Robotics
Improving humanlike conversations in humanoid robots
In ERATO ISHIGURO symbiotic human-robot interaction project, a multimodal conversation control system and a multi-robot conversation control system were developed to promote a robot with a higher degree of human-like presence as well as a 'sense of conversing'. This project attempted to expand the field of activity of such conversational robots and has resulted in the development of a child-like android 'ibuki', which has equipped with wheels tha...
What is the future of service robots?
It has been announced by The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) forecast, that sales of service robots will grow between 20 and 25% by 2020. Having already significantly impacted the agriculture, surgery and logistics sectors, service robots are expected to offer greater assistive capability and value in the future.
Infrared light angle sensor in robotic applications
In this video, you will learn more about Analog Devices infrared light angle sensor technology used for navigation and control in robotics applications.
Partnership to offer customers robotic process automation services
It has been announced that Ubiquity Technology, a company that offers specialised engineering and innovation technologies and process automation, has partnered with UiPath, the enterprise Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software company, to leverage its team of RPA certified specialists and scale the use of the UiPath RPA enterprise platform.
Six-axis robot turns 3D printing into an art form
A project at the Centre for Fine Print Research (CFPR) based at the University of the West of England, (UWE) Bristol UK is looking at 3D printing from a totally different angle - where the emphasis is placed on meaningful expression, rather than the accurate reproduction of digital data. A flexible Mitsubishi Electric MELFA RV-Series articulated arm industrial robot is at the centre of the project.
Insect-inspired drone deforms upon impact
An origami-like drone developed at EPFL is flexible enough to absorb shocks without breaking before returning to its initial shape. This new type of drone, which was inspired by insect wings, draws on the advantages of both stiff and flexible structures. In recent years, robotics experts have taken a page from the traditional Japanese practice of origami and come up with light and flexible robots and drones.
Robotics expertise at PPMA
Industrial automation control and power specialist, The Automated Technology Group, will highlight its expertise in special purpose machinery, robotics and simulation at this year’s PPMA Show, which will be held from the 25th to the 27th of September.
Cell-sized robots can sense their environment
Researchers at MIT have created what may be the smallest robots yet that can sense their environment, store data, and even carry out computational tasks. These devices, which are about the size of a human egg cell, consist of tiny electronic circuits made of two-dimensional materials, piggybacking on minuscule particles called colloids. Colloids, which insoluble particles or molecules anywhere from a billionth to a millionth of a meter acros...
“Generation Robot” e-book focuses on service robots
Service Robots, is the latest e-book in the Generation Robot series, part of Mouser Electronics’ Empowering Innovation Together program. Featuring a foreword by celebrity engineer and Mouser spokesperson Grant Imahara, Service Robots provides examples of how service robots differ from collaborative robots, presenting familiar robot forms we already see around us, as well as emerging trends in service robotics.
How to specify a dispensing robot to increase quality
Automated application of adhesives, potting compounds or encapsulants, sealants, FIP gaskets, temporary masking, lubricants, or other liquids, fluids or pastes provides productivity benefits over manual application, including consistency, speed and accuracy. As selection of a dispensing robot is sometimes a daunting task, Intertronics has compiled a short piece of guidance on how to specify a dispensing robot.