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FANUC America Corporation has introduced the M-950iA industrial robot, capable of lifting up to 500 kg. The M-950iA features a serial-link design with a wide range of motion on its J3 axis, allowing it to work in tight spaces. It is ideal for lifting heavy parts, palletizing, and demanding material handling tasks. It offers stiffness options to maintain high precision even under external forces, suitable for applications such as friction stir welding, drilling, and riveting. It has 6 controlled axes, a reach of 2,829.5 mm, and a high-performance servomotor drive system with positioning repeatability of ±0.08 mm. #FANUC #IndustrialRobot #Automation #HeavyLifting #PrecisionEngineering #MaterialHandling #Robotics

"We designed these robots to help us, not to replace us," said Brad Porter, Cobot - Collaborative Robotics, Inc founder & CEO. Proxie is designed to solve today's real material handling challenges and will become even more capable as AI advances. 🔹 Reliable: Predictable behaviors that naturally integrate with your operations. 🔹 Adaptable: Hardware and software that easily adapt to your application and environment. 🔹 Useful: Real-world applicability with tangible return on investment. Proxie is already in production in logistics, hospitals, and manufacturing operations, redefining human-robot collaboration through intuitive and reliable interactions. 🔹 Glide 360: Drive architecture that allows intuitive and smooth navigation in complex environments. 🔹 Scout Sense: Perception system that captures the environment from human eye level, making decisions with precision. 🔹 Cutting-Edge AI: Architecture that utilizes the latest in AI and GPU-accelerated computing. 🔹 Flex Grasp: Gripper that handles the complexity of diverse industrial needs. #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Logistics #Manufacturing #Healthcare

Pickle Robot Company has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round and has received orders for more than 30 unloading systems from six different customers. The company uses AI and computer vision to autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers. Pickle Robot's robots have unloaded more than 4.5 million kilograms of goods since the summer of 2023. The company plans to use the funds to develop new features and expand its commercial team globally. #AI #ComputerVision #AutonomousUnloading #Logistics #TechNews #GlobalExpansion

The Robopac Robot S7 is a self-propelled machine for stretch film packaging, designed to wrap and stabilize palletized loads of any shape, size, and weight. It uses an easy film insertion system (ILS) and Power Drive technology with a brushless motor for precise film control. It stands out for its low energy and film consumption, thanks to the lithium battery and Cube technology. The R-Connect system can be installed for constant monitoring of the machine's operation and cost management optimization. #Packaging #StretchFilm #Sustainability #Automation #Logistics

wienerberger's WLTR construction robot joins forces with Yaskawa Motoman to perfectly stack bricks and build walls with precision and speed. #ConstructionRobotics #Innovation #BuildingTechnology #PrecisionEngineering #FutureOfConstruction

The ComboBot Robotic Case Packer from Hamrick Packaging Systems is a compact solution that utilizes two FANUC America Corporation robotic arms for case erecting and packing at low speeds. This equipment can operate in tight spaces and is highly efficient. It can erect boxes up to 4 inches wide and handle most rigid containers, round or non-round, in various packing patterns, in single or multi-layer formats, up to 8 cases per minute. Standard Features: 🔶FANUC M-10iD/16S and M-20iD/35 robotic arms with R-30iB controllers. 🔶Servo-controlled lane divider (on "D" Series machines). 🔶4-foot powered case blank magazine. 🔶Allen-Bradley controls suite (NEMA 12). #Robotics #Packaging #Automation #FANUC #IndustrialAutomation #CasePacker

Kassow Robots has launched a new line of compact collaborative robot arms (cobots) designed to integrate with mobile robots. The new Edge Edition cobots are smaller and fully integrated for mobile manipulation applications. Some key features include: - Direct DC connection from the battery, allowing operation while mounted on a mobile robot. - Remote power on/off control. - Automatic mode operation without the need for a teach pendant. - Standard footprint of 160x200mm, ensuring compatibility with various applications. - Equipped with sensors that detect overloads, ensuring safe operation in shared spaces. - Modularity, allowing the integration of various peripherals, vision systems, or function extensions. These cobots are designed to facilitate integration with autonomous mobile robots (AMR) or automated guided vehicles (AGV), saving space and simplifying implementation. #Robotics #Cobots #Automation #Industry40 #MobileRobots #EdgeEdition

Nala Robotics, Inc. has unveiled its latest innovation in kitchen automation: BIRYANIMAN. This robot combines advanced technology with culinary artistry to prepare biryani, a complex dish from South Asian cuisine, with precision and consistency. Capable of replicating up to 100 different types of biryani, BIRYANIMAN is designed for both home kitchens and commercial restaurants, improving efficiency without sacrificing quality. The first installation of BIRYANIMAN will be at BIRYANIBUFFET in Naperville, Illinois. #NalaRobotics #BIRYANIMAN #AutomatedCooking

Karl Iagnemma becomes CEO of Vecna Robotics Vecna Robotics Robotics, a provider of material handling automation systems, has announced the appointment of Karl Iagnemma as its new CEO. Additionally, the company has closed an additional $14.5 million funding round from existing investors. The funds will be used to accelerate technology and product development to meet the automation needs of sectors such as automotive, general manufacturing, and high-volume warehousing. Karl Iagnemma is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in the commercial robotics industry. He co-founded and served as CEO of nuTonomy, an autonomous vehicle technology company, and was also the founding CEO of Motional, a robotaxi joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv. #CEO #AI #Robotics #Founding #Automation

At Tesla factories, humans don’t work alone. Over 100 robots collaborate in vehicle production, including the impressive FANUC America Corporation cobot M-2000iA/900L, a true giant in industrial robotics.  Key features of this cobot:   - Payload capacity: lifts up to 900 kg, perfect for handling heavy materials.   - Reach: an impressive horizontal reach of 4683 mm and a vertical lift of up to 6200 mm.   - Versatility: suitable for assembly, spot welding, palletizing, part transfer, material removal, and more.   - Precision: a repeatability of 0.27 mm, mounted on the floor for enhanced stability.   #Tesla #Automation #Industry40 #Robotics #FANUC