ASTM International said its F45 Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems Committee is developing a standard for the evaluation of robots that clean solar panels. The organization said it will help modernize solar panel cleaning systems. Solar panel cleaning is a relatively new industry, with the oldest manufacturers of such technology being about 15 years old, […]

Agtech robotics and automation come in many forms. Pharm Robotics recognized the opportunity to automate a critical process for dairy farmers in the ongoing inoculation of their cows. The San Jacinto, Calif.-based company introduced its SureShot auto-inoculation system two years ago. The post Pharm Robotics inoculates dairy cows at large farm appeared first on The […]

Drosophila melanogaster, better known as the fruit fly, might seem like a run-of-the-mill pest. These insects, however, are critical for ongoing research into various neurological diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital. The post Texas Children’s Hospital transfers fruit flies with ABB YuMi cobot for neurological research appeared first on The Robot Report.

Robots working with humans to support a range of flexible applications has been a global trend. The cobot industry has grown as part of the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry. The post 7 cobots released so far in 2024 appeared first on The Robot Report.

As we enter the third quarter of the year, the frenzy around humanoid robots has continued. In August 2024, five of our top 10 stories were about such robots or humanoid alternatives. Company shutdowns and rebrands also grabbed our readers’ attention this past month.  Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report […]

Recovery boilers represent a significant capital expenditure in the pulp and paper industry. While a well-maintained boiler can last for decades, routine care of this system can present challenges. Maintenance duties are often messy and risky for the operator, and many tasks are time-consuming and require full or partial boiler shutdown. This can harm overall […]

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (MIT CSAIL) have created a new soft robotic system that combines advanced vision technology, motor-based proprioception, soft tactile sensors, and a new algorithm. RobGrocery can handle a continuous stream of unpredictable objects moving along a conveyor belt, they said. The post RoboGrocery […]

Only 1 in 6 manufacturers has a clear understanding of its own processes, according to a new study from Zebra Technologies Corp. The report also found that 61% of manufacturers expect artificial intelligence to drive growth by 2029, up from 41% in 2024. The post Only 16% of manufacturers has real-time visibility into production, says […]

Seatrec Inc. hopes to provide a new kind of power source using technology created at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California and licensed from the California Institute of Technology. The Vista, Calif.-based company said its technology can allow robots to work in the open ocean indefinitely and without any intervention.  The post NASA […]

At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, robotic marks are being employed for the first time. These robotics marks are inflatable and have an underwater hull, battery pack, and thrusters that make them mobile on top of the water. The RC commands each mark to a GPS waypoint, and the robotic marks hold their position at […]