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When Was the First Robotic Arm Made? The Evolution of Industrial Robots
The use of the term “robot” was avoided in the early days of the invention of the robotic arm. It was simply because there was an unreal, almost movie-like connotation surrounding it. The inventors feared that such a connotation would hinder the adoption. However, as technology advanced and people were...
Robotics and Unemployment: a Double-Edged Sword
Robotics has undoubtedly penetrated many industries in recent years. However, online sources provide conflicting information on whether this has caused job creation or destruction. Robotics causing unemployment has been increasingly addressed as more workers are found to be displaced from their jobs. The term for this is officially called ‘technological...
Top 3 Types of Robots Used In The Supply Chain Industry
Due to COVID-19, social distancing has become the new normal. In many countries, lockdowns have been imposed. As more people stay at home and shop online, there is an increase in demand for e-commerce. Along with the many orders to fulfil, enhanced social distancing rules and worker safety are of...
3 Ways to Program Industrial and Collaborative Robots
All robots require specific programming that may seem daunting, especially for someone without a tech background. With investments from venture firms and the global robotics technology reaching 170.08 billion by 2027 [1], there will be a surge in demand for robot programmers in the coming years. This guide serves as...
Industrial Robots Integration: Top 3 Challenges
More companies around the world are adopting robot systems and automating their processes. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the World Robotics 2020 Industrial Robots report shows a record of 2.7 million industrial robots operating in factories around the world – an increase of 12% from 2019. [1]...
How Have Robots Helped Us During Covid-19?
In the early stages of Covid-19, many countries were not well equipped to combat the virus. Besides the existing work medical staff had, they also had to cope with the pandemic, which placed them at a higher risk due to increased exposure. Hence, the medical industry began to turn to...
Robots in Automotive Factories: What Worked and What Didn’t – Part 3
Automotive factories have long been using robots. As car companies progress towards automation, they are increasingly relying on robots, especially collaborative robots (cobots), to improve their productivity. For example, the BMW’s Spartanburg site used cobots to take over installing the inside of car doors with moisture prevention and sound insulation....
Robots in Automotive Factories: What Worked and What Didn’t – Part 2
Robots are deployed in automotive manufacturing for various applications, including heavy lifting, welding, robotic vision, and many more. Yet, how much of the automation worked? In part 1, we discussed how Mercedes-Benz did with automation. The luxury car manufacturer integrated robots into their workplace but failed to realize that mass...
Robots in Automotive Factories: What Worked and What Didn’t – Part 1
Robots were used in the automotive industry since the 1970s and today, it is no surprise to see machines in its car factories for manufacturing and logistics. How has automation transformed automobile factories? As technology processes, machines and robots get more sophisticated. Robots are here to stay and they will...