Our perception of robotics has been heavily influenced by Hollywood. Whether it's the Terminator, Robocop, or Short Circuit franchises, we tend to associate that word, "Robot," for better or worse, with human qualities and a far-off vision of the future.
In reality, robotics is much more complex than having the ability to outsource our everyday chores to hardware and computer chips. Robotics is having a profound effect on the products we buy, our approach toward safety and public health, and more.
In this week's roundup, we dive beneath the surface of the silver screen to examine some of the more innovative and impactful uses for robotics today.
This Apriso article focuses on how the manufacturing industry is in the pursuit of making machines, processes, systems, and products “smarter.” Stephanie Neil indicates that the factory of the future (the smart factory) will need a computing model that is far more responsive than past instances, and can learn, as humans do, from experience. According to IBM, the industry will need a machine like Watson – the thinking machine that appeared on Jeopardy in 2011. Did you know that IBM formed a Watson Group earlier this year? This blog post discusses how this group sees Watson improving the manufacturing industry. Read More.
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The 2014 FIFA World Cup will stir up emotions on a global scale as one of the most watched sporting events and its hypercompetitive nature. However, fan emotion (both negative and positive) is not the only threat to international events and security is nothing short of tight. Aside from nearly $800 million spent on security measures, Brazil is also hiring a military-grade robot to keep an eye out for any disturbances. PTC’s Michelle Reis sheds light on the functionality and future of security robots. Meet PackBot.
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As robotic systems, automation, and artificial intelligence are developing at an exponential rate, who's behind the development of such advancements? This next article will give you 10 companies to think about…
Robots are considered the next big disruptive technology, meaning that they are extremely impactful in the manufacturing industry as they assemble, machine, and handle all sorts of shop-floor tasks. Fast Company named the leading robotic innovators who are heavily involved in industry-changing development. Learn about these companies.
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Effectively measuring, analyzing, and improving manufacturing metrics is more complicated than it may seem. So how do you ensure that your time and resources are focused on the right things? Benchmarking yourself against others in the industry is a good starting point. This infographic helps to connect the dots for better manufacturing and business performance. Read more.
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