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Alex Owen-Hill is a freelance writer and public speaker who blogs about a large range of topics, including science, presentation skills at CreateClarifyArticulate.com, storytelling and (of course) robotics. He completed a PhD in Telerobotics from Universidad Politecnica de Madrid as part of the PURESAFE project, in collaboration with CERN. As a recovering academic, he maintains a firm foot in the robotics world by blogging about industrial robotics.

http://alexowenhill.co.uk/

10 Solutions to Improve Robot Vision With Shiny Objects

Lights, camera, … and then reflections on the surface of your shiny objects! Suddenly your flawless robot vision setup can't detect objects. How do you deal with these annoying lighting problems? Here are ten great solutions.

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Mar 07, 2019 11:02 AM. 6 min read time
 
10 Solutions to Improve Robot Vision With Shiny Objects

Lights, camera, … and then reflections on the surface of your shiny objects! Suddenly your flawless robot vision setup can't...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Mar 07, 2019 11:02 AM
Read more 6 min read time
How Safety Levels Are Decided for Cobots

Are cobots too safe? Are cobots safe enough? Our experts can't seem to agree. Here's how safety levels are decided for...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Feb 28, 2019 11:02 AM
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5 Cobot Applications Where Safety is Critical

Do collaborative robots always have to move slowly? No! Here are 5 safety critical applications which can boost your cobot...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Feb 21, 2019 7:02 AM
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How Much Dexterity Does a Robot Need?

What does it mean when a robot is described as "dexterous." And what does it mean for robot users? Here's what to look for...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Feb 14, 2019 7:02 AM
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5 Ways Robotics Are Used in Medicine and Healthcare

Would you let a cobot cut your bones!? This is just one of the ways that collaborative robots are being used the healthcare...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Feb 07, 2019 11:02 AM
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A Beginners Guide to the Exoskeleton Industry

The exoskeleton industry is predicted to be the "next big thing." But, why are we not seeing them in businesses? Here's the...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Feb 07, 2019 11:02 AM
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Is Robotics Really a Disruptive Technology?

If robotics is a disruptive technology, could it disrupt your business? It really depends on whether it is a disruptive...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Jan 31, 2019 11:02 AM
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Where Are We Now With Collaborative Robotics?

Let's forget the sensationalist speculations and the sentimental memories. Why don't we take a moment to take a practical look...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Jan 24, 2019 11:02 AM
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How to Decide If You Need a Mobile Cobot

There are some situations where a mobile collaborative robot will outperform a standard cobot. Here's how to decide if your...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Dec 19, 2018 7:00 AM
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