Collaborative robots, commonly known as cobots, have witnessed a remarkable surge in interest and adoption over the past decade. Unlike traditional industrial robots that typically operate in ...

The implementation of a collaborative robot with a flexible gripper at Tomenson Machine Works in West Chicago, Ill., is a prime example of how small to mid-sized manufacturers are embracing some of ...

Czech writer Karel Čapek first coined the term ‘Robot’ in his 1920 play R.U.R. about a dystopian future in which artificial, manufactured “roboti” act human-like and perform tasks in servitude to ...

For North American businesses of all types, especially those in the manufacturing sector, 2022 was anything but typical. Or boring. Or easy. “Labor shortages” and “supply chain issues” became go-to ...

NOVI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Hundreds of manufacturing professionals at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi provided a glimpse at the future of robotics in the workforce. At the one-day event on ...

Universal Robots made an impression with more than 30 applications at Automate 2022, North America’s largest AI and robotics showcase. Cobots are an essential tool in the machine builder’s arsenal in ...

“We all want our own robot to help with housework, chores, and yardwork,” says roboticist, professor and Diligent Droids founder Andrea Thomaz, Ph.D. “So what’s holding us back?” Safety. Today, most ...

With the need for more collaboration between robots and humans, upgrading to a decentralized architecture in robotics just makes sense. What features a cobot must include to achieve collaborative ...

Last month, we reported on Rethink Robotics closing its doors. The news came as a shock for many, as the company had been a staple in the robotics community for the last few years. Since then, the ...