October 13, 2010 at 02:16Panasonic industrial robot “Parallel link” is able to learn new movements
Perhaps this robot is not the most interesting instance of the Panasonic robots line, but at the same time, “Parallel link” is one of the most important developments of the company in robotics.
The new machine not only consumes 50% less energy than conventional “one-armed” industrial robots, but is also able to learn new movements in the most effective way: the specialist simply shows how to make new movements by moving the robot’s hands with his own hands - the machine remembers movements and can subsequently play them - something like recording live macros.
Moreover, the price is within “reasonable” limits, as the manufacturer claims - but it seems that you must be a very rich person, if you want such a piece of iron to help you around the house, for example ... :)
Upd: Video.
The new machine not only consumes 50% less energy than conventional “one-armed” industrial robots, but is also able to learn new movements in the most effective way: the specialist simply shows how to make new movements by moving the robot’s hands with his own hands - the machine remembers movements and can subsequently play them - something like recording live macros.
Moreover, the price is within “reasonable” limits, as the manufacturer claims - but it seems that you must be a very rich person, if you want such a piece of iron to help you around the house, for example ... :)
Upd: Video.