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Klinikum Bielefeld eröffnet Zentrum für roboterassistierte Chirurgie OWL
Das Klinikum Bielefeld hat ein modernes Zentrum für roboterassistierte Chirurgie eröffnet.
(lifePR) (Bielefeld, 20.04.2023)
Das Klinikum Bielefeld hat ein modernes Zentrum für roboterassistierte Chirurgie eröffnet, in dem die roboterassistierten Chirurgiesysteme mit den Namen „Da Vinci“ und MAKO© in den Bereichen der Weichteil- und Knochenchirurgie eine wichtige Rolle spielen. Die roboterassistierte Chirurgie ist eine der modernsten Entwicklungen auf dem Gebiet der minimalinvasiven Chirurgie und bietet zahlreiche Vorteile für Patient*innen und Operarteur*innen.
Roboter sind in der Chirurgie zunehmend zu wichtigen Helfern bei komplexen, minimalinvasiven Eingriffen geworden. Die Roboter dienen als verlängerter Arm der Chirurg*innen und ermöglichen höchste Präzision und maximale Sichtgenauigkeit. Der MAKO© Roboterarm wird bereits seit 2018 in der Orthopädischen Klinik des Klinikums Bielefeld – Mitte eingesetzt und erhält nun mit dem Da Vinci Roboter einen „Kollegen“, der zu den modernsten Operationssystemen in Europa gehört. Das Klinikum Bielefeld ist das einzige Haus in Ostwestfalen das sowohl die Weichteil- als auch die Knochenchirurgie roboterassistiert realisiert. Für die Ausstattung des Zentrums für roboterassistierte Chirurgie investierte das Klinikum Bielefeld 10 Mio. Euro.
5,5 Mio. Euro flossen hiervon in den Bau und die Ausstattung zweier neuer Operationssäle, einer davon ist dem Da-Vinci Roboter vorbehalten. Glasscheiben ermöglichen die Einsichtnahme auch während einer Operation: „Dies ist besonders im Hinblick auf unseren universitären Auftrag relevant“, so Ackermann. Durch die Scheiben haben auch Studierende der medizinischen Fakultät der Universität Bielefeld, die einen Teil ihrer Praxisphasen am Klinikum Bielefeld verbringen, die Möglichkeit, die Operation zu verfolgen, ohne direkt im Operationssaal zu stehen. „In Zukunft ermöglicht uns eine Kamera die direkte Übertragung von Operationen in den Vorlesungssaal“, so der Geschäftsführer weiter.
„Wir sind stolz darauf, unseren Patient*innen die neuesten Technologien und die bestmögliche medizinische Versorgung anzubieten. Die Gründung des Zentrums für roboterassistierte Chirurgie OWL ist ein weiterer bedeutender Schritt in die Zukunft als Universitätsklinik“, sagt Michael Ackermann, Geschäftsführer des Klinikums Bielefeld. „Die Robotik ist heutzutage aus dem OP eines Universitätsklinikums nicht mehr wegzudenken“, sagt Dr. Daniel Valdivia, Chefarzt der Klinik für Thoraxchirurgie und der Leiter des Zentrums für roboterassistierte Chirurgie OWL. „Mit der Unterstützung von Robotern wie dem Da Vinci und dem Mako© Roboterarm haben Chirurg*innen Möglichkeiten, die Fähigkeiten des menschlichen Auges und die der menschlichen Hand noch zu übertreffen. Die roboterassistierte Chirurgie bietet viele Vorteile für unsere Patient*innen wie kleinere Schnitte, verkürzte Operationszeiten, weniger Blutungen, geringere Infektionsraten, weniger Komplikationen und weniger postoperative Schmerzen.“
Der Da Vinci Roboter wird am Klinikum Bielefeld künftig bei thoraxchirurgischen Eingriffen sowie bei allgemein- und viszeralchirurgischen Indikationen, bei gynäkologischen Eingriffen als auch bei Eingriffen der Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde eingesetzt. Gleich mehrere Operateur*innen aus diesen Bereichen haben bereits die Schulung durchlaufen, die zur Anwendung des Da-Vinci Roboters nötig ist.
