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Isaac Asimov developed theThree Laws of Robotics: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. A robot must protect its own existence as… Read more »

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) observes National Safety Month during June. Every month should be a safety month, we’d say, but we have a few fine June days left to think about National Safety Month. Slips and falls Slips and falls continue to be some of the most common workplace injuries…. Read more »

We’ve been seeing a lot of humanoid robots in the headlines, but there are still plenty of other types of robot innovations. One, a tiny metal item just 2 centimeters long, was inspired by a pangolin. Pangolin inspiration Biomimicry, robotic design inspired by various kinds of animals, is a major theme in robotics. Scientists have… Read more »

On June 23, 2023, the world comes together to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, a day dedicated to honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the field of engineering. This global initiative aims to recognize the inspiring women who have defied stereotypes, shattered barriers, and made significant advancements in various engineering disciplines…. Read more »

Researchers have succeeded in using a 3-D printer to attach a pillbug to a robotic arm as a gripper. Dead spiders have previously been used as grippers, but these pillbug are alive. Sure enough, you can attach a pillbug to a robotic arm and poke it down into a substance, and it will pick that… Read more »

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It holds tremendous historical and cultural significance, symbolizing the end of slavery and the ongoing fight for racial equality. As the importance of Juneteenth grows, it is essential for all sectors, including manufacturing, to acknowledge… Read more »

Researchers in robotics have for some time been studying the relationships of humans with robots. Areas of interest include how to persuade humans to trust robots, how well robots can manipulate humans, and that behavior in robot encourages people to agree to cooperate with that robot. Roboticist Eakta Jain of the University of Florida in… Read more »

Indramat error codes F629 and F630 are two sides of the same coin. Here’s a little bit of information about these fault codes, and what you should do to fix them. What causes error F269 and error F230? A travel limit refers to the position boundaries that an axis can safely operate in. Indramat error… Read more »

Robots are taking on lots of tasks they couldn’t manage just a decade ago. At what point will they cross a line? For some, it might be eyelash extensions. What’s an eyelash extension? You might be familiar with false eyelashes. They are strips of artificial eyelashes which are glued temporarily to the skin. Eyelash extensions,… Read more »