Comments on: The FlexPicker: Industrial Robot Built for Speed – Video http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/ The Future Is Here Today...Robotics, Genetics, AI, Longevity, The Brain... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:21:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Révolution Robotique : L’industrie 100% automatisée « singularite http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-45347 Révolution Robotique : L’industrie 100% automatisée « singularite Wed, 04 May 2011 17:13:10 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-45347 [...] The FlexPicker: Industrial Robot Built for Speed [...] [...] The FlexPicker: Industrial Robot Built for Speed [...]

]]> By: Recycling Robot Tackles Plastic Problem in Japan with Lasers | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-14261 Recycling Robot Tackles Plastic Problem in Japan with Lasers | Singularity Hub Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:07:02 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-14261 [...] off your To Do list. While most household robots don’t have the speed or precision of their industrial counterparts they’re able to handle the more chaotic needs of a family. What may be surprising to our [...] [...] off your To Do list. While most household robots don’t have the speed or precision of their industrial counterparts they’re able to handle the more chaotic needs of a family. What may be surprising to our [...]

]]> By: Lucy http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-11891 Lucy Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:55:49 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-11891 The problem with Democracy: Each person here who is wringing their hands about how horrible it is that these robots are replacing human hands on the assembly line gets the same number of votes as the people who understand how good it is that human hands are freed up for greater pursuits. The problem with Democracy: Each person here who is wringing their hands about how horrible it is that these robots are replacing human hands on the assembly line gets the same number of votes as the people who understand how good it is that human hands are freed up for greater pursuits.

]]> By: Lucy http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-31492 Lucy Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:55:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-31492 The problem with Democracy: Each person here who is wringing their hands about how horrible it is that these robots are replacing human hands on the assembly line gets the same number of votes as the people who understand how good it is that human hands are freed up for greater pursuits. The problem with Democracy: Each person here who is wringing their hands about how horrible it is that these robots are replacing human hands on the assembly line gets the same number of votes as the people who understand how good it is that human hands are freed up for greater pursuits.

]]> By: A Review Of The Best Robots of 2009 | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-11750 A Review Of The Best Robots of 2009 | Singularity Hub Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:43:06 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-11750 [...] of sorting and moving all manner of objects, from pancakes, to sausages, to screws and bolts.  The flexpicker is one of our favorites in this category.  Check it [...] [...] of sorting and moving all manner of objects, from pancakes, to sausages, to screws and bolts.  The flexpicker is one of our favorites in this category.  Check it [...]

]]> By: Adept Quattro Becomes World’s Fastest Robot (Video) | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-9963 Adept Quattro Becomes World’s Fastest Robot (Video) | Singularity Hub Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:35:42 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-9963 [...] out Flexpicker, there’s a new quick draw robot in town. According to the latest press release from Adept [...] [...] out Flexpicker, there’s a new quick draw robot in town. According to the latest press release from Adept [...]

]]> By: Rodney Brooks, Co-Founder of iRobot, on to New Company | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-9883 Rodney Brooks, Co-Founder of iRobot, on to New Company | Singularity Hub Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:13:24 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-9883 [...] have already entered and dominated the commercial workforce. As we’ve said before, KIVA, FlexPicker, and desktop dispensing bots are at the top of their specialized fields. On the retail side, Roomba [...] [...] have already entered and dominated the commercial workforce. As we’ve said before, KIVA, FlexPicker, and desktop dispensing bots are at the top of their specialized fields. On the retail side, Roomba [...]

]]> By: ABB’s Super Fast Industrial Robots Impress [Videos] | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-9266 ABB’s Super Fast Industrial Robots Impress [Videos] | Singularity Hub Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:14:20 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-9266 [...] signature orange industrial robots, including our recently reviewed tiny IRB20 robot, and the speedy flexpicker robot, ABB is definitely making some waves in the industry.  You have to hand it to ABB for leveraging [...] [...] signature orange industrial robots, including our recently reviewed tiny IRB20 robot, and the speedy flexpicker robot, ABB is definitely making some waves in the industry.  You have to hand it to ABB for leveraging [...]

