More about Robotics

19-05-2023

Colleague robot takes things up a notch

How can a robot better assess its environment thanks to "extra eyes" and thus maintain more speed in its path? A team of researchers at Fraunhofer IWU found an answer. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/colleague-robot-takes-things-up-a-notch-3376308.html

11-04-2023

New rhythm for Automatica

Just one year after returning from its forced break, Automatica - leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics - will be held again from June 27 to 30, 2023. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-rhythm-for-automatica-3357650.html

05-04-2023

Intuitive machine control through speech recognition

Voice control of machines in production was previously considered error-prone and was therefore hardly used. Now Fraunhofer IDMT has developed a solution that allows reliable control of machines with voice commands. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/intuitive-machine-control-through-speech-recognition-3357734.html

01-11-2022

Robot control without programming

New software aims to save operators from having to program robots in the future: With the help of a portable learning device, operators can teach the robot their professional know-how by simply performing their task. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/robot-control-without-programming-3265969.html

20-10-2022

Four typical initial hurdles in AI projects

Artificial intelligence offers enormous opportunities. But technology alone is no guarantee of success. One operator of an AI-based platform for industrial workers shows how companies can keep an eye on and deal with the most common initial hurdles. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/four-typical-initial-hurdles-in-ai-projects-3265960.html

27-07-2022

Automatica 2022 - The future of automation and robotics

What role will automation and robotics play for industry in the future? Which developments and technologies will shape the work of tomorrow and how important will AI become? Automatica 2022 offered answers to these questions as well as numerous innovations and trends. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/automatica-2022-the-future-of-automation-and-robotics-3198599.html

24-06-2022

Fully automated: New centre for digitally networked surfaces and paint technology

With the newly opened Center for Networked Surface and Paint Technology, Fraunhofer IFAM is researching the digital future of surface treatment through machine learning. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/fully-automated-new-centre-for-digitally-networked-surfaces-and-paint-technology-3191037.html

21-06-2022

Automatica 2022 - Future-proof production with robotics and automation

Around 600 exhibitors will present solutions for the entire spectrum of automation at this year's Automatica, the world's leading trade fair for the sector. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/automatica-2022-future-proof-production-with-robotics-and-automation-3191018.html

31-05-2022

More robust and faster automated separation of sheet metal parts

In the "FabOS" research project, the Fraunhofer IPA is working with partners to develop, among other things, a grip-in-the-box application that enables improved recognition, gripping and defined depositing of sheet metal parts. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/more-robust-and-faster-automated-separation-of-sheet-metal-parts-3183459.html

26-08-2021

Compact, Sustainable and Versatile

A new compact interior painting station enables automotive manufacturers to reduce the size of their paint booths by one-third while saving costs and making automotive paint facilities more sustainable. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/compact-sustainable-and-versatile-2925755.html