Once the purview of science fiction, automatons are getting closer to reality.

Learn how functional safety impacts the design and deployment of collaborative robots that operate near people.

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Companies across sectors are increasingly embracing robotics for efficiency gains, labor optimization and cost savings. But introducing robots into human-centered environments isn’t just a technical ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...