Intelligent Robotic Systems Leverage Machine Learning, AI

Opening the door for the next stage of robotic automation, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) for more intelligent robotic systems, Yaskawa Motoman has launched the Motoman Next platform. Company officials report that the platform is the first in the industrial-robot sector to have autonomous adaptivity and an open development environment that facilitates increased communication and expandable functionality, equipping robots with the ability to execute challenging tasks autonomously in unstructured environments.

 “This new hardware architecture provides autonomous adaptivity to an environment, expanding robotic deployment into previously unautomated areas,” says product manager Chris Caldwell. “The ability to leverage cutting-edge technology with AI processing allows for more intuitive robot utilization with human-like perception, enabling information and work to be structured as conscious flow for extremely productive operations.”

Also displayed and demonstrated for MetalForming (see photo): the new Weld Builder application software, developed to provide intuitive cobot programming. The software, we learned, proves ideal for welding small batch sizes with frequent job changes. And it’s readily learned by employees with little programming experience.

See also: Yaskawa America, Inc.

Technologies: Pressroom Automation, Welding and Joining

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