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WEB3 days ago · Advanced Navigation expands Certus line with Mini series. The new Certus Mini line of navigation systems offers precision in a compact package, says Advanced Navigation. All the latest robotics news, research and analysis from The Robot Report, focusing on the development, integration, and use of robotics.
10 Biggest Challenges in Robotics - The Robot Report
WEB9. Medical robotics with more autonomy. From minimally invasive surgery, hospital optimization, to emergency response, prosthetics, and home assistance, medical robotics represents one of the fastest growing sectors. But the challenge is building reliable systems with greater levels of autonomy.
5 things robots do better than humans (and 3 things they don’t)
WEBSep 24, 2018 · 2. Flexibility. Robots are getting better at learning, and applying their learnings to new situations, but they are still far from being able to respond to unexpected situations with the same resourcefulness as a person. Most of the time, new situations still require human intervention and, when available and appropriate, new programming.
Sensor breakdown: how robot vacuums navigate - The Robot Report
WEBSep 14, 2022 · Here is a look at some of the different sensors used in today’s robot vacuums for improved navigation and cleaning. Ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors. Ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) sensors work in any lighting conditions and can provide millimeter-accurate range measurements independent of the target’s color and optical transparency.
Industrial Robotics News and Technologies from the Robot Report
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Epica raises $18M for industrial, medical robots. Epica International holds 75 issued and pending patents on its medical imaging and robotics platforms in the U.S., EU, and other countries. By Brianna Wessling & Eugene Demaitre | September 20, 2024.
7 companies transforming orthopedics with robot-assisted surgery
WEBJun 4, 2019 · 4. Zimmer Biomet: Rosa. Zimmer Biomet’s Rosa robot-assisted total knee surgery platform won 510(k) clearance for knees in January and for spine in March. The Rosa system includes 2D X-ray and 3D pre-operative planning tools, allowing surgeons to conduct virtual procedures ahead of the actual surgeries, according to the company.
5 materials to evaluate for designing, building robust robots
WEBAug 18, 2019 · Here are some of the materials to keep in mind when designing and building robots. 1. Steel. Steel is one of the materials used most often by robot builders. This sturdy metal is a smart choice if you’re building a robot that needs to stand up to harsh conditions. It’s possible to harden the steel to between 100,000 and 300,000 pound-force ...
China bets on robots for rapid growth, says IFR
WEBSep 1, 2024 · Beijing wants to adapt to the latest round of industrial transformation by using robots as an engine for growth. The country is by far the largest robot market in the world. “China’s rapid development in industrial robot automation is extraordinary,” stated Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Asimov’s laws of A.I. - therobotreport.com
WEBSep 2, 2017 · Etzioni has updated those three rules in his NY Times op-ed piece to: An A.I. system must be subject to the full gamut of laws that apply to its human operator. An A.I. system must clearly disclose that it is not human. An A.I. system cannot retain or disclose confidential information without explicit approval from the source of that information.