Before they were robots, they were “androids” or “automatons.” The word "robot" is commonly accepted as having arrived in English through — of all places — a Czech play. “R.U.R.” made its public debut in Prague 102 years ago , yesterday.
“But,” the author said, “I don’t know what to call these artificial workers. I could call them Labori, but that strikes me as a bit bookish.”
3 Sectors That Can Leverage Telepresence Robots
I recently experienced this firsthand. My son and I attempted to enter a store only to find a locked door with a sign that said the store was closed because the management couldn't find anyone to work. As someone who regularly utilizes remote workers, the sign got me thinking.
It wasn't until I had a similar problem that I came up with a viable solution at that moment. When I needed someone to assist employees with certain tasks, even though I knew there were remote workers I could hire, I needed them to be present. That was when I began exploring telepresence robots.
Universal Robots Reports Record Revenue Despite Global Uncertainty | Business Wire
In 2022, Universal Robots launched the UR20 collaborative robot; a groundbreaking new cobot with 20kg payload, boasting an all-new joint design that increases all joint torques approximately 25% and joint speeds by as much as 65%.
The company's Chief Financial Officer, Kim Andreasen, said: "We are proud to have continued to grow our business despite facing a difficult macroeconomic environment in 2022.
Scientists Create Shapeshifting Humanoid Robot That Can Liquefy And Reform : ScienceAlert
Scientists have made a breakthrough in robotics: a shapeshifting robot that can switch between liquid and metal states to navigate tricky environments without compromising on strength.
Because they can be both soft and hard, the small, sea cucumber-inspired robots can overcome the limitations of robots that are only one or the other, and thus have the potential to provide greater utility in areas such as electronics assembly and even medical applications.
OffWorld Is Now Taking Development Contracts for New AI-Powered Swarm Robots | Business Wire
The user-friendly robots work in squads and can produce from hundreds of tons to well over one million tons of ore annually in a single mining operation allowing for previously unattainable versatility in new mine operations within months instead of years.
OffWorld is ISO 9001 certified and has developed groundbreaking IP including directed beam energy technology for weakening and preconditioning material before extraction.
Integrating Robots Into Industrial Communications Networks Is Key Step in Digital Transformation
7-Eleven Rolls Out Self-Driving Robots for Deliveries in Los Angeles
In West Hollywood, California, consumers don't have to fight local traffic when craving an ice-cold Slurpee.
Serve Robotics confirmed the partnership, saying the robots have been "out there for some weeks."
The robotics firm plans to grow its fleet of robots nationally this year through partnerships with brands like 7-Eleven.
Security robots now patrolling streets in Tokyo
These Robots Go Into Fukushima Daiichi So People Don't Have To
The idea of a nuclear power plant having a meltdown is one that strikes fear into the hearts of most people.
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