Das Gerät besteht aus drei Komponenten. An der Konsole sitzt der/die Operateur*in und steuert mit Joysticks und Pedalen die Instrumente sowie die Kamera, die dem/der Operateur*in durch 10-fache Vergrößerung und der 3-D-Sicht einen optimalen Blick auf das OP-Feld ermöglicht. Der Turm oder auch Videosystemwagen ist das Herz des Da Vinci, denn hier wird das Bild der endoskopischen Kamera übertragen, die durch einen sogenannten Trokar, durch den für die OP-Instrumente ein Zugang zur Körperhöhle geschaffen wird. So hat das OP-Personal die Möglichkeit, jeden „Handgriff“ des/der Operateur*in und des Da-Vincis zu verfolgen. Der Patientenwagen hat vier Arme, an denen die OP-Instrumente durch den/die Operateur*in an der Konsole gesteuert werden. Durch einen Zitterfilter und sieben Freiheitsgrade ermöglicht das System eine intuitive Bedienung der Instrumente über die Joysticks.
Das Zentrum für roboterassistierte Chirurgie OWL wird auch eine wichtige Rolle bei der Ausbildung von Studierenden in der medizinischen Praxis spielen und die Zukunft der medizinischen Versorgung mitgestalten. Es bietet Chirurg*innen die Möglichkeit, ihre Fähigkeiten und ihr Wissen zu erweitern und stellt eine bedeutende Erweiterung der klinischen Dienstleistungen des Klinikums dar.
Weitere Informationen unter: https://www.klinikumbielefeld.de/zentrum-fuer-roboterassistierte-chirurgie-owl.html
Short interview with Roy, the founder of „The OffBits“
Sebastian Trella from Robots-Blog had the opportunity to conduct a short interview with Roy Barazani from „the OffBits“.
· Robots-Blog: Who are you and what is your job at the OffBits?
Roy: I am Roy Barazani – The OffBits founding father
· Robots-Blog: What inspired you to create the OffBits toy?
Roy: I guess I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of re-design. Even as a child I used to break my toys apart and try to rebuild them in new and different ways. Looking back, this allowed me to develop my imagination and ability to fantasize.
· Robots-Blog: How did you come up with the name „the OffBits„?
Roy: The OFFBITS started out by playing with random parts I found in my toolbox while working on an exercise before starting my design studies in college. Suddenly I found I had made a little robot! I kept this idea with me during my studies, and for my final project built a whole city of them made from recycled parts. It was really well received and I knew I had a great idea in my hands. It took a few years of development and testing in Maker Faire events and boutique design stores and now I finally feel they are ready for the world.
· Robots-Blog: Do you have a lot to do with robots in your job/everyday life?
Roy: Yes, I love robots and I have collected robots for years!
· Robots-Blog: How did sustainability factor into the creation of the OffBits?
Roy: I see The OFFBITS as a new way of playing with toys, an “open-source” platform with no rules, so each creation can be as unique as the one who built it. I love the way people can take the original design and then make something completely different. Also, the fact it is made of components we all have around us means there are no cost or availability limits to what people can do with them.
Offbits are a sustainable and eco-friendly educational toy that encourages zero-waste principles and practices through a fun and interactive experience. It’s a great way to bring awareness and inspire positive actions in preserving the environment.
We don’t think you need many toys, but what you do choose should be made to last.
The possibilities are endless with The Offbits, you can create anything from a simple robot to a complex model while using sustainable materials and reducing waste.
· Robots-Blog: And which is your favorite robot from the OffBits?
Roy: I love all my robots family!
· Robots-Blog: Can you tell us about any challenges you faced while designing the OffBits?
Roy: From a design perspective, working with standard hardware components brought many unique challenges. For example, choosing the right mix of bits in the kits (both functionally and aesthetically) required a lot of trial-and-error type work, and then of course there is the issue of connecting parts that weren’t designed to fit together.
· Robots-Blog: How do you envision the OffBits evolving in education fields?
Roy: This is a S.T.E.A.M toy helping young minds grow in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. The OffBits toys encourage the development of fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and imaginative play.
The hands-on building process allows users to learn about robotics and engineering concepts in a fun and interactive way. The step-by-step instructions for building and programming the Offbits kits, making it easy for users of all ages to understand the principles behind the technology.
