Teradyne Champions Strategic Alliances in Robotics
Teradyne is leading the way in robotics and automation through strategic partnerships, showcasing the strength of its brands Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) at Automate 2024. Teradyne Group President Ujjwal Kumar emphasized the company’s focus on building a robust ecosystem to address industrial challenges, featuring collaborative technologies that enhance automation efficiency. A standout demonstration included a mobile robot from Enabled Robotics equipped with a UR cobot, showcasing the integration of artificial intelligence and analytic software to efficiently navigate unstructured environments with minimal programming. Teradyne’s innovative approach also involves leveraging NVIDIA’s AI technology, notably integrating NVIDIA accelerated computing into its cobots for significantly faster path planning. This synergy of cutting-edge technologies aims to simplify automation processes and expand capabilities, particularly in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing scenarios, marking a significant shift towards more flexible and intelligent automation solutions.