Tag: humans
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Can robotics improve the environment?
Although conversations about the impact of robots on society more often than not focus on the negative aspects of automation – such as the number of jobs that might be threatened by the rise of AI and robotics – there is also a very real possibility that new technologies like robots can be used to…
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Geodis almost doubles case picking throughput with Vecna Robotics solution
Vecna Robotics, a provider of flexible material handling automation solutions, has collaborated with Geodis, a transport and logistics company, to implement a “first-of-its-kind” autonomous mobile robot solution for case picking at Geodis’ Indianapolis campus. Starting in late 2022, the implementation completely rethinks the human-robot interaction, reducing inefficient travel and nearly doubling workflow throughput. Anthony Moschella,…
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Interactive cyber-physical human: Generating contact-rich whole-body motions
Performing human-like motions that involve multiple contacts is challenging for robots. In this regard, a researcher from the Tokyo University Science has envisioned an interactive cyber-physical human (iCPH) platform with complementary humanoid (physical twin) and simulation (digital twin) elements. iCPH combines human measurement data, musculoskeletal analysis, and machine learning for data collection and augmentation. As…
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Halodi Robotics uses Ansys to simulate humanoid robots
Halodi Robotics is using Ansys simulation software through the Ansys Startup Program to develop its humanoid robots designed to work among humans in everyday environments. Humanoid robots can help alleviate the growing labour shortage, and free critical personnel to focus on tasks that require their high-level skills. These robots will perform jobs such as patrolling…
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Veo Robotics launches ‘new and improved’ safeguarding system for human-robot collaboration
Veo Robotics, the industrial automation company that created FreeMove, a 3D safeguarding system for industrial robots that enables dynamic human-robot collaboration, has released its new and improved FreeMove 2.0 Engine. The redesigned FreeMove 2.0 Engine is a high-performance industrial computer with a proprietary safety architecture that works alongside FreeMove Sensors to monitor workcells in 3D.…
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Ritsumeikan University develops ‘soft microfingers’ for robots
Ritsumeikan University researchers develop a soft robotic microfinger that enables interaction with insects through tactile sensing Human-robot interactions not only allow robots to interact with humans but also with the environment. Microrobots, for instance, can interact with insects and measure the force exerted by them during flight or walking. However, this interaction is not direct,…
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Peer Robotics raises $2.3 million in seed funding round
Peer Robotics, a new mobile robotics solution for manufacturing, has raised $2.3 million in seed funding led by Kalaari Capital, with participation from existing investors Axilor Ventures, Connecticut Innovations and Innopact VC. Rishabh Agarwal, co-founder, and CEO of Peer Robotics, says: “Small and medium-size companies are struggling with the labor shortage today, not to mention…
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15 benefits to using Automation in High-Pressure Die Casting
Die casting is a process that has been used for many years to create products from metal using die casting mould. It is often used when there is a need for mass production of parts, as it can be done quickly and relatively cheaply. In recent years, however, die casting has begun to be replaced…
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How Automation is Influencing the Automotive Industry Today
Last year, robot orders were up by 67 percent in comparison to the previous year. And according to the International Federation of Robotics, 1 in every 2 industrial robots sold globally is bought by US automakers. This goes to show just how much the auto industry appreciates the benefits of automation. Automakers have always been…
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Carnegie Mellon develops robots that ‘learn household tasks by watching humans’
By Aaron Aupperlee Novel method developed by Carnegie Mellon University researchers enables robots to ‘learn in the wild’ The robot watched as Shikhar Bahl opened the refrigerator door. It recorded his movements, the swing of the door, the location of the fridge and more, analyzing this data and readying itself to mimic what Bahl had…