TOKYO -- Fanuc has developed a robot arm system that can remotely copy the movements of skilled workers with the help of force feedback, allowing it to safely handle work that is challenging to automate but potentially dangerous to perform manually.
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Japan's Fanuc creates remote-controlled robot arm for risky jobs
Real-time tactile feedback allows for precise processing even at a distance
Fanuc's new robot arm system replicates the operator's movements at a distance while feeding back sensor data to simulate touch. (Fanuc)
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