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Teaching Robots and Humans to Play Nice

It’s time to let the robots out of their cages and rethink how humans and machines interact.

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May 3, 2013

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Robotic Insects Take Wing in US, But Remain on Leash

Scientists have devised tiny winged robots that could one day help pollinate crops or find disaster survivors....More
May 2, 2013

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Teaching Robots and Humans to Play Nice

It’s time to let the robots out of their cages and rethink how humans and machines interact....More
Feb. 27, 2013

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Japan's Robot Suit Gets Global Safety Certificate

Cyberdyne's Hybrid Assistive Limb is cleared to give a robotic lift to the elderly and disabled around the world....More
Dec. 12, 2012

Commentary

IndustryWeek

Advanced Manufacturing Comes to Life in 2012

A look back at how technology has re-defined the manufacturing workforce in 2012 and a look ahead at the new era of manufacturing it will bring....More
Nov. 16, 2012

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IndustryWeek

IMTS 2012 -- Universal Robots Introduces Cage-Free Industrial Robots

Universal Robots' Stefan Tøndering Stubgaard provides an overview of the cage-free, simple-to-program UR5 robot during its U.S. debut at IMTS 2012....More
Nov. 12, 2012

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IndustryWeek

RoboBusiness 2012: Rise of the Industrial Partner Robots

Electra Studios' Dan Kara on the proliferation of robots in the industrial, military and consumer markets....More
Nov. 9, 2012

Article

IndustryWeek

Technology: Robots for the Masses

Universal Robots offers a boost to U.S. small and medium-sized manufacturers by way of simple, safe, easy-to-program robotic tools....More
Sep. 26, 2012

News

Toyota Unveils Robot Designed to Perform Household Chores

Taking their cue from dogs that are trained to retrieve things, Toyota engineers designed the robot to perform simple tasks on command, using an arm equipped with a small suction pad....More
Sep. 12, 2012

News

Japanese Robot to Take University Exam 2

Fujitsu and Japan's National Institute of Informatics said the target is to have their robot score high marks on the exam for Tokyo University, one of the world's top-ranked schools, by 2021....More
Sep. 11, 2012

Article

IndustryWeek

At Otis Technology, Automation Boosts Lean Efforts

Autonomous mobile robots are freeing up time for Otis Technology employees to make product rather than spend it in search of materials. They also illustrate one way in which automation is aiding the manufacturer’s lean journey....More