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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0

Artificial intelligence and data analytics will make robots more productive

May 15, 2020

Robots are an important piece of the Industry 4.0 puzzle. Tomorrow's smart factories will depend on new types of machines, such as collaborative and mobile devices that are interconnected. Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and data analytics will also make industrial robots more reliable than ever.

BMW Is Bullish on AI Technology

February 5, 2020

MUNICH—BMW AG sees artificial intelligence (AI) as a way to improve productivity and efficiency at its assembly plants. The automaker is using the technology for a variety of quality-related applications, such as error proofing and inspection tasks.

AI-Enabled Devices to Transform Factory Floors

October 30, 2019

OYSTER BAY, NY--According to a report by ABI Research, the total installed base of AI-enabled devices in the manufacturing sector will reach 15 million in 2024.

VW Uses AI to Design New Microbus Concept

July 30, 2019

BELMONT, CA—Earlier this month, Volkswagen rolled out its Type 20 concept microbus at its Engineering Center California. The vehicle features parts from the past, as well as those made with AI design software.

AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence and machine learning promise to improve maintenance, quality and supply chain management

John Sprovieri

May 3, 2019

Robots and other automation technologies have greatly increased productivity in today's factories. However, they still have one major limitation: They require people to tell them what to do.

Artificial Intelligence Project Addresses Flexible Production

April 29, 2019

KARLSRUHE, Germany—A group of engineers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to develop an agile production system that can autonomously adapt to changing product specifications.

Kawasaki Unveils Collaborative Robot That Learns From People

February 20, 2018

TOKYO—Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled a new collaborative robot that uses artificial intelligence to copy the expert motions of people.

FANUC Robots to get Machine Learning

October 7, 2016

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI—Fanuc, one of the world’s largest makers of industrial robots, is working with Nvidia, a Silicon Valley chipmaker that specializes in artificial intelligence, to add learning capabilities to its products.

NIST Launches Competition to Make Robots More Agile

January 22, 2016

WASHINGTON—The National Institute of Standards and Technology is launching a simulation-based competition aimed at making robots more capable, versatile and collaborative, as well as easier to program.