Robonet 4.0 research project: How can the potential of industrial robots also be used in the skilled trades? Robonet 4.0" provides the answers. The intuitively controllable robot unit, which is suitable for the skilled trades, was developed by the Chamber of Skilled Crafts for Lower Franconia and the Fraunhofer IGCV.
read more...Kuka robots sort blood samples in hospitals
LT Automation and Intelligent Systems have developed a system for Aalborg University Hospital consisting of a robot system and transport box that automatically checks and sorts blood samples.
read more...Robots help in the fight against the coronavirus
The UVD robot from Danish manufacturer Blue Ocean Robotics is used to disinfect surfaces in hospitals. It eliminates harmful pathogens within 10 minutes.
read more...Geek+ relies on Locator from Bosch Rexroth
Geek+ intends to use the Locator software component from Bosch Rexroth for its future logistics solutions. The Locator determines the position and orientation of mobile robots in any environment, without any infrastructure measures.
read more...Automated laboratory tests with robots
The current situation shows: The healthcare system quickly reaches its limits when laboratory capacity is lacking or when existing test installations cannot be converted flexibly enough for test variants. In this situation, laboratory robots offer an alternative.
read more...Voith Robotics becomes system integrator of Universal Robots
Universal Robots and Voith Robotics have announced their strategic partnership. The Danish manufacturer's collaborative robots will now also be integrated into Voith Robotics solutions.
read more...Back on track despite difficult times
Kuka has presented its business figures for 2019. The company is back on track, announced CEO Peter Mohnen. However, the company is facing completely new challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
IFR elects Milton Guerry as new President
The board of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) elected Milton Guerry from Schunk USA as the new president. Klaus König from Kuka was elected as the new Vice President.
read more...Robot programming for everyone
As CEO of drag&bot, Martin Naumann has a lot to say about current trends in robotics. His company - created as a spin-off of the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart - offers a solution for the uncomplicated programming of robots and end-of-arm tools.
read more...An eyrie for assembly
Automated assembly production. In order to be able to manufacture more economically, SBS-Feintechnik brought the industrial robot Horst from the start-up Fruitcore into the company. Horst is used in assembly for the automotive sector, where it fits motors with a drive screw.
read more...UR expands platform with cobot applications
Universal Robots is expanding its UR+ platform for certified partner products: Twenty software and hardware kits for the most popular cobot applications are now available on the platform.
read more...Kuka lands order worth millions
In the fourth quarter of 2019, Kuka secured a major order for the planning and delivery of a fully automated battery pack line in the double-digit million euro range.
read more...HRC-capable hybrid robot for harsh environments
As a hybrid robot, the HRC-capable Motoman HC10 from Yaskawa can be used in collaborative operation as well as an industrial robot. The manufacturer has now extended the range of applications even further: the HC10DT IP67 is both dustproof and waterproof.
read more...Fanuc delivers 3,500 robots to BMW
Fanuc supplies around 3,500 robots for new BMW production lines and plants worldwide, including newly developed models tailored to BMW's requirements.
read more...KR Iontec: Kuka launches a new product series
Kuka is launching a new product series on the market. The KR Iontec follows on from the KR 60-3, is particularly flexible and is designed for use in classic and digital production environments.
read more...Omron: Robotics and AI trends for 2020
Which technologies should companies rely on in 2020 to future-proof themselves? Automation expert Omron has compiled a list of robotics and AI trends.
read more...Bosch Rexroth provides orientation for the robot
At Logimat, Bosch Rexroth will be showcasing the Locator software component for determining the position and orientation of mobile units in changing environments.
read more...Top trends in robotics in 2020
From 2020 to 2022, around two million new industrial robots will be installed in factories worldwide - according to the IFR statistics department's forecast. The top drivers are: simplified operability, human-machine collaboration and digitalization.
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