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Using ATIs AOV-10 Compliant Orbital Sander and Universal Robots UR10e, Kane Robotics integrated an aluminum polishing application that multiplies productivity.

Collaborative Robotic Sanding with Kane Robotics and ATIs AOV-10

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Kane Robotics, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Chino, California specializes in turnkey collaborative robot systems for the manufacturing industry. Kanes roots are in aerospace and defense, but they are expanding their focus to include applications in construction, automotive aftermarket, and other commercial manufacturing. Their goal is to eliminate dirty, dull, repetitive processes through the development of cobot solutions for a wide spectrum of assembly, material removal, and inspection tasks. To accomplish this goal and continue growing their application portfolio, Kane Robotics invests heavily in research and development, pairing integration expertise with leading edge robotic equipment in practical, versatile cobot systems. Using ATIs AOV-10 Compliant Orbital Sander and Universal Robots UR10e, they integrated an aluminum polishing application that multiplies productivity.

Aluminum manufacturing is a burgeoning market for aerospace, rich with opportunities for automation in sanding, buffing, and finishing operations. To better understand the overall process of aluminum finishing, Kane Robotics teamed up with Yanks Air Museum to restore aluminum propeller blades for an aircraft display. Their goal was to bring the propeller finish back to a like-new state and hopefully, identify an automated solution that could tackle a variety of aluminum parts and finish requirements.

Aircraft propeller blades are large and complex; regardless of the specific material or finish requirements, a material removal system will have to account for their curvy geometry. Traditionally they are finished by hand a hazardous, tedious process prone to inconsistencies. As one might imagine, people are not exactly lining up to do this work; when they do, they burn out quickly. Employee turnover, rework and scrap costs create expensive problems for aluminum manufacturers.

ATI's AOV-10 Sander is optimized for 3M Abrasives.

Awareness of these pain points inspired Kane Robotics to focus on making aluminum-finishing operations easier to implement and safer for the humans involved. Many of their customers are small to medium sized manufacturers that use a mix of machine and man power. These customers are familiar with robots but need solutions that are easy to program and can adapt to their changing production needs.

Using the UR10e and ATIs Compliant Orbital Sander, the AOV-10, they integrated a multi-step solution to restore the propeller blades to a pristine shine. They used RoboDK to program the initial robot path and making a few software adjustments to utilize different types of finishing media; the robotic sanding system was ready to go to work. They deployed multiple finishing techniques with different types of media alongside the adjustable compliance of the AOV-10 to achieve a sparkling finish on the propeller blades.

Kane Robotics has dedicated resources for investigating the latest and greatest technology and tooling for cobots. They have seen a number of tools emerge for robotic sanding and ultimately settled on the AOV-10 from ATI Industrial Automaton because of its price point, ease-of-use and versatility. The pneumatically-actuated AOV-10 provides a generous range of passive compliance that can be adjusted to suit different finish requirements. Its much less expensive than active force control equipment yet its capabilities address a wide range of surfaces and applications.

The key feature of the AOV-10 Sander is built-in compliance which allows for a consistent contact force on the part throughout the process. As the robot and sander traverse the curved propeller blade, the double-acting compliance ensures even processing to remove the ideal amount of material across the entire surface. The resulting finish was a drastic change from the original state and created an eye-catching display for the exhibit at Yanks Air Museum.

ATI's AOV-10 Robotic Sander is a UR+ Certified product.

The AOV-10 is optimized for use with 3M sanding media and fits any abrasive discs of 5 or 6 inches in size. Adjusting the contact force is as simple as modifying the air pressure. There is a vacuum option for dusty environments as well as automatic media disc changing for increased efficiency. The compact size of the AOV-10 makes it ideal for use with many robot models and is particularly well suited for collaborative robots.

Kane Robotics found that ATIs AOV-10 Compliant Orbital Sander provided a just right approach to their aluminum finishing operation. The passive compliant sander required minimal peripheral utilities, was simple to program, and offered a great deal of flexibility in how it can be used. Kane Robotics and ATI believe there is a future for this system in a variety of aluminum finishing applications on complex parts.

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What you'll learn:

About 3.7 million heavy-duty trucks are in use in the U.S., shipping goods across the country. Theyre usually powered by diesel engines that are noisy and emit pollution. According to IDTechEx, despite representing only 9% of the global vehicle stock, these large diesel truck engines represent 39% of the transport sectors' greenhouse gas emissions, and about 5% of CO2 emissions from fossil fuels.

