Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.53
…human movements in real time, and the actuators provide haptic feedback. In this way, a robot can watch a human complete a task and then absorb the movement data to imitate the actions (MM&D Online Staff 2018). Distribution: In distribution and fulfillment centers, robots have been programmed to assist with order picking by traveling to a specific location to pick a pallet of an item or, in more advanced scenarios, individual items. In these cases, a human double-checks the robot’s work. Amazon, through its acquisition of Kiva Systems, is a leader in the use of robots in fulfillment and boasts…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.46
…operate with more human-like abilities. For example, improvements in haptic sensors - those relating to the sense of touch - will allow robots to grasp objects ranging from fragile eggshells to multi-surfaced metal assembly parts without changes in programming or robotic components, according to Deloitte. As autonomous robot hardware and software continues to improve over the next 10 years, Deloitte says robots could provide a competitive advantage for companies. “Through improvements in sensors, dexterity, artificial intelligence, and trainability, they are becoming faster and more sophisticated, and they now include safety provisions that allow them to work collaboratively with humans.” PINC…