RI/SME's Robotics Tech Trends 2001 available. (RI/SME Update). From: Robotics World | Date: January 1, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Douglas Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Robotics International of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers has updated its Robotics Tech Trends for 2001. The last Tech Trends was published in 1999. The following is the executive summary from the report. The full report is available free to SME members. Non-members may purchase the report by calling 313-271-1500 or visiting www.sme.org.

Trends in the control of robots are influenced by technology from the computer and electronics industries. These trends include low-cost, highly robust computing power, graphical interfaces for easier use, plug-and-play component ...