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URCaps : App Store for Universal Robots

The app store model is awesome for phones and tablets. Using this model, rich ecosystems have developed around these platforms, adding tremendous value to the phone or tablet you're using. Think about yours: are you using more of the basic functionalities or the apps that you've downloaded? Could this model be translated to robots? This is an intriguing question. There are already some attempts to improve robot functionality this way, see: Robotappstore and Robotshop. Upcoming Jibo is also presented as a potential platform for developers. And of course there's ROS. On the industrial robotics side, Universal Robots is experimenting with a similar concept, having launched URCaps.

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Nov 06, 2014 9:03 PM. 3 min read time
 
URCaps : App Store for Universal Robots

The app store model is awesome for phones and tablets. Using this model, rich ecosystems have developed around these...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Nov 06, 2014 9:03 PM
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How Can Industrial Robot Accuracy Be Improved?

When you buy a robot, you are kind of stick with its accuracy. Unfortunately there is no magic solutions for this problem,...

Ahmed Joubair, Eng. Ph.D.
By Ahmed Joubair, Eng. Ph.D.
on Nov 06, 2014 4:46 PM
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Force Torque Sensor for Universal Robots

This article presents the package for our new FT 150 Force Torque Sensor. This pairing will allow you to creates a whole new...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Oct 30, 2014 9:16 PM
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What are the Sources of Robot Inaccuracy?

Many industrial applications require accurate robots to achieve critical tasks, such as aeronautic manufacturing [1] and...

Ahmed Joubair, Eng. Ph.D.
By Ahmed Joubair, Eng. Ph.D.
on Oct 14, 2014 2:17 PM
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What are Accuracy and Repeatability in Industrial Robots?

An industrial robot has many metrology or measurable characteristics, which will have a direct impact on the effectiveness of...

Ahmed Joubair, Eng. Ph.D.
By Ahmed Joubair, Eng. Ph.D.
on Oct 07, 2014 12:21 PM
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New Tendon-Driven Robot: BioRob

Bionic Robotics GmbH was initially a spin-off from the Darmstadt University of Technology. Their robot arm called BioRob is...

Olivier Grenier-Lafond
By Olivier Grenier-Lafond
on Sep 03, 2014 8:00 AM
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Human-Robot System Detects Gas Leaks

Efficient and effective maintenance is crucial for every industry. In the case of industries with intensive capital...

Olivier Grenier-Lafond
By Olivier Grenier-Lafond
on Aug 13, 2014 8:00 AM
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Magnetic Robot End Effector: Top 5 Pros and Cons

There are different types of robot end effectors. The most common are pneumatic grippers, because they are simple and low...

Catherine Bernier
By Catherine Bernier
on Jul 05, 2014 10:23 AM
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5 Reasons Why Industrial Robots are Stagnating

More than 50 years ago, the first robot was introduced in manufacturing, the first man landed on the Moon, the laser was...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 15, 2014 5:16 PM
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