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Rehab Robotics Ltd and Staffordshire University have been at the leading edge of research and development in the field of rehabilitation robotics for the past 15 years. During this period they have developed the Handy 1 rehabilitation robot which enables people with severe disabilities to gain...
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One of the first steps in designing a flexible assembly system is the selection of an appropriate manipulator. There are a number of different manipulator configurations which can be chosen depending on a variety of factors such as the assembly workspace layout, product size, weight, and...
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This paper describes the benefits and requirements of robot tool changers and the selection criteria. In particular, expands on the design of the ATI quick‐change tool changer and provides examples of industrial applications.
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collaboration between human and robot workers. As the number of human workers shrinks and that of robots increases, how will this … although there are numerous voices expressing concerns about the replacement of human workers by robots, there has not as yet … been a substantive study of the impact on human workers of sharing their work life with robots in this environment …
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Robots have been used on plastic injection moulding machines for many years. Linear robots account for the vast …
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Describes the benefits of using robots to unload injection moulding machines and the various robot configurations that … can be applied. The use of robots to assist in the manufacture of injection moulded loading doors for domestic washing …
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This article identifies a significant incidence of unsatisfactory outcomes in complex automation projects. It looks at …
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Reports from the Hanover Fair on new developments in robotic automation, outlines the latest robot hardware and …
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Unique dual gantry robots from ABB handle trays and totes of mail at postal sorting centers. Automation has increased …
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Availability, reliability, flexibility and comprehensive diagnostics are the most significant demands placed upon …
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