Robotics & Automation

2+ hour, 36+ min ago   (671+ words) Connecting IT and OT in manufacturing has become a core requirement for realizing Industry 4.0 smart factory architectures. This paper reports on the implementation of a smart factory built on the Festo CP Factory platform, covering three main contributions: IT/OT…...

3+ hour, 52+ min ago   (191+ words) CargoSense provides inbound supply chain oversight for high-value equipment and materials moving into data center construction and fit-out projects. Its platform uses deterministic AI agents to identify and automatically resolve exceptions, while a 24/7 Human Agent Response Team handles situations requiring…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (261+ words) Is physical artificial intelligence the key to creating autonomous warehouses? Aftermarket parts distributors face a unique set of fulfillment challenges. SKU counts continue to grow, demand can change without warning, and customers often need parts quickly to restore critical equipment....

6+ hour, 39+ min ago   (473+ words) The increasing demand for efficient manufacturing systems in the construction-materials industry creates a need for digital methods that enable logistics alternatives to be evaluated before physical implementation. This study applies discrete-event simulation (DES) to a real concrete paving block production…...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago   (501+ words) On paper, such a push toward automation sounds like a recipe for massive layoffs, enhancing the idea that the world is marching head-first and full speed ahead to a future in which robots will take our jobs. However, Toyota is…...

20+ hour, 12+ min ago   (1016+ words) Servo robots can be used for material handling, assembly, packaging, pick-and-place operations, machine tending, palletizing, and many other industrial applications. Their ability to control position, speed, and movement makes them suitable for processes that require repeatable and coordinated motion. This…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (353+ words) AI construction tools could cut costs 17% to 20% and building time 22% to 25%, according to a Suffolk-MIT project analysis....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (345+ words) For procurement teams and facilities managers, the emergence of certified compatible parts creates an opportunity to restructure automatic...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (228+ words) Oxbo has introduced AutoHarvest, a machine-learning system that automatically adjusts settings on its berry harvesters based on field conditions. The technology is available on the company's 2027 blueberry harvesters. AutoHarvest uses integrated cameras and algorithms to monitor the crop as the…...

2+ day, 55+ min ago   (199+ words) TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. estimates that modernizing factories across its manufacturing network could require approximately 400,000 robots and cost about $6.4 billion annually beginning in 2028, according to Reuters. The estimate covers Toyota, group companies and major suppliers and includes both replacements for…...