INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

• Cybersecurity a Must for Safe IIoT Robots
  In this age of IIoT, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. For a robot to be safe, it must also be secure.
• Smarter Robot Grasping with Sensors, Software, the Cloud
  Robot grasping is becoming a multidisciplinary endeavor with mechatronics, soft robotics, sensors, AI, cloud robotics all having an impact.
• The Robotmakers – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – Part 2
  After another record-breaking year for robotics, we offer this retrospective.
• Service Robots on the World Stage
  No longer a mere novelty, service robots are moving into retail, hospitality, food service and many other consumer-facing spaces.
• Collaborative Robotics Puts People First
  It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Humans and robots can work together, safely.

NEWS

• Stäubli Connectors Drive Innovation, Reliability at GVSETS
  Stäubli’s highly customizable and efficient solutions for fluid and electrical connectors deliver dependability under the most extreme conditions.
• Strategic Alliance Between Robotic Guidance and One Robotics
  Robotic Guidance President Steven Prehn and One Robotics President Jason “Jay” Strybis announced a new strategic alliance.
• Harmonic Drive launches new super-flat actuators
  Harmonic Drive LLC, the leader in high precision motion control announces super-flat actuators.
• ABB introduces world’s first digital connected paint atomizer, potentially saving millions of dollars for users
  New solution combines state-of-the-art hardware with ABB Ability™ digital offering to achieve breakthrough paint performance.
• OCTOPUZ Extends its Reach into Australia with Mobile Automation.
  OCTOPUZ Inc. is pleased to announce that Mobile Automation, headquartered in Melbourne Australia, is an official reseller of OCTOPUZ Offline

EDUCATION

• NEW - Collaborative Robots White Paper: Free Download
  The field of collaborative robots is currently the hottest area of interest within the robotics industry, and with good reason.
• Infographic: Global Industrial Robotics Market Overview
  As you plan for success in 2018 and beyond, it’s important to look back at the most powerful forces shaping the global industrial robotics market. Understanding the history of the current market can help you chart a course for the future.
• ARCHIVED WEBINARS: Catch up on our offerings on your schedule
  It's never too late to watch a Robotics Webinar hosted by RIA. Watch from anywhere to take advantage of the free access to all of our archived webinars!
• Download the TR R15.606-2016 Robots and Robotic Devices - Collaborative Robots
  Published on December 25, 2016, the RIA TR R15.606-2016, like its ISO predecessor ISO/TS 15066:2016, provides safety guidance for collaborative industrial robot systems where a robot system and people share the same workspace.
• In-House Safety Training
  RIA's safety training can come to you! Click here for more information.
• A3 Why I Automate - Autodesk Robotics Lab
  See how Autodesk Robotics Lab uses robotics in four unique research projects in the construction industry; human robot interactions, machine learning, drawing, and smart assembly systems.