INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

• 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.
• Driving Robotic Rehab
  Rehabilitation robotics is forcing us to reevaluate what we thought was possible for recovery and renewal.

NEWS

• RIA to Present Gudrun Litzenberger and Esben Østergaard with Engelberger Robotics Awards
  Automation Industry’s Most Prestigious Honor to be Presented at 2018 International Symposium on Robotics
• Weekly Bot Brief on Robotic Research and Investment Review 5-18-2018
  Robotic stocks performed relatively well last week as they bested the market by about three quarters of one percent.
• Custom MacBUILT Screw Driven Actuator System
  Macron Manufacturers Representatives can get pretty creative when working with our customers to solve challenging motion problems. Despite the heavy load
• Futura Automation Adds Regional Manager for Ohio
  Futura Automation LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Robert Trippett of Columbus, Ohio, to its sales team.
• Weekly Bot Brief on Robotic Research and Investment Review 5-11-2018
  The higher beta stocks that comprise the Bot Index proved their correlation in last week’s trading.

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 Video Series and Blog
  View A3's video series on automation success stories, along with our blog with the latest on automation.