Six years ago, ABB unveiled YuMi, a collaborative robot that works safely alongside humans, helping with repetitive, dull or dangerous tasks. Now, with the launch of two new models, GoFa and SWIFTI, ...

Robotics specialist Morgan Chang demonstrates the gripping skills of a Telamon Robotics cobot. (IBJ photos/Eric Learned) Longtime local business executive and entrepreneur Albert Chen is bullish on ...

Collaborative robots, commonly known as cobots, have witnessed a remarkable surge in interest and adoption over the past decade. Unlike traditional industrial robots that typically operate in ...

What if robots didn't take the place of humans, but worked alongside them? That's precisely the reality when cobots—collaborative robots—are added to the workforce. When you can design your workflow ...

Collaborative robots may still be viewed as a relatively new automation technology in industry, but in the past decade, these cobots have transformed industry not just in terms of boosting throughput, ...

Designed to work side-by-side with humans, collaborative robots (cobots) are quickly becoming an integral part of automotive manufacturing. As the need for greater precision, adaptability, and ...

In decades past, the rigid, mechanical movements of traditional robots were confined to segregated sectors in factories. Their function was fixed, and their interactions were limited. Enter the cobot ...

Robots have been many the assembly line for decades. They handle chores like lifting cars or welding that would be unsafe or difficult for their human counterparts. These robots are often placed ...

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The latest industrial robots look like petting zoo versions of the big machines found in many modern factories – small, cute and you can play with them. But don’t be deceived by their cuddly ...