HomeAaron HandAutomation World Executive EditorDataCan Detection Gets an UpgradeBesides adding washdown capability, the Q130WD sensor from Turck eliminates incidental contact with cans and improves LED visibility.RoboticsGrowing the Ecosystem for Autonomous Mobile RobotsMobile Industrial Robots (MiR) is growing its MiRGo partner program. At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a MiR1000 incorporates a TR1000 top roller from ROEQ.RoboticsEnd-to-End Cobot Solution for Blessings in a BackpackSystem integrator Allied Technology worked with Universal Robots to create a compact system for packaging food into bags for kids in need.RoboticsCollaborative Robot Gets the Heavy Lifting DoneUniversal Robots’ latest cobot has a payload capability of 16 kg, enabling its use in packaging and palletizing, heavy machine tending, and more.