Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

Four questions to determine if AutoStore is right for your operation

AutoStore empowered by Swisslog’s SynQ software can deliver a solid return on investment. Here are four questions to help you determine if AutoStore is a good fit for your business.

Enterijer Mesicki and RoboDK Transform Serbian Furniture Manufacturing with FANUC Robots

Furniture manufacturer Enterijer Mesicki has created a cutting-edge robotic solution for automated furniture production using RoboDK software and FANUC technology.

ProMat Q&A with ForwardX Robotics

Visitors can engage with our top specialists, explore behind-the-scenes automation logic, and discover how our solutions drive operational excellence. Don’t miss the chance to see innovation firsthand and learn how we can optimize your workflow!

What is the Role of Vision Systems in Autonomous Mobility?

This blog covers key camera types like surround-view, forward-facing, and driver monitoring cameras, highlighting features like HDR, LED Flicker Mitigation, and multi-camera sync for safe, reliable operation.

Redefining industries with robotics and AI

While robotics have been a staple in the automotive manufacturing industry for decades, the applications have now spread far beyond, reshaping industries from agriculture to healthcare and service industries.

Maximum process reliability for the protein source of the future

For more than 30 years, the SCHUNK PGN-plus-P gripper has been the most versatile gripper on the market, and is constantly finding new applications. A current and unusual application example is the use in the automated production of animal feed from insect larvae in Austria.

The Ultimate Guide to Depth Perception and 3D Imaging Technologies

Depth perception helps mimic natural spatial awareness by determining how far or close objects are, which makes it invaluable for 3D imaging systems. Get expert insights on how depth perception works, the cues involved, as well as the various types of depth sensing cameras.

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Examining the Growing Presence of Cobots in Agriculture Operations: 7 Insights

Agricultural automation is still a relatively new field, so understanding how to use it effectively is evolving as the sector matures. Here are seven insights worth taking away from the rise of agricultural cobots.

Enhancing Reverse Logistics: How Automation Tackles Challenges and Delivers Efficiency

While returns are an inevitable part of retail, especially in e-commerce, they are expensive, time-consuming, and logistically complex. However, leveraging automation can sharpen efficiency, cut costs, and boost customer satisfaction.

Developing robotic solutions: partnering for success in micro-motion control

To turn a motion concept into reality, dedicated engineering expertise can be invaluable. Not only can motion engineering support help to improve performance and reliability, but a design partnership can also optimize commercial viability - and reduce time to market.

Robotics and Automation - News Headlines

"Robotics Action Plan for Europe": VDMA Urges Policymakers to Boost Competitiveness

-Strategy Paper Sets Out Key Objectives -Europe Needs to Accelerate in Global AI and Automation Race

ideaForge Strengthens its Global Reach and R&D Capabilities with Strategic Investment and Partnership with Vantage Robotics

The partnership will help strengthen and complement ideaForge's commitment to the North American market. The partnership also intends to explore scaling up the delivery capacity of Vantage Robotics' drones while also enabling synergistic go-to-market strategies.

BITO Lagertechnik and Locus Robotics Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Warehouse Automation

This collaboration combines BITO's state-of-the-art storage solutions with Locus Robotics' advanced robotics automation technology, enabling customers across industries to implement adaptive automation solutions with maximum flexibility and significant productivity and efficiency gains.

Shibaura Machine unveils ceiling-mounted SCARA robots

Harness vertical space for efficient, fast and scalable automation

ANYbotics and Chironix Partner to Expand Autonomous Inspection in Australia & New Zealand

Driving Robotic Innovation in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Mining, Metal, and Power & Utilities sectors.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Product

Harmonic Drive - HPG-R Drive Trains for AMR / AGV

Harmonic Drive - HPG-R Drive Trains for AMR / AGV

The Harmonic Gearhead® gearbox design allows for backdrivability while ensuring high efficiency performance, maximizing elapsed operational time before recharging is necessary. High-capacity cross roller bearing supports heavy payloads.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

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maxon group

maxon is a leading supplier of high-precision DC brush and brushless servo motors and drives. These motors range in size from 4 - 90 mm and are available up to 500 watts. We combine electric motors, gears and DC motor controls into high-precision, intelligent drive systems that can be custom-made to fit the specific needs of customer applications.