INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

• The Dream Labs of Future Robotics
  The nation's top universities for robotics research envision our future with robotics and AI.
• Demystifying Robot Offline Programming
  OLP software solutions have evolved. They’re faster, more reliable, and easier to use. Spend less time programming, more time producing.
• Fenceless Safety Embraces Human-Robot Interaction
  Collaboration comes in many forms. From conventional robots to cobots, and even collaborative conveyors.
• Force and Tactile Sensors Give Robots a Feel for the Job
  Force, torque and tactile sensing put robots to work with a sense of touch.
• 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.

NEWS

• Robotiq Improves the World’s Best-Selling Grippers for Collaborative Robots
  2F-85 & 2F-140 Adaptive Grippers gain greater robustness, safety, and customizability
• Weekly Bot Brief on Robotic Research and Investment Review 11-10-2018
  You may recall from last week’s Bot Brief the Asian constituents of the Bot Index performed remarkably well.
• A3 Insider - Who is responsible for an artificial intelligence’s decisions?
  Researchers discover how to operate microscopic motors using light frequencies.
• Omron Introduces New CK3M-Series Programmable Multi-Axis Controller with Industry-Leading Output Speeds
  Global industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas is launching a new programmable multi-axis controller in its popular CK3M family.
• C-Corp vs. S-Corp Tax Reform and R&E Credits
  Clayton & McKervey, continues to monitor the Value Added Tax (VAT) rates in China.

EDUCATION

• NEW World Robotics Report by the IFR
  The new World Robotics Report shows that a new record high of 381,000 units were shipped globally in 2017 – an increase of 30 percent compared to the previous year.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.