Industrial robots are big, slot hulking things. They are, at once, designed to operate alongside humans, while also posing potential bodily risk to our soft, fleshy exterior. It’s precisely for this reason that vibrant world of human-robot interaction has sprung up around the industry.
With human workers remaining an integral part of the robotic workplace, how can we continue collaborating without risking injury.
That’s one of the questions driving Philly-based robotics firm, Fort. The company’s core offering is software designed to make robots safer around people, while protecting them from potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. It notes that the platform has already been adopted by a number of robotics makers, including Agility, Hexagon and Moog (the robot company, not the synth one).