Key Technologies Defining Robotics – Positioning and Navigation
What will the series cover?
In this series of six blogs, we take a look at the key technologies defining the way robots are being designed and used today, and how that may evolve in the future. It will cover developments at the hardware and software level, and how innovations such as AI are already shaping the future of robotics.
Blog 4: Key Technologies Defining Robotics – Robot Operating Systems
Blog 5: Key Technologies Defining Robotics – CoBots and AI
Blog 6: The Future of Robotics
Positioning and Navigation
For almost 70 years, industrial robots have been capable of a lot of movement. Even the very first industrial robot (see the first blog in this series for more details) had 9 degrees of freedom in its central arm , as well as having roll and yaw in its hand . There are various ways of keeping track of the relative position of these moving parts.
Robot workspace to get human touch remotely
Assemble, stitch, fasten, box, seal, ship. Wait, what can get done if assemblers, stitchers, and the others are staying at home?
It’s been fairly easy for some to adopt a remote working model during the pandemic, but manufacturing and warehouse workers have had it rougher some tasks just need people to be physically present in the workplace.
But now, one team is working on a solution for the traditional factory floor that could allow more workers to carry out their labor from home.
The proposed human-in-the-loop assembly system. The robot workspace can be manipulated remotely. Image credits: Columbia Engineering.
Key Technologies Defining Robotics – Mobility and Dexterity
What will the series cover?
In this series of six blogs, we look at the key technologies defining the way robots are being designed and used today, and how that may evolve in the future. It will cover developments at the hardware and software level and how innovations such as AI are already shaping robotics future.
Blog 3: Key Technologies Defining Robotics – Positioning and Navigation
Blog 4: Key Technologies Defining Robotics – Robot Operating Systems
Blog 5: Key Technologies Defining Robotics – CoBots and AI
Blog 6: The Future of Robotics
Mobility and Dexterity
Movement is part of robotics, based on principles discovered over 100 years ago. Electric motors turn potential energy into mechanical work. Engineers understand how this happens and continue to make improvements, both in functionality and efficiency.
Key Technologies Defining Robotics – From Static Arms to AMRs
What will the series cover?
In this series of six blogs, we take a look at the key technologies defining the way robots are being designed and used today, and how that may evolve in the future. It will cover developments at the hardware and software level, and how innovations such as AI are already shaping the future of robotics.
Blog 1: Key Technologies Defining Robotics – From Static Arms to AMRs
Blog 2: Key Technologies Defining Robotics – Mobility and Dexterity
Blog 3: Key Technologies Defining Robotics – Positioning and Navigation
Blog 4: Key Technologies Defining Robotics – Robot Operating Systems