Opinion & Briefings
Industry briefings, distilled for engineers
Daily industry briefings distilled from robotics research and industrial automation news — each links back to its original source.
ArchiveOpinion · Dec 11, 2023
Festo's HEPP Electric Parallel Gripper: Compact, Precise, and Flexible
Festo introduces the HEPP electric parallel gripper with integrated motor, encoder, and controller, offering up to 400N force and 56mm stroke for flexible automation.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 11, 2023
ANYbotics Deploys Ex-Certified ANYmal X for Offshore Oil Rig Inspections in Europe
Aker BP, Cognite, and ANYbotics partner to test the Ex-certified ANYmal X robot for remote inspections on the Valhall platform, advancing unmanned offshore operations.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 11, 2023
Fruitcore Robotics Adds Complex Path Programming to horstFX GUI
Fruitcore Robotics' software update brings complex path programming to the graphical interface of its Horst robot, reducing setup times.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 11, 2023
Augmentus raises $5M to expand no-code robotics software
Augmentus secures $5M Series A to scale its no-code robotics platform, cutting programming time from weeks to minutes.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 11, 2023
Industry 5.0: Adding the Human Edge and Augmenting Automation in Manufacturing
An opinion piece by Universal Robots' APAC president discusses the shift from Industry 4.0 to 5.0, emphasizing human-machine collaboration and cobots.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 11, 2023
Beep launches AutonomOS management platform for autonomous mobility networks
Beep's new AutonomOS platform helps transit operators integrate and manage autonomous shuttle services with real-time optimization and safety tools.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 8, 2023
Synchronizing Inventory: E-commerce and Inventory Management Integration
A look at how businesses can synchronize inventory between online stores and management systems for better accuracy and efficiency.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 1, 2023
Zero Trust Network Access and VPNs: Principles and Implementation
Exploring how ZTNA's 'never trust, always verify' model integrates with VPNs to enhance network security.
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ArchiveOpinion · Nov 16, 2023
RRAI and TSIS Partner to Deploy Autonomous Trucks in Detroit Yard
RRAI and TSIS join forces to bring autonomous yard trucks to Detroit, aiming to boost freight efficiency and set a blueprint for future truck ports.
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