Collaborative Robots

Alliance aims to enhance robot expertise within OSHA and NIOSH, improve awareness of workplace hazards of traditional industrial robots and emerging collaborative systems, and identify needed research.

13% have collaborative systems already, and another 15% expect to have collaborative robots at work within the next 12 months.

Q4 shipments grew 33% from the pervious year, with shipments of 8,825 robots valued at nearly half a billion dollars.

Von Hollen previously held senior management roles at Daimler-Benz aerospace, Deutsche Telecom and Pentair.

Cobots designed for material handling process represent the most prevalent application of collaborative robots.

Douglas Peterson brings more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation and electronics manufacturing.

Solution to be introduced in the United States at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, September 12-17, 2016.

Growth in non-automotive industries soars, robot sales for materials handling applications up 6%.

Materials handling among fastest-growing segments as 2015 orders increased 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014's record year.

Company joins select group of integrators that will help integrate the robot into small parts assembly applications.

Events to include tabletop exhibitions of products and services from leading robotics companies.

Research predicts tenfold increase, largely in manufacturing applications.

Robotic piece-picking system bests 27 teams from around the world to claim $20,000 prize.

Acquisition follows Universal Robots' 70% revenue growth from 2013 to 2014, when it reached $38 million.

Event in Silicon Valley, September 30, 2014, to feature prominent guest speakers from academics, suppliers and industry leaders.