]]> By: Cool Video of ABB’s Smallest Industrial Robot | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-8655 Cool Video of ABB’s Smallest Industrial Robot | Singularity Hub Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:36:39 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-8655 [...] the next master manipulator, the IRB20. From ABB (NYSE: ABB), the people who brought you the Flexpicker, IRB20 is not only deft, it’s also small. Weighing just 25kg, it still has a reach of more [...] [...] the next master manipulator, the IRB20. From ABB (NYSE: ABB), the people who brought you the Flexpicker, IRB20 is not only deft, it’s also small. Weighing just 25kg, it still has a reach of more [...]

]]> By: Someone Made A Flexpicker Out of Legos - Nutty Video | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-8136 Someone Made A Flexpicker Out of Legos - Nutty Video | Singularity Hub Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:08:54 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-8136 [...] using only Legos and an air compressor. Pretty amazing stuff. We’ve placed the video from our original Flexpicker story next to the Lego version [...] [...] using only Legos and an air compressor. Pretty amazing stuff. We’ve placed the video from our original Flexpicker story next to the Lego version [...]

]]> By: Check Out These Desktop Industrial Robots | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-7879 Check Out These Desktop Industrial Robots | Singularity Hub Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:36:45 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-7879 [...] it comes to industrial robots we often focus on lightning fast line workers like the flexpicker, or heavy lifters like Kiva, or just cool looking podiums with arms like the Motoman SDA10. [...] [...] it comes to industrial robots we often focus on lightning fast line workers like the flexpicker, or heavy lifters like Kiva, or just cool looking podiums with arms like the Motoman SDA10. [...]

]]> By: Alex http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-7399 Alex Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:48:55 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-7399 Boss: Good news, thanks to automation, your job will only take 20 hours a week instead of 40! Employee: Golly that's keen! Does that mean you're going to double my hourly wage? Boss: Guess again. Boss: Good news, thanks to automation, your job will only take 20 hours a week instead of 40!

Employee: Golly that’s keen! Does that mean you’re going to double my hourly wage?

Boss: Guess again.

]]> By: Alex http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-31491 Alex Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:48:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-31491 Boss: Good news, thanks to automation, your job will only take 20 hours a week instead of 40! Employee: Golly that's keen! Does that mean you're going to double my hourly wage? Boss: Guess again. Boss: Good news, thanks to automation, your job will only take 20 hours a week instead of 40!

Employee: Golly that’s keen! Does that mean you’re going to double my hourly wage?

Boss: Guess again.

]]> By: Gape in Awe at these Super Fast Robot Hands | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-6975 Gape in Awe at these Super Fast Robot Hands | Singularity Hub Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:53:22 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-6975 [...] I know you’re wondering, who would win in a contest between the flexpicker and these Ishikawa bots? Well, my money’s on these quick and capable hands. Sure, the [...] [...] I know you’re wondering, who would win in a contest between the flexpicker and these Ishikawa bots? Well, my money’s on these quick and capable hands. Sure, the [...]

]]> By: doug http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/09/the-flexpicker-industrial-robot-built-for-speed-video/#comment-6803 doug Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:58:08 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5097#comment-6803 It's absurd to think that a factory owner is going to pay someone to stay home. If we have a robot taking over a job in a factory and it knocks out a human worker that worker will have to find another job to pay the rent. Unless we pass taxes that tax the robot installation and then pays the displaced worker unemployment insurance for as long as he needs it. There would be bloody mess. It’s absurd to think that a factory owner is going to pay someone to stay home. If we have a robot taking over a job in a factory and it knocks out a human worker that worker will have to find another job to pay the rent. Unless we pass taxes that tax the robot installation and then pays the displaced worker unemployment insurance for as long as he needs it. There would be bloody mess.

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