In places like California where wildfire is a common occurrence, there is fear among residence the wildfires are getting stronger. This puts tremendous strain on the fire department. It is forced to use chemicals to start small fires that destroy vegetation and curtail the rampaging fire. Thankfully, a company called Drone Amplified is using drones to ignite those intentional fires without risk. Usually, it is done using helicopters, driving through or walking to the intended area. The drone called IGNIS is a better alternative. The company also helps coordinate nighttime operations. Thanks to drones, professionals can manage fires more effectively. Rescuers can reach survivors and survey the extent of damages.
A team of researchers at the University of Auckland, NZ, conducted a twelve-week study to find out how robot pets can benefit the elderly. To this end, 40 seniors were selected from a retirement home. They were divided into two groups of twenty each. The first group was studied interacting with a robot seal named Paro. The other group was sent out of the retirement home every week to participate in interactive activities like bingo and arts. Read additional info on this website.
The Intelligent Robots and Systems’ International Conference 2020 will hold in Las Vegas Nevada from 24th to 30th October. This event is a magnet for great minds and companies working towards the development of the new advancements in the field of robotics. The event has featured countless cutting edge innovations in robotics. The IROS 2020 is poised at highlighting new research works as well as promoting talks and idea-sharing experiences.
Samsung Bot Care: At CES 2019, Samsung presented a range of impressive and practical care robots specifically designed to help users manage their daily health routine. Apart from acting as a heart monitor, tracking your sleeping habits, or reminding you when to take your medicine, the BOT Care is able to call emergency services and family members if necessary. Yes, once again, a robot will have your back when in trouble! Emotech Olly Robot: If you think Olly is just another smart home assistant, you are completely wrong. Developed by Emotech, Olly is the first robot with an evolving personality. I’m sorry to break it to you, but – despite being a robot – Olly is as unique as you are. Capable of learning and growing based on your routines and habits, Olly will adapt to YOU. Using a brain-inspired AI system, Olly hears, sees, proactively starts a conversation, analyzes environments, and recognizes you by voice and image. But the most impressive part is that Olly understands your verbal patterns, vocal intonations, and facial expressions identifying your mood and adapting its behavior to it. Additional details at a good article.
Aluminum is a popular choice for robot makers thanks to its distinct properties. It is lightweight, easy to machine, and rust-resistant. Those properties enable aluminum to use as a single part with complex shapes. It can also handle fragile objects and absorb impacts at the same time. However, those properties also make aluminum less affordable than steel. Technology also offers ways to process its surface that makes your robot presentable. This makes aluminum to be both used as a structural part without worrying about its looks. Aluminum can help to show off your heavy-duty robots for commercial purposes.
North America has benefitted largely from the use of robots since it found its way into the country. The benefits have helped sustained the use of robots by North American industries. This has led to its exploit in the workplace for more efficient and effective production of goods and services.
What will change? There are a number of possibilities for manufacturing with 4.0 advancements. Here we look at some of the key ways that businesses will be able to take advantage of Industry 4.0. Find patterns – The more data that can be shared, the more patterns will emerge and opportunities can be found. This allows manufacturers to maximize their opportunities in a way that wouldn’t be possible should it be done manually. Streamline supply – A supply chain being disrupted can have huge knock-on effects for business. A connected system that can adapt to the likes of weather will increased efficiency. This will prevent delays or any shortages from happening. Read extra details at this website.