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The application of robotic systems in manufacturing is hindered by these systems’ lack of agility, including their large changeover times for new tasks/products
FEMA Responders often face daunting challenges during search and rescue tasks in dangerous environments. As such, the concept of including robots as a part of
Small-and-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have lagged in the adoption of robotic systems within their manufacturing operations despite the potential quality and
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of advanced machine learning models has been widely adopted in the technology world today. These machine learning
Industrial Artificial Intelligence (IAI), or Artificial Intelligence applied to industry applications, is defined by its requirement to fulfill an explicit need
Robotic systems continue to grow as essential tools in strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness by enabling dramatically greater responsiveness and
Mobile Robotic Systems, which include mobile bases (wheeled or legged) and onboard systems (manipulators, sensors, and end effectors such as tools, grippers
Building on a successful first-year Strategic and Emerging Research Initiatives (SERI) project NIST and Autonomous Vehicles (see 2022 NIST AV workshop and
Perception systems extract information and knowledge from raw sensor input and are essential elements of any robotic system. Sensors and data processing
Most manufacturing assembly tasks are not readily automatable today due to robots’ limited perception, mobility, and dexterity. The challenge of engineering and
The widespread use of robots in flexible factories (i.e., factory environments subject to high product turnover, short production runs, and high variability in
With an increased interest in the reshoring of manufacturing to the United States, more businesses are turning to technology to accommodate the increased demand
Upcoming Event: May 2018 Industry Forum: Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Prognostics for Manufacturing Operations
Manufacturers need standards and guidance
(Concluded) The RoboCrane design utilizes the basic idea of the Stewart Platform parallel link manipulator. The unique feature of the NIST approach is the use
Manufacturers are continually seeking ways to make factories more efficient, often through the use of robots, but integration of robots into existing facilities
To develop and deploy advances in measurement science that enhance U. S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by improving robotic system performance