The Motoman Robotics Division of Yakasawa America has announced the expansion of its HC-series portfolio. The HC10DTP and HC20DTP models are six-axis collaborative robots (cobots) that can be utilised in food material handling, assembly and packaging, to name a few. These tools allow for hand-guided programming, allowing users to direct teach points even without a pendant. The ISO standard tool flange and electrical connections enable a plug and play approach for easy deployment. Through … [Read more...] about Yakasawa rolls out new plug-and-play cobots
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Croptracker set to introduce AI-powered scanning tech
Agriculture solutions provider Croptracker Inc. has developed a revolutionary technology that can accurately predict the size of harvested produce. The Harvest Quality Vision 3.0 (HQV 3.0) utilises off-the-shelf LiDAR technology that’s found in iPads and iPhones. It’s connected to a mobile app that provides instant empirical analysis of crop samples within seconds after scanning. The proprietary AI technology used recognizes fruits and measures them accurately to fractions of a millimeter. It … [Read more...] about Croptracker set to introduce AI-powered scanning tech
Higher demand of machine vision systems to be seen in F&B
The machine vision industry is projected to see positive growth in the next 3 years, according to analysis conducted by Frost & Sullivan. Market opportunities are driven by increasing demand for automation to boost operations and productivity, particularly in the food and beverage industry. The industry is estimated to reach $14.02 billion in revenue by 2025, up from $10.28 billion in 2020. Annual growth rate is expected to be at 6.4%, with the Asia-Pacific region being the largest and … [Read more...] about Higher demand of machine vision systems to be seen in F&B