Robotics
The influence of Star Wars on modern robotics
Star Wars’ cultural impact stretches across various sectors, but one of its most profound influences has been on the field of robotics.
What is happening with the Apple robots?
According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is exploring the idea of personal robotics. This shift comes after the cancellation of its electric car project and amidst ongoing development of its Vision Pro headset.
LG CLOi servebot wins ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot award
LG Business Solutions USA announces that the LG CLOi ServeBot has been recognised with the 2024 Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ award – the highest distinction in the international award programme’s product design category.
Grinding coffee to the exact gram
The new LIGRE brand is conquering the consumer sector, which was previously reserved for expensive coffee machines destined for restaurants. Gronbach's development engineers relied on the support of the LBR iisy cobot from KUKA in a test setup for intensive quality assurance to put the new grinder's durability and compliance with the preset coffee weight to the acid test.
How mobile robots can navigate using 3D LiDAR technology
The escalating demand for mobile robotic systems capable of seamless day and night operations with elevated safety standards is becoming increasingly evident across diverse fields. These applications span logistical operations, autonomous delivery services, and comprehensive site inspections. Regardless of the specific application, a fundamental prerequisite for the optimal functioning of a mobile robot is the precise and real-time awareness of i...
How motor drive innovations are helping solve robotic movement design challenges
From surgical procedures to lifting thousands of kilos in manufacturing plants, robots simplify many aspects of our lives. And while the impact that robots have in our modern world may be obvious, have you ever wondered how robotic systems achieve such impressively precise, fast, and powerful motions?
US companies invest heavily in robots
IFR preliminary reports have shown that US companies have invested heavily in robots in recent years.
Think small – maximising AI performance in industrial mobile robotics through efficiency and design simplicity
Since the middle of the last century, the benefits of robots have been understood and embraced. Unlike humans, these mechanical marvels do not get tired and lose concentration or make mistakes.
BionicBees: autonomous swarm flying
With the BionicBee, the Bionic Learning Network has developed its first-ever object capable of flying autonomously and in large numbers as part of a swarm. The BionicBee is set to debut its inaugural flight show at Hannover Messe 2024.
u-blox secures significant project wins in the robotic lawnmower market
u-blox has announced a series of significant project wins in the robotic lawnmower (RLM) sector, partnering with the majority of manufacturers in this field.