Thanks to recent advancements in electronics and the programmed logic that provides gadgets with an incipient ability to make decisions and take actions, humans are starting to have meaningful interactions with machines.
From automation and robotics to computer-controlled systems, the manufacturing landscape looks much different today than it did in years past. Take a look at what that means for employees in the industry.
An analyst report explains why the global robotics industry is booming.
Humans almost inevitably will treat machines as living things. So all sorts of social issues are going to come up that companies need to prepare for.
You enter your local hardware store in desperate search of paint. If you’re anything like me, you grimace at the sight of rows upon rows of lumber, lighting, and power tools.What if a robot could help you find that paint? Now they can.Robots are slowly invading retail.Robots have been welding, assembling, and handling industrial materials for decades. But now other industries, including and especially retail, are seeing the value of robotics and automation and acting on it. So much so, that t...
Think the manufacturing industry has nothing to offer you? Think again:
Business is booming, but there is a skills gap. Not as many people are trained for the jobs available.
In the future workplace, humans may supplement the skills of machines — and not the other way around.
Devices will monitor events, fuse sensor data from various sources, use intelligence to determine actions, and ultimately control physical objects.
Robots are increasing productivity, but not at the cost of manufacturing jobs.
Robotic process automation is already a leading topic of conversation within global business services, especially when it comes to strategy. But what about o...
Auto insurers who take advantage of the opportunities posed by the 'Internet of Things' will differentiate themselves in a commoditized market.
What are the common Internet of Things applications in your industry? And how can you develop your own Internet of Things applications? Find out here.
Studies suggest we get our most original ideas when we stop the constant stimulation and let ourselves get bored. The podcast New Tech City is challenging you to disconnect — and see what happens.
How do you simultaneously control a thousand robots in a swarm? The question may seem like science fiction, but it’s one that has challenged real robotics engineers for decades.
Alarmists have predicted that nearly 50% of all jobs will be lost to automation and robotics in the coming decades. While it is true that robotics will have some measure of impact on jobs across all sectors, including healthcare, analysts are publishing
Automation is set to become the single biggest player of the workforce of the future.
Four diverse trends are having a big effect on the robotics industry worldwide, and the global media and financial gurus are paying attention to the process.