Robotics
Five tips for specifying mobile robots
Before investing in an industrial mobile robot, get answers for these five questions.
Do cobots replace people in manufacturing?
The debate has been long — and shall continue — whether automation replaces humans or increases productivity, quality and safety
Robots, know-how driving COVID lab’s massive testing effort
Cornell University is using robots and batch testing to ensure thousands of tests can be processed to ensure the university can safely operate during the school year.
How cobots can be leveraged in the COVID-19 age
Industry experts cite automation and technology as two key factors in helping companies succeed in the COVID-19 era. Leading the automation pack are collaborative robots or “cobots” – robots that are safe, easy to program and cost-effective.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, 2020
Articles about mulitvariable control, PLCs, robots remotely assisting in health care, HMI's, and more were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Robots remotely measure patients’ vitals for COVID-19
Robots can remotely measure patients' vital signs, which could reduce health care workers’ exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
Robotics help a post-pandemic world
Despite death and economic destruction from COVID-19, robots are effective tools to create social distancing, reduce touches, disinfect the workplace, safeguard hospital staff and keep companies running when workers are unavailable.
Robotics, machine and motion control market outlook positive for 2021
While the market is down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market outlook for 2021 is positive according to a report by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and ITR Economics.
How biomorphic batteries can provide more power for robots
Rechargeable batteries that store energy the way animals store fat could help robots operate for longer periods according to a research team at the University of Michigan.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles Aug. 10-16, 2020
Articles about edge computing and IIoT, automation helping the COVID-19 pandemic response, system integration, MQTT, and more were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from Aug. 10-16, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.