German researchers have developed a way of training a flexible robot to learn movements by “goal babbling”.
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Roboethics and the inevitability of artificial intelligence
The ethical debate surrounding the creation of artificial intelligence (AI) argues whether we are ‘playing god’ by creating a true AI while examining the issue of installing a set of human-friendly ethics within a sentient machine.
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Siemens and KUKA enter into partnership
The companies will focus on integrating KUKA robots and Siemens CNC solutions for loading machine tools.
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Quickstep gets its carbon composites show on the road
Advanced composites manufacturer and Joint Strike Fighter project supplier Quickstep has announced the launch of automobile parts made using the company's Resin Spray Transfer technology.
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Custom robots deliver the goods at Electrolux Adelaide plant
At a time when Australian manufacturing industry is confronted with substantial challenges, an innovative custom designed automation system is delivering significant productivity benefits for an Adelaide manufacturer.
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A look inside Tesla’s factory
Following Manufacturers’ Monthly’s report this week on Californian city Fremont’s innovation hub, a video of Tesla’s highly automated factory has come out.
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CSIRO suggests robotics solutions to boost manufacturing competitiveness
The CSIRO suggests that the way forward for Aussie manufacturers isn’t humans or robots, it’s humans and robots.
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NMW 2013’s second day looks to the future
Day two of National Manufacturing Week included two areas of particular concern for the industry, the Asian Century and what our factory’s might look like in the future.
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Why the Australian manufacturing industry needs the next generation of robots
Amid the gloom about the prospects for manufacturing in Australia — and the difficulties facing an economy dominated by small businesses — there is some cause for optimism, Alberto Elfes writes.
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Robogals inspire a new generation of engineers
Fifty school children, many under 10 years old, recently took part in the Robogals pilot session at the Schneider Electric head office in Macquarie Park, Sydney.
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Krauss Maffei Robotics Automation supplies its 1000th robot
Krauss Maffei of Munich, Germany, has celebrated the 30th anniversary of their Automation AG subsidiary operation, founded in 1982, as well as the supply of 1000th robot from its manufacturing facilities in Schwerin.
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National Instruments Oceania announces teams for the 2012 NI Autonomous Robotics Competition
National Instruments Oceania has announced the participating teams for the annual National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition, a student robotics competition designed to encourage development and innovation in the field of robotics.
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ABB expands controller range for larger robots
ABB is offering a panel-mounted variant for larger ABB robots, providing system integrators with easier and more flexible integration solutions.
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How can industrial robots benefit your business?
Machinery Automation and Robotics illustrates some of the benefits of adopting industrial robots for businesses of any size.
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Ezy-Fit Hydraulics and DMG/Mori Seiki open machine shop extension in Adelaide
Ezy-Fit Hydraulics recently opened a 700sqm extension at its headquarters in Salisbury South, Adelaide, which will enable it to increase production and create new jobs.
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Smart robots raise performance and quality at towbar manufacturer
Smarter robots are helping one of Australasia’s towbar manufacturers, Best Bars, to lift performance and create higher quality products in record time.
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New electrical energy trade fair in Germany
A new electrical energy trade fair is being planned in Germany.
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Young minds and the young at heart
ROBOTICS specialist ABB is passionate about the securing the next generation of manufacturing workers. So much so, that the company is supporting the 9th Annual Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards, through its sponsorship of the Young Manufacturer of the Year Award.
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Young minds and the young at heart
ROBOTICS specialist ABB is passionate about securing the next generation of manufacturing workers. So much so, that the company is supporting the 9th Annual Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards, through its sponsorship of the Young Manufacturer of the Year Award.
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Cleanroom robot promises to decrease manufacturing costs
The new model eliminates the potential for contamination of the manufacturing area and the components being processed.
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