Some types of “artisan” bread, for example Italian bread loaves, are first proofed in an oven to cause the dough to rise and then are “scored” on top to create a split in the dough that when baked adds a pleasing crunchiness to the bread.  Scoring has been done by a baker with a knife, […]

Read more

There have been several investor indexes created around the robotics market over the past 20 years.  I myself put together such an index in the 1990s which included Cognex, RVSI, Acuity, ABB, Fanuc, Adept and Yaskawa.  The problem with such indexes is the components were rarely a pure industrial robotics play (exception being Adept Technologies). […]

Read more

Policy makers should begin to consider “life after robotics”.  Robots will undoubtedly improve quality of life.  But at what cost and with what concessions? Mass Human Labor is No Longer Needed. Where Do We Go From Here?

Read more

Shoes are one of the most important clothing items worn universally by men and women.  They have become fashion statements and people pay more for customized shoes that fit well and have a distinctive or personal appearance.  www.TheHouseofDesign.com develops robotic work cells that manufacture customized shoes.  Here is an article on how shoes laces are […]

Read more

Here is a great example of untended machine loading / unloading. Add a mobile vehicle to transport parts for machining from a storage area plus #FELIX IoT diagnostic and analytic services and we have a “lights out” totally automated manufacturing facility.

Read more