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IFR says harnessing AI in robotics can make work better

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We’re in the midst of a decade of unprecedented transformation, driven in part by the global pandemic and geopolitical events that are fundamentally changing the way we manufacture and deliver goods, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. AI itself is not new to robotics. It is rapidly changing what is possible.

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What is “Lights-Out” Manufacturing?

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Other examples of dark manufacturing strategies and facilities that are already occurring include: FANUC: Robotics company FANUC operates at least one plant, located in Japan, on a completely lights-out basis. Once programmed correctly, robots and automation equipment carry out the same process, at the same time, over and over.

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Automated, Collaborative Mobile Robots Increase Warehouse Productivity by 2.5x and Close Gap on Labour Shortages

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Zebra Technologies Corporation , an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced its progress in creating connected automation solutions to help warehouse operators increase productivity by 2.5x, double throughput and reclaim 15% of their space. .

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Industrial IoT

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By integrating these technologies together with machine monitoring sensors , we can create autonomous environments where machines can operate without any human intervention. Examples of AI converging with IIoT Robotics In the world of robotics, artificial intelligence and Industrial Internet of Things fit together like a glove.

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Embracing Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Industry

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In this blog, we’ll examine the change that’s underway and the key technologies driving it. These are considered to be: Machine learning and artificial intelligence: The computers used in modern manufacturing need programming so they can control motion devices like robots or make decisions about what’s in images.

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Applications of Augmented Reality in Car Manufacturing

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When training is done on an ad-hoc basis without a standardized process or source of truth, the effects of bad practices throughout the facility can become compounded, creating excess downtime, wasted resources and missed deadlines.

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

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With collaborative robotic technology, automated equipment and human workers can work side by side safely, with AI able to detect and address potential safety risks. AI helps to keep employees out of harm’s way, enabling automation and robotics to take over the most hazardous of the processes in the manufacturing facility.