But this may soon change. For those in the automotive world trying to convince the boss that climate change is an important strategic issue for business, something important is happening: Companies are going after green dollars, money spent to reduce pollution and waste, and in doing so, theyre also demonstrating good corporate citizenship.

Over the next year, the number of different zero-emissions freight vehicles will increase significantly. Manufacturers including Ford, GM, Peterbilt, Tesla, and Volvo are investing in all-electric trucks with Daimler, Hyundai, and Toyota working on fuel-cell-powered vehicles.

Tesla

For example, EV maker Tesla is planning to produce a semi, and has pre-orders from giants such as Anheuser-Busch, DHL, FedEx, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, PepsiCo, UPS, and Walmart (Fig. 1). Teslas electric Class-8 Semi truck willcome in 300-mile-range and a 500-mile-range models. According to the company the Semi will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 20 seconds while carrying a 40-ton full load. It will be able to maintain that speed while traveling up a 5% grade.

1. Tesla is expected to produce about 350 Semi vehicles by the end of August. Then, according to auto industry reports, its production rate will increase to 100 per week by the end of 2021 and 500 per week by the end of 2022.

During Teslas most recent earnings report, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the Semi is ready for productionall engineering work is now completebut the automaker cant achieve volume production until the company ramps up its 4680 battery cell production. The company expects to begin deliveries of Tesla Semi sometime this year.

Kenworth

The new zero-emission Kenworth T680E is the truck makers first Class 8 battery-electric model in its 97-year history. The T680E has an estimated operating range of 150 miles, depending on application. It uses a CCS1 dc fast charger with maximum rate of 120 kWh and has an estimated 3.3-hour charging time. The Kenworth T680E is equipped with 536 hp of continuous power and up to 670-hp peak power plus 1,623 lb-ft of torque.

Peterbilt

Peterbilts Model 579EV is now available for customer orders, with production expected to start by Q2 2021 (Fig. 2). The fully integrated, all-electric powertrain in the Model 579EV uses thermally controlled lithium-iron-phosphate battery packs to provide a range of up to 150 miles. When used in conjunction with a recommended dc fast-charger, the battery packs recharge in 3-4 hours, making the 579EV well-suited for regional haul pickup and delivery and last-mile operations.

2. The Peterbilt Model 579EV is available in a tandem drive configuration, with Meritor 14Xe motors providing power through the drive inverters. Regenerative braking captures energy from stop-and-go operations to help recharge the batteries and maximize the vehicles range. (Source: Peterbilt)

Volvo

Volvo Trucks brought its zero-emission truck, the VNR Electric, to marketat the end of 2020. The VNR Electric has a 150-mile range, with speeds of up to 65 mph on the highway. Its designed for customer applications and driving cycles with local and regional distribution ranges, including food and beverage and pickup and delivery routes. The truck comes in three models: a straight truck; a 4x2 tractor; and a 6x2 tractor. It employs 264-kWh lithium-ion batteries, which can charge up to 80% within 70 minutes, according to the company.

Daimler

Daimler, the largest truck maker in the world, is now delivering its Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 truck. In the eCascadia, when the driver depresses the accelerator about halfway (50%), the powertrain controller first checks with other components to determine if giving 50% torque to the e-motor is both safe and efficient for the system.

If all requirements are met, the powertrain controller allows the inverter to pull energy from the battery and send it to the e-motors to meet the drivers demand for 50% torque. If the powertrain controller determines that giving 50% torque isnt recommended (if the truck is stationary or moving slowly), it will reduce torque to the ideal level, for example, 30%.

Designed for the eCascadia, the all-electric Detroit ePowertrain employs an eAxle electric drivetrain. By integrating an electric motor, transmission, and specialized electronics within a compact unit, the eAxle can directly power the trucks wheels.

The Detroit ePowertrain offers two Detroit eAxle designs. A dual motor setup has a max torque of 23,000 lb-ft and max power of 360 hp. A single motor design offers max torque of 11,500 lb-ft and max power of 180 hp.

GM

GM is getting in the electric delivery game via a new business unit called BrightDrop, whose electric EV600 package van will be on roads in late 2021 for its first customer, FedEx.

