Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Understanding Torque and Speed in Electric Motors
The higher the torque, the greater the ability to rotate heavy objects, overcome tough resistance or to transport objects vertically. Applications which rely on high torque can include hoists and cranes, as well as industrial mixing machines.
Trend 2025: Energy requirements often depend on the size of the AI model
Scientists estimate that the energy consumption of artificial intelligence could increase to up to 134 terawatt hours by 2027. AI training also requires a considerable amount of water—training the GPT model is said to have consumed around 700,000 liters of cooling water.
Automation and Robotics Can Help Address Worker Efficiency While Delivering Business Results Through Smart Construction
While we move through 2025, pen and paper remain as familiar on construction sites as ever, and many construction managers still rely on intuition and experience over the promises of technology or robotic innovation.
Celebrating10 years of Innovation in Robotics
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, global robot programming software company RoboDK reflects on a decade improving robot deployment. In this Q&A CEO Albert Nubiola looks ahead to continue their mission of making robotics accessible to all.
Jasper Group Using AMRs for Material Handling
Jasper Group turned to a systems integrator, Robotic Solutions, LLC, to help them consider using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling in a plant of more than one-million square feet of manufacturing space.
Exploring the Future of Supply Chain in 2025
Many of the changes that will impact supply chains in 2025 are not new, but the frequency and intensity has the potential to bring new levels of strain to already stretched supply chains. So, what can companies do to prepare for 2025 and beyond?
What is Interpolation? Understanding Image Perception in Embedded Vision Camera Systems
Interpolation is a mathematical technique used to estimate unknown values that lie between known data points. Interpolation helps transform raw sensor data into stunning, full-color images in embedded vision systems.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Top 5 trends for the AIoT industry in 2025
This year, we dive deeper into the trends driving AIoT, showing how they are reshaping industries and fostering a more efficient, secure, and sustainable future.
MassRobotics Opens Applications for Third Annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge
The culmination of the challenge will be in-person presentations to industry, investors, and community members at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston from April 30 to May 1st.
How Robot Sensors Are Powering a USD 5 Billion Revolution by 2032
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By 2032, the projected $5 billion valuation of the robot sensor market will not only signify economic success but also mark a pivotal chapter in the evolution of robotics technology.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner to Elevate Aerospace Navigation with Advanced Air Traffic and Drone Detection Solutions
This collaboration aims to redefine safety, efficiency, and scalability in the rapidly evolving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sectors, setting a new standard for the aerospace navigation industry.
KUKA to Showcase Cobots for Medical Applications at AAOS Meeting
A second cobot demonstration will feature a KUKA Robot Development Kit using a LBR MED 14 R820 cobot that helps slash development time for unique medical device solutions.
Altair and Cranfield University Sign MoU to Advance Use of Simulation, Data Analytics, and AI
Altair solutions help students and startups pioneer next-generation advancements in aerospace and robotics
Baya Systems Welcomes Manish Muthal and Siva Yerramilli to Board of Directors
Industry leaders join team of experts including Jim Keller, Sailesh Kumar and Stan Reiss to propel innovation in the new era of high-performance system-of-chiplets design
MVTec at embedded world: High-performance machine vision software provides added value for embedded systems
• Powerful machine vision technologies from MVTec for all embedded applications
• MVTec has more than 20 years of experience in the embedded vision sector
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
The maxon IDX Compact Drive with Integrated Positioning Controller
The compact brushless EC-i motor combined with an EPOS4 positioning controller delivers a highly dynamic, powerful drive package with field-oriented control (FOC), high efficiency, and maintenance-free components in a high-quality industrial housing. The maxon IDX drives are suitable for use across the entire speed range (from standstill to maximum speed) and have an extremely high overload capability. Together with a positioning controller, the integrated sensor (single turn) enables absolute positioning.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Electrocraft Inc.
ElectroCraft, Inc. is a global provider of dependable, application-engineered fractional-horsepower motor and motion products. Our products are found in thousands of different applications within industrial, commercial, and consumer product markets. While ElectroCraft provides a wide array of standard products with many configurable options, we have built our brand on custom OEM solutions that meet the precise performance, cost and quality our customers require.
