Learning Objectives Learn the tools that enable central control of an AGV or mobile robot fleet. Understand capabilities of software that helps with AGV and mobile robot management, routing, testing, validation to decrease time to deploy and increase efficiencies. AGV, mobile robot insights Automated guided vehicles (AGV) and mobile robots can be designed, set […]
The automotive industry has the largest number of robots working in factories around the world: Operational stock hit a new record of about one million units. This represents about one third of the total number installed across all industries, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The automotive industry effectively invented automated manufacturing,” says […]
Automation application insights A system integrator explained a control system modification and the challenges they faced during the project to make it work effectively within the confines of the facility and its environment. The biggest lesson learned from the project was initial design and investigation are key to success because they can prevent many potential […]
Robotics insights Industrial robot market growth is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2019 to 2029 thanks to robotics being increasingly used in the automotive and electronics industry according to a report by Future Market Insights. While the automotive industry remains the main driver for industrial robot growth, other industries are discovering […]
Learning Objectives Explore how to digitalize an OT-data infrastructure. Understand how five advantages of unified OT data layer can help with manufacturing digitalization. Learn details about the five advantages of a unified OT data layer: Connectivity, consolidation, context, collaboration and cloud access. Unified OT data-layer insights Digitalizing an operational technology (OT) data infrastructure can […]
Quantum computing insights An interdisciplinary team of MIT researchers has developed a wireless communication system that enables a quantum computer to send and receive data to and from electronics outside the refrigerator using high-speed terahertz waves. This is part of growing research into quantum computing and its potential for the future as we reach the […]
Control Engineering’s top 5 pieces of content over the past week covered AI, robots, and ERP. 1. Grant awarded to increase artificial intelligence and robotics use in poultry processing Researchers in two states were awarded a $5 million grant to increase use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in chicken processing. 2. 2023 System Integrator […]
Collaborative robot insights Cobots are helping manufacturers become more flexible as their versatility grows. They are especially useful in high-mix, low-volume work that used to require humans. Cobots are able to fill the void. Cobots also are useful in non-industrial applications because they are often smaller and don’t require physical barriers, which allow them to […]
Researchers in Arkansas and two other states will be using a $5 million grant to increase use of artificial intelligence and robotics in chicken processing to reduce waste in deboning and detect pathogens. The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will establish the Center for Scalable and Intelligent […]
Global manufacturing insights India is looking to take a more assertive role in the short- and long-term as a global manufacturing power in the way China has. However, India is struggling economically due to COVID-19 and its infrastructure isn’t as strong as China’s. While they might be powerful in concentrated sectors, Interact Analysis projects China […]