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Software improves AI, automation flexibility

Control Engineering

Software-based artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance existing robots to deal with variances in real-time and give them needed flexibility on the plant floor. Artificial Intelligence Insights. Artificial intelligence (AI) being used to make robots smarter has been growing in popularity as both technologies get better.

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AI, flexible robotics’ growing role in manufacturing’s future

Control Engineering

Industrial automation insights Artificial intelligence (AI) and flexible robotic systems have emerged as key technologies in industrial automation’s future. Manufacturing is transitioning from its traditional low mix/high volume setup to embrace greater customization through high mix/low volume manufacturing processes.

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Smart robotics, AI fueling industrial automation growth

Control Engineering

Manufacturing applications are returning to the United States as industrial automation becomes a greater focus for companies. Artificial intelligence (AI) advances help robots become smarter and more adaptable in different situations, giving them greater versatility and flexibility. That technology is all very mature.

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Picking robots’ role in manufacturing facilities expected to grow

Control Engineering

Robotics insights Picking robots are expected to have a more significant presence in manufacturing and other industries. Technology advances such as artificial intelligence (AI) is part of the reason, but the growing labor and skills gap is forcing manufacturers to turn to robots to keep up with consumer demand.

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Automate 2023 Day Two: Optimize and simplify manufacturing applications

Control Engineering

“The Swifti is an industrial robot with collaborative features,” said Mark Ruth, senior project engineer of automation for ABB Robotics, adding it is useful for palletizing, automotive and other applications requiring a robot to move quickly, but allows for human interference, as needed.

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Manufacturers using digital transformation to future-proof operations

Control Engineering

Leading manufacturers are making the digital transition with help from trusted partners. One is using computer vision and artificial intelligence to empower its workforce, while another empowers its customers with data-rich online content at their fingertips. The Invisible AI team is excited for the future.

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Industrial robots powered by AI improve manufacturing

Control Engineering

Robotics AI insights AI-enabled robotics can help robots learn like humans, which could have a massive impact on how traditional manufacturing operates. The combination of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL) and robotics are beginning to transition to industrial manufacturing facilities.