Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.03
March 30, 2023
…director of the Robotics & Autonomous Systems Program at ASTM International, delivered the keynote address on optimizing warehouse operations with robots and AI. He was previously former senior advisor for technology research and planning at FedEx. This year’s event will highlight new developments in these applications and more. Robotics vendors are welcome to provide speakers as long as they also bring users. How to speak at the 2023 Robotics Applications Conference For the 2023 Robotics Applications Conference, to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, Peerless Media is looking for submissions from users, integrators, industry analysts, and suppliers who can discuss…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.88
February 14, 2022
…worked to develop industry standards with members of the ASTM International standards committee. Exoskeletons could potentially reduce workplace back injuries in material handling by 20% to 60%, found the study, which was published in the Journal of Applied Ergonomics. “This is a critical advancement because work-related injuries to overburdened workers are a major factor contributing to the current dynamics in the labor market,” said HeroWear in reference to shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. the Exo-LiFFT calculator. Source: Vanderbilt University HeroWear develops Exo-LiFFT Exoskeletons are now being used daily in factories, warehouses, construction sites, and other workplaces around the world to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.36
August 25, 2023
…Discovery Workshops/Market Analysis for Space and Hypersonics Project team: ASTM International (principal investigator) Topic areas addressed: Discovery workshops and market studies Description: This project will center on two topics: terrestrial manufacturing for space and manufacturing of hypersonic components and structures. The ASTM Team will conduct a literature review, followed by an in-person workshop, and then follow up surveys to develop these two reports. The team will also use the standards organization's network of nearly 30,000 subject-matter experts. Time-Optimal Motion Planning using Convex Sets Project team: Dexai Robotics (principal investigator), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Topic areas addressed: Automated robotic task…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.87
October 21, 2022
…director of the Robotics & Autonomous Systems Program at ASTM International, at this year's event. Compliance with the MassRobotics standard is voluntary, but it can help with robotics adoption, said Ryden. At the same time, the effort is open to interested parties and is working to complement existing standards, he said. “The standard can help influence adoption, but it does not affect or duplicate safety standards,” Ryden added. “About 30 organizations are currently participating, with about a dozen actively involved.” A senior engineer at Rockwell Automation asked about real-world deployments of v1.0 “in the wild.” “We’ve seen some, but no…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
August 23, 2023
…humanoids as they evolve, such as those proposed by ASTM International's committee on legged robots.” “For mobile manipulation, the ability to reach high and the ground and to take up roughly a square foot is an advantage,” Cardenas added. “Instead of relying on a heavy base like an AMR, a humanoid can just widen its stance.” Apollo also includes perception-based behaviors to slow or stop if someone enters a perimeter or impact zone, respectively, he said. Apptronik worked with argodesign to ensure that Argo's design balanced complexity and approachability. Digital panels on the robot's face and chest are intended to…
