Article printed in IoTNOW and written by Colin Abrey.
The digitisation of manufacturing and production line processes is driving demand for embeddable tech, self-guiding vehicles, connected conveyor belts and intelligent machines capable of performing complicated tasks with little to no human intervention.
No longer the stuff of science fiction, these autonomous systems are already showing their true worth in supply chain and logistics, says Colin Abrey of Nextivity. Industrial robots can significantly improve speed and accuracy of routine operations, increase efficiency through side-by-side deployment with shopfloor staff and dramatically reduce the risk of injury when working at height.