The OffBits offer educational resources such as workshops, online tutorials, and educational material that could help kids to learn about sustainable practices and technologies.
· Robots-Blog: What can you tell us about your community?
Roy: The Offbits community feature allows users to share their creations and ideas, providing inspiration and a sense of collaboration. The Offbits users have challenges for every level. When they create, share and pass the challenge they can earn tokens for their future purchases.
Cyberport: Store-Roboter schafft neues Einkaufserlebnis
Cyberport, einer der größten europäischen Händler für Consumer Electronics und Teil von Hubert Burda Media, bietet seinen Kund:innen ab dem 3. April 2023 mit dem Robotik-Konzept „StoreDouble“ einen innovativen Beratungsservice an. Mithilfe des neuen Telerobotik-Services können Kund:innen sich nun auch virtuell von Zuhause durch den Cyberport-Store bewegen und von den Technikexpert:innen beraten lassen – so als wären sie vor Ort. Cyberport ist der erste Elektronik- und Technik-Shop in der DACH-Region, der einen solchen Service für seine Kund:innen anbietet.
So funktioniert der StoreDouble-Service
Bei dem Cyberport-StoreDouble handelt es sich um den Telepräsenzroboter Double 3 des US-amerikanischen Herstellers Double Robotics, mit dem ein freies Interagieren – Bewegung, Sehen, Sprechen – über räumliche Distanzen möglich ist.
Kund:innen können auf der Cyberport-Website einen Termin buchen und erhalten per Emailbestätigung einen Link, über den sie sich zum vereinbarten Zeitpunkt mit dem StoreDouble verbinden können. Mithilfe des Roboters können sie sich dann virtuell im Store bewegen und von einem Cyberport-Technikexpert:in beraten lassen. Die gewünschten Produkte können direkt über den Service gekauft und im Store abgeholt oder nach Hause geliefert werden.
Der Roboter-Service wird vorerst in den Cyberport-Stores in Berlin Mitte und Wien Citygate angeboten. Je nach Kundennachfrage wird er in der Zukunft auch in weiteren Stores verfügbar sein. Weitere Informationen zum neuen Robotik-Service finden Sie hier.
Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime – Der ultimative Roboter für Transformers-Fans!
Sind Sie ein Fan von intelligenten Robotern und künstlicher Intelligenz? Die Firma Robosen hat vor kurzem angekündigt, dass der Flagship Optimus Prime Roboter bald in Deutschland erhältlich sein wird. Das ist eine besonders gute Nachricht für alle Transformers-Fans, die schon immer davon geträumt haben, einen eigenen Optimus Prime Roboter zu besitzen. Bei dieser neuen Version handelt es sich außerdem um den weltweit ersten automatisch transformierbaren Optimus Prime. Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime ist ein hochkomplexes und interaktives Roboterspielzeug, das die ikonische Figur aus der Transformers-Franchise imitieren soll. Weitere Informationen finden Sie hier auf robots-blog.com und auf der Robosen-Website.
Was ist das Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime Roboter Modell?
Der Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime ist ein atemberaubender Roboter, der auf der kultigen und wohl auch berühmtesten Transformers-Figur basiert. Der Roboter ist in der Lage, sich von einem fahrenden LKW in einen Roboter zu verwandeln und ist mit einer Vielzahl von intelligenten Funktionen ausgestattet. Er ist 48,3cm groß, 2,8 kg schwer und aus hochwertigen Komponenten gebaut, die stark und langlebig sind. Das Roboterspielzeug besteht aus mehr als 5.000 Teilen, darunter 60 Mikrochips und 27 Servomotoren, die ihm seine ausgeklügelten Fähigkeiten verleihen.
Der Roboter ist mit fortschrittlicher Technologie ausgestattet, die ihm eine Vielzahl von Fähigkeiten verleiht. Zum Beispiel kann er durch einfache Sprachbefehle gesteuert werden, um sich zu bewegen oder bestimmte Aktionen auszuführen. Über einen eingebauten Lautsprecher kann der Spielzeugroboter Musik und Soundeffekte abspielen, was das realistische Erlebnis noch verstärkt.
