Identifying, Assessing and Minimizing Risks: Designing Safe Mobile Robots

February 5, 2025 Mobile robots – whether it be automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) – are playing an increasing important role in mobile intralogistics because they significantly increase automation and efficiency in warehouses, production facilities and distribution centers. They general share their operating area with people. Special requirements on their design…

Introducing SIRAS | The Professional Drone with Thermal + Visible Imaging

February 5, 2025 Engineered for performance and affordability, SIRAS is optimized for industrial and utility inspection, public safety, firefighting, and search and rescue missions. This easy-to-fly UAV is equipped with a high-resolution radiometric thermal (FLIR Boson®) and 16 MP visible camera payload. With a startup time of 60 seconds, hot swappable batteries, radar-based front collision…

Product News | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Software

Teledyne FLIR Launches Prism Supervisor Software, Enhances UAS Autonomous Capabilities

January 31, 2025 Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently announced the release of Prism™ Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem. Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations at the edge to improve…

Product News | Advanced Robotics | Industry | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Software

Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Professional Drone is Now Available in Canada

January 31, 2025 Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Professional Drone is Now Available in Canada Teledyne FLIR (part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated) has announced that, for the first time, the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will be available across Canada. This is being made possible through Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems (RMUS). The SIRAS professional drone is designed for professional missions,…

NearFi Transmission Technology from Phoenix Contact

January 27, 2025 NearFi is the contactless real-time transmission technology from Phoenix Contact. With protocol-independent Ethernet communication, it offers flexible application options for any Ethernet protocol. NearFi couplers enable power (up to 100 W) and real-time Ethernet data (100 Mbps, full duplex) to be transmitted across an air gap of a few centimeters. This allows you to use…

FANUC Scholarship Supports Industry, Educators, and Students

December 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston FANUC’s $1 Million Scholarship fund will provide $50K annually to students across the United States and Canada pursuing careers in manufacturing and automation. FANUC has always believed in the power of education and its importance in shaping the future. As leaders in education, their Certified Education program connects industries,…

Changing Scene | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | General Manufacturing | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.)

Advanced AGV Cleaning High-Risk Zones to Recover Critical Metals in Gigafactories

December 10, 2024 As gigafactories and recycling plants scale to meet rising demands, the need for innovative solutions that address both safety and efficiency continues to grow. DREV and Kollmorgen – Autonomous Mobile Solutions (AMS) are proud to announce their partnership and joint efforts to develop a groundbreaking Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) with integrated contamination…

FANUC Canada Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters

November 26, 2024 By Tanya Proietti, Marketing Communications & ASI Sales Program Manager – Int. Subsidiaries In a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, FANUC unveiled its new Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to industry partners, customers and media on November 21. The new facility, which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology, hosted…

Changing Scene | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Product News | Regulations and Standards | Safety

The Safety of Mobile Platforms is Part of the New Machinery Regulation

October 16, 2024 The safety of automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS) is regulated in the AGVS standard 3691-4 The safety of automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS) is regulated in the AGVS standard 3691-4. This has been continually adapted in the last few years. As the number of AGVS in production and logistics environments continues to rise, the…

Rethink Robotics Debuts Seven New Cobots at IMTS 2024

September 9, 2024 The Rethink Reacher cobot line handles payloads from 7 to 30 kg. Rethink Robotics returns to the market at IMTS, where it unveils its Rethink Reacher (RE) line of collaborative robots (cobots). With a long history as a pioneer in advanced technologies and a partner for the industry when it comes to…

Rethink Robotics Unveils Two New AMRs at IMTS 2024

September 9, 2024 The Rethink Ryder AMR line includes a model for light- to medium-weight payloads up to 550 kg and another for heavy payloads up to 1400 kg. With a renewed vision that aims to seamlessly integrate advanced robotics into manufacturing and logistics environments, Rethink Robotics announces the Rethink Ryder line of AMRs at…

AGILOX North America Opens New Headquarters in Alpharetta, GA, and Announces the Arrival of a New CEO

June 26, 2024 AGILOX North America, a global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling automation, is excited to announce the opening of its new North American headquarters in Alpharetta, GA. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on June 12, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and dedication to meeting the…

Universal Robots and MiR Open New Robotics Hub in Denmark

May 15, 2024 Global robotics leaders Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), both Teradyne Robotics companies, will share headquarters to increase synergies and accelerate innovation within advanced robotics. Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, and MiR, the Danish manufacturer of AMRs (autonomous mobile robots), recently celebrated the Grand Opening of their…

MEET TEAM MAX – MAXOLUTION®System Solutions

May 8, 2024 MAXOLUTION® System Solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE Focus on growing your business, and let SEW-EURODRIVE deal with the integration of Smart Technology. Get ready for the MAXOLUTION® All-in-one Solution and make the shift to an intelligent, highly efficient, advanced manufacturing process that is industry 4.0 ready! MAXOLUTION® from SEW-EURODRIVE delivers tailor-made system solutions with a…

Product News | Advanced Robotics | General Manufacturing | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.)

MiR1200 Pallet Jack: Revolutionizing Pallet Handling with AI

April 9, 2024 MiR1200 allows MiR to be the one-stop shop for autonomous material handling at factories and warehouses Through the application of AI-based pallet detection and obstacle avoidance, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack sets new standards for the material handling of palletized goods and solves many of the challenges enterprises face when trying to add…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integrates with Cobots and AMRs Making them Smarter

April 8, 2024 Ny Krystie Johnston Robot technology is becoming increasingly accessible for companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Accelerated computing and the ever-evolving contribution of artificial intelligence or AI are transforming virtually everything – robots and robot technology included. Teradyne Robotics, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and parent…

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