Articles tagged with "human-robot-collaboration"
German robot works at construction site, helps humans to build wall
A German robot developed by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is assisting humans on a construction site by precisely placing bricks to build a climate-optimized wall. The robot, equipped with a gripper and mounted on a mobile base, can move along a 4 x 2.5 meter wall and uses a digital twin of the structure to integrate assembly logic directly into the design process. This collaboration enhances precision beyond human capability without replacing skilled craftsmen, instead complementing their work. Apprentices working alongside the robot have adapted to this new method, highlighting that collaborative robotics expands craftsmanship rather than displacing it. The project emphasizes simpler, sustainable construction using only bricks arranged in multiple layers to create a thicker, climate-resilient wall. Different types of bricks—weather-resistant clinker on the outside and insulating perforated bricks inside—are used to improve durability and insulation. This monomaterial approach also facilitates easier dismantling and reusability, aligning with goals for sustainable urban building envelopes informed by climatic simulations
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China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has introduced advanced quadrupedal “robot wolves” in a public military drill, marking a significant development in unmanned ground combat technology. These robots, weighing around 70 kilograms and developed by China South Industries Group Corporation, are designed to operate alongside human soldiers in complex terrains, including urban, mountainous, and plateau environments. Equipped with rifles and capable of climbing ladders and overcoming obstacles, the robot wolves participated in a joint exercise with infantry units and aerial drones, performing tasks such as precision strikes, reconnaissance, and coordinated breakthroughs. The exercise demonstrated the robots’ ability to maintain pace with troops and integrate into traditional assault tactics, potentially reducing human casualties in dangerous combat scenarios. Military analysts highlight the strategic impact of these robot wolves, suggesting they could surpass aerial drones in battlefield effectiveness by relentlessly advancing and psychologically affecting opposing forces. The deployment aligns with China’s broader push toward man-machine warfare, envisioning future combat frontlines dominated by robotic systems equipped with sensors and precision weapon
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The article "A beginner’s guide to safe human-robot collaboration" from The Robot Report emphasizes the critical role of robot safety standards in enabling peaceful and effective coexistence between humans and robots in various environments such as factories, warehouses, hospitals, and homes. These standards, developed over decades by global experts, provide structured guidelines for robot design, integration, operation, and maintenance to minimize risks of collisions and injuries. They specify safety measures including safe distances, speed limits, emergency stops, and risk assessments, creating predictable environments that foster trust in human-robot interactions. The global landscape of robot safety standards is complex, involving multiple standards bodies like ISO, Robotic Industries Association (A3), and European Standards (EN), with additional organizations in countries such as Japan, China, and India. Standards often have different names and enforcement practices depending on the region—for example, ISO 10218 is implemented under different codes in Europe, Japan, and the U.S., with varying degrees of mandatory compliance. Although achieving
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