Robotics
Embedded computing platform enables robot to play piano
congatec has introduced a virtualised embedded computing platform for easy PLC and UI hardware consolidation. The demo platform with a hexapod robot playing a piano is based on a standard embedded hardware platform from congatec; hypervisor technology from Real-Time Systems (RTS); IEC 61131-3 compliant CODESYS SoftPLC running on real time VxWorks OS; and a virtualised GUI based on Microsoft Windows 10.
International Robotics Showcase to kick off UK Robotics Week 2018
The public can now register for the International Robotics Showcase – a highlight event on Thursday 21st June that will mark the start of UK Robotics Week 2018, which returns from 21st – 29th June 2018. The hotly-anticipated one-day grand finale showcase and speaker programme – featuring leading international robotics experts from across industry and academia – will be held on Thursday 21st June at the Exhibition Cent...
Human-robot interaction unlocks potential of service robotics
Together graphics displays, artificial intelligence and sensors, enable advances in human-robot interaction and are ushering in a new generation of service robots that are easy to programme and intuitive to use. In Munich, from 19-22nd June, 2018, automatica will demonstrate how products and systems - from flexible, collaborative robot tools to smart warehouses and humanoids - place people at the heart of their design, enabling not...
Smart manufacturing capabilities with multi-tasking smart production
Delta at Hannover Messe 2018 unveiled its integrated Smart Factory and Energy Management solutions to enable higher productivity and energy conservation through smart manufacturing. Delta’s High-Flexibility Multi-Tasking Smart Production Line features seamless integration of digital manufacturing monitoring platforms, IIoT technologies, three robot workstations and a smart conveyor to let visitors perform on-site order processing and real-t...
Robotics expert and humanoid robot to deliver ITW 2018 keynote
The annual meeting for the global wholesale telecommunications community, International Telecoms Week (ITW) announced that Dr. David Hanson, Founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, will deliver the event keynote: 'AI, Automation and Digitisation: A Transformed Future?'. On 6th May, Dr. Hanson will be joined by Sophia, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot.
Interactive workshops focus on wearables and assistive robots
The Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery at Imperial College London has announced the key workshops of the Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics 2018, plus the launch of a new CEO and Founders Forum. The interactive and hands-on workshops - spanning deep-learning for medical robotics to wearable and assisted robots - will take place on 24th June and 27th June 2018 (from 9am-1pm, and 2-5.30pm), and the new CEO and Founders Forum will be held on June 2...
Fast and accurate turnkey 3D scanning measuring machine
Creaform has launched the CUBE-R, a new generation of complete turnkey automated dimensional inspection solution. The new optical 3D measuring machine capitalises on the MetraSCAN 3D-R metrology scanner and combines efficiency and reliability of robotisation in an automated industrial measuring cell.
HANNOVER MESSE: Man, machine and fist bumps
German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Mexican President Peña Nieto set the tone on day one of the HANNOVER MESSE/CeMAT double-header. Asked to shake hands with a robot, they both went for the more casual fist bump - a symbol for the relaxed, natural interaction of humans with digitisation, robots and machine learning.
Water on wheels – delivering aid to rural communities
One of the most demanding challenges for those living in the developing world, particularly those living in rural locations, is getting regular access to clean drinking water.
If only chief Brody had one of these!!!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… it looks like it is! Around the coastline of Australia the latest drone technology is being used to spot sharks and help stranded swimmers.