Robotics

New gripper for the Jumbo: flexible, robust, sustainable

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Vacuum tube lifters are indispensable tools when it comes to ergonomic handling. However, the lifting aids can only develop their full potential with the right gripper.

Professor Dominik Boesl joins element14’s “Top Tech Voices” for episode 3

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

The latest from element14’s interview series discusses The Factory of the Future/Humans and Machines: A Collaborative Future.

Robotics Plus acquired by Yamaha Motor

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

New Zealand-based company Robotics Plus, has announced it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Hyundai and Kia launch wearable robot

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

The wearable robot ‘X-ble Shoulder.’ can increase workers’ efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries.

On the fast track: mobile robots from igus reduce costs for SMEs

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Mobile robotic systems are being used in more and more work areas, from e-commerce warehouses to modern restaurants. However, widespread use is often unaffordable for small and medium-sized companies...

Smart Machine set to take autonomous agricultural robots from Marlborough to the world

Tuesday, 07 January 2025

A Marlborough-based startup that has built the world’s most functionally capable autonomous tractor for the agricultural industry is about to go global after partnering with a US multinational corp

Humanoid development: torque-dense, efficient motors are essential

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

Humanoid robots, designed to operate in close interaction with humans, rely heavily on smooth and controlled joint and limb motion.

Robotics Plus returns to showcase Prospr

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus, is attending FIRA USA to showcase Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle for agriculture.

Haptic sensors from Resense

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Sense of touch for medical, service and industrial robots

Collaborative precision

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

The vision of robots and humans working side by side is now a reality driven by the rise of collaborative robots — or cobots.

FMG matrix area gripper: easy to operate and flexible to use

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

With the FMG matrix area gripper, Schmalz offers a powerful and flexible solution for the automated handling of various workpieces.

Cable guidance for pick & place robots

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Light and flexible rotating energy supply ensures gentle cable guidance to the gripper

Automating pick-and-place in food manufacturing

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Macadamias are famously the world’s toughest nut to crack. Requiring an extraordinary 300 pounds per square inch of pressure, it is unusual to buy these tough nuts without their shells.