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Robotics Is Evolving and so Are Risk Assessments

During the last 50 years or so, industrial robots have been increasingly used in manufacturing industries around the world. The technology has been evolving and adapting to the needs of its users. Over the years people have been doing their best to analyze the safety aspects related to a robotic cell. Of course, accidents happened and risk assessments became more crucial. At the same time, safety standards and safety components have also been evolving to better address safety issues related to robotics. Let’s look at where we stand today.

Alexandre Pare
By Alexandre Pare
on Apr 07, 2016 in Robotics. 7 min read time
Robotics Is Evolving and so Are Risk Assessments

During the last 50 years or so, industrial robots have been increasingly used in manufacturing industries around the world. The...

Alexandre Pare
By Alexandre Pare
on Apr 07, 2016
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Alex Owen-Hill
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Need to program your robot but don't know which language to choose?

Don't know what languages are available?

There's no simple...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Mar 14, 2016
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