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New liability rules on products and AI to protect consumers

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The Commission adopted two proposals to adapt liability rules to the digital age, circular economy and the impact of global value chains. Firstly, it proposes to modernise the existing rules on the strict liability of manufacturers for defective products (from smart technology to pharmaceuticals). The revised rules will give businesses legal certainty so they can Read more about New liability rules on products and AI to protect consumers[…]

FABEX Saudi Arabia 2022

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FABEX Saudi Arabia alongside with Metal & Steel Saudi Arabia, since its inception in 2012, has cemented its position as the genuine business class event for steel, steel fabrication, metal processing, forming, cutting, welding, Automation, finishing machinery, equipment and tools. It is a convergence point for manufacturers, suppliers, machinery companies, consultants, engineers, agents, traders, distributers, and experts in Read more about FABEX Saudi Arabia 2022[…]

€200k fund to support AI technologies for the Healthcare sector

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The HosmartAI project – “Hospital Smart development based on AI” has announced the launch of its Open Call #1 – INNOVATE Call for Tech, with a total budget of €200k available to Startups/SMEs. INNOVATE is the first of the two Open Calls planned in the HosmartAI project. In this first call for proposals, the project Read more about €200k fund to support AI technologies for the Healthcare sector[…]

Haptic fingertip sensitivity for robots

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In a paper published on February 23, 2022 in Nature Machine Intelligence, a team of scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) introduce a robust soft haptic sensor named “Insight” that uses computer vision and a deep neural network to accurately estimate where objects come into contact with the sensor and how large the applied Read more about Haptic fingertip sensitivity for robots[…]

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Haptic human-machine interaction improve robots with a human sense of touch

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How can humans instantly estimate the slipperiness of a surface and adjust their gripping, for instance when picking up a wet glass? Researchers from Delft University of Technology have, together with French and Australian colleagues, demonstrated that a (radial) strain of the skin of the fingertip is involved in the perception of slipperiness during initial Read more about Haptic human-machine interaction improve robots with a human sense of touch[…]

B2B-Meetings at International Forum Mechatronics 2021

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Haptic R&D Consulting SRL will participate at B2B-Meetings at International Forum Mechatronics 2021 Technical progress requires new concepts to master industrial and strategic challenges – Symbiotic mechatronics as a new paradigm The B2B-Meetings are an important part of the conference “International Forum Mechatronics”. The scheduled face-to-face meetings offer an ideal opportunity to identify potential cooperation Read more about B2B-Meetings at International Forum Mechatronics 2021[…]

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Haptic technology as non-contact technology to fight against Covid-19

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With the importance of non-contact environments growing due to COVID-19, tactile electronic devices using haptic technology are gaining traction as new mediums of communication. Haptic technology is being applied in a wide array of fields such as robotics or interactive displays. haptic gloves are being used for augmented information communication technology. Efficient piezoelectric materials that Read more about Haptic technology as non-contact technology to fight against Covid-19[…]

Researchers develop low-cost artificial robotic skin with high-performance

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Modern-day robots are often required to interact with humans intelligently and efficiently, which can be enabled by providing them the ability to perceive touch. However, previous attempts at mimicking human skin have involved bulky and complex electronics, wiring, and a risk of damage. In a recent study, researchers from Japan sidestep these difficulties by constructing Read more about Researchers develop low-cost artificial robotic skin with high-performance[…]

How robotics will transform urban biodiversity and ecosystems

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Drones, robots and autonomous systems can transform the natural world in and around cities for people and wildlife. International research, involving over 170 experts and led by the University of Leeds, assessed the opportunities and challenges that this cutting-edge technology could have for urban nature and green spaces. The researchers highlighted opportunities to improve how Read more about How robotics will transform urban biodiversity and ecosystems[…]

Microrobots will one day revolutionise the field of medicine

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Robots so tiny that they can manoeuvre through our blood vessels and deliver medications to certain points in the body – researchers have been pursuing this goal for years. Now, scientists at ETH Zurich have succeeded for the first time in building such “micromachines” out of metal and plastic, in which these two materials are Read more about Microrobots will one day revolutionise the field of medicine[…]

Robots learning new tasks from demonstrations

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Imagine if robots could learn from watching demonstrations: you could show a domestic robot how to do routine chores or set a dinner table. In the workplace, you could train robots like new employees, showing them how to perform many duties. On the road, your self-driving car could learn how to drive safely by watching Read more about Robots learning new tasks from demonstrations[…]

Autonomous logistic tasks on construction sites

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Researchers are working with a mobile robotic platform called Husky A200 that could be used for autonomous logistic tasks on construction sites. This mobile robot is one of many projects pursued by the Fraunhofer Italia Innovation Engineering Center to advance the cause of digitalization in construction and bridge the gap between robotics and the building Read more about Autonomous logistic tasks on construction sites[…]