Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.40
September 10, 2018
…with our existing work force, and we saved twenty minutes of operator time per hour, all while improving our ergonomic work environment and freeing up our staff to handle more value-added tasks. We look forward to putting our new golden cobot to work and expect our fleet of UR cobots to grow even further as our production expands.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.93
July 20, 2018
…employees have come up with a variety of other uses, including making socket covers, producing part hangers, and developing ergonomic and safety tools. In addition to the 3D printer, the plant uses a variety of other innovative technologies, including drones that conduct interior inspections and collaborative robots that can operate near human employees without safety cages. Earlier this year, GM announced it was working with Autodesk to create 3D-printed parts for its vehicles in an effort to reduce weight and improve performance. GM is using Autodesk’s cloud computing and artificial intelligence algorithms to take a generative design approach to new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.65
July 09, 2018
…robots transport shelves that hold goods to a light-directed, ergonomic picking station where a human does the picking. Yet another category is robotic-assisted cart picking in which the AMR has integrated features such as visual display, put lights, or a bar code scanner. One vendor offering these smart, collaborative carts for human picking is 6 River Systems, which was founded by former Kiva Systems executives (Kiva was a pioneer in goods-to-person robotics that was acquired by Amazon). “We are a drop-in replacement for cart picking that is a full-system solution,” explains Jerome Dubois, co-founder of 6 River Systems. “We not…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.93
April 06, 2018
…assistance. With very little exertion, and without the typical ergonomic problems associated with the continuous lifting and moving of heavy items, these futuristic “exosuits” will help ensure higher safety levels—and a speedier process overall—in an area of the warehouse where hefting heavy loads is the norm. This is just one example of how the convergence of humans and robots could play out in the warehouse and distribution center (DC) of the future. Made by companies like Sarcos Robotics, which plans to introduce a powered industrial exoskeleton suit in 2019, these advanced products will help reduce the number of workplace injuries…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.28
February 28, 2018
…applications in retail in-store and back-end receiving. The device is equipped with a large, high-visibility, 3.2-inch color touchscreen and ergonomic form factor to reduce operator fatigue. Its wireless communications capabilities (802.11 a/b/g/n) enable fast data transmission, while multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) antennas provide extended coverage. A choice of 1D or 2D models is offered with the 1D version integrating a linear imager with a green scan line for crisp aiming; and the white illumination, megapixel 2D imager delivering a high read range for 1D and 2D symbologies. Datalogic Booth B4327
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.26
October 06, 2016
…a mandate to drive continuous improvements in safety and ergonomics. “In just about every major city where we have distribution centers, there is real competition for labor,” says Rodriguez. Put them together—the need for speed, quality, service and labor shortages—and “automation becomes a way to operate successfully within the context of these competing demands,” says Rodriguez. In fact, new demands may be changing the rules for justifying automation, at least when it comes to the traditional measure of return on investment, adds Rich Werner, vice president of physical flows for L’Oreal’s consumer products division. “ROI is still important, but the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.80
September 01, 2016
…that create safety challenges.” Investing in employee safety and ergonomics Suppliers report an increased focus on dock safety and ergonomics, particularly with regard to employees that unload floor-stacked containers and trailers. Employee turnover can be high in this area as well, since workers are required to use step stools or climb on boxes to reach items that are stacked above their heads. “Where much time, effort and capital is spent on the loading operation, warehouse management system and order picking side of the operation, the unloading operation generally requires employees to mainly perform manual labor as they hand stack boxes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.47
April 04, 2016
…goods-to-person picking,” he added. The company is also sharing a new, cross-platform software user interface specifically to improve operator ergonomics during human/machine interaction, and a remote service and troubleshooting package to help customers diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly. Additionally, KNAPP’s exhibit in Booth 4962 showcases cubing, scanning, dimensioning, measuring and weighing systems from new group member KHT. Modex 2016 is scheduled to be held April 4-7, 2016 in Atlanta’s Georgia World Conference Center. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the material handling and logistics industry. Modern’s complete Modex coverage.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 20.00
September 30, 2011
…include Conductor Bar, Cable Festoon, Cable Reels, Push Button Pendants, and Radio Remote Controls. Also provides Crane Bumpers and Ergonomic Handling Products, including spring balancers, work station equipment, and overhead air and electric supply systems.
