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Blattner and Sarcos Agree to Develop Robots for Solar Construction

July 19, 2023 · Blattner and Sarcos are jointly designing, developing, and testing mobile robots to improve the safety and efficiency of photovoltaic cell installation.

Department of Labor announces national emphasis program aimed at reducing workplace hazards in DCs

July 14, 2023 · In addition to distribution centers and warehouses, three-year program also encompasses mail, parcel processing; local delivery; high-risk retail workplaces. State plans are required to adopt this emphasis program or establish a different program at least as effective as the federal model.

The Time to Automate Is Now, and Hybrid Mode Can Help, Notes Crown Equipment

July 10, 2023 · Crown Equipment has published a series of e-books to demystify the process of adopting automation and to help warehouses review forklift safety.

Sub UAS Develops Submersible Robots That Can Fly

July 10, 2023 · Sub UAS was founded by a Rutgers University professor who has devised propulsion systems that work both in air and underwater, opening new applications for drones.

TÜV Rheinland Certifies the Safety Features of Mobile Industrial Robots’ AMRs

June 15, 2023 · Mobile Industrial Robots' MiR600 and MiR1350 AMRS have a number of safety features that were recently certified by the inspection organization, including emergency stop, personnel detection, speed monitoring, and more.

Sensors give lift truck safety a boost

June 12, 2023 · Operator-assist technologies that use sensors and cameras to alert lift truck operators of potential collisions with other trucks, pedestrians or obstacles aren’t new, but they’re progressing in capabilities and can be paired with telematics for further insights.

What Is the MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard?

June 11, 2023 · The MassRobotics Interoperability Standard is different from VDA 5050 or other efforts to get multiple models of mobile robots from various vendors to work together.

Boston Dynamics Adds Capabilities to Spot Robot, Names Levatas as Certified Technology Partner

June 7, 2023 · Boston Dynamics has partnered with Levatas to add visual inspection capabilities to Spot, and it has added safety functionality and hardware to the quadruped robot.

60 Seconds with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA)

June 7, 2023 · Our editor sat down with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA) to discuss the association and National Forklift Safety Day

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group celebrates 10th anniversary of National Forklift Safety Day

June 6, 2023 · Logisnext is supporting National Forklift Safety Day through a variety of safety-focused activities. The group, which offers five leading forklift brands--Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Jungheinrich, UniCarriers Forklifts and Rocla AGV Solutions--stresses safety first.

Lumotive and Hokuyo Partner to Build 3D Lidar Sensing Into Industrial Automation

June 1, 2023 · Lumotive said Hokuyo will build the Light Control Metasurface optical semiconductor technology into Hokuyo's sensors for advanced robotics and autonomous systems applications.

Robot Safety Experts Outline Updates to Key Industrial Safety Standards

May 31, 2023 · Robot safety standards organizations are working to keep up with the technology and industrial applications. Experts weigh in on where robotics standards are heading.

Roberta Nelson Shea Reflects on Role in Steering Development of Robotics Safety Standards

May 30, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea spoke with Robotics 24/7 to talk how the robotics safety standards have evolved and the work that needs to be done to update them.

Machine Vision Is a Boon for Robot Mobility and Safety

May 30, 2023 · Machine vision and motion control systems have improved and are essential to ensuring robot mobility and safety, according to several technology and industry experts.