Robots are great tools for manufacturing and assembly processes that require motion, such as cutting, welding, dispensing, sanding and painting. They are less good at machining solid steel or ...

EOAT interoperability challenges stem from hardware and software differences as mounting profiles, tool sizes and communication protocols vary significantly between robot brands, requiring custom ...

Soft robots that run on air instead of electricity are starting to behave less like simple inflatable toys and more like ...

“A growing shortage of skilled labor requires the further simplification of automation and programming, especially among small and medium-size enterprises where complexity is seen as a major barrier ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The machine tools market in the Netherlands is expected to post a CAGR of more than 3% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio ...

Computer-aided design (CAD) systems are tried-and-true tools used to design many of the physical objects we use each day. But ...

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A new handheld interface developed by MIT engineers enables a person to teach a robot new skills, using any of three training approaches: natural teaching (top left), kinesthetic training (middle), ...

A new algorithm may make robots safer by making them more aware of human inattentiveness. In computerized simulations of packaging and assembly lines where humans and robots work together, the ...