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Technologies for Protecting Your Robot

Robotic and autonomous systems can mean huge productivity gains for warehouses and factories, but only if they function safely. Yet it can be challenging to protect and maintain these machines while adhering to industry safety standards and, most importantly, ensuring the safety of everyone who works with them.

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Functional Safety

Video: The Value of Risk Assessment

Risk assessment is critical for robotic product development, and in this Ask the Expert episode, Nathan Bivans from FORT explains the importance of risk assessment and why analysis must be done early in the design process.

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Functional Safety

Video: What is Functional Safety?

Functional safety is an important factor in the development of any machine. But for robots and autonomous systems, it’s especially critical. In this Ask the Expert video, FORT Robotics CTO Nathan Bivans explains what we mean by functional safety, and why it’s so important for robotic engineering and deployment.

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Join FORT at RIA Robotics Week

FORT is excited to be participating in RIA’s Robotics Week virtual conference! The free event will take place next wek, September 8-11 and includes keynotes, workshops, and a glimpse into the latest technology from automation and robotics leaders.

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Video

Video: How Wireless Machine Safety Works

As automated machines become more mobile, wireless safety is becoming an important concern. We often hear from engineers wondering how a Wireless E-Stop, for example, can be both safety-rated and wireless. Not only is wireless safety possible and in use today, it’s often preferable and easier for mobile machine systems.

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Remote Control Construction Builds Safety and Productivity

FORT Robotics is featured in ForConstructionPros.com’s article on the benefits of autonomous and remote control construction equipment. Author Curt Bennink explores how advances in remote control and autonomous technologies promise to create a paradigm shift for the industry. The piece features interviews with FORT, Caterpillar, Bobcat, and Built Robotics and discusses the advantages of working from outside the cab as well as key safety considerations for remote control construction operations. 

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Warehousing

Warehouse Robots and the New Normal

As the world continues to adjust to the challenges posed by COVID-19, robots are playing an increasingly important role in getting goods to the people who need them.

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Construction

3 Ways Robots Are Making Construction Safer

Construction robots have the potential to prevent accidents and transform the industry — if they’re used properly. 

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