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Robotics
The second generation of robotics is now upon us, as end of line and bench robotics are becoming economically accessible, robotic integration within industry is no longer only associated with large scale production and automotive assembly lines. Pick and place single arm, multi-axis robots are more popular than ever as users see both their cost and operational benefits. Capable of working along-side humans they perform the repetitive precision work required, faster and without fault.
This hub is the place to find out more about robotics, whether its kits or design ideas you need, or simply to just discuss more about this technology. Check back for latest updates.
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Although robotics and automation may render some jobs obsolete, it is offset by the increases in productivity. For example, automatic telephone exchanges rendered operators redundant, but ushered in the...
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leonie3 months ago
@chrispbarlow thanks for listening and commenting - I will double check with the guys -
chrispbarlow3 months ago
Pretty sure he says "solid state rheo", not relay -
Redstone3 months ago
@SJMatMCL - Hi SJMatMCL,
Thanks for your comment. Yes, it was a shame, after getting to know and quite like the Joule, to see the discontinuance notification just as my article was set to... -
SJMatMCL
3 months ago
Hi, I'd be really interested in this if wasn't for Intel's recent announcement of end-of-life for the Joule. One wonders if the ZR300 is going to meet a similar fate? Can the ZR300 and all it's sample...
October 4, 2017 08:32
HKUST ROV Team Seized Asia's First Championship in MATE International ROV Competition 2017
The HKUST Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Team made history by winning the All-Around Champion and Safety Conscious Award in the MATE International ROV Competition 2017 which was held on June 23-25 in Long Beach, California, US.
September 26, 2017 09:57
Exploring Robotics with the Hedgehog Robotics Controller
Practical Robotics Institute Austria (PRIA) lately released a Kickstarter for their new product: the Hedgehog, an Educational Robotics Controller. PRIA created the Hedgehog with the intention of creating a applicable resource for anyone.
September 25, 2017 14:15
The future in motion
One of today’s big topics of discussion is the rise of the robots and whether there will be any jobs left for us less-than-perfect humans in the future!
July 31, 2017 09:16
Why settle for a one-function robot when you can have 3 and wireless?
Usually robots perform one concrete function. However, why not go beyond this and make a multifunction robot? If you agree, I will show you to how create a 3-in-1 wireless-bot.
July 27, 2017 07:48
Exoskeletons, making light of it
The use of exoskeletons is growing, from helping people carry a heavy load to easing the muscular stress of repetitive tasks. We take a look at some of the designs and companies out there.
July 17, 2017 14:15
The Bat-Inspired Robot Drone
Bats demonstrate remarkable agility in flight and angle of attack using independently controlled joints. Weighing only 93 grams, B2 is shaped like a real bat and has silicone-based, stretchable membrane wings.
July 6, 2017 08:20
The Rise of the Machines: Building a Robotic Future
Robots have had a mixed reputation in the media. One minute they’re being hailed as the answer to a safe, automated society and next they’re stealing our jobs and threatening to take over the world.
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July 6, 2017 08:10
Meet Team Carbide - Robot Wars UK Champions 2017
Team Carbide – 2017 champion of UK TV show 'Robot Wars’ – talk to RS Components about what's inside its winning robot.
July 4, 2017 09:16
Using WTB2S-2 sensor in Robocon Competition
The theme of Robocon 2017’s competition is “The Landing Disc” and true to such, this year we have to build robots that land discs onto the poles set up in the game field. Each team will be given 50 discs to try and land either the most discs or at le
July 3, 2017 12:41
Robotic automation prepares HARTING for the future
HARTING is a major supplier of interconnection products to RS. As part of our focus on robotics, we were lucky enough to catch some time with Dr Volker Franke, General Manager of HARTING Applied Technologies.
June 26, 2017 13:00
Start Enabling Machine Vision: For When The Machines Rise Up Against Us
For those of us who have been around a while, our first conscious introduction to the concept of machine vision was probably in the original Terminator movie when we were treated to the red-hued, augmented-reality perspective of the T-800 Terminator.
June 23, 2017 07:54
Are you looking after your Robot?
When robots breakdown the costs to business can be in the £millions. A well planned preventative maintenance program should help avoid the unexpected.
1 week ago