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Factory Automation

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gaming8 days ago•4 min saved

Satisfactory's Core Values Expansion Introduces Underground Logistics and Spatial Constraints

Coffee Stain Studios has revealed Core Values, the first major expansion for the factory automation game Satisfactory. Set entirely in an underground biome, the add-on introduces new resource-moving mechanics distinct from the base game's conveyor belts. The expansion emphasizes spatial constraints and navigation challenges within cave systems, aiming to provide fresh logistical puzzles rather than simply reusing surface-level tech trees. While no release date has been announced, developers promise increased community engagement following the reveal.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#coffee-stain-studios #core-values #factory-automation

technology27 days ago•7 min saved

Robotics Bring Narrow Gains, Not a Quick Fix to U.S. Housing Shortage

Robotics can help the U.S. address its housing shortage, but gains so far are limited to specific, repetitive tasks and better coordination, not a wholesale labor replacement. With about 1.2 million homes lacking and roughly 300,000 construction jobs open, the industry needs about 740,000 workers annually. Robots excel in standardized, high-volume tasks—layout, drilling, material handling—and in off-site fabrication, as seen with Dusty Robotics’ FieldPrinter and prefab systems that cut rework and shell construction time. However, site variability, design changes, and cross-trade coordination limit scalability; the biggest near-term gains are expected from factory automation and prefabrication, as demonstrated by Japan’s model, while human workers remain essential on site for the foreseeable future.

via CNBC|

#construction-robotics #dusty-robotics #factory-automation

technology9 months ago•3 min saved

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics Accelerate Humanoid Robot Production and Innovation

Hyundai plans to mass-produce 30,000 Atlas humanoid robots annually by 2028 through its Boston Dynamics subsidiary, aiming to deploy them in factories to assist with tasks like assembly and heavy lifting, marking a significant step in AI-driven industrial automation.

via Axios|

#ai-robotics #boston-dynamics #factory-automation

technology9 months ago•5 min saved

Boston Dynamics advances Atlas robot for factory automation

Boston Dynamics is developing AI-powered humanoid robots, like Atlas, that learn tasks through machine learning and demonstrations, with potential applications in factory work and beyond, raising both technological and economic implications.

via CBS News|

#ai-training #atlas-robot #boston-dynamics

technology9 months ago•10 min saved

Boston Dynamics Enhances Atlas Robot for Factory Work

Boston Dynamics has developed Atlas, an AI-powered humanoid robot that is now capable of working autonomously in factory settings, learning tasks through machine learning and simulations, and potentially transforming industrial labor with superhuman capabilities, while industry rivals and geopolitical factors influence the race for robotic dominance.

via CBS News|

#ai #atlas #boston-dynamics

technology3 years ago•5 min saved

"Robotic Assembly: The Future of Samsung Phone Production Revealed"

Samsung's mobile-device factory in Gumi, South Korea, is highly automated, with robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) handling various tasks in the production process. The factory produces over a million flagship phones per month and has dedicated quality checks for components like fingerprint sensors and cameras. The facility also includes an automation lab where devices are tested under normal use conditions. Samsung's extensive testing processes help ensure product reliability, but the company has faced controversies in the past, such as the Galaxy Note 7 recall and delayed launch of the Galaxy Fold. Samsung continues to explore new concepts, including slidable displays and a potential health-tracking smart ring.

via CNET|

#factory-automation #mobile-devices #production-process