Carlsberg reduces risk of accidents with Universal Robots
January 6, 2020 by Sam Francis Leave a Comment
Carlsberg says it has almost eliminated the risk of accidents in its Fredericia plant, in Denmark.
The famous beer and beverage maker says it has achieved this by implementing collaborative robots from Universal Robots.
Carlsberg says this has not only "significantly improved staff safety", it has also taken steps towards achieving "zero accidents" since integrating cobots into its Fredericia-based factory. [Read more…] about Carlsberg reduces risk of accidents with Universal Robots
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Japan leader promotes robot revolution at G7 Summit
May 31, 2016 by Mai Tao
Local automakers take G7 Summit opportunity to show off new autonomous car technology
Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe claims autonomous car technology will be safer than the human motorists of today, according to an official translation of his comments.
Abe, a fanatical supporter of artificial intelligence who recently launched a "robot revolution" to accelerate the robot takeover of the world, made his remarks at the G7 Summit, where leaders of the seven most powerful trading nations in the world were given a closer look at the latest in autonomous car technology, as well as more environmentally friendly fuel systems.
The G7 Summit was held last week in Ise-Shima, Japan, and local carmakers Toyota, Honda and Nissan took the opportunity to unveil some new innovations in their autonomous product range. [Read more…] about Japan leader promotes robot revolution at G7 Summit
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Audi says autonomous cars could cut traffic accidents by 90 per cent
Audi has published its Corporate Responsibility Interim Report. The focus is on climate protection, digitization and the modern world of work. Experts from the company discuss these topics for the future with driving forces from the fields of research and economics.
Autonomous and connected cars have the potential to reduce the number of traffic accidents by up to 90 percent, according to Audi's chairman.
In a report about corporate responsibility, Professor Rupert Stadler says Audi will be making driving a car "much safer" in the future with the help of algorithms.
Prof Stadler says: "Piloted driving has the potential to cut the number of accidents and road deaths by up to 90 per cent in the long term." [Read more…] about Audi says autonomous cars could cut traffic accidents by 90 per cent
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