Traditionally, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have lacked flexibility, which has limited their ability to quickly and easily change paths or routes. But, new technology will allow the devices to make smarter judgments and more intelligent decisions on the plant floor.
By implementing robots equipped with safe motion technology, manufacturers will be able to improve safety, reduce the size of workcells and increase operating efficiency.
Conveyors and forklifts have long been synonymous with assembly lines. But, in a lean world, those types of traditional material handling tools are often frowned upon. Some manufacturing engineers believe that automated guided vehicle (AGV) technology provides a better way to reduce waste and streamline production flow.
Some experts question if conveyors still make sense in today’s lean, flexible world. They believe automated guided vehicles (AGVs) can be a better alternative for material handling, depending on the specific application.
Today’s manufactures have a variety of different technologies to choose from when leak testing their products. These include pressure decay systems, mass flow systems, helium or hydrogen accumulation systems, helium
Isaac Asimov must be spinning in his grave. In blatant contravention of the sci-fi writer’s first law of robotics, Sami Haddadin’s robot regularly hits him in the face.The blows are
"Safe Motion" is still a relatively new concept in the robotics industry. Many challenges still need to be addressed before the technology is widely accepted.
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA, Ann Arbor, MI) has introduced a new technical report that provides guidelines for implementing ANSI/RIA/ISO 10218-1-2007. The RIA R15.206 technical report explains how to implement and use next-generation robots that comply with the new international robot safety standard.
"Safe Motion” is a concept that allows humans and machines to work in close proximity to each other. However, not all robot manufacturers interpret and define safe motion the same way. ASSEMBLY recently asked a group of experts to share their thoughts on the subject.
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