Darüber hinaus verfügt der Roboter über ein fortschrittliches Bewegungssystem, mit dem er sich auf einzigartige Weise bewegen kann. Der Roboter kann sich auf beiden Beinen oder seinen Rädern bewegen und ist in der Lage, schnelle Bewegungen und komplexe Choreografien auszuführen. Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime wird von einem wiederaufladbaren Akku angetrieben, der mit einer einzigen Ladung bis zu 4 Stunden Spielzeit bietet.
Transformations-Mechanismus
Eines der auffälligsten Merkmale des Robosen Flagships Optimus Prime ist sein Verwandlungssystem. Er transformiert sich mithilfe eines komplexen Motorsystems, das schnelle und präzise Bewegungen ausführen kann, von einem Roboter in ein Fahrzeug und umgekehrt. Er ist einer der schnellsten Transformationsroboter auf dem Markt, denn die vollständige Verwandlung dauert nur 5 Sekunden. Fortschrittliche Algorithmen ermöglichen es Optimus Prime, auf zwei Beinen zu laufen.
Sprachgesteuertes System
Immersive Sprachbefehle ermöglichen die Interaktion mit dem Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime, der eine Vielzahl von Sprachbefehlen verstehen und ausführen kann. Durch das Aussprechen von Befehlen wie „Transform“, „Roll out“ oder „Attack“ können die Benutzer das Roboterspielzeug steuern. Das Sprachbefehlssystem ist sowohl für Kinder als auch für Erwachsene eine hervorragende Funktion, da es einfach zu bedienen und unglaublich reaktionsschnell ist.
Was sind die Hauptmerkmale des Robosen Flagships Optimus Prime?
Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime verfügt über eine Vielzahl von Funktionen, die ihn zu einem faszinierenden und unterhaltsamen Roboter machen.
Zu den wichtigsten Funktionen gehören:
– Intelligente Steuerung (sprachgesteuert): Der Roboter kann durch einfache Sprachbefehle gesteuert werden, um sich zu bewegen oder bestimmte Aktionen auszuführen.
– Smartphone-App (Fernsteuerung): Der Roboter verfügt über eine eigene App, mit
der der Benutzer verschiedene Einstellungen und Funktionen anpassen kann. Optimus Prime kann über die App ferngesteuert oder programmiert werden.
– Bewegungssystem: Der Roboter ist mit einem fortschrittlichen Bewegungssystem ausgestattet, mit dem er sich auf einzigartige Weise bewegen kann.
– Programmierbare Funktionen: Der Roboter kann von den Benutzern programmiert werden, um bestimmte Bewegungen und Aktionen auszuführen. Die erstellten Programme/Bewegungsabläufe können dann mit anderen Benutzern geteilt werden, um die Funktionen für alle Benutzer zu erweitern.
Was können Sie mit der zugehörigen Smartphone-App tun?
Verbinde die App mit dem Robosen Optimus Prime-Roboter, um Optimus Prime zum Leben zu erwecken, während du programmieren lernst und ein immersives Erlebnis genießt. Lass Optimus Prime auf Ausflüge gehen, Filmszenen nachspielen oder fordere ihn heraus, verschiedene Aufgaben und Herausforderungen anzunehmen. Durch das Abschließen von Missionen in der App werden zusätzliche Funktionen für Optimus Prime freigeschaltet, was zu einem noch interaktiveren Spielerlebnis führt. Du kannst dir auch Videos in der App ansehen, um coole Aktionen von Optimus Prime zu sehen und dich davon inspirieren zu lassen, was andere Programmierer mit ihren Optimus Prime-Robotern machen. Die Smartphone-App ist bereits jetzt für IOS und Android erhältlich.
Vergleich mit anderen Transformers-Spielzeugen auf dem Markt
Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime hebt sich von anderen Transformers-Spielzeugen auf dem Markt durch seine fortschrittlichen Eigenschaften und Funktionen ab. Es gibt zwar andere Transformers Spielzeugroboter, aber keiner von ihnen bietet das gleiche Maß an Interaktivität und Kontrolle wie Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime. Das Sprachsteuerungssystem, die Elemente der mobilen App und die lizenzierten Geräusche und Stimmen aus den Filmen machen es zu einem einzigartigen und fesselnden Spielzeug, das ein intensives und interaktives Erlebnis für die Benutzer bietet.
