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Omron has demonstrated a new industrial robot with built-in artificial intelligence at the Consumer Electronics Show.
The automation giant says its Omron i4 “next generation industrial robot” possesses embedded AI for predictive maintenance.
This self-diagnosing robot detects and communicates when it needs repairs and routine maintenance, adds Omron. [Read more…] about Omron showcases new industrial robot with built-in AI
by Anna
Omron Corporation, a world leader in technology designed to solve social issues, is featuring its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensing and automation at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
The company’s main hall CES booth will feature the next-generation Forpheus (the world’s first AI-equipped table tennis tutor) and a Factory Harmony exhibit – an interactive experience of the manufacturing floor of the near-future in which humans and machines work together in harmony.
“Omron technology is created to address social issues, improve lives and build a better tomorrow. This year, we will present a larger booth with an expanded showcase of breakthrough technologies,” said Nigel Blakeway, managing executive officer of Omron Corporation.
[Read more…] about Omron introduces ‘next-gen’ Forpheus at CES
by Anna
Omron Automation will showcase Forpheus, the world’s first AI-equipped table tennis tutor, at Automation Technology Expo West (ATX West) in California, USA.
Visitors to Omron’s booth, #4395, at the Anaheim Convention Center will experience how Omron technology enables flexibility, traceability and creates the factory of the future through innovative solutions that are integrated, interactive and intelligent, says the company.
“We’re excited to bring Forpheus to ATX West this year,” said Robb Black, President and CEO of Omron Automation Americas. “This is a great opportunity for us to highlight our advanced technologies and we look forward to showcasing our Automation solutions with industry audiences.”
by Sam Francis
Omron Corporation is showcasing its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, automation and sensing and control at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Omron inaugural booth at CES focuses on the harmony that can be achieved between humans and machines with interactive demonstrations showing how technological innovation can effectively meet business and societal challenges.
Exhibits at the Omron CES booth include a mobility demo for automotive driver safety, a sustainable platform for efficient energy consumption, and the US debut of Forpheus – the world’s first AI-equipped table tennis tutor. [Read more…] about Omron to showcase wide range of factory automation, AI and sensor technologies at CES
by Sam Francis
Omron will exhibit at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show for the first time.
Omron specialises in developing technologies in the categories of sensing, control, robotics and artificial intelligence, many examples of which will be on display at CES.
Much of Omron’s innovation will be present in the form of Forpheus, which the company claims is the world’s first AI-equipped robot table tennis tutor. (See video below.) [Read more…] about Omron to showcase Forpheus in company’s first appearance at CES
by Sam Francis
Omron has made further advancements in its table tennis robot, Forpheus, which the company continues to develop further each year to showcase in an easy-to-understand manner the evolution of its “Sensing & Control + Think” technology and the human-machine harmony that it targets with this.
Omron says it has now pushed the evolution of Forpheus into becoming a robot with which beginners through to advanced players can enjoy table tennis rallies, adding serve functionality and smash-handling functionality.
Most notably, with two onboard robots at work, Forpheus becomes now the world’s first robot to have the ability to toss the ball and hit a serve. [Read more…] about Omron says its table tennis-playing robot is first of its kind in the world
by Sam Francis
For some time, practitioners of mind sports have been grappling with artificial intelligence (AI). Computer brains have already beaten the best human players in chess and Go.
The picture is quite different for sports that require both mental and physical skills. Physical interaction with a human is an enormous challenge for developers of intelligent robots.
Omron, one of the world’s leading companies in industrial automation, has successfully taken on this challenge.
The company is currently in Hannover to show how the third generation of Forpheus, a table tennis robot, adds artificial intelligence to its core skills of sensor and control technology. [Read more…] about Learning through play: Omron shows off table tennis-playing robot
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