INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

• Robots and AI in the OR
  Robotic surgery is on the cutting edge with flexible, maneuverable robots and machine learning.
• 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.

NEWS

• Robotiq Raises $31 Million in Funding from Battery Ventures
  Canadian Company Provides Cutting-Edge Solutions for New Wave of Lightweight Robots That Free Humans from Repetitive Tasks
• Tomahawk Robotics Raises $2.4 Million in Seed Funding Led by Mosley Venture Partners
  Investment firm Mosley Venture Partners invests in Tomahawk Robotics, furthering the development of Kinesis.
• COVAL´s New CVGL: a lightweight vacuum gripper that carries the load
  The size and weight of the new CVGL vacuum grippers from COVAL make them the lightest and most compact range.
• New Sysmac AI Controller from Omron Extends Equipment Life with Machine Learning
  Omron Automation announced the release of a new artificial intelligence solution that collects, analyzes and utilizes data on edge devices.
• A compact and space-saving solution
  With the 412B series, Leuze electronic presents a new cylindrical sensor in the area of switching optical sensors.

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.