Interviews
In every technology, there are pros and cons. The main advantage of using AI is the possibility of automation. We can automate a lot of mundane jobs and save a lot of resources.
Lentin Joseph is an Author & Entrepreneur in Robotics. He has authored five books mainly related to robotics programming using Robot Operating System. He serves as a CEO and Co-founder of Qbotics Labs in India, which is majorly into robotics software development using ROS. He showcases more interest in new technologies like Robotics, Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence. http://lentinjoseph.com
The key is that we start with a universal position solution and a reusable AI software package that allows us to port to many different vehicles.
Mr. Bruemmer is Founder and CEO of Adaptive Motion Group which provides Smart Mobility solutions based on accurate positioning and autonomous vehicles. Previously, Mr. Bruemmer co-founded 5D Robotics ? which he grew for eight years before it was acquired in 2018. Mr. Bruemmer has led large scale robotics programs for the Army and Navy, the DOE, and DARPA. Mr. Bruemmer has authored over 60 publications and has been awarded many patents in robotics and positioning.
Our overall aspiration is to offer every company with industrial electronics worldwide the ability to continue using their existing systems as long as possible.
Our overall aspiration is to offer every company with industrial electronics worldwide the ability to continue using their existing systems as long as possible. Joined as a junior account manager at UNIS Group in 2005, I am serving as the business development manager and the sales leader of UNIS Group UK / EDMR Ltd (a UNIS Group member) now. I had targeted my first customers in the Middle East, which I found a tough market. Later, I promoted to a senior account manager and started developing the international market. I have helped our agents in their grow of turnover.
In Industry 4.0 robots should undertake tasks that are risky or dangerous for people, so humans are prevented from suffering any health injury that conditions their life from that moment on. The idea of human-machine collaboration pursues the goal of having the fullest efficiency while adding value to the worker?s role.
Francesco Ferro is the CEO and co-founder of PAL Robotics, one of the top service robotics companies in the world, and a euRobotics asibl Board Director. He received a BSc + MSc degree in Telecommunications Engineering at Politecnico di Torino in 2002 (Italy), a Master at ISEN (Lille, France) and an Executive MBA at the University of Barcelona (Spain) in 2011. Since 2004, he develops cutting-edge humanoid service robots at PAL Robotics.
The adoption of collaborative robots technologies is growing, but is still a bit shy. The main challenge we face is mostly that manufacturers hesitate to put robots to work in their factory because it?s still too costly and too complicated.
Samuel Bouchard is the CEO of Robotiq, a company that he co-founded in 2008. Robotiq today serves manufacturers globally and has become a dominant voice in the fast-growing collaborative robots industry. The Robotiq team has helped thousands of manufacturers overcome manufacturing challenges using robots: from car component makers to electronics contract manufacturing firms; from first-time robot users to robotic experts looking at new ways to automate; and from Fortune 500companies to family-owned machine shops. Robotiq has also been recognized by Robotics Trends as one of the Top 50 most influential companies in robotics. Bouchard holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor?s in Engineering Physics from Laval University.
Beyond being a supplier of sensor products, we work strategically with many of our key customers to devise sensor solutions that meet their requirements and specifications.
Marc von Waldkirch has been serving as the Company?s CEO since 2016. Before becoming CEO, he held a variety of management positions in the Group from 2005 to 2016, including Head of Research & Development Liquid Flow Sensors and Vice President Research & Development. Before joining the Group, he worked as a research assistant at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH, where he previously studied physics and received an MSc in Physics and a PhD in Electrical Engineering.
We aim to further develop products for new applications and preferably we would like to do this in cooperation with companies that already are active in the specific application.
I have a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technolgy in Stockholm. I first worked for four years with the Swedish Trade Commission in Toronto, Canada and thereafter for three years at the Weda subsidiary in Bridgeport?, CT, USA. Then back to Sweden to Manage Weda for a few years before taking a position as business area manager in a Swedish Industrial Group called Componenta AB, having Weda as one of the companies within the business area.. At first based in Holland and after about one year in Malm? Sweden after Componenta?s fusion with Svedala Industries AB. In 1991 I became a share holder in Weda AB and has since then been the CEO based at the Head Office in S?dert?lje, Sweden.
We continue to look at new and innovative ways to ensure we are serving the industries we represent in robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motors. Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence are new areas that we are ensuring that our members are educated on and take advantage of.
Bob Doyle is Vice President ? Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and A3 Mexico at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He directs and manages the day-to-day activities of RIA, the leading trade association for the robotics industry in North America with over 470 member companies. Doyle also played a lead role in launching the association?s A3 Mexico operations, growing the organization's reach internationally.
In countless applications worldwide, robotic automation has proven its ability to help manufacturers in a wide range of industries transform their productivity and efficiency.
Mike Wilson has over 35 years of experience in the application of automation to manufacturing across a broad range of industry sectors throughout Europe, Asia and America. Previously he has worked for both users and suppliers of automation and also as an independent consultant providing automation expertise to industry. He is widely recognised as one of the leading authorities on the application of industrial robot systems in the UK.
The objective is neither simple nor straightforward but it is within reach. It?s a very exciting time in agricultural robotics!
Joseph Jones is cofounder/CTO of Franklin Robotics. His primary interest is the practical application of robotic technology to real-world problems. Previous experiences include cofounding Harvest Automation, proposing and developing iRobot?s Roomba, and serving on the research staff at the MIT AI Lab. A graduate of MIT he holds 60+ patents.