BrightDrops EV600 is an electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges. EV600 features include:

Standard safety featuresinclude: Front and Rear Park Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, IntelliBeam automatic high beams, and an HD Rear Vision Camera. Additional available safety and driver-assistance features include: Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking, HD Surround Vision, Rear Pedestrian Alert, and Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, among others.

BrightDrop expects to make the EV600s available to more customers starting in early 2022.

Ford

Auto giant Ford has jumped into a new sector of the electric-vehicle market with plansto develop an all-electric version of its Transit cargo van, with availability starting in late 2021. The vehicle is expected to have a range of 126 miles. Research from the companys internal data says the average transit user drives 74 miles per day, well within the projected range of the electric version of the vehicle.

Rivian

Rivian last year received a huge order of 100,000 all-electric delivery vans from e-commerce giant Amazon. As you read this, Amazon has begun testing the first lot of its Rivian Automotive electric delivery vans in Los Angeles. Rivian expects the first vans to make deliveries for Amazon during the second half of 2021, a total of 10,000 vans to be in service by the end of 2022, and the full 100,000 by 2030.

Fuel-Cell Electric

Refueling time and range are important factors for the operation of heavy-duty trucks. In this regard, hydrogen is a suitable fuel for heavy-duty trucks by ensuring a short refueling time and long distance driving while promoting a zero-emission solution.

Daimler has revealed a hydrogen fuel-cell concept vehicle called the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck, saying it would be able to travel up to 621 miles on a single tank. The series-production version of the GenH2 Truck is said to have a gross vehicle weight of 40tons and a payload of 25tons. Two liquid-hydrogen tanks and a fuel-cell system will make this payload and long range possible, and therefore form the core of the GenH2 Truck concept.

Daimler Trucks prefers to use liquid hydrogen (LH2), because in this state, the energy carrier has a higher energy density in relation to volume than gaseous hydrogen. As a result, the tanks of a fuel-cell truck using liquid hydrogen are much smaller and, due to the lower pressure, significantly lighter. This gives the trucks a larger cargo space and higher payload weight. At the same time, more hydrogen can be carried, which significantly increases the trucks range.

GenH2 trucks will begin customer trials in 2023, and series production in the second half of this decade.

General Motors is joiningother automakers such as Toyota in developing hydrogen fuel-cell technology for long-haul trucking. GM is partnering with truck maker Navistar and hydrogen provider OneH2 to develop a completezero-emissions long-haul truck system across the United States.

The trucks will be powered by hydrogen rather than batteries, thereby eliminating the need for charging stations on long truck routes.

Navistar International Corp will use twoGM Hydrotec fuel-cell power cubes to power its InternationalRH Series fuel-cell EV truck. Each Hydrotec power cube contains more than 300hydrogen fuel cells along withthermal- and power-management systems (Fig. 3).

3. General Motors' Hydrotec fuel-cell power cubes provide more than 80 kW of power and can be arranged with 2-3 units per vehicle to achieve higher power ratings. (Source: General Motors)

The hydrogen-powered trucks will go intoproductionin late 2023 as a 2024 model. Target driving range is more than 500 miles, with a hydrogen fueling time of less than 15 minutes.

Late last year,Toyota announced a deal with truck maker Hino to jointly develop hydrogen fuel-cell trucks forNorth America. The initial demonstration vehicle is expected to arrive in the first half of 2021. The companies will leverage the newly developed Hino XL Series chassis with Toyota's fuel-cell technology.

Koreas Hyundai has been working on its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell, which can be charged within 8-20 minutes per single charge, based on 350-bar tank pressure. Xcient trucks have a battery-pack capacity of 73.2 kWh (24.4 kWh 3) and a drive range of around 400 km per charge (in the 4 x 2 configuration, while towing an 18-ton trailer), according to the company. An electric motor (max. power 350 kW) generates driving force from the electric energy supplied from the stack and the battery.

Government Backing

Californias Air Resources Board (CARB) passed the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation last year mandating that truck manufacturers transition from diesel trucks and vans to electric zero-emission trucks beginning in 2024. By 2045, every new truck sold in California will be zero-emission. Starting in 2024, commercial truck manufacturers must sell zero-emissions trucks as an increasing percentage of their annual statewide sales.

