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Why Not Robots?

Why would a manufacturing firm that took possession of six industrial robots as part of an acquisition deal, send them away to be chopped up for scrap metal after less than three years?  Not one of the robots was even powered up.

Mark Essenburg
By Mark Essenburg
on Jul 27, 2016 7:00 AM. 4 min read time
 
Why Not Robots?

Why would a manufacturing firm that took possession of six industrial robots as part of an acquisition deal, send them away to...

Mark Essenburg
By Mark Essenburg
on Jul 27, 2016 7:00 AM
Read more 4 min read time
Busting Common Myths about Robots: Part I

Change incites fear. Since the industrial revolution, humans have been remarkably consistent about fearing the worst when new...

Karen Smock
By Karen Smock
on Jul 25, 2016 7:00 AM
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What's New In Robotics This Week - Jul 15

Ford tests co-bots; Stingray bot uses live rat cells; BP's microsubs; China's eldercare robot; robot cheerleaders showcase...

Emmet Cole
By Emmet Cole
on Jul 15, 2016 7:00 AM
Read more 6 min read time
What's New In Robotics This Week - Jun 24

Automatica coverage; New sUAS rules; limiting cuteness in robot design; bots to become electronic persons?; European Robotics...

Emmet Cole
By Emmet Cole
on Jun 24, 2016 7:00 AM
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What's New in Robotics this Week - June 17

Investing in robots; China's robotics acquisitions; Robot designed to hurt; exoskeleton for kids; Russian bot escapes testing...

Emmet Cole
By Emmet Cole
on Jun 17, 2016 7:00 AM
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New Mobile Manipulator from OTTO Motors

Ready for industry 4.0? Well OTTO Motors is. With their recent partnership with Yaskawa/Motoman, the mobile platform...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Jun 14, 2016 7:00 AM
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What's New in Robotics this Week - June 03

Robots+humans=real value; robots helping refugees; robot pain; Ottawa roboticist creates 'Bowie'; Musk on 'machines that build...

Emmet Cole
By Emmet Cole
on Jun 03, 2016 7:00 AM
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What's New In Robotics This Week - May 20

Midea makes KUKA offer; Gripping telepresence; Origami stomach bots; Gripper camera; Meet Otto, the robo-truck; History of...

Emmet Cole
By Emmet Cole
on May 20, 2016 7:00 AM
Read more 7 min read time
What's New In Robotics This Week - May 13

Robot hand teaches itself to get a grip; Bipedal bot beats uneven terrain; TORU; AI tricks Georgia Tech students; Japanese...

Emmet Cole
By Emmet Cole
on May 13, 2016 7:00 AM
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