ASTM International

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The ASTM International F45 committee is developing a new standard and an apparatus to test mobile manipulator precision.

The MC600 is designed to handle heavier payloads for mobile manipulation using Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots technology.

ASTM International says the work item would help create a safer, long-lasting, and environmentally responsible solar panel cleaning industry.

ASTM’s F45.07 Robotics Applications Subcommittee will initially focus on robot uses in solar, construction, and agricultural sectors.

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ASTM International’s Aaron Prather will chair the IEEE humanoid study group, which is open to other standards development organizations.

Proposed standard will provide a systematic approach to testing that will help ascertain the seamless functionality of exoskeletons, guaranteeing alignment with design expectations.

ASTM International, which develops standards for robot and other technologies, named Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as its president.

There is $20,000 in prize money up for grabs at this year’s Robotic Grasping and Manipulation Competition.

ISO and ASTM have defined an additive construction standard in what could be the first of joint efforts around robotics in that industry.

Proposed standards will provide a reliable and repeatable means for testing assembly capabilities of robot systems.

ASTM International’s legged robotics subcommittee has proposed a new test method for disturbance rejection tested of legged robotics.

New subcommittee is developing standards and testing procedures to evaluate the performance of quadrupeds, bipedals and humanoids.

ASTM International’s Committee on Robotics, Automation and Autonomous Systems recently approved the creation of a new subcommittee for legged robots. 

ASTM International announced that its developing a standard based on the grasp strength of robot end-effectors. 

The committee will initially develop standards for the performance of grasping-type end effectors, mobile manipulators and robotic assembly systems.

ASTM International is working on standards for assessing exoskeleton and exosuit usability.