President Biden announced that his administration is planning to replace the federal governments fleet of combustion-engine vehicles with electric vehicles manufactured in the U.S. According to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the federal fleet comprises near 650,000 vehicles with around 100,000 medium-duty and 40,000 heavy-duty trucks in the inventory.

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IIoT Adoption Expected to Boost Automotive Robotics Industry - Electronic Design

The Global Automotive Robotics Market size is expected to reach $12. 9 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 12. 3% CAGR during the forecast period. Robotics refers to a multidisciplinary branch of science and engineering that include computer, mechanical, electrical science and other engineering streams.

New York, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Automotive Robotics Market By Type, By Component, By Application, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06021876/?utm_source=GNW Robotics helps in the design, construction, operation, and usage of robot. Moreover, advancement in robotics technology is used to develop machines that can replace people.

Robotics finds its application in various segments such as commercial and household robots. The commercial robots are utilized in many industries such as automotive, military, medical, agriculture and among others. Application of robotics is majorly in the automotive industry. In different kind of automotive robotics products, articulated robots procure major share in automotive robotics market. However, robotic controller component is becoming a profitable element that pushes the automotive robotics market in the forthcoming years.

The demand for automotive is driven by the rising average income, as a result, automotive industry became the one of the most thriving industries across the globe. The leading players of the industry are renowned companies who have proved their prominence across the globe. Therefore, growth of the automotive sector is directly proportional to the growth of automotive robotics market. The demand for robots in the automotive industry is pushed by many factors. These include modernization in the leading automobile manufacturing regions like US, Russia, Germany, India, China, and Japan, huge investments in the manufacturing capacity of new or modern automotive product line in evolving market. The market is also driven by the rising need to reduce product launch time, growing need of alternative source for untrained labor or eliminating issue of increasing labor costs, and high demand for accuracy and quality control.

By Type

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Articulated, Cartesian, Cylindrical, SCARA, and Others. Articulated robots are expected to garner major revenue share of automotive robotics market during the forecast years. Moreover, the use of articulated robots is boosted by its increase utilization in material handling, welding, and material removal and dispensing. They have generally four to six axes but with modern technologies and development, it may go on to ten axes, create them more versatile. This, as a result, improves the productivity of company through superior precision and speed. The prices of these products are reducing due to its higher shelf life.

By Component

Based on Component, the market is segmented into Robotic Arm, End Effector, Sensors, Controller, Drive and Others. On the basis of component, robotic sensors segment procured the highest revenue share of the automotive robotics market. The primary factor behind this is the extra capabilities that are brought into the automotive robots because of these sensors. These sensors-integrated robots can take intelligent decisions regarding manufacturing process, and thereby making the process much simpler and less time-consuming. Some of the main sensory systems utilized in automotive robotics are vision perception sensors and force sensing.

By Application

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Material Handling, Welding, Painting & Cutting and Others. Material handling segment held the major revenue share of the Automotive Robotics Market. Robots are used in automobile production plants primarily for tasks like painting, and spot welding. Also, there are emerging opportunities for using robots throughout the supply chain to grow productivity. Furthermore, robots dont feel tired and hence, the manufacturing processes are consistent throughout the day and consistency remains the same in peak production rates.

By Region

Based on Regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is anticipated to garner highest market share over the forecast years followed by Europe, North America, and LAMEA. Moreover, LAMEA is expected to witness highest growth rate due to rising acceptance of industrial robots in automotive companies in the next few years.

The major strategies followed by the market participants are Product Launches and Partnerships. Based on the Analysis presented in the Cardinal matrix; Fiat Chrysler Automotive N.V. is the major forerunner in the Automotive Robotics Market. Companies such as FANUC Corporation, ABB Group, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Kuka AG, Denso Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., and Rockwell Automation, Inc. are some of the key innovators in the market.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include ABB Group, Kuka AG, FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Denso Corporation (Denso Wave, Incorporated), Rockwell Automation, Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (Comau S.P.A) and Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation.

Recent strategies deployed in Automotive Robotics Market

Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:

Oct-2020: ABB collaborated with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Under this collaboration, ABB received an order of 800 industrial robots for supporting the production of the latest generation of electric vehicles at Volkswagens plant in Hannover, Germany.

Oct-2020: Yaskawa partnered with Lorch Welding Systems, one of the technology leaders in the field of MIG-MAG welding. The partnership focused on providing new innovative solutions to industrial companies in the welding sector. It also helps in creating joint solutions that allow customers to further automate their production and to further increase their competitiveness.

