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Meatpackers Are Already Switching to Automation
The novel coronavirus has been devastating to workers in the meatpacking industry.
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Soldiers Could Teach Robots to Outperform Humans
An algorithm allows an autonomous vehicle to improve its navigation by watching a human drive.
Aug 13th, 2020
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5 Manufacturing Trends the Pandemic Has Accelerated
Many of these trends were part of the pre-COVID roadmap, but the pandemic pushed them into overdrive.
Jul 24th, 2020
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Fiat Chrysler Hires 4,100 Detroit Residents for New Plant
Oct 22nd, 2020
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Study: COVID Speeds Up Human Vs. Machine Labor Standoff
Oct 21st, 2020
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No Refund in Sight for Tesla Customer 'Butt-Dialing' Upgrade
Oct 19th, 2020
The system's self-healing ion gel enables the robot to restore its mechanical functions when 'injured' with a cut from a sharp object.
'Mini-Brains' Help Robots Recognize Pain, Self-Repair
Oct 16th, 2020
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5 Reasons Smart Automation Is a Good Investment
Software-Defined Manufacturing strategies leverage software, computer vision, machine learning, adaptive robotics ... and the current workforce.
Oct 16th, 2020
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Q&A: Balancing 'Big Brother' Tech with Worker Safety
How COVID is shining a light on opportunities for connected worker technology that could not only improve plant safety, but operational efficiency.
Oct 15th, 2020
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CAT Gets Boost from Driverless Construction Equipment
Sectors like mining have been hit hard by virus outbreaks.
Oct 13th, 2020
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Automating for a Touchless Supply Chain
The ability to reallocate resources towards revenue-generating activities instead of manual labor is driving the shift.
Oct 13th, 2020
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Counteracting the Counterfeit Problem
A look at the history of counterfeiting and new measures being taken to target the $250 billion that industrial businesses lose annually to these illegal activities.
Oct 9th, 2020
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Waymo Launches Publicly Available Driverless Taxis
Waymo says there will be no attendant on board.
Oct 9th, 2020
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From Dental Tools to Test Swabs
How a Wisconsin manufacturer adjusted production, sourcing and workflow to answer a critical shortage and become one of two U.S. producers of a key COVID-19 tool.
Oct 8th, 2020
A yellow underwater robot finds its way to a mobile docking station to recharge and upload data before continuing a task.
Underwater Robots Autonomously Dock Mid-Mission
The mobile docking system could be adapted for exploration of extraterrestrial lakes, such as those of Jupiter and Saturn's moons.
Oct 7th, 2020
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How AI at the Edge Can Generate Enterprise-Wide Savings
Training a device to process data at the network edge via AI can make IoT implementations more efficient and provide greater predictive accuracy.
Oct 6th, 2020
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ABB Acquires Codian Robotics
Codian Robotics’ portfolio includes a hygienic design that allows robots to safely touch and handle food products.
Oct 5th, 2020
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AI Gives Curling Robot the Right Moves
Before Curly shoots, the telescoping camera and embedded software determine how to aim and spin the stone.
Oct 2nd, 2020
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Blog: Can the Biden Supply Chain Plan Spur US Manufacturing?
COVID-19 concerns have elevated national conversation on the U.S. supply chain to levels unseen since World War II.
Sep 30th, 2020