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Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. RoboCup 2024: 17–22 July 2024, EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS ICRA@40: 23–26 September 2024, ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS IROS 2024: 14–18 October 2024, ABU DHABI, UAE ICSR 2024: 23–26 October 2024, ODENSE, DENMARK Cybathlon 2024: 25–27 October 2024, ZURICH Enjoy today’s videos! Figure is making progress toward a humanoid robot that can do something useful, but keep in mind that the “full use case” here is...... Read Full article on HadNews

Humanoid Robots could soon be building your next car, as Mercedes-Benz enters into a commercial agreement with Apptronik. In a press release shared last Friday (Mar. 15) via the Apptronik website, the details of the partnership have been shared. The German automaker will be trying out the robots at its factories and in the manufacturing process. The duo is working on a pilot program, with Mercedes-Benz “exploring potential use cases for Apollo humanoid robots in logistics to bring parts to the production line for workers to assemble, the so-called delivery of assembly kits, while simultaneously inspecting the components.” Apollo, the 5...... Read Full article on HadNews

Humanoid robots are becoming more prevalent in factories around the world, including in China where they are being used alongside human workers to increase efficiency and productivity. In a recent technology exhibition in Barcelona, Toyota unveiled their new robot, Puno, which is designed to hug and carry objects with its whole body, similar to how a human would. The robot is equipped with tactile sensors and inflatable pads to help it feel and grip objects accurately. At the same exhibition, Figure Robotics showcased their robot 01, which is currently being used in BMW factories to move containers from one place to another. While this...... Read Full article on HadNews

The persistent economic challenges facing manufacturing persist with regional inflation, global conflicts, an aging workforce, disruptions in the supply chain, health epidemics, and other compounding factors, each playing a role. Business owners who reassess their strategy and consider automation are ahead of the curve. As demonstrated throughout the COVID pandemic, businesses equipped with automation were more resilient to shifts when compared to their counterparts. ASME noted that “investing in automation and robotics was one way companies coped with the loss of workers.” Manual jobs like palletizing were relatively straightforward...... Read Full article on HadNews

Watch the video by The Ultimate Discovery Top 20 Things You Consume Everyday And Didn't Know How They Are Made. Ever wonder how your morning coffee or toothpaste magically appears, ready for action? We usually don't think much about the stuff that makes our daily routine tick, but there's a cool backstory behind it all. Want to discover the awesome journeys these items take from raw materials to your daily life? Join us as we uncover the remarkable tales behind twenty everyday items you use everyday and don't know how they're made! Check Out These Videos: 20 Food's You'll Never Buy Again After Knowing How They Are Made ht...... Read Full article on HadNews