Oct-2020: Rockwell Automation signed a five-year partnership with Microsoft Corporation. Under this partnership, the companies integrated each companys expertise in the industrial and IT markets, respectively, teams work together more seamlessly, allowing industrial organizations to save on infrastructure costs, speed time-to-value, and increase productivity.

Aug-2020: FANUC entered into a partnership with Deep Learning Robotics Ltd., a leading technology company in the field of autonomous robotic learning. Under this partnership, Deep Learning Robotics established compatibility between its state-of-the-art smart robot learning controller and FANUCs industrial robots and ran a proof of concept application through FANUCs collaborative robots.

Jul-2020: Fiat Chrysler came into partnership with Waymo, an American autonomous driving technology development company. In this partnership, FCA combined its software, computers, and sensors into Ram commercial vans for use by the new Waymo through autonomous logistics service.

May-2020: Comau collaborated with Exechon, a Sweden based Technology Company. The collaboration aimed to design and produce a new Comau machining center that can handle lightweight framing and structural components for multiple sectors with a particular focus on automotive, aerospace, and electrification.

Apr-2020: KUKA came into an agreement with BMW AG, the Munich-based automotive company. In this agreement, KUKA aimed to supply around 5,000 robots for BMWs new production lines and factories. KUKAs robot models are used primarily in body-in-white production and other technologies.

Apr-2020: Denso entered into a partnership with the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Under this agreement, the companies jointly established Denso Mobility Collaborative Research Center to boost their joint research and make coordinated efforts to conduct comprehensive research in a broad range of fields at the Collaborative Research Cluster.

Feb-2020: FANUC signed an agreement with BMW AG, the automotive company. Under this agreement, FANUC agreed to supply 3,500 robots for new production lines and plants. These robots are used in the production of current and future generations of BMW models.

Nov-2019: Epson Robots joined hands with RND Automation, a leader in robotics. Following this collaboration, RND Automation uses Epson robots for its Hydraulic Valve Assembly Machine.

Acquisition and Mergers:

Apr-2019: Yaskawa acquired the ZF Italias Factory Automation business unit in Assago. This acquisition strengthened Yaskawas presence in the Italian market. It also merged the drive technology, controls, and robotics product lines to help better support the potential of their overall industrial automation portfolio.

Sep-2018: ABB took over AB Rotech, robotic welding solutions, and services provider. This acquisition helped ABB to boost its robotic welding solutions for all tiers in the growing automotive segment.

May-2016: ABB completed the acquisition of SVIA, a leading provider of automation cells for machine tending. The acquisition helped ABB to expand its robotics operations.

Product Launches and Product Expansion:

Oct-2020: Kuka introduced a new range of SCARA robots. The latest KR SCARA jointed-arm robots are reliable assistants for industrial production that excel in applications like small parts assembly, materials handling, and inspection tasks. It is ultra-compact and also offers maximum cost-effectiveness.

Aug-2020: FANUC introduced a new extremely compact robot, M-10iD/16S. This new robot is the most compact model of the M-10iD series. M-10iD/16S robot is especially made for compact workspaces; this highly versatile robot can also be used for top mount applications.

Aug-2020: Epson Robots launched the new and improved LS3-B SCARA and LS20-B SCARA robots. These robots consist of new and improved features include a batteryless encoder, a lower cable duct profile that is perfect for hard to reach work cell layouts, a built-in camera cable for easy vision system setup, and a new top-of-arm layout for enhanced usability.

Apr-2020: Yaskawa launched the MOTOMAN-GP300R, a new multi-purpose robot in the MOTOMAN-GP series. This new MOTOMAN-GP300R contributes in building next-generation production lines that pursue high added value for customers.

Feb-2019: Kawasaki introduced Collaborative Dual-Arm SCARA Robot, duAro2. The new addition added to its line of collaborative robots features an increased vertical stroke and payload capacity, making it the ideal choice for a broad range of applications. DuAro robots are a cost-effective robotic solution for assembly, material handling, inspection, machine tending, and dispensing applications.

Geographical Expansions:

Dec-2020: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expanded its geographical footprint by setting up a global digital hub in Hyderabad. The hub is considered to be the automotive giants largest innovation and technology facility outside North America and EMEA regions.

