Universal Robots' solutions in action
Universal Robots unveils its new AI-powered machine tending solution at IMTS 2024. The collaborative robotics (cobots) specialist’s latest innovation is set to allow for faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures. Advanced cobot applications for welding, finishing, part feeding, and laser marking can also be found at the company’s stand.
“We’re looking forward to showing IMTS attendees robust deep learning solutions that will significantly impact manufacturing, especially for high mix/low volume production, which is increasingly common in machine tending,” said Ujjwal Kumar, Group President of Teradyne Robotics, Parent Company of Universal Robots.
Universal Robots takes AI to IMTS
At IMTS, Universal Robots will be showcasing a machine-tending application with its new AI-based perception capabilities, running on NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac acceleration libraries. This will be integrated into the company’s new PolyScope X platform. By combining these technologies, users can utilise dynamic path planning that ensures that the robot takes the most effective, collision-free paths in and out of the machine with limited help from humans.
Additionally, AI will be a focal point during the company’s Cobot Walks, which are guided tours throughout IMTS. These tours will explore the latest cobot innovations in machine tending, metal fabricating, support tools, UR+ peripherals, and education.
“AI isn’t just hype,” continued Kumar. “We’re seeing significant interest in physical AI. By adding high-performance computer hardware to our control systems and investing in targeted software upgrades, we’re establishing UR as the preferred robotics platform for developing and deploying AI applications.”
Making its first appearance at IMTS
Universal Robots has launched its enhanced UR Care Service Plans to ensure improved operations and increased efficiency levels. The new service offers preventive field service, onsite break-fix, dedicated remote support and secure cloud connectivity-based cobot service/monitoring. This will be delivered through UR Connect which makes its way to IMTS for the first time.
“We want to be our customers’ steadfast ally, helping them optimise performance, maintain peak hardware condition and uptime, and extend the lifespan of their cobots,” said Anurag Thakur, VP of Service & Aftermarket at Universal Robots.
Throughout the IMTS event, there will be more than 60 collaborative robot arms from Universal Robots on display. A large variety of UR+ products will take to Chicago this September, including:
- Groundlight AI.
- Zimmer's tool-changing interface.
- SICK’s End-of-Arm Safeguard.
- Impaqt Robotics’ pneumagiQ.
- Olis Robotics’ remote diagnostic and monitoring solution.
- Brinkman Automation’s The Finisher.
- Hirebotics’ Cobot Welder.
- Hurco’s VM15Di 3-axis CNC machine.
- Laser Marking Technologies’ Cobalt Dominator.
- Lights Out Manufacturing’s new solution is based on the Aries 10-part feeder application.
- Vectis Automation’s Park’N’Arc range extender.
If you are attending IMTS 2024, from 9-14 September in Chicago, you will be able to find Universal Robots at Booth #N 236131.