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This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

In the United States, industrial robots are being deployed in places where you would expect them to be—in areas where…

In the United States, industrial robots are being deployed in places where you would expect them to be—in areas where there is a strong automotive industry.

From using drones to scold citizens for not wearing masks in public to deploying robot assistants in hospitals to deliver…

From using drones to scold citizens for not wearing masks in public to deploying robot assistants in hospitals to deliver medical goods and conduct disinfection operations, China has been using a largely tech-led approach to tackle its coronavirus outbreak.

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have introduced a robotic finger that is capable of sensing and localizing touch with…

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have introduced a robotic finger that is capable of sensing and localizing touch with a high precision of under 1 mm, much like its human counterpart.

What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?

What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?

Despite the numerous safety features that are inherent in cobots—including collision detection and lightweight…

Despite the numerous safety features that are inherent in cobots—including collision detection and lightweight frames—appropriate safety measures must still be taken for the overall application.

Thousands of attendees are expected to gather on February 11 – 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,…

Thousands of attendees are expected to gather on February 11 – 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, for the annual ATX West manufacturing trade show.

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

From the typical pick-and-place down to the high-precision cobots, industrial robotics are changing rapidly.

From the typical pick-and-place down to the high-precision cobots, industrial robotics are changing rapidly.

Here is a roundup on some of the latest trends in the robotic navigation domain, as of June 2019.

Here is a roundup on some of the latest trends in the robotic navigation domain, as of June 2019.

Australian mining company's AutoHaul project turns a train into a massive autonomous vehicle for automated ore transport.

Australian mining company's AutoHaul project turns a train into a massive autonomous vehicle for automated ore transport.

Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.

Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including…

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including the Internet and GPS. Here is a look at DARPA’s 60 year history and some major projects in electrical engineering.

Time-of-flight (ToF) is a relatively new method by which it is possible to gather detailed 3D information. This article…

Time-of-flight (ToF) is a relatively new method by which it is possible to gather detailed 3D information. This article looks at ToF cameras and their applications.

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space…

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space program — recently conducted successful trials of its SUPVIS Justin humanoid robot.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.

Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.

Developing a robot with a computer brain needs a bunch of software tools on the computer side—like software drivers,…

Developing a robot with a computer brain needs a bunch of software tools on the computer side—like software drivers, third party tools for computer vision, simulation tools, and more. ROS framework gathers all these tools and manages how you develop a code for your robot.

Audi has announced that a collaborative robot is working the floor in its industrial factory.

Audi has announced that a collaborative robot is working the floor in its industrial factory.