Innovative prototype by BoKa Automatisierung reduces the risk of infection
Bavaria-based company, BoKa Automatisierung, has developed a new, contactless solution for coronavirus testing. Instead of medical personnel, the prototype machine uses a video system and a FANUC robot to guide tests and collect samples.
Google Trends data demonstrates that web searches for the phrase, “how much does a robot cost?” have doubled since 2009. Determining the total cost and return on investment (ROI) of a robot isn’t straightforward, as Nigel Smith, managing director of industrial robot supplier TM Robotics, explains.
Mitsubishi Electric’s SafePlus option helps to turn hundreds of industrial robots into co-operative solutions
Collaborative and co-operative robotic solutions that work together with humans are on the rise, as they can support operators on the factory floor and enhance their output. Mitsubishi Electric has increased the availability of this technology significantly with the release of the MELFA SafePlus robot safety system. This latest option allows any of the over 160 MELFA FR-series intelligent industrial robot models to be converted into a co-operative system.
Robotics and automation are among the key technologies for ensuring lasting international success. Cobots interact directly with humans and give manufacturing companies a competitive edge in the market. At EMO Hannover 2019, trade visitors will find countless automation solutions and collaborative robots aimed at enhancing productivity.