Wo kann man den Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime kaufen?
Das Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime wird in Kürze in Deutschland für 999€ erhältlich sein. Interessierte können den Roboter direkt auf der Robosen-Website bestellen. Robosen Robotics hat auch Interesse gezeigt, mit seiner Robotertechnologie in neue Bereiche vorzudringen, unter anderem in den Bildungsbereich. Es wird spannend sein zu sehen, wie das Unternehmen in Zukunft Innovationen und neue Produkte entwickelt.
Erwecke den epischen Kampf zwischen den Autobots und den Decepticons zum Leben mit dem Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime, dem ultimativen transformierenden Roboterspielzeug. Mit seinen fortschrittlichen Funktionen, seiner Interaktivität und seinem Reaktionsvermögen bietet er ein einzigartiges und fesselndes Erlebnis für alle Altersgruppen. Lassen Sie sich dieses einzigartige Spielzeug nicht entgehen und holen Sie es sich noch heute!
Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime – The ultimate robot for Transformers fans!
Are you a fan of intelligent robots and artificial intelligence? The Robosen company has recently announced that the Flagship Optimus Prime robot will soon be available in Germany. This is especially great news for all Transformers fans who have always dreamed of owning their own Optimus Prime robot. This new version is also the world’s first auto-convertible Optimus Prime. Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime is a highly complex and interactive robot toy that is supposed to imitate the iconic character from the Transformers franchise. More information is available here on robots-blog.com and on the Robosen website.
What is the Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime?
The Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime is a stunning robot based on the iconic and also arguably most famous Transformers character. The robot is able to transform from a moving truck into a robot and is equipped with a variety of smart features. It is 19 inches tall, 2.8kg heavy and constructed from premium components that are strong and long-lasting. More than 5,000 parts make up the robot toy, including 60 microchips and 27 servo motors that give it its sophisticated capabilities.
The robot is equipped with advanced technology, which gives it a variety of capabilities. For example, it can be controlled by simple voice commands to move or perform certain actions. A built-in speaker on the robot toy allows it to play music and sound effects, further enhancing the realistic experience.
In addition, the robot has an advanced motion system that allows it to move in unique ways. The robot can move on both legs and wheels and is capable of performing fast movements and complex choreographies. Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime is powered by a rechargeable battery that provides up to 4 hours of playtime on a single charge.
Transforming Mechanism
One of the Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime’s most striking characteristics is its transforming system. It converts from a robot to a vehicle using a complex motor system that can carry out fast and precise movements. It is one of the fastest transforming robot toys available because the full transformation takes only 5 seconds. Advanced algorithms enable Optimus Prime to walk on two legs.
Voice Command System
Immersive Voice Commands power the interaction with Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime’s vocal command system, enabling it to recognize and carry out a variety of speech orders. By just saying commands like „transform,“ „roll out,“ and „attack,“ users may direct the robot toy. The voice command system is an excellent feature for both kids and adults because it is made to be simple to use and is incredibly responsive.
What are the main features of the Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime?
Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime has a wide range of functions that make it a fascinating and entertaining robot. Among the most important functions are:
– Intelligent control (Voice Activated): the robot can be controlled by simple voice commands to move or perform certain actions.
– Smartphone app (Remote Control): the robot has its own app that allows the user to customize various settings and functions. Optimus Prime can be remotely controlled or programmed through the app.
– Movement system: the robot is equipped with an advanced movement system that allows it to move in unique ways.
– Programmable functions: The robot can be programmed by users to perform certain movements and actions. The program/movement sequences created can then be shared with other users to expand the functions for all users.
What can you do with the accompanying smartphone app?
Connect the app to the Robosen Optimus Prime robot to bring Optimus Prime to life while learning to program and enjoying an immersive experience. Let Optimus Prime go on excursions, reenact movie scenes, or challenge him to take on various tasks and challenges. Completing missions in the app unlocks additional features for Optimus Prime, resulting in a more interactive gaming experience. You can also watch videos in the app to see cool actions from Optimus Prime and get inspired by what other programmers are doing with their Optimus Prime robots. The smartphone app is already available now for IOS and Android.
