Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 74.23
March 07, 2023
ASTM International’s F45 committee for robotics, automation, and autonomous systems today announced that it is developing a proposed standard that will focus on the use of hardware and peripherals in robotic training systems. “The proposed standard can help ensure that robotic training systems perform consistently and reliably across different environments and use cases,” said Anton Koretskov, a member of ASTM International. “The standard will also help enable innovation and advancement in the field by providing guidelines for future development and encouraging new ideas.” ASTM International said it develops standards for public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 66.27
September 20, 2022
…are emerging that could help both suppliers and users. ASTM International today announced that its F45 committee on robotics, automation, and autonomous systems has formed a new subcommittee on grasping and manipulation. The new subcommittee, F45.05, will develop standards that evaluate performance in several major areas of robotic manipulation. The first three task groups of the committee will develop standards for performance of grasping-type end effectors, mobile manipulators, and robotic assembly systems, covering their use in both fixed and mobile base systems. Standards to help speed deployments The new standards will help speed up deployments and cut wasteful spending on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 65.82
September 11, 2023
ASTM International’s F45 committee on robotics, automation, and autonomous systems is seeking participation in the development of proposed standards for testing and recording assembly capabilities of robot systems. The proposed standards—WK87213 and WK87214—will provide a reliable and repeatable means for testing assembly capabilities of robot systems, according to ASTM committee member Kenny Kimble, a mechanical engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The proposed standards also include a practice for recording the testing setup and configuration so that users can create and compare test results across the robotics community. “The proposed standards will be most useful to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 62.17
May 08, 2019
…meet safety and performance requirements in the aerospace sector. ASTM International’s additive manufacturing technologies committee (F42) is currently developing the four standards. “The industry uses standards to ensure that public safety, quality, and readiness levels are maintained,” said Shane Collins, general manager at Additive Industries North America and an ASTM member. “Once approved, these standards could be used to certify that parts are manufactured to the highest quality levels required by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] through the part and process qualification procedures.” According to Collins, the new standards could help civil, commercial, and military aircraft manufacturers, as well…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 61.68
August 25, 2023
…and industrial applications. The University of Central Lancashire and ASTM International’s Center of Excellence in Exo Technology have announced the winners of the 2023 Exo Games. William Billotte, director of global exo technology programs at ASTM International, was one of the competition's judges. He described how it solidified students’ working knowledge of the field. “We’re very passionate about STEM [science, technology, engineering, and mathematics], and through this event, we’re connecting innovation and research with standards to help the students understand how they all work together,” he stated. “The Exo Games is a way to bring together the passion [and] the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 60.21
October 12, 2023
ASTM International today announced that it has developed a roadmap that identifies key technical challenges that, if solved, would encourage collaboration and technology development to advance the digitalization of the construction industry. “While Industry 4.0 technologies have already reshaped the manufacturing landscape, the time is ripe for the construction sector to realize its digital destiny,” stated Dr. Mohan Seifi, vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs at ASTM International. “This roadmap is the beacon, guiding the community towards collaborative activities that prioritize innovation and elevate our global competitiveness,” he said. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Advanced Manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 58.99
January 09, 2023
ASTM International today said it will host an in-person workshop to support the development of its Roadmap for Advanced Technologies for the Digitalization of the Construction Industry. The workshop, co-sponsored by the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will take place on Jan. 25 and 26, 2023, at ASTM’s global headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pa. “Digital construction is expected to have a major impact on manufacturing innovation and competitiveness,” noted Mohsen Seifi, Ph.D., ASTM International’s vice president of global manufacturing programs. “This workshop and related roadmap will play…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 58.38
May 05, 2023
ASTM International today said it has awarded Dr. Roger Bostelman with its Award of Merit for his extraordinary productivity, outstanding contribution, and leadership in advancing the development of standards related to exoskeletons and exosuits. At the recent F48 Committee on Exoskeletons and Exosuits meetings in Denver, the standards organization presented Bostelman with his award and an ASTM Fellow Pin. “There are very few ASTM Fellows,” noted Nora Nimmerichter, staff manager for the F48 Committee. “Roger, though, meets and exceeds what it means to be a Fellow. He represents all of values of the award.” Dr. Bostelman is currently a visiting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 58.00
November 30, 2022
…and handle objects emerge, standards efforts are under way. ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee this week said it is developing a standard on mobile manipulator performance for static and indexed tasks. The proposed standard will describe accepted procedures and test methods, including the supporting test apparatus, for measuring the static/indexed task performance of a single mobile manipulator, said the F45 committee. A mobile manipulator is a robotic system that features a manipulator and uses an automatic, automated, or autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (A-UGV) to move between locations, according to ASTM International. Such systems may be used for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 57.54
September 06, 2023
ASTM International this week said that the Advanced Manufacturing Robotics, or ARM, Institute has awarded it funding to develop a roadmap for guidance and adoption of advanced robotics technologies. In partnership with the institute, ASTM also plans to host its 4th Specialty Workshop on Discovery & Market Analysis for Robotics in Manufacturing of Space and Hypersonic Components. The workshop will be on Oct. 4 and 5, 2023, at ASTM headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pa. Interested parties are required to register their interest in attendance. The main goals of the workshop, which the ARM Institute funded in a recent project call,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 56.84
February 10, 2023
ASTM International is calling on university students to take part in the standards group’s new competition designed to spur interest in exoskeleton technologies. The Exo Games will take place from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17 at the University of Central Lancashire Engineering & Innovation Centre in the U.K., but the deadline to apply is Friday, March 10, at 11:59 p.m. ET. “The Exo Games is a competition open to university teams of STEM [science, technology, engineering, and mathematics] degree students, designed to connect them with exo industry professionals, help them build lifelong relationships, and get hands-on experience with new exo…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 53.93
May 18, 2023
…quadruped and biped robots comes a need for standards. ASTM International’s F45 Committee on Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems has approved the creation of a new subcommittee—F45.06 Legged Robot System. It will focus on developing standards for this type of robot regardless of its application be it industrial or service related. The new subcommittee will be chaired by F45 member Bowen Weng, a technical specialist at the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio, and a Ph.D. candidate at The Ohio State University. ASTM defines scope of legged robot subcommittee “The scope of the Subcommittee is the development of a…
