At North America’s largest automation show, the cobot pioneer
will redefine the frontiers of physical AI, showcasing how the
‘ChatGPT moment for robots’ has arrived in a wide range of
applications. Automate attendees will also experience how Universal
Robots’ newest cobot models, the UR20 and UR30, automate tasks with
increased payload, reach, and torque.
With ‘physical AI,’ artificial intelligence is moving out of its
digital confines to power robotic applications with humanlike
perception, creating solutions that can handle variation without
prior teaching or programming. Nowhere is that more pronounced than
at this year’s Automate show in Chicago, May 6-9, where more than
50 Universal Robots throughout the show floor will demonstrate new
capabilities – many of them fueled by AI.
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At Automate in Chicago, Universal Robots
will be demonstrating an AI-powered autonomous inspection solution
showcasing robotic path planning 50-80x faster than today’s
solutions, made possible through NVIDIA’s accelerated path planning
tools. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are entering an era of intelligent automation where robots
can learn from and adapt to their surroundings in real-time,” says
Ujjwal Kumar, Group President of Teradyne Robotics, parent company
of Universal Robots (UR). “This opens new possibilities for
complex, creative and collaborative tasks, transforming robots from
tools into intelligent partners that enhance workplace productivity
and creativity.”
50-80x faster path planning and new 3D-guided picking
solutions
At UR’s Automate booth #1541, the company will be demonstrating
an AI-powered autonomous inspection solution showcasing robotic
path planning 50-80x faster than today’s solutions, made possible
through NVIDIA’s accelerated path planning tools. Teradyne Robotics
has collaborated closely with NVIDIA incorporating the AI
capabilities into UR’s soon-to-be-released PolyScope X operating
software as a foundation for developments.
“As we continue to develop in-house physical AI capabilities,
developers have also been turning to us as the preferred robotics
platform for AI solutions,” says Kumar, highlighting how many
AI-driven partner solutions will be on display at Automate. Two of
those address new approaches to bin picking, a task that in more
than 90% of applications is still performed manually:
One of them is Photoneo, a UR Marketplace partner, unveiling at
booth #619 a unique new, AI-enabled multi-view localization
solution, that leads to exceptional results of 3D bin picking of
difficult objects. The Bin Picking Studio features the newest
MotionCam-3D, incorporating a UR cobot and two statically
independent PhoXi-3D Scanners to capture the scene from multiple
viewpoints, enabling true automation in motion - such as picking in
dynamic applications.
The other partner is Siemens that will debut SIMATIC Robot Pick
AI at booth #1841, a pre-trained, deep learning based vision
software for piece picking robot applications that is used for
autonomous bin picking primarily in warehousing and e-commerce
applications. The system does not need to be trained on the parts
being picked – any unknown part can be picked from a bin, which
means the number of SKUs being picked are endless.
Latest UR cobot models tighten screws, palletize, and weld
with coordinated motion
Automate marks UR’s first public display of its new high torque
cobot, the UR30, showcased at UR’s booth by UR partner ESTIC.
Utilizing ESTIC’s Electric Pulse technology, the UR30 can
successfully achieve smooth process tightening with up to 140Nm of
tightening torque without faulting safety sensors. Another recent
addition to the UR cobot family, the UR20, will demo its 68.9”
reach and 44 lbs. payload capabilities in Robotiq’s PE20
Palletizing Solution.
For fabricators struggling to weld larger and more complex parts
without having to manually reposition the workpiece or welding
robot, UR’s new coordinated motion feature will be a sought -after
solution. With coordinated motion, the cobot and external axis –
such as a rotary positioner – move in sync. The new capability,
showcased by UR partner THG Automation, enables cobots to weld more
parts per run for increased efficiency. UR booth visitors can also
experience cobots in automated metrology applications from 3D
Infotech and parts cleaning by Advanced Laser Restoration.
New service offering: UR Care
To ensure optimal uptime for its cobots, UR is proud to unveil
UR Care at Automate, a new offering setting a higher standard for
onsite service by integrating high-value solutions tailored to
customers. The new multi-year service commitment ensures prompt
break/fix onsite repairs, with 24/7 remote availability, delivering
unparalleled support.
Mobile cobots, tours of UR’s ecosystem, scavenger hunts, and
UR presentations
At the show, UR will share a booth with sister company Mobile
Industrial Robots (MiR), the two companies will show a joint
offering traversing the shared show floor; a mobile cobot from
Enabled Robotics, featuring a UR cobot mounted on the MiR250 AMR, a
complete solution that enables cobots to perform different tasks at
different workstations.
The UR Marketplace now comprises 329 partners with 489 UR+
solutions tested and approved for seamless integration with UR
cobots. Visitors will get ample opportunity to see some of these in
action during guided tours of the UR Ecosystem throughout the show
floor, led by UR customer champions. Additional UR insights on
topics ranging from emerging trends in collaborative automation,
cobots in education, machine tending and welding, and industrial
mobile robot safety and cybersecurity, will be presented in six UR
conference presentations. Another opportunity for first-hand
introductions to UR products and services is a new UR-organized
Scavenger Hunt Challenge that sends participants on a fun quest to
complete tasks and win prizes.
Empowering tomorrow’s workforce
A ‘Passport to Education’ will be given to students and
educators visiting the UR Education Zone at booth #5575 as they
solve tasks using UR cobots. Once a task is completed, participants
will be given a stamp to move on to the next UR partner and
level-up. The UR Education Zone includes partners from Ohio State
University Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, National
Institute for Metalworking Skills, SICK Sensor Intelligence, FESTO
Didactic and ROOTS Education.
“Throughout Automate, we look forward to meeting and interacting
with existing and future customers,” says Teradyne Robotics’ Ujjwal
Kumar. “No matter where they our are in their cobot journey, we
will be ready to engage, listen, and help them advance.”
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About Universal Robots
Universal Robots is a leading provider of collaborative robots
(cobots) used across a wide range of industries and in education.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Odense, Denmark, Universal
Robots aims to create a world where people work with robots, not
like robots. Its mission is simple: Automation for anyone.
Anywhere.
Since introducing the world’s first commercially viable cobot in
2008, Universal Robots has developed a product portfolio reflecting
a range of reaches and payloads and has sold over 75,000 cobots
worldwide. An extensive ecosystem has grown around the company’s
cobot technology creating innovation, choice for customers and a
wide range of components, kits, and solutions to suit every
application. Learn more at: www.universal-robots.com
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