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Recent Investments in Collaborative Robot Companies

Following the recent Gomtec acquisition by ABB, the news of another collaborative specific brand bought by a major investor, was just released. The Danish collaborative robot manufacturer Universal Robots announced an agreement with Teradyne, an American leader in electronic testing devices. The transaction is feeding the discussion of major companies investing in collaborative robotics. 

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on May 13, 2015 10:22 PM. 4 min read time
 
Recent Investments in Collaborative Robot Companies

Following the recent Gomtec acquisition by ABB, the news of another collaborative specific brand bought by a major investor,...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on May 13, 2015 10:22 PM
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Lockheed Martin getting ready for the DARPA Robotics Challenge

Lockheed Martin is usually known for its aerospace and defense applications. However, a couple years ago they put together a...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on May 12, 2015 11:41 AM
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First Amazon Picking Challenge

We are always really excited by robotic contest. If you have ever followed us for any period of time, you probably know that we...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on May 11, 2015 11:37 AM
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Why Are Collaborative Robots So Cheap?

You may wonder why there is such a strong difference between the collaborative and industrial robot price. Well there are few...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on May 06, 2015 8:51 AM
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3-Finger Adaptive Gripper Raring to Go at the DARPA Robotics Challenge

The DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals are on their way and we are really excited. It is always fun to see research labs such as...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on May 05, 2015 1:38 PM
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Fanuc's First Collaborative Robot: CR-35iA

A couple of months ago I wrote an article about the ''Green Fanuc''. The robot has been demonstrated at different shows and...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on May 05, 2015 12:28 PM
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The Easiest Way to Automate the Dullest Jobs

Working in an environment involving robots gives me a different perspective on the manufacturing process. When I go to visit...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on May 01, 2015 2:43 PM
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Robotics' History: From GM Work Floor to Collaborative Robots

A couple of weeks ago I saw this video from the SciShow and I thought: THAT would be a great blog article. Most of our readers...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Apr 24, 2015 11:04 AM
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How to Choose the Right Power Source for Your Gripper?

Power source is the backbone of all electrical appliances surrounding us. The main role of a power supply is to adapt the...

Sebastien Bélanger
By Sebastien Bélanger
on Apr 21, 2015 3:26 PM
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