Going Green With Manufacturing: The Path Towards Sustainable Automation
There’s no question we’re in the midst of a climate crisis. As officials from all over the world struggle to create a plan to mitigate the effects of climate change, the causes are still points of contention. The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic paved the way for a brief but impactful decline in carbon emissions.
ROS: How Well Does it Address Manufacturers’ Needs?
The first time you see a robot perform a specific action, it can be quite awe-inspiring. Seeing robots like the Personal Robot 2 (PR2) clean tables and fetch drinks is certainly a sign that the future is now. Though the concept of having a robot understand what it needs to do is fascinating, how does it actually know what to do and how to do it?
Are You Really Ready For Factory Automation?
As automation begins to saturate the manufacturing industry, it’s become increasingly clear that it holds several benefits over traditional human labor. These benefits are no secret either – countless publications and businesses have posted articles over the years explicitly detailing the advantages of factory automation. Though it’s clear that the pros outweigh the cons, automation isn’t necessarily a plug-and-play solution.