Ishiguro Robot Erica cast in sci-fi movie b. Erica, a robot created by Japanese roboticists Hiroshi Ishiguro and Kohei Ogawa is going to be in a movie. The movie, b, is now in development and written by Special Effects Supervisor Eric Pham, actor Tarek Zohdy, and Sam Khoze, who is listed in IMDB as producer and robot enthusiast. Erica is one in a long line of robots … [Read more...] about Another job lost to robots
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Laval Virtual extends its vision
The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed. – William Gibson The fortunes of the Laval Virtual conference are reflecting the interests in its headline technologies Virtual Reality, Augment Reality, and whatever lies in between. It's booming. Last year the conference held in Laval, France, an easy train ride south west of Paris, saw a boost in attendance … [Read more...] about Laval Virtual extends its vision
Four-armed robot gives ad agency a technology advantage
Robic has four fully programmable arms that move cameras over 100 miles per hour for shots at 2,500 frames per second. Usually when an advertising agency promotes their business, they do things like show off work for other clients or display the creative power of their staff artists. But Triptent has found a way to use technology to claim competitive advantage, with a new … [Read more...] about Four-armed robot gives ad agency a technology advantage
Stratasys to show next-generation 3D printing technologies at IMTS
Mixing 3D printing with robotics and turning printing on its side, literally. Stratasys prepared for the IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) with several new announcements including new technology to enable 3D printers to create large models, new partnerships, and technology that combines robotics with 3D print, which the company says will improve the ability … [Read more...] about Stratasys to show next-generation 3D printing technologies at IMTS
Siemens PLM World 2016: Pulling big levers in CAD and manufacturing
A revitalized Solid Edge, new robotic research, and partnerships for 3D printing top the agenda. By Kathleen Maher The real world and the digital world are blending rapidly in the field of manufacture. We’re coming close to a time when robots will happily go about our business. They’ve already been transforming the field of manufacture, but the pace is speeding up as new … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM World 2016: Pulling big levers in CAD and manufacturing