Physical AI represents a fundamental shift in how intelligent systems interact with the real world. Unlike traditional software-based AI that processes data in the cloud, physical AI embeds perception, decision-making, and learning directly into robots and…
At IMTS 2024, Greg Orloff from IIoT World had the opportunity to sit down with Fredrik Rydén, CEO of Olis Robotics, to discuss the challenges small and medium-sized manufacturers face when adopting robotics and automation. Fredrik…
Manufacturing is second only to medicine as the most time-sensitive business there is, with the livelihoods of every employee hanging in the balance. Simply put, manufacturers live and die by how well they manage time, resources,…
A few years ago, we used to navigate for one week during the Hannover Messe long hallways, trying to catch as much as possible, meet new companies, startups and find out about the latest innovation in…
What happens when technology advancements threaten to automate people’s jobs? That question is on the minds of many as research and development in artificial intelligence and machine learning rapidly advances. Recently ASU received a million dollar…
Common misconceptions about smart manufacturing Machine automation could be compared to the human body. Our eyes are the sensors that monitor operations. Our hands are the actuation to manoeuvre things around us. Finally, our brains are…
When it comes to smart cities, every industry has to go through a major overhaul: mobility, waste management, utilities, and many more. But it seems the self-storage industry hasn’t yet joined the trend. Busy city dwellers…
Whether you are buying your first drone, or looking to grow your current fleet, we outline 5 steps to purchasing a construction drone, and then provide you with our top 5 drone recommendations for the construction industry.…
Automation, driven by robotics, artificial intelligence, and IoT, is reshaping the US jobs market across nearly every industry. The transportation sector alone faces displacement of 2.2 to 3.1 million workers globally. Yet studies indicate that mass…
Industrial robots are vulnerable to the same cybersecurity weaknesses found across industrial control systems. A 2017 report titled "Rogue Robots: Testing the Limits of an Industrial Robot's Security," produced by researchers from Politecnico di Milano and…
Ben Wolff, Chairman and CEO of Sarcos, describes the current moment in industrial robotics as a "Golden Age," driven by advances in computer vision, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and falling hardware costs. Robots are moving beyond…
Comau CEO Mauro Fenzi describes how Industry 4.0 reshapes manufacturing automation in an interview with IIoT World. Fenzi discusses collaborative robots, the AURA robotic arm, the DIWO Suite data platform, and the open-source e.DO robot, explaining…