Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
July 19, 2024
…one million U.S. workers affected each year, Verve said. OSHA estimates that the costs associated with back injury claims, including medical expenses and lost wages, range from $40,000 to $80,000 per incident. SafeLift exosuit integrates with Verve Logic data analytics platform Developed at Harvard's Biodesign Lab, Verve Motion’s SafeLift exosuit, which was used in the study, is a soft exosuit designed for industrial use. Tailored to each worker and task, the exosuit offers adaptive assistance by combining real-time motion sensing with robotic support. It functions like a lightweight backpack, reducing back strain by about 40% during a typical workday and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.52
June 26, 2024
…the industry from the U.S. Department of Labor, Yale said. In July 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a national emphasis program to reduce and prevent workplace hazards in warehousing and distribution center operations, and powered industrial truck (PIT) operations are part of the program’s focus.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.95
May 13, 2024
…to new tasks and workflows. Engineered to comply with OSHA safety standards, Digit can work safely in human spaces and perform a variety of difficult, repetitive, and sometimes dangerous tasks in logistics and manufacturing operations. Agility Arc is a cloud automation platform for deploying and managing Digit fleets. Agility said Arc can simplify the deployment lifecycle - from facility mapping, to workflow definition, to operational management and troubleshooting. “When it comes to designing and implementing safe, efficient workflows and productive facilities, Zion’s deep industry experience and progressive approach to automation make them an ideal match for Agility,” said Peggy Johnson,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.47
March 11, 2024
…2021, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A heavy reliance on inexperienced forklift operators has been a necessary coping mechanism for many warehouses, but that practice has exacerbated common safety and productivity challenges. “Forklift operator assist solutions are a step that warehouses can take today to support inexperienced operators and help reduce the risk of accidents and close calls like an operator taking a corner too fast, pulling product from high racking or tilting the mast too quickly or too far with a load in an unfavorable position,” said Joe Koch, emerging technology sales manager, Yale Lift…
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 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 4.46
July 28, 2023
…now you can enforce policies to make sure that OSHA guidelines are being followed, such as a driver walking around a truck to make sure its wheels are in good shape. Our system can collect infrastructure data. We found at a customer site cracks in the floor after investigating a shock and vibration report suggesting that a driver was dropping pallets. Telematics is about risk mitigation and training operators. Another aspect is visualization at a higher level, to equipment and facility utilization. We describe it as a financial solution, since it includes the number of trucks for purchasing, leasing, or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.79
May 30, 2023
…Nelson Shea: In order to have any change to OSHA [the Occupational Safety and Health Administration], you need an act of Congress, and look at how well it works right now. So that's one answer. The other one is that OSHA operates from the vantage point of market demand. Many years ago, Jeff Fryman, who used to be the standards director at what was RIA, now A3, and I went to OSHA requesting they adopt R15.06. This was the 1999 edition, before we went to ISO. OSHA said, “Robots are not our problem. We have so many bigger fish to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.16
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 15.10
December 04, 2022
…the U.S., said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The financial costs of such injuries to the construction industry total more than $170 billion annually, noted the National Safety Council. As the construction industry seeks to improve safety, many are turning to the cutting-edge technology offered by drones. When the durability and flexibility of drones is combined with the latest sensors, AI, and machine learning, they provide a tool that empowers construction companies to detect and address hazards with greater speed and efficiency. The top hazards on construction sites Based on workplace accidents reported to the U.S. Department of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.48
November 29, 2022
…the ladder, the bottom rung, he shattered his ankle. OSHA classifies it as a hazardous workplace injury.” “Workers' comp rates are projected to increase by an annual $25,000 over the next five years,” he added. “So it’s a six-figure expense for just that one business from missing one single bottom rung of the ladder, and unfortunately, you hear stories of people falling off a roof or other terrible accidents that are life-changing or in some cases life lost. So that’s the No. 1 thing you get to eliminate with the drone by having people on the ground.” Automated technologies attract…
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…