Comparison with other Transformers Toys in the market
Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime stands out from other Transformers toys in the market due to its advanced features and functionality. While there are other transforming robot toys available, none of them offer the same level of interactivity and control as Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime. Its voice command system, mobile app elements and licensed sounds and voices from the movies make it a unique and engaging toy that offers a more immersive and interactive experience for users.
Where can the Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime be purchased?
The Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime will soon be available in Germany for 999€. Interested parties can order the robot directly on the Robosen website. Robosen Robotics has also shown interest in using its robotics technology to enter new areas, including those in education. Seeing how the business innovates and creates new goods in the future will be exciting.
Bring the epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons to life with Robosen Flagship Optimus Prime, the ultimate transforming robot toy. With its advanced features, interactivity, and responsiveness, it offers a unique and engaging experience for all ages. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind toy, get yours today!
Free update makes third deep learning method available for IDS NXT
Update for the AI system IDS NXT: cameras can now also detect anomalies
In quality assurance, it is often necessary to reliably detect deviations from the norm. Industrial cameras have a key role in this, capturing images of products and analysing them for defects. If the error cases are not known in advance or are too diverse, however, rule-based image processing reaches its limits. By contrast, this challenge can be reliably solved with the AI method Anomaly Detection. The new, free IDS NXT 3.0 software update from IDS Imaging Development Systems makes the method available to all users of the AI vision system with immediate effect.
The intelligent IDS NXT cameras are now able to detect anomalies independently and thereby optimise quality assurance processes. For this purpose, users train a neural network that is then executed on the programmable cameras. To achieve this, IDS offers the AI Vision Studio IDS NXT lighthouse, which is characterised by easy-to-use workflows and seamless integration into the IDS NXT ecosystem. Customers can even use only „GOOD“ images for training. This means that relatively little training data is required compared to the other AI methods Object Detection and Classification. This simplifies the development of an AI vision application and is well suited for evaluating the potential of AI-based image processing for projects in the company.
Another highlight of the release is the code reading function in the block-based editor. This enables IDS NXT cameras to locate, identify and read out different types of code and the required parameters. Attention maps in IDS NXT lighthouse also provide more transparency in the training process. They illustrate which areas in the image have an impact on classification results. In this way, users can identify and eliminate training errors before a neural network is deployed in the cameras.
IDS NXT is a comprehensive AI-based vision system consisting of intelligent cameras plus software environment that covers the entire process from the creation to the execution of AI vision applications. The software tools make AI-based vision usable for different target groups – even without prior knowledge of artificial intelligence or application programming. In addition, expert tools enable open-platform programming, making IDS NXT cameras highly customisable and suitable for a wide range of applications.
More information: www.ids-nxt.com
MasterMover Partners with BlueBotics for Best-in-Class AGV Navigation
20.03.2023, St-Sulpice, Switzerland: MasterMover, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric tug and tow solutions, has announced a new partnership with vehicle automation leader BlueBotics to provide best-in-class ANT navigation technologies for MasterMover’s range of Automated Guided Vehicles.
Known for its broad portfolio of pedestrian operated electric tugs and electric tows, used across Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics, and Retail, MasterMover also offers a range of advanced solutions, spanning remote control operation, line follow navigation, and fully autonomous solutions.
MasterMover AGV products now include BlueBotics’ ANT natural navigation technology as standard, ensuring customers benefit from the advanced features and functionality available from the vehicle navigation market leader.
“MasterMover has twenty-five -years’ experience in designing, manufacturing, and delivering load moving solutions that are synonymous with reliability, quality, and performance,” commented James Jones, Partner and Director at MasterMover. “We are combining this expertise with world-class technology partners to deliver advanced solutions. These are increasingly being demanded by our customers who are focused on maximising safety and efficiency within their operations.”
BlueBotics is the global reference in natural feature navigation. For over 20 years, the Swiss company has helped companies meet the challenge of vehicle automation, and today there are more than 4,000 ‘ANT driven’ AGVs, automated forklifts, and AMRs in operation around the world.
