Cobots are ideal for routine, monotonous jobs like machine tending, but people are often better at assembling small, precise parts.

A cordless nutrunner and a robotic screwdriving system are among several new fastening technologies worth your attention.

A new R&D initiative hopes to improve the dexterity of machines and enhance human-robot interaction.

Rethink’s new portfolio seems more mature, straightforward and targeted at manufacturers.

GE Appliances has been making washers, refrigerators and other white goods in Louisville, KY, for more than 70 years. However, that doesn’t mean the company hasn’t kept up with technology.

VICTOR, NY—New Scale Robotics has been named an authorized systems integrator (ASI) for FANUC America Corp., enabling the company to more effectively use its Q-Span automated gauging technology in conjunction with FANUC’s collaborative robots.

The enhanced expressiveness and agility of the machine may pave the way for improving human-robot interaction on assembly lines, enabling humanoids to safely operate alongside operators.

A collaborative robot boosts capacity at a small manufacturer of metal brackets.

A safe, flexible gripper enables the cobot to handle a wide variety of parts.

VERNON HILLS, IL—Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. has introduced the ARIA (Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant), its latest pre-engineered workcell.