Tentacle gripper can gently grasp fragile objects
08 November, 2022Researchers have developed a soft gripper that could be used to grasp soft fruits and vegetables in agricultural production and distribution applications.
Human–robot work interaction analysis
02 November, 2022Researchers have captured the brain activity as operators work with robots on a manufacturing task to track the operator's trust or distrust levels.
Coles takes food deliveries to new heights
25 October, 2022South East Queenslanders will be the first to trial a new store-to-door drone delivery service that brings groceries direct to homes in just minutes.
Dematic Compact Transfer Automated Guided Vehicles
01 October, 2022The Dematic Compact Transfer AGV can be used to eliminate the need for extensive use of pallet conveyors.
Making the grade: sorting out fruit defects
23 September, 2022A fruit processor in Italy is using a VERYX sorter to detect the right type of defects to match each of its customer's specifications for value-added products.
Getting up close with Industry 5.0
19 September, 2022Industry 5.0 is taking off faster than imagined and, while to some it's still a buzzword, many are now reaping its true benefits.
Developing smarter warehouse robots
25 July, 2022A research team has received a $300,000 grant to develop smarter autonomous mobile robots using advanced avoidance and communication strategies in warehouse environments.
Universal Robots UR20 cobot
23 June, 2022Universal Robots has announced it will be adding the UR20 cobot, which has a 20 kg payload capacity, to its product range.
ABB GoFa collaborative robot
14 March, 2022See ABB's new award-winning GoFa collaborative robot at AUSPACK 2022.
TecnAir Palletising Gripper
01 March, 2022The TecnAir Palletising Gripper is designed to replace older design robot palletising grippers.
KUKA Hygienic Oil (HO) and Hygienic Machine (HM) variants
03 February, 2022New robot variants are designed to avoid potential contamination and comply with the highest hygiene requirements.
Developments in cobot technology improve workplace safety
03 February, 2022 by John Young, APAC director at automation parts supplier, EU AutomationCollaborative robots offer a more efficient, safer workplace where humans and automation can work in tandem.
Disrupting industrial automation with subscription services
01 October, 2021Subscription software services have the potential to turn the field of industrial automation on its head.
Mobile Industrial Robots MiR250 mobile industrial robot
06 September, 2021Konica Minolta Australia has announced the availability of the compact MiR250 mobile industrial robot.
Track & Trace System — VML dimensioning with perspective
10 August, 2021Reliable object detection is essential whenever automated systems are used for object transport.
