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News Release from: ABB Robotics | Subject: Hand held control for robots
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 June 2003
Hand-held robotic controls will broaden
in scope
Using the Microsoft.NET Compact Framework will considerably widen the scope of hand held control devices for robots.
Hand held control for robots is taking a quantum leap forward with the development of a range of next generation application software devices, based on the Microsoft.NET Compact Framework The pioneering work is being undertaken by ABB, one of the world's largest producers of industrial robots, and an organisation totally committed to making its peripheral devices easier to use for operators, programmers, integrators, and service people alike
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The work is part of a larger scheme to develop hand held devices for industry, with initial development focus on adapting the.NET Compact Framework to improve communication between human and machine for robot users.
"Easy customisation of the interface is a key feature of the software," says David Marshall, Business Manager, Robotics, ABB.
"The ability to harness the power of Microsoft.NET is proving extremely fruitful in bringing easy-to-use features into our next generation, robot-based products," he adds.
The work with handhelds is just one project ABB has undertaken with Microsoft.
A four-way alliance has been recently announced between ABB, Accenture, Intel and Microsoft to help manufacturers bridge the gap between plant floor operations and enterprise IT systems.
It also paves the way for continuing collaboration among the industry partners - as illustrated by ABB 's new applications based on the.NET Compact Framework. Request a free brochure from ABB Robotics ...
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