You’ve planned what your team should do if there’s a fire or other emergency in your warehouse. But have you planned what your robots should do? It’s a surprisingly complicated question. With complex AI and highly autonomous systems, the answer to emergency safety may not be as simple as “turning them off.”
What role does security play in machine safety? Nivedita Ojha answers this burning question in our Ask The Expert video.
Mining conveyor belts play a key role in bulk material handling for mining operations, but they can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken.
Cybersecurity is applicable to more than just computers. With more and more businesses connecting machines, there are more and more vulnerabilities for hackers and bad actors to exploit.
FORT is committed to developing technology that makes work safer and more secure. Part of that effort is complying with the latest security standards and best practices to protect our customers’ data.
Jump into this video walkthrough of FORT's Endpoint Controller with Systems Integration & Tests Manager David Adams.
FORT talks with safety standards expert, Carole Franklin of A3, on why safety standards are more important than ever and what companies often miss about robot safety compliance.
Machines of today are more connected than ever, which requires a new approach to security. Namely, converging two departments that have historically been separate entities, IT and OT. Nivedita Ojha discusses the relationship between IT & OT and why it is so important the two work together to protect machines and prevent cyber attacks.
The line that historically separated Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is disappearing as businesses across industries continue to employ connected equipment on worksites. Disruptor, innovator, and IT rockstar, Todd Dekkinga, shares his insights on what this means for the future, and why security is crucial for the future of machine operations.
Emergency Stops are a universal safety tool used across industries. For mobile machines, wireless e-stops could be the key to unlocking safety and productivity in various applications.
