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Construction Sites Offer Transitional Phase to Unstructured Use of Robotics
With the introduction of machine vision, robots are no longer limited to predetermined paths with tracks; they are now able to roam about areas like warehouses and factory floors using only vision sensors.Collaborative robots on industrial lines use sensitive force torque sensors coupled with adroitness to work outside of traditional safety cells right alongside their human colleagues. Soon robots will be well-developed enough to operated in even less structured environments, such as on the open
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May 24th 2018
South Korea Displays Robotics During Winter Olympics
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade embraced the idea of exhibiting the country’s robotic technology during the 2018 Winter Olympics for all the world to see. From cleaning the Olympic Village to assisting guests at the airports, the robots are performing tasks that would otherwise be done by people.South Korea is intent on establishing itself as a leader in the fourth industrial revolution. In 2016, South Korea produced $4.11 billion worth of robots and has commited almost $6 billion to multiple a
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Feb 20th 2018
Is Robophobia Holding You Back?
Robots in the manufacturing environment are not new, so what is preventing some companies from adopting the latest collaborative robots? Some believe that this is primarily due to a basic lack of familiarity with the technology.Safety is a major issue that is cited by those who object to robotic assistance in manufacturing. This perception of robots may stem from the fact that historically robots have been secluded behind safety guarding and operated separately from workers. The idea that these
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Feb 13th 2018
Why the Apparel Industry is Reshoring Manufacturing
Forty years ago, US-based clothing industry moved manufacturing
overseas to take advantage of cheap labor. Only about 3% of today’s apparel is
domestically manufactured, but that is changing with the adoption of
automation.With the fashion industry’s trend toward automation
solutions that trend toward flexibility, decreased time to market, and carrying
smaller inventories, regional sourcing for apparel offers a competitive
advantage.Another advantage of reshoring manufacturing in the appar
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Jan 24th 2018
Kobe Bryant's Bizzare Connection to the Future of Robotics
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics was founded in 1989 with the mission to inspire young people in STEM fields and today provides a mentor-led program that promotes competition, creativity and teamwork.
This week, Automation Distribution representatives introduced collaborative robots to the FIRST Robotics team at Lower Merion High School, Kobe Bryant’s alma mater. The team participates in complex competitions each year, which require the time c
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Oct 27th 2017