IEEE

Design of a Compliant Robotic End-Effector Tool for Normal Contact Estimation

Abstract: The use of industrial robots for machining operations such as polishing is gaining popularity these days. However, maintaining constant normal contact on unknown geometrical surfaces still ...
IEEE

Real-time Obstacle Avoidance with a Virtual Torque Approach for a Robotic Tool in the End Effector

Abstract: This paper proposes a real-time obstacle avoidance control scheme for a 6-DOF manipulator with a tool in the end effector. The system consists of environment monitoring, robot-tool ...
PE Hub

CD&R-backed White Cap scoops up tool distributor Colony Hardware

The seller was Audax Private Equity Larry Stoddard serves as CEO of Colony Hardware White Cap operates over 500 branches across North America White Cap, which is backed by CD&R, has agreed to acquire ...
Wall Street Journal

Threat of New AI Tools Wipes $300 Billion Off Software and Data Stocks

At WSJ Invest Live, Jon Gray shared optimism for the health of the private-credit market and discussed Blackstone’s investment strategy in AI infrastructure. Investors’ fears that new developments in ...