“At BlueBotics our goal is to work with market-leading vehicle producers who have the expertise and experience needed to fully meet their customers’ AGV needs,” said Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics. “Partnering with MasterMover is a great example of this. We have been continually impressed with the professionalism of both the company’s solutions and its team, and we look forward to enjoying much success together.”
MasterMover AGV solutions offer Industrial Manufacturing organisations an effective way to automate a range of load moving processes, delivering return-on-investment, and driving operational efficiency.
Autonomous solutions are available from MasterMover with the capacity to move up to 30,000kg, meaning the company is equipped to take on a wide range of load movement challenges with advanced solutions.
MasterMover is combining a strong track record of success in building powerful and reliable load moving products, with best-in-class technologies from market leaders such as BlueBotics. The company also works with safety technology specialists SICK for its AGV solutions.
“Partnering with BlueBotics was a natural choice, with their ANT navigation technology leading the way. The advanced capabilities of BlueBotics’ solutions, as well as their focus on innovation, mean they are the ideal navigation partner for MasterMover,” added Jones. “We have worked closely with the BlueBotics team on a number of projects, and the relationship between the two organisations will only go from strength to strength”.
For more information on MasterMover AGV solutions, please visit:
https://www.mastermover.com/automated-guided-vehicles-agv/
About MasterMover
MasterMover is a world-leading manufacturer of electric tug and tow solutions, designed to improve safety and operational efficiency when moving heavy, large or unconventional loads. MasterMover focuses on innovation, research, and development to provide the widest range of electric tug products on the market.
Specialist solutions include pedestrian-operated, remotely controlled, and fully Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) options. In addition, MultiLink technology allows a single remote operator to simultaneously control multiple electric tugs through synchronised movement.
MasterMover operates globally through direct relationships and a network of sales and service partners. The company works with an enviable range of world-leading names across industrial manufacturing, retail, and logistics. With an expert in-house engineering team, MasterMover has a proven track record of delivering bespoke projects for diverse applications around the world.
About BlueBotics
BlueBotics is the reference in natural feature navigation and has the mission to help companies meet the challenge of vehicle automation. With over 20 years of industry experience, the company provides the autonomous navigation technology (ANT) and expert support customers need to bring their AGV, automated forklift, or mobile robot successfully to market. Today, there are more than 4,000 ANT driven vehicles in operation worldwide. Visit www.bluebotics.com to learn more.
RBTX robotics marketplace now available in 18 countries
Powered by igus, RBTX continues to expand international offers, making Low Cost Automation accessible in ten additional countries
16 February 2023 – igus®, the global leader in motion plastics, is expanding its broad range of Low-Cost Automation solutions, reflecting the company’s determination to lower the barriers to entering the automation age.
The robotics marketplace helps interested parties find the right automation solution for their individual application as easily, quickly, and cost-effectively as possible. RBTX.com has been part of this effort since 2019. Previously, RBTX was available in eight countries. Now igus is expanding the range and launching the robotics marketplace in ten additional countries – with three more soon to follow.
To ensure competitiveness, more and more companies are automating their processes. However, investment costs are typically high, and the lack of expertise often represents an obstacle – especially for small and medium-sized companies. This is where RBTX, powered by igus, comes into play. The offer includes an online marketplace for cost-effective robotic components and complete solutions, the RBTXpert remote integration service, and customer testing areas at various locations across the globe, where planned customer applications can be tested live before purchase.
“Our RBTX online marketplace grew significantly in the last year,” says Alexander Mühlens, Head of the Automation Technology and Robotics Business Unit at igus. “We started in Germany in 2019. Since our offer was well-received and demand is constantly growing, we expanded RBTX to Austria, France, Great Britain, the US, Canada, India and Singapore in the last few years. We are still continuously working on becoming active in other countries to make Low Cost Automation more accessible worldwide. That’s why, starting immediately, we are offering RBTX in ten more countries: Poland, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. Three more will follow soon: Spain, Brazil, and Turkey.”
Rapid robot integration with remote services is booming
At RBTX.com, interested parties have access to more than 300 individual robotics components from 78 manufacturers and more than 150 complete solutions from real-world applications – including guaranteed hardware and software compatibility.
