An Aging Population, an Aging Infrastructure: How Structural Health Monitoring Combats Both of These Social Issues
Original article is hosted here. Some may know of what is referred to as the “economic miracle” in Japan, wherein Japan experienced a period of rapid economic growth after World War II. As “miraculous” as this period was, it seems no wonder that much of the infrastructure in Japan—including roads, bridges and high-rise buildings—was constructed around […]
Spot Welding Inspection Robots Spark a Revolution in the Automotive Industry
Original article is hosted here. A single automobile consists of 30,000 or more individual parts. Every vehicle also has 4,000 – 5,000 places where the parts, such as metal plates, are spot welded together. Spot welding is a welding method that works by passing an electric current through metal plates and using heat generated from the […]
Instant Voice-to-Text! Transforming Work Styles with the Power of AI
Original article is hosted here. We are fast approaching a time where more people can live beyond a hundred years old. At the same time, however, there are labor shortages due to low birthrates and an aging population. RPA (Robotics Process Automation)—using robots to automate work processes—has been touted as a possible way to both resolve […]