Jul-2020: ABB opened a new robotics facility in India. The new ABB Robotics facility allows its customers to take the benefits of Industry 4.0. These benefits include cutting-edge robotics and digitalization technologies, helping India to become a resilient high-tech manufacturing economy in the world.

Oct-2019: FANUC established its new 461,000 square-feet North Campus robotics and automation facility in Auburn Hills. This new facility houses have many departments including engineering, product development, manufacturing, and warehousing.

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Type

Articulated

Cartesian

Cylindrical

SCARA

Others

By Component

Robotic Arm

End Effector

Sensors

Controller

Drive

Others

By Application

Material Handling

Welding

Painting & Cutting

Others

By Geography

North America

o US

o Canada

o Mexico

o Rest of North America

Europe

o Germany

o UK

o France

o Russia

o Spain

o Italy

o Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

o China

o Japan

o India

o South Korea

o Singapore

o Malaysia

o Rest of Asia Pacific

LAMEA

o Brazil

o Argentina

o UAE

o Saudi Arabia

o South Africa

o Nigeria

o Rest of LAMEA

Companies Profiled

ABB Group

Kuka AG

FANUC Corporation

Yaskawa Electric Corporation

Denso Corporation (Denso Wave, Incorporated)

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Seiko Epson Corporation

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (Comau S.P.A)

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Global Automotive Robotics Market By Type, By Component, By Application, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 - Yahoo Finance

I used to be a techno-optimist. I thought a fresh wave of automation could liberate us from monotonous or arduous work. Online retail warehouses seemed a perfect example. Here was an expanding sector where low-paid pickers had to walk up to 15 miles a day to collect customer orders from shelves, directed and monitored by wristbands or headsets. I had interviewed warehouse workers who would smear their blistered feet in Vaseline to get through the day. The sooner we invented robots to perform these robot-like jobs, I figured, the sooner humans would be free to do something less grim. But now the robots have arrived, I realise I was wrong.

The surge in demand for online shopping caused by the pandemic has accelerated warehouse automation. Research group Statista predicts the global warehouse automation market will increase from $15bn in 2019 to $30bn by 2026. But robots arent replacing the picker job entirely, because human fingers remain better than machines at handling varied objects. I struggle to find the robot that will be able to handle a bag of plaster of Paris, a bit for a jackhammer, a galvanised steel garbage can, a saw blade, and a 5-gallon bucket of paint, one warehouse manager explained to researchers at University of California, Berkeley. Instead, many warehouse jobs are becoming part-human, part-robot. This is transforming the work, not necessarily for the better.

Chuck is an autonomous robot trolley which leads a human picker through a warehouse from one shelf to the next. 6 River Systems, which sells or rents the robots to warehouse operators such as DHL, XPO Logistics and Office Depot, says the technology relieves strain on workers because they no longer have to push a trolley around. But Chuck also sets a relentless pace. Research shows that when associates pace themselves they slow down, its website explains. A 6 River Systems business case report says workers who set their own pace travel only half as fast as when they follow Chuck [and] their speed without Chuck also fluctuates wildly.

Amazon, which bought robotics company Kiva for $775m in 2012, is more ingenious. In its automated warehouses, robots bring the shelves to the pickers, who stand stationary instead of walking all day. That means no more blisters or wasted time between picks. The average worker picks roughly 100 items per hour if walking around, but more than 300 items an hour in the automated system, according to news reports.

But while the job has improved in some ways, it has worsened in others. Standing all day is hard on the body, as is reaching, twisting, bending and pulling without being able to set your own pace. An investigation last year by the Center for Investigative Reporting found that, for each of the past four years, injury rates have been significantly higher at Amazons robotic warehouses than its traditional ones. The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, an organisation of workers, unions and health and safety professionals, surveyed 145 workers at an automated Amazon warehouse on Staten Island. Two-thirds experienced physical pain while working (especially in their feet, knees, backs, ankles, shoulders and hands) and 42 per cent continued to be in pain when not at work.

These roles may be automated eventually too, but that technology is at least a decade away, according to most experts. In the meantime, humans are being crunched into a robot system working at a robot pace. This brings clear benefits to companies and their customers, who get their deliveries quickly and cheaply. But there are costs to workers and society. Musculoskeletal disorders, for example, are a major cause of disability and illness later in life, which adds to the taxpayer bill for benefits and healthcare.

