INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

• 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.
• Why AI Won’t Overtake the World, but Is Worth Watching
  You probably encounter it on a daily basis. Though you’re not always aware. Your actions help it grow.

NEWS

• OCTOPUZ Inc. releases the latest version of their offline robotic programming and simulation software, OCTOPUZ 2.0.2
  OCTOPUZ Inc. releases the latest version of their offline robotic programming and simulation software today, June 19th, 2018.
• Weekly Bot Brief on Robotic Research and Investment Review 6-15-2018
  In the wake of the U.S. Administration’s announced tariffs against Chinese goods, the domestic market took a decidedly negative turn.
• OCTOPUZ presents the latest welding enhancements at AUTOMATICA 2018
  From June 19th to 22nd 2018, OCTOPUZ will be exhibiting at Automatica. Taking place at Messe Munchen GmbH in Munich,
• Taking a page out of Natures book
  maxon’s driven magazine takes a look at bionics.
• Kenos® KCS gripper - your flexible cobot friend
  Piab's Kenos® KCS gripper enables a collaborative robot (cobot) that can handle just about anything, anywhere, at any time.

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.