ABB Robotics - YuMi at Hannover Fair 2015

Come see YuMi live and in person at its worldwide debut during Hannover Fair 2015, in Hannover, Germany from April 13-17, Hall 11 Booth A35.

With the introduction of YuMi, the worlds first truly collaborative dual-arm industrial robot, ABB Robotics is once again pushing the boundaries of what robotic automation will look like in the future and how it will fundamentally alter the types of industrial processes that can be automated with robots.

A play on words, YuMi signifies you and me creating an automated future together.

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ABB Robotics - YuMi your new coworker at Hannover Fair 2015

Attendees experienced real-world assembly applications of YuMi during the new robot's worldwide debut at Hannover Fair 2015, in Hannover, Germany from April 13-17.

With the introduction of YuMi, the worlds first truly collaborative dual-arm industrial robot, ABB Robotics is once again pushing the boundaries of what robotic automation will look like in the future and how it will fundamentally alter the types of industrial processes that can be automated with robots.

A play on words, YuMi signifies you and me creating an automated future together.

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Voice-controlled drones and robot dinosaurs: London Toy Fair 2015 highlights

The 62nd annual toy fair in London opens today (21 January), featuring a whole host of new gifts and gadgets for children.

The UK toy market has experienced it's best year since 2010, with growth of 4.4% in 2014. The latest figures, announced by the British Toy and Hobby Association, have seen the industry reach 3bn. Experts already predict 2015 to be a strong year for the toy industry, with an expected market increase of 3%.

Drones, robotics and movie merchandise appear to be in fashion this year, along with traditional craft toys.

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