By Eugene Demaitre | January 11, 2024
The Robot Report
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Kane Robotics Inc. has combined artificial intelligence with visual sensors to enable its collaborative robot to automatically track and grind weld seams with high accuracy and speed. The company said its GRIT Vision System applies computer vision to the GRIT cobot for material-removal tasks such as sanding, grinding, and polishing in manufacturing.
Launched in 2023, the GRIT robot works alongside humans to perform labor-intensive finishing for any size and type of manufacturer, stated Kane Robotics in a release. Though initially designed for material removal in the aerospace industry, the robot can be configured for metalworking, woodworking, and other types of manufacturing, explained the Austin, Texas-based company.
Kane Robotics cited the case of Paul Mueller Co., which sought a more efficient way to grind welds on large steel tanks. The Springfield, Mo.-based stainless steel equipment manufacturer also wanted to reduce fatigue-related injuries and improve working conditions.
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