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“You really need to develop a whole product solution—hardware, software, UI, interfaces, and process redesign—with a consideration for what problem you are really trying to solve.” —Aldo Zini
Getting large teams of robots to collaborate is the work of Dr Regis Vincent, who envisions applications that include mapping nuclear contamination.
What obstacles remain for robots to work alongside humans in industrial settings, and how far have we come in eliminating those challenges? Dr. Roland Menassa answers these and other questions in his presentation at the RoboBusiness summit November 2-3 in Boston.
John Reid, director of Product Technology and Innovation at Moline Technology Innovation Center, a part of John Deere’s Global Technology Innovation Network, discusses how his company’s technologies will help feed the world’s billions.
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“Selecting SolidWorks as a partner was easy. We recognize the company’s ability to create software products that give users the freedom to focus on design, not software,” said Mike Brezette, Revell marketing vice president. “This is exactly what novice inventors and robotics fanatics alike want to spend their time on.”
VEXplorer features a “Spycam,” a claw and all-terrain wheels, and has over 300 parts allowing for individualized design and endless configurations. The radio-controlled system will be available at most toy and discount merchandise retailers, select consumer electronics retailers, hobby stores and online beginning Fall 2007, at a suggested retail price of $199.
“Revell continues to raise the bar for the consumer robotics industry by providing an opportunity for inventors of all skill levels to educate themselves and further develop their CAD abilities,” said Marie Planchard, SolidWorks Corporation Director of Education. “We’re thrilled that one of our customers is sharing their enthusiasm for both the software and innovation with the robotics community. We look forward to seeing all the unique VEXplorer designs created through this unique partnership.”
About Revell Inc.
Revell Inc. has been leading the model kit building industry for more than 60 years with products that provide interactivity, authenticity and fun. Revell Monogram’s product lines are consumer and hobby robotics, model kits including cars, trucks, ships and planes, R/C vehicles, and slot cars. Visit http://www.Revell.com.
About Innovation First, Inc.
Innovation First, http://www.innovationfirst.com, was incorporated in 1996 and is a privately held S corporation. The company was founded on the belief that innovation very early in the design process is necessary to produce simple and elegant product designs. Developer of the Vex Robotics Design System, Innovation First began producing electronics for unmanned mobile ground robots and is an industry leader in the hobby, competition and education markets.
About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for design, analysis and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products. For the latest news, information or a live online demonstration, visit http://www.solidworks.com or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).
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