Enhanced Digital Transformation with Haptics
Industry 4.0 experts and haptics scientists are exploring the current and emerging capabilities of applied haptics and how these might open new horizons in productivity, efficiency, safety, and innovation.
Summary
The growing integration of adding the sense of touch – known as haptic technology - into human-machine interface devices and robotics opens new possibilities in digital transformation for manufacturers. Wearable, touchable and graspable haptic devices assist employees in their tasks by augmenting their skillsets, enhancing safety, and optimizing workflows.
In this webinar, Industry 4.0 experts and haptics scientists are exploring the current and emerging capabilities of applied haptics and how these might open new horizons in productivity, efficiency, safety, and innovation.
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Agenda
Welcome message
A brief history of haptics and ideas for its future
How haptics fits in the SmarterChains framework
Panel discussion on the topics: 1) Questions on the previously presented examples (particularities, challenges, issues, problems solved 2) Ideas for new haptics solutions based on the participants’ needs
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Speakers
Vasilis Karamalegos
Co-Founder & CEO
SmarterChains
Erin Ramsay
Partnerships & Channel Development
Innovobot Labs
Manuel Cruz
Chief Scientist and head of the HMI lab
Innovobot Labs
Ralf Sandomeer
Managing Director & Engineer
Grewus GmbH
What you will get
An introduction to haptics technology
A thorough understanding of where haptics stands in the digital transformation journey
Potential solutions to optimize workflows, enhance safety, and accelerate productivity
Lessons learned from digitizing processes and workforce empowerment
Inspiration about future haptics applications