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Elephant Robotics launched ultraArm with various solutions for education
In the past year, Elephant Robotics has launched various products to meet more user needs and help them unlock more potential in research and education. To help users learn more knowledge about machine vision, Elephant Robotics launched the AI Kit, which can work with multiple robotic arms to do AI recognition and grabbing. In June 2022, Elephant Robotics released the mechArm to help individual makers and students get better learning in industrial robotics.
Nowadays, robotic arms are used in an increasingly wide range of applications, such as industry, medicine, commercial exhibitions, etc. At the very end of 2022, ultraArm is launched, and this time, Elephant Robotics doesn’t just release a new robotic arm, but brings 5 sets of solutions to education and R&D.
Small but powerful
As the core product of this launch, ultraArm is a small 4-axis desktop robotic arm. It is designed with a classic metal structure and occupies only an area of A5 paper. It is the first robotic arm equipped with a high-performance stepper motors of Elephant Robotics. It is stable and owns ±0.1mm repeated positioning accuracy. What’s more, ultraArm comes with 5 kits together including slide rail, conveyor belt, and cameras.
Multiple environments supported
As a preferred tool for the education field, ultraArm supports all major programming languages, including Python, Arduino, C++, etc. Also, it can be programmed in Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. For individual makers who are new to robotics, they can learn robotic programming with myBlockly, a visualization software that allows users to drag and drop code blocks.
Moreover, ultraArm supports ROS1 & ROS2. In the ROS environment, users can control ultraArm and verify algorithms in the virtual environment, improving experiment efficiency. With the support of ROS2, users can achieve more functions and objects in the developments.
Five robotic kits with for Robot Vision & DIY
In the past year, Elephant Robotics found that many users have to spend large amount of time creating accessories or kits to work with robotic arms. Therefore, to provide more solutions in different fields, ultraArm comes with five robotic kits, which are devided into two series: vision educational kits and DIY kits. These kits will help users, especially students program easily for a better learning experience on practical exercises about AI robot vision and DIY robotic projects.
Vision educational kits
Combined with vision functions, robotic arms can be used for more applications in industry, medicine, education, etc. In robotics education, collaborative robotic arms with vision capabilities allow students to better learn about artificial intelligence. Elephant Robotics has launched three kits for machine vision education: Vision & Picking Kit, Vision & Conveyor Belt Kit, and Vision & Slide Rail Kit to provide more choices and support to the education industry. With the camera and built-in related AI algorithms (Yolo, SIFT, ORB, etc.), ultraArm can achieve different artificial intelligence recognition applications with different identifying ways. Therefore, users can select the kit based on their needs.
For Vision & Picking Kit, users can learn about color & image recognition, intelligent grasping, robot control principle, etc. For Vision & Conveyor Belt Kit and Vision, the robotic arm can sense the distance of materials for identifying, grabbing, and classifying the objects on the belt. Users can easily create simulated industrial applications in this kit, such as color sorting. Users can have deeper learning in machine vision with the Vision & Slide Rail Kit because the robot can track and grab objects through the dynamic vision algorithm in this kit. With the multiple programming environments supported, the vision educational kits are preferred for school or STEM education production line simulation. Moreover, Elephant Robotics also offers different educational programs for students and teachers, to enable them to better understand the principles and algorithms of robot vision, helping them operate these robot kits more easily.
DIY kits
There are two kits in the DIY series: the Drawing Kit and Laser Engraving Kit. Users will enjoyonline production, nameplate and phone case DIY production, and AI drawing with the multiple accessories in the DIY kits.
To help users quickly achieve DIY production, Elephant Robotics created software called Elephant Luban. It is a platform that generates the G-Code track and provides primary cases for users. Users can select multiple functions such as precise writing and drawing, laser engravingwith, only with a few clicks. For example, users can upload the images they like to the software, Elephant Luban will automatically generate the path of images and transmit to ultraArm, then users can choose drawing or engraving with different accessories.
There is no doubt that ultraArm with different robotics kits certainly provides a great deal of help and support to the education field. These kits offer better operating environments and conditions for students, and help them get better learning in robotic programming. Elephant Robotics will continue to launch more products and projects with the concept of helping more users to enjoy the robot world.
Now ordering ultraArm in Elephant Robotics Shop can enjoy the 20% discount with the code: Ultra20