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Closing the Loop Between Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Experiments

i4.0 today

The powers of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic experiment systems have come together in pioneering proof-of-concept work at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan. The second type of module generates the instructions needed to control a robotic system that will put the instructions into practice.

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The Evolution of Robot System Integrators: Building a Successful Partnership

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System integrators (SIs) serve as a valuable link between robot suppliers and automation end-users. At the same time, they offer a direct route-to-market for robot suppliers who may otherwise struggle to penetrate particular niche sectors. FANUC’s robots are known for being simple to install, easy to programme and user-friendly.

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Generative AI technique helps robots pack objects into a tight space

Control Engineering

Generative AI insights MIT researchers use generative AI, diffusion models, to efficiently solve complex packing problems for robots, enabling applications in diverse environments. Robots struggle with dense packing tasks, too.

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Sensing Structure Without Touching

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A radical new type of touch sensor for robotics and other bio-mimicking (bionic) applications is so sensitive it works even without direct contact between the sensor and the objects being detected. Electronic skins have become a crucial element in bionic robots, allowing them to detect and react to external stimuli promptly.

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Embracing additive to move forward

Manufacturer's Monthly

SQP has its own purpose-built facility in WA’s Bibra Lake, where it employs and trains local talent to operate high-quality CNC machine tools, robotics and additive manufacturing technologies. As an early adopter of Industry 4.0 Taking pride in being an early adopter of industry 4.0

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KUKA to Show Automation Mobility, Education, Safety and Additive at AUTOMATE 2023

Fabricating & Metal Work

To highlight its newly launched KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform AGV system, KUKA partnered it with a KR IONTEC robot in a cell developed by Mujin for palletizing and depalletizing consumer goods. KUKA will spotlight the Airskin safety technology on two industrial robots. requirements.

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Revolutionising Industry 4.0 carbon fibre wheels

Manufacturer's Monthly

Industry 4.0 Carbon Revolution’s adoption of Industry 4.0 One of the areas Carbon Revolution applied Industry 4.0 They can position robots in the optimal place to transfer them onto a conveyer, ensuring safety and efficiency than having a human operator handling a dangerous tool. technology.