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…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).
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…productivity and throughput and improves quality and ergonomics. An integrator’s take OnRobot Palletizing software “significantly reduces the set-up time needed to have the application running,” said Adrián Pérez Martínez, co-founder and chief technology officer of Neobotik, an automation integrator based in Huelva, Spain, one of the sites where OnRobot Palletizer was tested prior to launch. “It is so easy to install all the hardware and software when doing the initial setup of the cell,” he said. “And the graphical user…
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…by decreasing walking time and improving worker ergonomics and workplace quality, it noted. In addition, the interface of Locus' AMRs is designed to expedite onboarding of new employees. It includes integrated multi-language capabilities and an intuitive interface, without the need for long training times or added training and development resources. “The innovative, multi-bot Locus solution has already proven itself in multiple operations in our network, driving greater operational efficiency, productivity, and accuracy for our customers,” said Matt Snyder, senior vice…
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…make the assembly process quicker while eliminating ergonomic stress, the company said. The CR-35iB collaborative robot has a payload of 35kg (77 lb.). M-1000iA will be used for battery assembly The M-1000iA equipped with iRVision will highlight the EV battery assembly process. The new M-1000iA robot is capable of handling very heavy products including automotive components, construction materials, and battery packs for electric vehicles, the company said. The M-1000iA’s serial-link construction allows a wider range of motion in every direction.…
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…devices to fit the task, safety, and ergonomics. However, 84% of warehouse associates and 79% decision makers are concerned they will not meet their business objectives without more technology investments, with 92% of associates in transportation and 88% in logistics feeling most strongly. More than 60% of decision makers responding said they will invest in technologies that increase visibility throughout supply chains over the next five years. Nine in 10 expect to use more sensor-based technologies such as radio frequency…
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…optimizes the energy it does use. Similarly, ergonomics played a key role in the design. “The heart of any warehouse is still people,” Meyer said. For example, workstations were designed with a team that included engineers, specialists in ergonomics, and associates. The teams relied on Kaizen continuous improvement principles to determine the location of every box, pen, and tool at a picking or packing station. Since going live, the facility has received several design and architecture awards. It also positions…
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…10 years. “Another thing we're seeing is ergonomics in e-commerce,” she said. “Not eveyrone is thinking about the height of a shelf in a picking zone; they're just worried about people getting hit by robots. We considered that with our FlexShelf.” Among the trends at MODEX 2022 was the rise of taller autonomous lifts. Wise said most of these systems, which are counterbalanced rather than rely on floor stabilizers, are designed with safety in mind. “We're seeing more non-compliance with…
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…an enhanced work environment that provides better ergonomics, greater safety, and the opportunity to upskill through working with technology, helping companies grapple with the effects of long-term labor shortages. GreyOrange has experienced leaders Rodriguez, a 26-year veteran in retail solutions design and consumer retail strategy, has led innovation in retail markets for North and South America through enterprise-wide digital transformation for companies such as The Home Depot, Reflexis, and Revionics. For more than 30 years, Morales has helped customers in…
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…and 11,166,769, which are each directed at ergonomic aspects of robotic hand controllers Robotic surgery potentially safer and cheaper “Titan’s ability to create and apply new technologies to the field of robotic-assisted surgery is impressive,” said Paul Cataford, interim president and CEO of Titan. “Unconstrained by traditional designs and technologies, we have been able to advance directly into a novel single-access RAS approach.” Paul Cataford, Titan Medical Founded in 2008, Titan Medical makes “single-access surgical systems” to help medical doctors…
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…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…
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…to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce ergonomic hazards,” said Max Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of Symbio, this week. Symbio said Toyota is using its moving-line technology, where robotic assembly is done as vehicles are carried down an active production line. Symbio software is also used to perform tasks, such as wax application, without making stops. Demands increase as EV market grows “Toyota is preparing for future market needs as demand increases in the area of vehicle electrification,” Renouli said.…
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…and automation resources,” he said. “This improves ergonomics and morale for human workers, reducing workplace strain and injury.” In addition, this automation technology can achieve higher levels of repeatability and accuracy than humans performing the same tasks. In some cases, this precision can be measured at micron levels. This level of precision also translates to a reduction of raw material waste. “Cobots are more consistent than human workers at performing certain tasks, are flexible enough to be deployed in a…
