Robotics
Generation robot: Sharing the world with our machines
What if the future is about more than just human interaction, but also sharing the world with our machines?
Researchers help robots work alongside humans
Researchers from NVIDIA have developed a first of its kind deep learning-based system that can teach a robot to complete a task by just observing the actions of a human.
Next-gen motion solutions for robotic applications at Robotics Summit
Visitors attending the 2018 Robotics Summit & Showcase, taking place 23-24th May in Boston, will see Kollmorgen who will be on booth #210 featuring its newest motion solutions for designers and manufacturers of commercial robotics and intelligent systems. Throughout the show, the company will offer exciting live demos and experts will be available to discuss real-world applications.
Time for robots to get their bearings
Robotics adoption is growing at an unprecedented rate. To advise manufacturers on best practice methods for selecting components for robots, SMB Bearings has published a whitepaper on Bearings for Robotics. The whitepaper is available to download on the SMB Bearings website.
New office opened to improve sales of autonomous mobile robots
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has announced the opening of a new office in San Diego, the second US office for the Danish-based robotics manufacturer. The office, led by Area Sales Manager Nicholas Temple, will better enable MiR to support distributors and current customers of its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) while meeting increasing demand within the Western half of the United States as well as Central and South America.
Colleague robots could take over the world of work
With around 1.8 million industrial robots, the number of robots has reached a new record in factories around the world. Workers around the world rate the fact that 'colleague robots' can take over work that is detrimental to health or handle hazardous materials positively (64% on average). However, employees are worried about how their own training can keep up with the pace of the working world 4.0.
Journey to robotics competition teaches value of STEM education
With the help of mentors from Texas Instruments, the Conrad High School robotics team had one of its best robotics seasons yet.
Robotic handling raises sawing productivity
The group manager for Kasto, Volker Bühler, here describes the widening choice of automation systems on offer to minimise labour costs and increase production output from the company's circular sawing and bandsawing machines. The production solutions are available in the UK and Ireland through the firm's subsidiary in Milton Keynes.
Robotic vacuum cleaner can schedule cleans via app for users
Sales of smart home gadgets in the UK in 2018 are predicted to reach over £2m in 2018 and increase to just over £4m by 2022. While some technology enthusiasts can hardly wait for the latest home gadgets, others are still reluctant to follow the trend. ECOVACS ROBOTICS is offering the right robotic vacuum cleaner for everyone, from smart gadget novices to technology fanatics.
Over 20% of Brits would replace MPs with robots
The automation of work, including the use of robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), is expected to rapidly increase. In fact, recent research by think tank ‘Centre for Cities’ found that one in five jobs in Britain will fall victim to automation by 2030. These findings are further echoed by auditing firm ‘PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)’, who estimate more than ten million UK workers will be at high risk of being displace...