Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.09
July 19, 2024
…workplace injuries and enhanced worker well-being. The study tracked ergonomics, safety, and injury metrics across more than 65 million lifts at over 40 sites in five industries: construction, food & beverage, logistics, manufacturing, and retail. Verve said its findings offer insights into the impact of soft exosuits on physically demanding jobs where workers engage in rigorous, repetitive tasks, such as case picking, manufacturing, order picking, and shipping and receiving, routinely lifting between 10,000 and 60,000 pounds per day. Majority of users report exosuits assisted their work In selecting the variables to capture in the safety study, Verve Motion modeled its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.87
March 08, 2024
…to further drive overall performance, savings and reduction in ergonomic challenges,” Cloer added. Planning and orchestration of the overall objectives and individual system tasks are completely managed by MujinController, which communicates to any warehouse management system (WMS) for information and updates concerning order and inventory management. The Robotic Case Picking system brings flexible automation to warehouses looking to fulfill more orders without the back-breaking workload of traditional case picking, additionally shortening delivery windows while reducing picking errors and ergonomic issues for their workforce. TruckBot capability advancements The latest advancement to the TruckBot container/truck unloading system introduces the capability to handle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.76
January 25, 2022
…Genesis RMN offers real-time visualization, as well as more ergonomic control in comparison with conventional procedures. Source: Stereotaxis Genesis offers flexibility, ease of use Stereotaxis claimed that its Robotic Magnetic Navigation (RMN) technology can improve precision and safety. The St. Louis, Mo.-based company said RMN has been used to treat more than 140,000 patients around the world. The Genesis RMN system consists of two robotically controlled magnets, a flexible catheter with a magnetic tip, and an operating console. Instead of internal cables, which add bulk to the catheter, Stereotaxis' system uses magnetic fields to steer its tip. This allows the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.24
March 11, 2024
…(54%) and workers (49%) agree addressing worker comfort and ergonomics is a top workforce initiative. What to expect from Zebra Technologies at MODEX At MODEX, visitors will see how Zebra’s new RS2100 wearable back-of-hand (BOH) scanner enhances productivity and delivers new levels of comfort to workers. The unique mount on the RS2100 leaves the palm completely unobstructed, providing greater freedom to handle items. Zebra will also launch the WT6400 and WT5400 wearable computers. Engineered to streamline hands-free workflows while enhancing comfort, the WT6400 and WT5400 provide more flexibility for picking orders, sorting items, and managing inventory with greater efficiency and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.99
March 05, 2020
…of the biggest benefits of these enhancements is the ergonomic design. “Frequently used buttons and the scanner are placed strategically on the robot to minimize ergonomic strain, and additional lights, images and prompts can direct tasks more precisely,” he said. “With this design, the system is easy to master and can be used by a broad range of workers after minimal training. Also, because the Chucks are larger, warehouses don’t need to utilize as many, freeing up space throughout the aisles. Having fewer robots is particularly helpful during peak seasons when staff presence and customer pressures increase and efficiencies need…
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 9.87
August 25, 2023
…committee to guide their designs, covering topics like wear, ergonomics, environmental conditions, and load handling. The overall competition saw the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) take first place, followed by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in second and Clemson University in third. UCLan previously won an engineering award for an exoskeleton project in 2021. Several other special awards were also given to the following teams: Teams’ Choice Award: Federal University of Technology—Parana and Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná Poster Competition Award: UCLan Presentation Competition Award: Clemson University Design Competition Award: Vrije Universiteit Brussel About the ASTM ET CoE Established in 2019,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.81
November 13, 2023
…Baldonnel distribution center while also improving the overall workplace ergonomics for workers. The LocusBots' seamless integration with human workers has enabled United Drug to efficiently meet growing e-commerce demand and double productivity, officials there said. “Locus is honored to receive this prestigious industry recognition alongside our customer, United Drug,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “Our commitment to innovation, proven usability, and fast time to value has helped them to optimize their fulfillment productivity and efficiency to meet ever-increasing order volumes.” Paul Malone, head of operations for UDD & UDC at United Drug Ireland, lauded the Locus cobots and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.69
February 16, 2021
…Parts applications include end effectors used with industrial robots, ergonomic aids such as lift assists and hand tools and alignment fixtures on assembly lines. “There is a reason why manufacturers are increasingly turning to 3D-printed carbon fiber materials,” says Stratasys Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Dick Anderson. “It’s incredibly strong, versatile, and lightweight. We want to enable all our FDM customers to take advantage of those material characteristics. Introducing FDM ABS-CF10 is a significant step in growing 3D printing’s presence in the global manufacturing industry.” The FDM ABS-CF10 material is scheduled to be available in April 2021, and orders are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
September 03, 2020
…technology enables Signicast and DDM customers to create more ergonomic components with less material cost and shorter lead times. “DDM is extremely proud to join hands with Signicast to modernize investment casting while offering speed, complexity and value to customers. This partnership greatly accelerates the introduction of DDM's ceramic 3D printing based Digital Foundry offering to the market,” says Dr. Suman Das, founder and CEO of DDM. “DDM's 3D printing technology will bolster our core offering and amplify our footprint in additive manufacturing,” says Marc Riquelme, president of Signicast. The partnership between Signicast and DDM highlights advancements in precision casting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.49
December 14, 2020
…fulfillment process that adapts to changing customer needs, reducing ergonomic issues linked to maneuvering heavy manual carts, energizing warehouse associates with easy-to-use technology, and ramping fulfillment capacity to meet growing consumer demand. Office Depot replaced its manual cart and pick-to-voice technology at a DC in Orlando, Fla., with a process that uses collaborative mobile robots (6 River Systems) to support efficient picking of e-commerce and store replenishment orders. The fleet of 18 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) work in close collaboration with warehouse associates to get orders picked quickly and accurately with minimal walking for the workers. The AMRs, or “Chucks”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.48
September 20, 2023
…and efficiency, robots also help create safer and more ergonomic workplaces. As a result, employees can avoid tedious and risky tasks, focus on more value-added activities, and enjoy a more collaborative and satisfying work environment, asserted Geek+ and Körber in a release. Partnership produces results for customers Geek+ entered its first global partnership with Körber in 2020 and has rapidly expanded its offerings since then. The companies cited the deployment of 30,000 robots they said saved 140,000 tons of carbon emissions and 16 million KwH in energy in 2022. Together with Geek+’s growing robotics portfolio, Körber said its systems can…
