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Preventing Your Robot Technology from Being Obsolete Tomorrow

01/03/17, 10:10 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | Analysis and Trends, Opinions and Advice | Aethon Inc.

While "future-proof" technology is realistically too much to hope for, savvy companies will choose manufacturers with a proven track record for long term thinking, look for inherent flexibility in their purchases and plan for the inevitable changes that are sure to come as technology advances.

Upcoming Tradeshow, Conference & Exhibition Summary - February - April 2017

12/27/16, 09:47 AM | Factory Automation, Other Topics | Tradeshows and Conferences

Here is a summary of what Tradeshows, Conferences & Exhibitions to look forward to in the coming months.

Robotmaster Reduces Outsourcing, Increases Production and Profitability

12/22/16, 09:52 AM | Factory Automation | Case Study, welding | Robotmaster

Adding a robotic system enabled Groupe Gravel, a metal fabricator, to profitably automate cutting and welding for high-mix short-batch production. Robotmaster's tools enabled automatic path creation from CAD models drastically improved programming time.

LiDAR 101: A Q&A with a Pictometry Expert

12/20/16, 08:11 AM | Other Topics | cv, lidar | EagleView Technologies

Because LiDAR uses light, the target must be visible, so it is not an all-weather solution. It wont work well in fog or other weather conditions that affect visibility, but if conditions are clear, it can operate during both day and night.

Was That an Insect or a Drone?

12/15/16, 10:25 AM | Other Topics | drones

The insect drone takes on the functions of larger UAVs, but reduces the larger drones down into a miniature undetectable device.

The IDC FutureScape Report: Worldwide Robotics 2017 Predictions

12/13/16, 09:40 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | Analysis and Trends

IDC predicts a compound annual growth rate of 17% to reach a global total market for robotics around $135 billion by 2019.

Autopilot vs. Autonomous

12/13/16, 09:34 AM | Other Topics | autonomous | Mouser Electronics

A fully autonomous automobile is able to decide whether it can safely enter an intersection. It is able to decide how to maneuver around other vehicles, people, and other moving objects.

Carnegie Mellon Successfully Exploiting Manufacturing Robots

12/08/16, 10:26 AM | Industrial Robotics | Case Study | Robotmaster

The team wanted to use the robot to transform complex 3D designs from concept to physical reality in machine foam and other soft materials.

Sensitive Environment Robots

12/06/16, 03:39 PM | Industrial Robotics | sensitive environments | Staubli Corporation

Because of their enclosed structure with all the cables routed internally, the robots are ideally equipped to handle even the most extreme conditions.

Japan Robots Riding on the Concept of Entertainment, Ease of Life and Engaging

12/06/16, 03:35 PM | Mobile Robots | japan

The worlds biggest robots ever made were unveiled by Japanese company On-Art Corp., wants to use them to build a tourist park called Dino -A-Live.

Quick Overview of 4D Graphics

12/02/16, 11:55 AM | Industrial Robotics | software | Motion Controls Robotics, Inc.

The 4 in the 4D represents the additional level of visual process information available, "Making the invisible - visible." This means that on the screen the user receives 3D visualization of the robots movement.

Innovative Robotic Technology Improves Safety in Hazardous Locations

11/29/16, 08:52 AM | Mobile Robots | Safety and Standards

UL and Shell collaborate on a robot that performs inspections in the most challenging environments.

Going Where No Man Has Gone Before: What Does the Future Hold for Automation in the Service Industry?

11/29/16, 08:52 AM | Other Topics | RPA

Most service organisations are still at the stage of small scale trial RPA deployments summarised as "if x is true, then click button y". So how do we go on our voyage of discovery, and move from where we are now to a more automated enterprise?

AI-powered Motion

11/24/16, 08:41 AM | Other Topics | Software and Smarts

Unlike other solutions, AImotive's full stack software uses the power of artificial intelligence to "see" fine detail and predict behavior, making it easier to manage common driving concerns such as poor visibility and adverse conditions.

Deep-Domain Conversational AI

11/24/16, 08:35 AM | Mobile Robots | ai, Artificial Intelligence, deep learning

Deep-Domain Conversational AI describes the AI technology which is required to build voice and chat assistants which can demonstrate deep understanding of any knowledge domain.

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