Robotics

Demystifying Robots, Cobots & Industry 4.0
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
While Industry 4.0 solutions have become increasingly popular, there are still many misconceptions surrounding this technology – particularly on the subject of robotics.
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Highly Dexterous Robot Hand Can Operate in the Dark
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Think about what you do with your hands when you’re home at night pushing buttons on your TV’s remote control, or at a restaurant using all kinds of cutlery and glassware.
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Cobots Could Help Make the Most of Asia’s ‘Food Bowl’ on Local Shores
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Locally, a thriving food and beverage industry has been among the first to turn to collaborative automation. It’s a trend that will help sustain the sector through labour shortages.
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What's the fuss about cubic storage and why should you be interested?
Wednesday, 03 May 2023
Changing consumer trends are challenging the global retail, manufacturing, warehousing and supply chain sectors.
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The world may be back to normal, but ongoing labour shortages are still far from over
Thursday, 27 April 2023
Australia/ New Zealand: The world economy has largely resumed to ‘business as usual’, following a two-year battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Man versus machine? We think not
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Despite continuous education and the success of human and robot collaboration, some employees still believe that robots were designed to take away humans’ jobs.
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Meet the warehouse Robot that can pick and retrieve fast, using less power than your vacuum cleaner
Thursday, 13 April 2023
It travels across a warehouse grid at speeds of three metres per second, easily handling 650 bin presentations every hour, and carrying large 425 mm-high bins with ease.
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Exoskeletons and wearable tech to reduce injuries, future-proof workforces
Wednesday, 05 April 2023
A Kiwi company is deploying integrated and wearable robotic solutions and technology that could save Kiwi businesses from losing money to workplace injuries while simultaneously future-proofing wor
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UR5 Allows Employees at Schneider Electric to Focus on Creative Tasks
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Schneider Electric partnered with Universal Robots to free up staff’s time and enabled them to focus on value-adding tasks.
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Communication & Safety Challenges Facing Mobile Robots Manufacturers
Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Mobile robots are everywhere, from warehouses to hospitals and even on the street.
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Cobots and Electricity Use: One Less Thing to Worry About
Tuesday, 31 January 2023
Rising energy costs in New Zealand are putting major pressure on both businesses and households.
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What building a ‘collaborative ecosystem’ can do for the market at large
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
In today’s economic climate, the companies that thrive are those surrounded by a collaborative ecosystem of business partners, this is according to Masayuki (Masa) Mase, Country Manager for 
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Why better robots need thinner bearings
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
"Never forget the basics,” goes the old saying. “They're the foundation of what you're capable of now.” Supply chain managers have turned their attention to integrating robotics and automat
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Collaboration is Key to Overcoming Supply Chain Issues
Friday, 06 January 2023
Reports of ongoing
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Robotics Plus unveils autonomous modular vehicle to alleviate agriculture labour shortages
Saturday, 10 December 2022
Robotics Plus, a New Zealand-based agritech company, today launched its autonomous multi-use, modular vehicle platform for agriculture designed to carr
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