According to the OECD, 14 per cent of jobs in rich countries are highly automatable, while a further 32 per cent are likely to change because many, but not all, the jobs tasks can be automated. Much academic and media attention has been paid to the jobs that might disappear. Whats happening inside warehouses is a reminder to worry about how the remaining jobs will be transformed.

Dehumanisation and intensification of work is not inevitable. But a different outcome will require different choices and a different distribution of power in the workplace. If we are to have robot colleagues, we need to design processes around the strengths and frailties of the humans, with ways for them to voice problems, propose solutions, and claim a share of the productivity gains.

In other words, we must make sure the robots work for us, and not the other way around.

sarah.oconnor@ft.com

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Why I was wrong to be optimistic about robots - Financial Times

Thrissur: Kerala-based Inker Robotics has initiated a programme to preserve the 4,000-year-old puppetry art form, using technology and automation.

Called Tholapavakoothu, or 'Shadow Puppetry of Kerala', is played traditionally by 'Pulavar' accompanied with shadow light, sound, and songs. Pulavar is the title given to a scholar and performer, who has extensive knowledge of Tholapavakoothu.

The first live model of the automated process in puppetry was showcased at the District Heritage Museum in Palakkad on Thursday. With zero compromise on the traditional art form, the automation technology is designed to seamlessly mimic the puppet movements, otherwise controlled by skilled hand movements.

"The application of automation to revive the puppetery art form is one of the many examples that when innovatively used, the benefits of automation is transformational." Rahul P. Balachandran, chief executive officer at Inker Robotics, said. "In the middle of a pandemic, a dedicated team of engineers at Inker Robotics studied the delicate art form along with Pulavars and worked passionately to bring to life this art form."

"With the successful implementation of this project, we are confident that this will re-ignite the interest and revive the 4,000-year-old art form that was part of folklore and growing up years of millions of children in the country," he added.

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Inker Robotics uses automation to revive Kerala's 4,000-year-old puppetry art form - Economic Times

Ola, one of the leading mobility companies in the world, today announced that it has selected ABB as one of its key partners for robotics and automation solutions for its mega-factory in India that will roll out the much-anticipated Ola electric scooter. Olas scooter mega-factory, billed to be the worlds largest scooter factory, is expected to be ready and operational in the coming months. ABB robots will be digitally integrated into Olas AI-enabled mega-factory, to optimize robot performance, productivity, and product quality.

Bhavish Aggarwal, Chairman, and Group CEO, Ola said, We are delighted to bring on board ABB, a global leader in robotics, machine automation, and digital services, as a key supplier and partner for robotics and automation solutions that will be deployed at our scooter mega-factory. ABBs solutions will be riding on Olas own proprietary AI engine and tech stack embedded in our scooter mega-factory.

Ola will utilize ABBs automation solutions in its factorys key manufacturing process lines, including its painting and welding lines, while the ABB robots will be deployed extensively for the battery and motor assembly lines. These include ABBs IRB 5500 paint and IRB 2600 Integrated Dressing robots in its painting and welding lines, and IRB 6700 robots for assembly and material handling in the battery and motor assembly areas. The use of ABBs robots and automation solutions will ensure remote digital connectivity and monitoring of the robots that will ride on Olas proprietary AI engine and tech stack.

Ola is building its mega-factory on Industry 4.0 principles and to be powered by its own proprietary AI Engine and tech stack that will be deeply integrated into all its systems, continuously self-learning and optimizing every aspect of the manufacturing process. This will provide unprecedented control, automation, and quality to the entire operations, especially with Olas implementation of cyber-physical and advanced IoE systems.

Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director, ABB India, and South Asia said, Our integrated automation package with digital connectivity, riding on OLAs AI platform will be instrumental in the roll-out of these world-class scooters for India and the rest of the world. Increased automation and robotics to make shop-floors safer, more productive, and of impeccable quality will fast-track Indias transition to one of the leading agile, self-reliant, and high-tech manufacturing economies of the world.

With an initial annual capacity of 2 million units, Olas mega-factory will create 10,000 jobs and serve as the companys global manufacturing hub for both India and international markets across Europe, UK, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. The mega-factory is also expected to be the countrys most automated, with about 5,000 robots and automated guided vehicles in use once the factory is fully operational to its full capacity.

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