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Festo unveils human-like hand for robotics applications

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Whether its grabbing, holding or turning, touching, typing or pressing – in everyday life, we use our hands as a matter of course for the most diverse tasks.

The human hand, with its unique combination of power, dexterity and fine motor skills, is a true miracle tool of nature.

What could be more natural than equipping robots in collaborative workspaces with a gripper that is modelled after this model of nature, that solves various tasks by learning through artificial intelligence?

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North America robot sensor market forecast to grow at over 11 percent up to 2024

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The North America robot sensor market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $680 million to over $1.4 billion by 2024, according to the latest study by Graphical Research.

Increasing penetration of technological innovations and the integration of automation across all industry verticals is contributing significantly to the adoption of robots.

Moreover, rising labor cost is a significant aspect fostering the North America robot sensor market.  [Read more…] about North America robot sensor market forecast to grow at over 11 percent up to 2024

Dematic to showcase new range of robotic supply chain solutions at ProMat

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Supply chain specialist Dematic will feature operational order fulfillment, returns processing and mobile automation solutions at ProMat.

The interactive exhibit will also feature Dematic iQ, the performance optimizing software offering that provides a holistic, warehouse-wide approach to optimize order fulfillment and facility lifecycle management.

With Dematic iQ, operations that support omni-channel distribution can cost effectively pick, pack and ship orders accurately in the least amount of time.  [Read more…] about Dematic to showcase new range of robotic supply chain solutions at ProMat

Lightweight, superstrong steel critical to Horyong’s truck-mounted aerial lift and ladder vehicles

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South Korea-based Horyong boasts 28 years of know-how in the production of truck-mounted aerial lifts, used in construction and at other work sites.

To meet customer demand, and possess the competitive edge needed on the global market, the company almost exclusively uses SSAB’s Strenx performance steel in the special purpose vehicles manufactured.

All over the world urbanization continues to grow, and the construction of more housing and office buildings intensify the demand on industrial equipment.  [Read more…] about Lightweight, superstrong steel critical to Horyong’s truck-mounted aerial lift and ladder vehicles

TDK sensors enhance Qualcomm Robotics RB3 platform

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TDK Corporation is working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. through its group company, InvenSense, to contribute a product portfolio of MEMS motion and audio sensor solutions to the new Qualcomm Robotics RB3 Platform.

Based on the Qualcomm SDA/SDM845 system-on-chip (SoC), the Qualcomm Robotics RB3 platform is a set of hardware, software and tools designed to help manufacturers and developers create advanced consumer, enterprise and industrial robotics products.

The platform will support InvenSense’s 6-axis IMUs (3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer), capacitive barometric pressure sensor, and multi-mode digital microphones.

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What do drones, quidditch, and augmented reality all have in common?

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Today, drones dominate the news, from making speedy burrito deliveries, transporting orders to your doorstep, or aiding in natural disasters.

Now, Virginia Tech researchers are exploring applications for unmanned aircraft systems to assist in safer and more effective inspection of civil infrastructure.

The use of drones for this type of assessment has the potential to make the inspection process quicker and more efficient, thus enhancing public safety in the US and around the world.  [Read more…] about What do drones, quidditch, and augmented reality all have in common?

ZF unveils concepts for emission-free, efficient and safe future urban landscapes

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ZF, better known for automotive technologies, has unveiled a range of concepts for emission-free, efficient and safe future urban construction sites and smart cities.

They include:

  • Zero emissions e-concepts for compact construction machinery
  • Artificial intelligence to make it easier to transport goods and people
  • Open IoT platforms offer wide-ranging options for new digital services

A lot of work lies ahead for the construction industry, says ZF. According to estimates, by 2050 two thirds of the world’s population will live in large cities.  [Read more…] about ZF unveils concepts for emission-free, efficient and safe future urban landscapes

Automated guided vehicles market size forecast to be worth $7.3 billion by 2025

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The global automated guided vehicles market size is expected to reach $7.3 billion by 2025, from the current size of more than $2 billion, according to a new report by Grand View Research, registering a 16.5 percent annual growth over the forecast period.

AGVs are transforming the way materials can be moved within manufacturing and distribution facilities.

In a production environment where several operations are carried out simultaneously, these vehicles can ensure predictable and reliable transfer of raw materials as well as manufactured products from one point to another within the facility, thereby eliminating any potential disruption in production.  [Read more…] about Automated guided vehicles market size forecast to be worth $7.3 billion by 2025

How The Field Of Robotics Is Benefiting From Advancements Made In Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial intelligence and robotics result in a powerful combination when it comes to automating tasks both inside and outside the factory setting.

Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more present in recent years in robotic solutions, thus introducing learning capabilities and flexibility in what were consider rigid applications.

Despite the fact that artificial intelligence is still in its early stages and many have not yet felt the impact that artificial intelligence has, it has been a transformative technology when it comes to certain applications within the manufacturing sector.  [Read more…] about How The Field Of Robotics Is Benefiting From Advancements Made In Artificial Intelligence

Sweden: Leading the pack in digitization and smart industry

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A closer look at this year’s partner country for Hannover Messe

Spotify, Klarna, Skype and iZettle are all big names in the digital world. And they have one thing in common: they are all from Sweden – Stockholm, the country’s capital, to be precise.

Two of the world’s biggest computer games, Minecraft (Mojang) and Candy Crush (King), where also developed in Stockholm. Ericsson, world leader of telecommunication systems was founded for more than 100 years ago.

All this undoubtedly makes Sweden’s capital one of the world’s major technology hotspots. In fact, Stockholm is widely regarded as one of the world’s biggest “unicorn factories” and ranks second only to Silicon Valley when it comes to the number of local startups with a market capitalization of over one billion US dollars.  [Read more…] about Sweden: Leading the pack in digitization and smart industry