The FANUC M-950iA has a reach of 2,830 mm, and the range of motion on the robot’s J3 axis allows it to flip over backward.

ABB Robotics is leveraging AI to help make robotics smarter and easier to setup and program across all of the industries served by ABB.

CAPTRON is offering its TCP laser sensors for high-precision tool tip calibration on Universal Robots’ marketplace.

Standard Bots says the intellectual property of READY Robotics will make it easier to build applications atop foundation models.

Founded in 2018 by brothers Andy and Alex Lonsberry, Path Robotics’ goal is to fill gaps in the manufacturing industry, starting with welding.

Bota Systems said its new SensOne T80 sensor simplifies integration and ensures accuracy even with heavier payloads.

New Comau products include those for robotic machining, performance monitoring, programming and optimization, welding, and bin picking.

CIIF 2024 showed the latest in China’s robotics industry, from cobots and industrial automation to humanoids.

Ultra Accuracy increases path accuracy for GoFa robots to 0.03 mm, 10 times that of other cobots, claimed ABB Robotics.

BlackBerry QNX says its foundational software enables developers to make robots more reliable and precise for a range of applications.

Kawasaki Robotics has focused on making its CL Series cobots easy to program for specific applications such as arc welding.

Universal Robots has consolidated its cobot service, support, and training through the myUR fleet management portal.

FANUC produced one-millionth industrial robot in August 2023, earning it RBR50 recognition.

Novarc Technologies says its latest system constantly improves weld quality based on data collection and model enhancement. 

Comau has expanded its product line with compact robot arms, picking software, and exoskeletons for logistics and other markets.

The IFR has cited technology trends including the rise of generative AI, mobile manipulation, and humanoid robots for 2024.

Kane Robotics has developed the GRIT Vision System to improve cobot material removal and finishing for customers such as Paul Mueller Co.

Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics said manufacturers can use the Optimization-as-a-Service system to reduce production bottlenecks.

David Capellani, a regional key account manager at Universal Robots, explains how cobots can be used in the automotive industry. 

ABB announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with Scalable Robotics to enhance its portfolio of robotic welding systems.

Realtime Robotics’s software streamlines production of complex cells with offline programming that synchronizes to live operations.

Sarcos demoed its Guardian XO, including the manipulation of a full sheet of plywood by using a vacuum gripper attached to the arm of the exoskeleton.