Robotics Assembly

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LOS ALTOS, CA—Engineers at the Toyota Research Institute are using generative AI technology to quickly teach robots new, dexterous skills.

Engineers at Queen Mary University here have developed a sensor that enhances tactile capabilities in robots, allowing them to “feel” objects and adjust grip accordingly.

Engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a robotic gripper that is gentle enough to pick up a drop of water, strong enough to pick up a 14-pound weight, dexterous enough to fold a cloth, and precise enough to pick up strips of film that are 20 times thinner than a human hair.

Cartesian gantry system feeds bolts, threaded bushings and support plates to injection molding machine.

Oregon startup increases productivity by improving design, getting lean, and automating assembly.

APEX, NC—ATI Industrial Automation, a provider of robotic tooling and sensing technology, has announced that its multiaxis force and torque (F/T) sensors are now compatible with FANUC’s robots and force control software. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications.

The advantages of robotic assembly can be negated by poor fixturing or parts that slip out of grippers.

Cobots are one of the hottest trends in factory automation.

Highly articulated motion enables more functionality and versatility.

Quickness and floor space reduction make up for a lack of payload capacity.