Robots and Cobots

Meet Universal Robot's newest Cobot, the UR8 Long with an 8 kg payload, 1750 mm reach, IP65 rating, and cleanroom Class 4 certification for welding and automation. https://zurl.co/hd7Gn #cobot #collaborativerobot

How Kollmorgen Motion System Powers a Cable Robot to Triple Throughput Rbot9 invented the first industrial cable robot: the ROCAP. Suspended by twelve motor-driven cables, the overhead platform travels above the factory floor. Designed for extra-large work envelopes, ROCAP spans up to 900 m², lifts payloads up to 250 kg, and supports a wide range of end effectors. Anchored to the facility’s existing structure, it eliminates the need for bulky gantries and rails, offering a faster and more flexible alternative to traditional automation systems. Click the link below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eW3re3F4 For more information or a quote contact customerservice@electromate.com or visit our website https://lnkd.in/e-MzeSti #cablerobot #rocap #industrialautomation

THG Automation provides industry-leading, advanced, collaborative robotic welding & cutting solutions. Their cobot welding systems are user-friendly with intuitive controls that simplify setup & operation, reducing downtime & increasing efficiency. https://zurl.co/oQ6tT #cobot

Robotics in the Food Industry With the COVID-19 pandemic and sweeping labor shortages, the use of robotics in the food processing industry has grown increasingly important. However, this field has always had its challenges. The food industry is highly diverse, covering many industrial activities, including harvesting, production, processing, packaging, distribution, preparation, preservation, and service. Profit margins in this sector are difficult to maintain, particularly with recent supply chain shortages. With all these difficulties, the industry has responded with numerous innovations in robotics to handle the delicate and complex tasks in the food industry. Learn more about these recent robotics innovations and how they can improve your food and beverage operation. Soft Robotics for Hard to Grasp Items Soft robotics is a subfield of robotics that has become more prominent in the food industry. With the use of compliant materials versus the rigid metals usually used, the robotic components have a more flexible gripping components, which aids in the handling of soft food products to prevent bruising or misshaping. Safety is another added benefit to soft robotics, as soft bodied robotics pose a safer point of contact from a mechanical point of view. Many soft robotics can be seen in just the end effector of the robotic arm, however, innovations in soft robotics will look forward to completely flexible bodies and electronics. Dark Kitchens Dark kitchens are another area of innovation emerging in the food industry. These new fully robotic kitchens offer lower operational costs in an industry with notoriously high overhead. The flexibility and adaptability are some key features of dark kitchens. With a fully robotic kitchen in half the space, the ability to operate from anywhere and scale production with seasonal demands are some key features businesses are looking to automate with dark kitchens. With a completely sealed system of robotics end effectors touching the prep areas and work stations, dark kitchens have the ability to create healthy, high quality food products from a safe and sealed environment. Dark kitchens are in use widely in Europe for food delivery, accounting for 30% of food delivery. No cross contamination, or human errors creating unsafe food handling, resulting in a quality safe product. Click below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dY4Z89as #robotinnovation #foodindustryrobots

Weiss Robotics offers servo-electric grippers that deliver precise, adjustable gripping force and stroke for demanding industrial applications. These grippers feature built-in position and force sensing, enabling real-time process monitoring and adaptive part handling. Designed for seamless integration, they support fast setup and reliable performance in both collaborative and traditional automation environments. https://zurl.co/MUzfC #gripper

Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles for Logistics YLOG build autonomous robots that can be used to transport containers for logistics companies. These robots, or Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles (AiV) help reduce energy costs while maximizing the use of your space. Within these AiVs are Maxon drives, ensuring these robots move with precision. YLOG was able to develop an automated small part warehouse that is not only incredibly intelligent, but environmentally friendly, using free moving vehicles (AiVs). These AiVs can be made in many different sizes and unique features allow up to 500 of them to be utilized in the same space at once. Features of AiVs These Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles have a number of features that lend them so adept for warehouse logistics. First and foremost, they can be used in both warehouse and transport logistics. They are also freely moving and able to detect each other, while observing road and traffic rules; these features reduce the risk of an accident. AiVs are able to complete tasks fully autonomously; a centralized unit tells the robots which containers it is supposed to retrieve or deposit and where to do so. From there, the robots steer themselves and complete the task. These AiVs utilize supercapacitors rather than batteries as a means of power. This means that nearly 200 of the AiVs can be operated with the same energy as a single, conventional storage and retrieval system. Additionally, the AiVs are recharged via current while in operation, allowing for maximum use. Maxon Motors The Maxon motors and gearheads in AiVs are utilized to control the precision steering, indicating wheel positioning and the picking up/putting down motions. YLOG chose to utilize Maxon motors for a number of reasons. First, the electronically commutated EC motor has very good torque, a long service life, wide speed range, and high power. Additionally, the ceramic components in the gearheads improve the wear characteristics of crucial components. Overall, the highly individual and customized Maxon motors and gearheads have a longer lifespan, higher continuous and temporary torques, and higher input speeds. Click below for the full article: https://lnkd.in/daCefBHc #logisticsautomation #autonomoustransportationrobots #warehouserobots

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New Harmonic Drive Whitepaper: Productivity of Robotics & Automation Systems with Lightweight Gears and Integrated Actuators. https://zurl.co/rAKIQ #gearbox #gearhead #strainwavegear #robotjoint #automation

Cambrian’s AI-driven vision systems allow robots to perform detailed tasks such as intricate assembly, bin picking, kitting, and precision pick-and-place — even when working with transparent, shiny, or small parts. Their technology is designed to deliver high accuracy in any lighting condition, with installation times of less than half a day. Learn more at- https://zurl.co/Oz2ZA #binpicking #cobot #robot #pickandplace

The Cambrian Vision System is an AI-based robotic vision solution designed for integration with Universal Robots' collaborative robots. It enables robots to recognize and pick parts quickly and reliably, reducing the complexity of programming & setup. https://zurl.co/GW5PP