Robotics

In honour of National Robotics Week (RoboWeek) this week, Electronic Specifier is shining the spotlight on some of the most inspirational women working in robotics today.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have designed a passive, low-energy, soft 3D printed robotic hand that can grip a range of objects and identify the amount of pressure to use so it doesn’t drop them – all without motorised finger joints.

The benefits of robotics are compelling: improved productivity, efficiency, output, quality, and flexibility. In addition to their production benefits, they can improve health and safety and job satisfaction for employees.

It is believed that there are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK, and 75 million people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) worldwide – which equates to approximately 1% of the global population. Of this number, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), around one in 100 children have ASD.

The concept of automated policing began as a science fiction concept years ago, but Knightscope has made it real and impactful in local communities.

As fleets of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) grow, so does the demand for software tools to optimise performance and fleet management.

Now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics is the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit from Xilinx.

Rajant will unveil its new Cardinal BreadCrumb module during ProMat at Chicago’s McCormick Place in Booth #N8550 on 20th to 23rd March.

As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, manufacturers are looking for new solutions to increase their yields while also limiting their impact on the environment and conserving resources.

Vicor Corporation has interviewed OLogic, a full-service robotics design and development group, on the Vicor Powering Innovation podcast.