Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 34.90
For Over 40 Years, Dehnco has always been about bridging the gap between efficiency and bottlenecks. Along with all the technology and automation, Dehnco uses ergonomics and design to create a more healthy, enjoyable environment where workers are part of the answer. Dehnco. Work Better.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.56
…systems in its warehouse to make its workspace more ergonomic. “A good working environment inspires sparkling people,” stated the company. In addition, My Jewellery said the Geek+ AMRs will enable it to adapt to business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) operations, which was another key factor in developing this installation. Geek+ supports 'technological transformation' “At Geek+, we are committed to fulfilling our customer's objectives in terms of sustainability and business operations, and our project with My Jewellery is a great example of that,” asserted Jan Jangbloets, head of sales for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Geek+. “It is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.39
…opening a new robot manufacturing facility in Westborough, Mass. Amazon said its four new systems are intended to improve ergonomics and warehouse working conditions. They have been a point of controversy and an impediment to retention and recruitment, even as labor shortages affect nearly every industry. In addition to robots for safer and more efficient fulfillment centers, Amazon at re:MARS discussed Space ROS, a version of the open-source Robot Operating System to accelerate space exploration (see video below).
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.29
…to execute tasks, increasing efficiency, improving quality, and reducing ergonomic hazards. AI helps humans, robots tackle transmission assembly Assembly of transmissions is notoriously complex. Previously, operators installed heavy transmission components such as torque converters manually, a challenging process from an ergonomics and safety standpoint. In recent years, the process was automated. Symbio said it is helping Ford to control the robot with AI, which more efficiently installs components into the transmission based on the large amounts of data it has collected. This new process allows the robot to predict how it should assemble components in the next transmission based off…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 19.99
…include Conductor Bar, Cable Festoon, Cable Reels, Push Button Pendants, and Radio Remote Controls. Also provides Crane Bumpers and Ergonomic Handling Products, including spring balancers, work station equipment, and overhead air and electric supply systems.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.44
…artificial intelligence to provide an early warning system for ergonomics. With a new onboarding assistant, users can get started working with the Cray X faster, said German Bionic. “AI is the basis for the ongoing development of exoskeleton technology and the future of human augmentation,” said Norma Steller, head of Internet of Things (IoT) at German Bionic. “The German Bionic cloud-based platform for exoskeletons is unique in the industry, providing us with the data necessary to advance machine learning, cultivate AI applications, and continue driving our R&D efforts to new levels. With the fifth-generation Cray X, we have taken further…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.27
…mobile robots. 1. Mobile robots can make work more ergonomic Manufacturers often need to plan how human workers will use certain tools or move materials. This is in order to protect the body’s musculoskeletal system and avoid costly workplace injuries. State and federal regulations and guidelines are intended to prevent ergonomics-related injuries. For instance, tools have to be placed at a height that accommodates a healthy range of motion for workers. Robots can also eliminate the risk of repetitive stress injuries from continual repeated motions on an assembly line or in other workspaces. Robotics don't have these same vulnerabilities because…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.95
…Cray X exoskeleton. Source: German Bionic “Both our new ergonomic wearables—Apogee and Smart SafetyVest—as well as our award-winning Cray X exoskeleton enable us to provide the right support for just about any company or work environment where manual work is performed,” she said. “And with the German Bionic IO data platform, we also deliver a powerful analytics tool for workplace ergonomics and processes.” Wearables can help prevent injury, alleviate worker shortages Industries that rely on manual materials handling, such as manufacturing, logistics, and construction, are facing severe labor shortages. This is made even more challenging as workers age or fall…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.91
…research team included Zelik and Matt Marino, director of ergonomics and human performance at HeroWear, as well as another Vanderbilt representative and industrial engineers from Auburn University. HeroWear and Vanderbilt said they have been deeply involved in exoskeleton research, design, and translation. They have also worked to develop industry standards with members of the ASTM International standards committee. Exoskeletons could potentially reduce workplace back injuries in material handling by 20% to 60%, found the study, which was published in the Journal of Applied Ergonomics. “This is a critical advancement because work-related injuries to overburdened workers are a major factor contributing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.67
…1,000 units per hour while also providing a more ergonomic work environment for associates, helping them attract and retain the best people. It’s really the perfect solution for all retail segments.” Ranger and tSort integrated through GreyMatter software Traditional e-commerce order-fulfillment setups require human associates to walk around large warehouses to access a broad assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs), then spend time and energy walking to a putwall to sort the SKUs to orders for picking. GreyOrange’s Ranger GTP autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) bring inventory to warehouse associates at a picking station. The company's GreyMatter software orchestrates robots, people, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.77
…reflect the priorities of operational efficiency, operator productivity, and ergonomics, said Nedre Vats, Norway-based company. “Businesses today need to optimize their picking process if they are to meet evolving customer demands, but in order to achieve this, warehouses must be equipped with the tools that will enable their employees to work productively and safely,” said Carlos Fernandez, chief product officer at AutoStore. “This is why we're excited to offer FusionPort and FusionPort Staging, which will enable businesses to best serve their staff while leveraging the world-class technology that AutoStore is known for,” he said. FusionPort, FusionPort Staging designed for easy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.34
…reports, and insights, honing in on aspects such as ergonomic risk analysis, trend analysis, and exosuit utilization. “The SafeLift exosuit development was informed through extended testing of human subjects where we collected biomechanics data in a lab environment” said Conor Walsh, scientific co-founder of Verve Motion. “It is exciting now that Verve Motion is making this same type of data available to workers and their organizations through Verve Logic so they can understand injury risk reduction and optimize the use of SafeLift for their operations.” Sensors embedded in the SafeLift exosuit collect 3D motion and force data while the suit…