Automation Systems More Flexible with Robots in the Mix

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Automation Systems More Flexible with Robots in the Mix

Multi-agent automation: non-hierarchical, easily reprogrammed, on demand—even via Smartphone

By RBR Staff

December 25, 2012

The software that they have developed creates an individual ‘agent’ for each robot involved in the production process, thus removing the need for a master control system.

This model allows each robotic element to operate independently from its counterparts.

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