Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
…put them in a real-world context,” adds Heermann. The ease of use with VRED, as Konttori sees it, comes from its handling of imported STEP files and material assignment. “You just need to assign the materials once,” he says. “After that, whenever you open the model again, the same material properties show up.” The collaborative real-time use of VRED requires powerful workstations as the rendering takes place on local machines, not in the VR headset. In such usages, the GPU plays a critical role to constantly pump out and refresh the graphics as users move around and their perspectives shift.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
…over what was possible five years ago. Finally, there's ease of use and how to tell a robot what to do. Speaking and imitation learning provide an opportunity and a challenge for companies like like Apptronik. We want to get products into workplaces first, then homes. The next generation of robots, AI is coming When can consumers expect to see general-purpose robots and AI? What are some of the remaining technical challenges? Cardenas: We already have systems out in the world today. That number will only increase over the next five years. Apptronik is initially focused on supply chain and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.44
…an advantage of going with Sarcos’ exoskeleton is the ease of use and the advanced control system, which allows the operator to feel a portion of weight for context, which, she says, lowers the chances of flinging large items across the room by losing control. The strength applications are usually set to a 20-to-1 percentage of lifting weight, taking a great deal of the weight off the worker. The exoskeleton is stored in a standing position at a docking station used for software updates and battery recharging. To put it to work, operators slip their feet into the bottom of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.44
…In-Vehicle Management & Logistics Systems Related Resources Stability, Flexibility, Ease of Use, In-Vehicle Management & Logistics System New! This case study paper details how Advantech-DLoG helped build the required high-quality in-vehicle management systems for SPAR, one of the leading manufacturers in the European logistics industry. Download Now! The Unbreakable Chain: A Look at Uninterrupted Cold Chain Management at Hypermarket Scale New! This tech brief details how an international hypermarket chain introduced Advantech’s Cold Chain Management Solution practices for monitoring frozen/refrigerated food product safety. Download Now! Cold Storage “Last Mile” Logistics This white paper describes how to profit from cold storage…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.39
…as “WordPress for robots” in terms of adaptability and ease of use. The company today announced that it has raised $850,000 (U.S.) in pre-seed funding. Copenhagen, Denmark-based RiACT was founded in 2018. The company's founders had worked with major European automotive manufacturers for 10 years, recalled Magnus Philip Ritzau, co-founder and chief commercial officer of RiACT. They realized that one of the biggest problems with scaling robotics projects was a lack of software homogeneity for easily setting up applications. “Applications were not universal, reusable, or flexible,” Ritzau told Robotics 24/7. “Most collaborative robots are still fenced and are only doing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.38
…market,” she said. Increasing collaboration for environments and employees “Ease of use” has been a mantra for many mobile robot suppliers over the past few years, but both Locus and Waypoint have made it part of their technology and business models as they approached logistics and manufacturing customers. “For a number of years, the AGV [automated guided vehicle] market had to provide guidance for different installations,” said Zate. “Now, AMR technology is so sophisticated, having an AMR replace and AGV is almost a no-brainer because of easier installation.” “We're really well-positioned now to bring full-service offerings to segments beyond our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.36
…shares some characteristics of these portals that result in ease of use, such as a highly automated submission and order system and CAD-connected manufacturability check tools via plug-ins. Ordering a part to be manufactured is not as simple as ordering something already inside an Amazon warehouse, waiting to be packed and shipped. “It requires a lot of back-and-forth between the tool that the user designs the part in, and the factory that will make the part from the design,” explains Ben Mitchell of Plethora. A Protolabs employee inspects a part created via HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer. Image courtesy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
…so that feedback on issues like ergonomics or software ease of use can also be addressed. If issues or new functional needs are discovered, startups tend to be open minded about changing their focus based on the feedback, Montgomery adds. “With startups, you have a considerable opportunity to help them shape and form development of their solution or their product roadmap,” Montgomery says. For companies who don’t have an innovation lab or team, it’s still possible to work effectively with startups, says Montgomery, though proving out and piloting a new technology is still needed. “You have to be very focused…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
…TMS. It’s about the speed of implementation and the ease of use that needs to be in line with the end user’s changed expectations—and often limited resources—that support the system. On the other side, it’s the partnerships with carrier networks, digital freight players, transportation visibility platforms, and advanced analytics platforms that prove to be more valuable. We even see companies replace a more complex TMS with a simpler TMS as complexity is replaced by ‘ease of use,’ and hence the TMS is used more and better. Compare it to a car. You can buy an expensive, complex car like a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.29
…faster with the continued improvements in the areas of ease of use and ease of installation. Teele: Two factors are limiting automation – the lack of skilled labor, and the lack of flexibility in customization of robotic activities. Very large logistics companies can afford to hire and train staff, and have robots perform static roles. Small and medium-size warehouses struggle with finding skilled staff, and need robots that are more easily re-programmable for different tasks. But there are companies, many within our own consortium, that are working to solve both of these challenges, so we expect to see more solutions…