University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed a method for training multiple robots or drones to work together using multi-agent reinforcement learning, a type of artificial intelligence. Robots or drones can work together to collaborate and complete a task, when…
Robots with human-like precision
According to Wendy Tan White, CEO of the robotics software company Intrinsic: “We’re on the cusp of an industrial robotics renaissance, driven by software-first solutions, cheaper sensing, and more abundant data.” Here, Nigel Smith, CEO of industrial robot specialist TM Robotics,…
Boston Dynamics launches an AI Institute
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced the launch of Boston Dynamics AI Institute (the Institute), with the goal of making fundamental advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and intelligent machines. The Group and Boston Dynamics will make an initial investment…
Fighting fire with artificial intelligence
Researchers are utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to give fire-fighters a much-needed heads-up when it comes to battling flashovers – a type of fire that ignites all combustible items in a room suddenly. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),…
Bringing together technology leaders from around the globe
Registration is now open for?Automation Fair 2022, hosted by?Rockwell Automation and members of its global PartnerNetwork programme. The annual event will be held at McCormick Place West in Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 14-17, and expects to bring over 10,000 manufacturing and…
IoT security fears fall by over 30%
Fears over security have become less of a concern for organisations adopting IoT solutions than it was five years ago, according to a recent study by Wi-SUN Alliance. The Journey to IoT Maturity, a follow-up to Wi-SUN’s ‘state of the…
Lack of IT support negatively impacts attitude towards technology
A lack of support from their company’s IT department is having a detrimental impact on manufacturing field workers’ attitudes towards – and confidence with – technology, while also endangering the success of digital transformation initiatives, research has found. With the…
Three ways your communications network can drive up sustainability
Sustainability is a key aspect to consider during the development and upgrade of manufacturing facilities. When providing state-of-the-art automation systems to enhance energy and resource efficiency, machine builders should pay close attention to the network technology used, as it determines…
Recycling robot tackles electrical waste
A sustainable circular economy depends on recycled electronic consumer goods. But recycling electronic waste can endanger human workers – which makes it an optimal application for robotics and automation. To overcome these challenges, Votechnik has developed a system based around…
What trends are improving the Global Robot Sensor Market forecast?
According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the global robot sensor market size is set to register a significant growth during the forecast timeframe. This is due to the strong demand for automation technologies across various…