Will ‘boring’ robots win in the real world? Why robotic form should follow workflow
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THE AI ANGLE
Driving physical robot movements during industrial tasksRobotics developers frequently build general platforms before finding industrial tasks for them. Teams should design backwards from specific operational workflows and task economics. This approach requires engineers to build sensor architectures for physical endurance and track mean time between interventions.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
Students can debate whether companies should deploy humanoid robots into existing facilities or build specialized machines for redesigned work spaces.Read the original at therobotreport.com Generate teaching or study materials
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