Can industrial robots affect the mental health of co-workers?
Automation by industrial robots may enhance the productivity and efficiency of workers, but is it harmful to their mental health?
American workers who work with...
Top solutions in robotic waste management in the US
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US waste management industry manages over 267.8 million tons of municipal solid waste annually. Waste...
Key benefits of flexible robots in food production
Flexible robots are revolutionizing food production, packaging, and processing. They are the latest advancement in pick-and-place robot technology, capable of handling even the most...
Why are prototypes important for robotics development?
A prototype is the best way to communicate your design in primitive detail. You require a prototype, whether you are a university student or...
Barriers to automation and robotics in construction
Many industries have widely adopted automation and robotics, but the construction industry has not reached the same level of adoption.
Construction is a critical global...
The advent of robot software platforms
Recently, within the robotics industry, platforms have been gaining much attention. Platforms are divided into two: software and hardware.
Software platforms include tools used to...
The best ways to maintain industrial robots
A company won’t get the most out of its robotics investments if there aren’t any people within the workforce who know how to maintain...
Robot anatomy: Four configurations – Pros and cons
The anatomy or the structure of a robot depends on the basic components such as the wrist, arm, and body used to build it...
Three methods of programming industrial robots
Establishing a physical relationship between the robot and the equipment or task is the first step in programming a robot. The robot must be...
How automation and robotics transform on-site construction
Any building's construction process includes several stages, ranging from earthworks to structure construction (concreting, frame assembly, and walling) to finishing works. Traditionally, the construction...
7 robotic applications upgrading food packaging processes
Robots are taking food packaging into the future with streamlined, high-efficiency processes that deliver on quality. Robotics is taking on important roles in this...
How close are we to robots that repair roads?
Road repair robots are on the rise in the construction industry, but they still have some key obstacles to overcome. They are at the...
