These Five Exponential Trends Are Accelerating Robotics
Alison E. Berman for Singularity Hub: If you've been staying on top of artificial intelligence news lately, you may know that the games of chess and Go were two of the grand challenges for AI. But do you know what the equivalent is for robotics? It's table tennis. Just think about how the game requires razor sharp perception and movement, a tall order for a machine.
As entertaining as human vs. robot games can be, what they actually demonstrate is much more important. They test the technology's readiness for practical applications in the real world—like self-driving cars that can navigate around unexpected people in a street.
Though we used to think of robots as clunky machines for repetitive factory tasks, a slew of new technologies are making robots faster, stronger, cheaper, and even perceptive, so that they can understand and engage with their surrounding environments. Consider Boston Dynamic’s Atlas Robot, which can walk through snow, move boxes, endure a hefty blow with a hockey stick by an aggressive colleague, and even regain its feet when knocked down. Not too long ago, such tasks were unthinkable for a robot.
At the Exponential Manufacturing conference, robotics expert and director of Columbia University’s Creative Machine Labs, Hod Lipson, examined five exponential trends shaping and accelerating the future of the robotics industry. Cont'd...
Dorner Announces Acquisition of Geppert-Band
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Nordson EFD's PICO® Pµlse™ Jet Dispensing System Wins EM Asia Innovation Award and SMT China VISION Award
These awards are given to products demonstrating excellence and innovation in the surface mount and electronics industry
University of Warwick Uses Stratasys Fortus 3D Printer to Build "Most 3D Printed Vessel on the Grid" for Upcoming European International Submarine Race
The 'Godiva 2 submarine features numerous 3D printed parts designed to withstand the harsh ocean environment, including the fins, feet, propeller, interior steering components and many other fixings
Fast, Extremely Stable, Quiet: Compact Linear Positioning Stage Driven by Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Motor
Low power requirements and micro size make PIs new ultrasonic stages easy to integrate into industry and research applications.
BitFlow Secures CE Mark Approval for Axion-CL™ and Cyton-CXP™ Frame Grabbers
BitFlow today announced that it has secured CE (Conformit Europenne) Mark clearance for its Axion-CL and Cyton-CXP frame grabbers, setting the stage for the company to launch both to European Union customers who deploy Camera Link or CoaXPress based technology in machine vision, industrial automation and inspection, or medical design projects.
Slotless Zero Cogging Motor Kits from AppliMotion
Applimotion's UTS Series Slotless Direct Drive Frameless Motors are permanent magnet 3phase ring type, low profile, direct drive motors with large through hole available in 29-240mm diameters.
Festo SBSI Vision Sensors Give OEMs New Solutions for Automated Code Reading and Quality Inspection
SBSI vision sensors are designed specifically to enhance the engineering productivity of OEMs. The sensors feature fast and easy set-up, integrated lighting, and are EtherNet/IP enabled for networking with Rockwell control architectures.
Manufacturing Technology Orderes Grow, but Outlook Remains Flat
Though the monthly gain appears significant, it is important to note that many manufacturing technology firms close the fiscal year on March 31, which in turn drives activity for orders and sales. Overall, the immediate industry outlook remains flat.
maxon's EPOS4 Position Controller
Since its launch in 2005, more than 100,000 units are in use worldwide. To build upon this success, the Swiss drive specialist launches the EPOS4 as the next generation of positioning controllers.
Princeton Infrared Technologies Honored by Vision Systems Design 2016 Innovators Program
• Revolutionary 1280SciCam SWIR scientific camera, with the longest integration times and highest frame rates at megapixel resolution, earns Gold Level award.
Datalogic Announces New MX-E Series of Vision Processors
This state-of-the-art family is powered by Datalogic IMPACT Software delivering extraordinary computing power and unmatched application flexibility.
Mouser Electronics Partners with Marvel to Bring Super Hero Tech to Life
Mouser Innovation Lab taps veteran Mythbuster Grant Imahara to create new tech to coincide with release of Marvels Captain America: Civil War
Toolots Launches e-Commerce Site for Factory-Direct Industrial Tools, Machinery and Technology
Online marketplace and distribution channel simplifies global commerce for manufacturers in the United States and China
Newark element14, Eaton Launch New Custom Switch Design Service
Value-added service allows industrial engineers to design, order personalized rocker switches without minimum order requirement
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