Cobots

Cobots are robots intended for direct human/robotic interaction within a shared space, or where humans and robots are in close proximity.  According to Wikipedia, cobots were invented in 1996 and have been successfully deployed to support human activities, in contrast to robots that typically work separately from humans.  Their 1997 U.S. patent entitled “Cobots” describes … Continued

Jobs, Trade, Automation and Productivity

These are issues that are likely to loom large over the next several months as the new administration settles in and begins to implement its agenda.  Jobs are likely to be a recurring theme as the new administration seeks to address the fears of some of its key constituencies.  While it is too early to … Continued