Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.82
May 28, 2021
…following capabilities: Operator access control Electronic pre-shift checklists for OSHA compliance Impact sensing Fleet utilization and productivity data Automated reporting and alert notifications for battery monitoring Business IQ analytics Speed monitoring Load monitoring Localization and tracking via Wi-Fi Text messaging Option available on all Mitsubishi vehicles PowerFleet will be available as a factory-installed option on all Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, and Jungheinrich warehouse products, said Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas. “PowerFleet’s telematic solutions set the industry’s standard by monitoring safe operation, increasing material handling productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring equipment is in the proper place at the right time,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.38
March 24, 2021
…pull multiple orders much faster.” “I don't see how OSHA would sign off on this, since it isn't operating where no human might get in,” Prather added, referring to safety and productivity concerns. “You have to plan for the human element. You can always tell the newbies coming out of colleges that want to get into the industry. We like your enthusiasm, but you still have to be grounded in reality.” Augmenting human capabilities as the goal for automation “We're seeing success with companies such as 6 River Systems, Locus Robotics, and Plus One Robotics that are looking at humans…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.26
March 30, 2022
…in the US, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that about 70% of forklift accidents could be prevented, especially through improved driver training. Over a manual forklift’s typical operational lifespan, there is a 90% chance that it will be involved in an incident causing serious injury or death. This means that every forklift in the United States has a 10% chance of being involved in a serious incident this year. In Germany, over 30,000 work accidents involving forklifts and pallet trucks were reported in 2016. The majority of these incidents were due to user error. By contrast, with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.03
June 18, 2020
…Attendees will walk through real-world risk assessments, learn about OSHA enforcement, and delve into the latest advancements in safety technologies. The virtual IRSC will also feature the first deep-dive into R15.08, the new safety standard for industrial mobile robots. Autonomous Mobile Robot Conference Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are changing the automation landscape across industries, from manufacturing and warehousing to retail and medical. They even clean the floors. At the AMR Conference, October 26-27, attendees will learn how to deploy AMRs in dynamic environments across multiple sectors while getting a full briefing on the new industrial mobile robot safety standard. AI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
August 09, 2023
…turnover. In 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recorded 19,700 on-the-job injuries to nurses, with 74% occurring in hospitals, and 91% attributed to females. Nursing injury rates are dramatically higher than industry standards. A prescription for mobile robots Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can reduce the demands of medical staffers on patient floors, allowing them to focus on critical, life-saving tasks that require their expert training, said Chang Industrial and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR). AMRs can allow nurses and other staffers to have more time for patient interactions and empathy with those in need, they said. By using the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.30
August 21, 2018
…trained on. Safety classes, such as a focus on OSHA regulations or lift truck or overhead crane safety, are one to two days, depending on the subject matter. “We make sure that when a person gets a certification from us, they know what they’re doing when they go back to work,” Maroney says. In all, the center trains about 900 individuals a year. In the future, the center will become the southern training facility for Fanuc and ABB robotic paint lines. “OEMs are struggling to find people who are qualified to run operate their systems, and its experience that gives…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.92
October 25, 2022
…such incidents on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) list of “Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards.” However, developing a robot or an autonomous lift truck and bringing it to market can take about six years, including ideation, development, hardware and software testing, and deployment, said Cogniteam. The company has been developing “drag-and-drop” AI for robot mapping, navigation, and autonomous decision-making for more than 10 years. “We created Nimbus to help expedite new robotics ventures by supplying a proven ecosystem for development, deployment, management, and seamless cloud connectivity,” said Dr. Yehuda Elmaliach, co-founder and CEO of Cogniteam. 634AI MAESTRO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.88
May 01, 2022
…later this year.” “We're trying to get alignment with OSHA [the Occupational Safety and Health Administration] to make it a compulsory standard,” Wise said. “Safety is like religion—you either believe in it, or you don't. Larger manufacturers largely get it, but as robots push into logistics and distribution, there isn't the same belief.” “Over the past couple of years, we've interacted with prospective customers who ask, 'Why can't you do this?' and we'll say, 'Because the safety standard says it isn't a good idea.' They'll come back and say, 'Your competitors do this.' This creates a situation where vendors are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.66
July 14, 2021
…the process is to improve worker safety. “According to OSHA [the Occupational Safety and Health Administration], if you have 15 forklifts, you'll have one injury per year,” said Nusser. “Each one costs $150,000 for the operator. Fetch's Freight1500 AMR has 360-degree sensor coverage and can move forward and backward. It reduces the problematic model of forklifts mixing with people.” Zone-based picking Fetch and Körber said their new system enables zone-based picking, which keeps employees in aisles and enhances picking across numerous orders. This workflow uses pick-path optimization functionality in the Körber WMS and can be deployed via RF scanners, voice…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.22
August 29, 2023
…followed all applicable U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards from the beginning, Schmidt told Robotics 24/7. “We can proudly say that the Apogee+ is the only device in the market in this category,” he said. “Our exosuit can be used by people of virtually any size,” added Schmidt. “A single device can be shared among workers—we recommend each has their own set of chest and leg pads. Usage varies among worker – some simply grab it when they specifically need it, while others prefer to wear it for longer periods of time.” The battery for Apogee+ will typically…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.17
March 08, 2023
…to safety is evident in her involvement with the NIOSH/OSHA/RIA Alliance, R15.08, and many other standards committees, noted A3. Nelson Shea was also a past board of director member for ANSI and RIA. “My work in safety standards has been some of my most rewarding and also some of my most challenging in my career,” Nelson Shea said. “The robotics industry should be proud of our safety standards and the resulting low incident rate.” “Due to everyone’s contributions—robot manufacturers, integrators and robot users—we have made robotics great for the market and the people associated with their use,” she added. “Let’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
April 16, 2021
…mistake.” “Another key differentiator is that we digitize mandatory OSHA [Occupational Safety and Health Administration] processes and can prevent accidents without requiring badges that cost $7 million and are then thrown away,” Agarwal said. “We capture paper-based processes and send data to the cloud via cellular.” Why does SIERA.AI rely on such connections to the cloud? “Wi-Fi is a pain for any AGV [automated guided vehicle] company, and we wanted our system to be independent of the IT-managed network,” Agarwal replied. “It's a bolt-on, so it requires no complex IT integration, and the system can also work in offline mode.…
