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.
Key considerations for designing safe autonomous, robotic, or remote-controlled lawn mowing solutions.
FORT talks with safety expert Erik Reynolds of Reynolds & Moore to get his take on what developers need to know about functional safety for autonomous systems as a part of our new Q&A series, Safety Check.
FORT's Cybersecurity, Cloud & Mobile Product Developer, Mike Zipperer, talks about the FORT product portfolio in this video from RoboBusiness 2022.
Smart technology is leading to increased productivity and safety for workers across several industries including agriculture, construction, lawn care, and warehousing. With the addition of autonomy, workers are able to focus on higher-valued tasks instead of the 3Ds - dull, dirty, and dangerous.
The capital will enable FORT to fast-track development of security solutions and broaden the reach of its safety and control platform for smart machines.
The road to redundant safety and wireless remote control for autonomous vehicle (AV) testing just became faster thanks to FORT's partnership with Dataspeed, a leader in autonomous research vehicles. The combination of our Safe Remote Control and Dataspeed's 'Drive-by-Wire' hardware and software system will equip researchers with a more controlled testing environment for autonomous vehicles and their applications.
The impact of US and global labor shortages can be traced back to many factors in recent years: lack of skilled workers, COVID-related illnesses, as well as a shift in worker mentality. Employers have pushed for increased wages and benefits but are still challenged by the limit of available and willing workers. Now more than ever, companies are looking for ways to increase their product output while keeping their workers in charge and well-equipped. The construction and agricultural industries are looking into new solutions to revitalize their workforce and meet demands; one of these paths leads to automated machinery with a focus on safety and profitability.
Designing mobile robot safety systems is a huge undertaking. From onboard sensors to safety PLCs, you need to make sure your future customers are safe at all times. But, what happens when a safety system fails? How will your machine respond? Just one failure could lead to disastrous consequences that will impact your company’s brand and your personal conscience. That’s why functional safety is key to understand and implement in your robot design.
