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Keeping Robots In-Line - Someone Has To Do It

From Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group
 

 
Robots are becoming more evolved and a part of the daily workplace in many industries such as automotive, packaging and palletizing, metal fabrication, foundry and forging and plastics. There are so many different ways robots can be used, including welding, assembly, painting, spraying, cutting, handling, packing, etc. But, robots only do what they are told to do. What happens when they forget or get out of line? Someone has to monitor these robots to ensure integrity and accuracy of the procedures inputted into these robots' diagnostics. ABB, a leading supplier of industrial robots, has taken the steps and put a plan into place to resolve these questions and provide a valuable resource to their customers.
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