Top 5
The most viewed videos in the first half of 2021
German automation companies have used their vision to achieve technological leadership and have had a far-sighted influence on a wide range of industries. This development is also reflected in the top 5 videos from the first half of the year.
5th place: Rethinking learning - a holistic approach from Siemens' Digital Industry Academy
The vision of 'Future of Learning' blurs learning formats and focuses on optimal learning success with personal responsibility and flexibility.
4th place
'Acopos 6D' from B&R - Markus Sandhöfner on the origins of the development
B&R presented the new 'Acopos 6D' transport system at the start of 2021. Beckhoff launched a similar system three years ago as part of the SPS. What's behind it?
3rd place
What follows the visionaries? Prof. Rahman Jamal in conversation
The automation scene has experienced an enormous growth rate over the last 30 years. Some small and medium-sized companies have grown into billion-dollar enterprises. Prof. Rahman Jamal has witnessed this development. What challenges do companies face today?
This video is part of a series. See all videos at a glance here.
2nd place
Market-ready gesture control for robots
The Fraunhofer IWU reports: Industrial gesture control for robots is now ready for the market. It complies with the applicable guidelines on machine safety and data protection.
1st place
Dance partner robot
An industrial robot is one of the main actors in a play at the Staatstheater Augsburg, which audiences can watch from home as a 360-degree production using virtual reality goggles. Man and machine dance together on the virtual ballet stage.
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