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B&R adds function blocks for robot kinematics

B&R adds function blocks for robot kinematics

B&R is expanding its already extensive mapp technology portfolio to include function blocks for all the most commonly used robot kinematic systems. Not only does this allow users to commission robots much more quickly, it also makes maintenance and diagnostics substantially easier. The new robotic functions in mapp include both serial and parallel robot kinematics, […]

By May 26, 2015 Read More →
Robotic hand suits complex manipulation tasks

Robotic hand suits complex manipulation tasks

The Robioss robotics research team based at Poitiers University has developed a new generation of dexterous robotic hand. With 16 joints and 16 actuators, the robotic hand can reproduce complex human movements such as grasping and fine manipulation. Mounted on a Stäubli robot arm and controlled by the B&R Automation PC 910, this robotic hand is […]

By March 19, 2015 Read More →
Robot safety functions mean homing once is enough

Robot safety functions mean homing once is enough

With SafeMOTION Release 1.9, B&R has updated the robot safety functions for the ACOPOSmulti servo drive family. In addition to two new functions – Remanent Safe Position (RSP) and Safely Limited Acceleration (SLA) – this update also introduces machine options for SafeMOTION parameters and improves both system availability and user-friendliness in applications where robot safety […]

By February 25, 2015 Read More →
SafeROBOTICS opens up food and beverage applications

SafeROBOTICS opens up food and beverage applications

With their SafeROBOTICS functions, B&R says its controllers open the way for new solutions for cooperation between humans and robots. These solutions built on SafeROBOTICS will be the focal point of B&R’s stand at the Anuga FoodTec trade fair in Cologne, Germany, 24-27 March. Pictured right: B&R will present SafeROBOTICS solutions at Anuga FoodTec 2015. […]

By February 14, 2015 Read More →
B&R expands with new northern premises

B&R expands with new northern premises

B&R reports that it has expanded its UK operation with the opening of new offices in Manchester. The new facility will serve customers in diverse fields such as renewable energy and the chemical industry, as well as in more established markets such as food and beverage, packaging and plastics. The new office has been opened in […]

By July 30, 2014 Read More →
Robot safety boosted for collaborative robotics

Robot safety boosted for collaborative robotics

Industrial robots are seeing increasing use in automated production lines. Until now, however, they have been isolated in cells to ensure the safety of those working in their proximity. Using TÜV-certified function blocks, B&R has now boosted robot safety to a level that allows humans and robots to work hand-in-hand. Pictured right: Robot safety is […]

By November 19, 2013 Read More →
Monitor all serial robot types in a safety application

Monitor all serial robot types in a safety application

By extending the safety function “Safely Limited Speed at Tool Center Point” (SLS at TCP), B&R now makes it possible to monitor the full spectrum of serial robot types in a safety application. This is a significant advancement of the function first introduced in 2011, which has already allowed safe monitoring of all joints on […]

By June 26, 2013 Read More →
B&R controllers interface with Staübli robots

B&R controllers interface with Staübli robots

Easy integration of B&R motion controllers with Staübli robots is assured thanks to the adoption of POWERLINK interfaces on Staübli’s uniVAL drives, enabling Generic Motion Control programs from B&R controllers to be transferred to the robots. In this way, robotics engineers can use the uniform programming and operating environment provided by B&R controllers. Robots are […]

By March 3, 2011 Read More →