Collaborative robot

Lightweight, collaborative robot designed by Universal Robots is meant to be used in close proximity with humans and can be moved around from position to position in the plant.

Pat Reynolds
Jan 30th, 2013
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Report: Innovative New Controls at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Ten intrepid Packaging World editors fanned out across PACK EXPO Las Vegas in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found.
Jan 17th, 2020
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Report: Innovative New Robotics at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Ten intrepid Packaging World editors fanned out across PACK EXPO Las Vegas in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found.
Jan 17th, 2020
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Career Building Opportunities Abound at PACK EXPO East
PACK EXPO East to spotlight multiple industrial workforce issues by showcasing potential careers, hosting an entry-level career fair, and offering classroom training to upskill current workers.
Jan 13th, 2020
Kuka's KMR iiwa combines its LBR iiwa lightweight robot with a mobile, flexible platform.
Robotics Industry to Shift from Fixed Automation to Mobile Systems
New market report forecasts that of the 8 million robots that will be shipped in 2030, nearly 6 million will be mobile.
Jan 4th, 2020
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SPS 2019 Highlights
Automation World Director of Content David Greenfield reports from the SPS (Smart Production Solutions) 2019 event in Nuremberg, Germany.
Dec 19th, 2019
Jonathan Shaffer, corporate safety engineer, Optimation Technology
How to Safely Implement Collaborative Robots
As collaborative robots continue to be introduced in manufacturing, some key safety hazards need to be addressed before collaborative robots can be safely implemented on the line.
Dec 16th, 2019
ABB robots on display in the B&R exhibit at SPS 2019 to highlight the integration of ABB robotics and B&R's machine control.
B&R Integrates ABB Robotics for Machine Builders
The merger of ABB’s robotics with B&R’s machine control components into one software architecture is designed to ease the component purchasing and development process for OEMs creating highly synchronized automation applications.
Dec 8th, 2019
Demonstration of Mitsubishi and Realtime Robotics collaborative robot application at SPS 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Mitsubishi Extends Cobot Capabilities to Industrial Robots
Through a new partnership with Realtime Robotics, Mitsubishi is increasing the capabilities of its collaborative robot technology for use with industrial robots.
Dec 5th, 2019
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Digital Maturity: A United View
Automation World survey results highlight the importance of corporate and plant floor alignment for digital transformation initiatives.
Dec 5th, 2019
Kuka Robotics’ KMR iiwa combines its LBR iiwa lightweight cobot with a mobile, flexible platform.
Mobile and Collaborative Robots Ratchet Up Flexible Packaging
Cobots and autonomous mobile robots figured prominently at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, helping to provide more efficient packaging operations. In some cases, automation suppliers are even combining the technologies.
Dec 4th, 2019
For the Blessings in a Backpack project at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the robotic line from Universal Robots and Allied Technology picked and loaded six different food items into a pouch.
Robots and Cobots Chip in to Pack Food for Hungry Kids
Showcasing the capabilities of several automation suppliers in the Robotics Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a PMMI cooperation with Blessings in a Backpack filled more than 6,000 bags of food for kids facing food insecurity.
Dec 4th, 2019
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Nov 6th, 2019
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In the Trenches with Collaborative Robots
P & G’s Mark Lewandowski walks us through a risk assessment for successful robot applications from an engineer’s perspective.
Nov 21st, 2019
The mGrip gripper is designed for collaborative robotic applications such as pick-and-place, packaging, and machine tending.
Robot Grippers Disconnect from Pneumatic Power
Soft Robotics new coDrive system for robotic grippers doesn’t require connection to factory compressed air systems.
Nov 19th, 2019
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Robotics Competition Highlights Students’ Skills
As a way to showcase the industrial robot skills of high school and technical college students for prospective employers, Lab Midwest and Fanuc Robotics hosted the first Team Robotics Competition.
Nov 15th, 2019
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Robots at Your Service
Robotics-as-a-Service is gaining traction as companies gravitate to a model that minimizes upfront capital investment, streamlines maintenance, and unleashes data-driven insights.
Nov 15th, 2019
The OPC Robotics Companion Specification lays the foundation for the integration of industrial robotic systems into the Industrial Internet of Things.
OPC Robotics Specification Released
The OPC Robotics Companion Specification lays the foundation for the integration of industrial robotic systems into the Industrial Internet of Things.
Oct 23rd, 2019
The new for-hire BotX Welder—developed by Hirebotics using Universal Robots’ UR10e collaborative robot arm—lets manufacturers automate arc welding with no capital investment, handling even small batch runs not feasible for traditional automation. Source: Universal Robots
Cobots Address Skilled Welder Shortage
Hirebotics creates a collaborative robot system capable of arc welding using Universal Robots UR10e arm.
Oct 8th, 2019
Ultra-Light Vacuum Gripper for Cobots
Ultra-Light Vacuum Gripper for Cobots
Coval's CVGC Carbon Vacuum Gripper is the first of the company’s EOAT (End Of Arm Tools) range.
Oct 3rd, 2019
“I've been to a lot of different trade shows, but PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO is phenomenal—both well done and well organized. Coming here you can find everything under one roof,”
PACK EXPO Las Vegas & Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019 break multiple records
The year’s biggest packaging show in the world does not disappoint
Oct 2nd, 2019
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Sensors ensure worker safety with cobots
SICK’s microScan3 safety laser scanners control the speed of cobots to keep workers safe while maintaining productivity.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Magnetic Levitation Supports 6-Degree-of-Freedom Motion Platform
Planar Motors’ smart robotic system XBOT offers the ability to simultaneously and independently control motion, with hygienic contactless design.
Sep 26th, 2019
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FANUC Shows Off Full Range of Robots, Cobots
Robots for picking, packing, and palletizing. PLC motion software allows programming via ladder logic.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Schneider Electric Unveils IIoT-Ready PLCs, AR, and Motion
Demos of IIoT box as server for hands-free augmented reality and next-generation of motor controls.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Yaskawa Motoman Showcases Smart Pendant & New Cobot
The intuitive program enables the robot to connect the dots without programming. Plus, a sneak peek at the HC20 20kg cobot.
Sep 26th, 2019
The iTrak 5730 on display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019
Rockwell Readies Next-Gen Intelligent Track System
The smaller footprint iTrak 5730 integrates motion and safety, providing simplified programming and better diagnostics.
Sep 25th, 2019
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Palletizer Handles Variety of Package Sizes
ABB Palletizer uses imaging to handle a wide range of package sizes for e-commerce.
Sep 25th, 2019
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Using Cobots in Packaging Applications
James Cooper, Executive Director of Global Accounts at FANUC America Corp., spoke at the Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Monday about how CPGs are implementing cobots for packaging applications.
Sep 25th, 2019
A four-cobot line picks random product and loads food into a pouch destined for Blessings in a Backpack.
Cobots Make Random Picks
And overcome what used to be impossible.
Sep 25th, 2019
The MiR500 robot approaches the injection molding machine and its attendant robot.
Robot moves stacks of pallets
Mobile unit reduces fork truck traffic and improves worker safety on the manufacturing floor.
Sep 25th, 2019
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Growing the Ecosystem for Autonomous Mobile Robots
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) is growing its MiRGo partner program. At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a MiR1000 incorporates a TR1000 top roller from ROEQ.
Sep 24th, 2019
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End-to-End Cobot Solution for Blessings in a Backpack
System integrator Allied Technology worked with Universal Robots to create a compact system for packaging food into bags for kids in need.
Sep 24th, 2019