Update
ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45) has proposed a new standard practice on inducing workpiece disturbances in mobile manipulators.   The standard, designated WK92144, provides guidelines for… more
Industry sectors:
Manufacturing

Update
ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45) is developing a proposed standard that will evaluate robotic systems for cleaning solar panels. The proposed standard (WK91653) will help to modernize solar panel… more
Industry sectors:
Energy, Environment

Update
ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45) has approved the formation of a new subcommittee on applications (F45.07). The subcommittee is a response to the expanding use of robotics and automation throughout… more
Industry sectors:
Manufacturing

Update
Proposed standard practices focusing on the measurement of mobile manipulator performance and recording the workpiece test configuration are being developed by ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45). The… more
Industry sectors:
Manufacturing, Quality

Interview
Aaron Prather is director, robotics and autonomous systems programs, for ASTM International. He has been taking a leading role in moving robotics forward, including supporting the work of the committee on robotics, automation, and autonomous… more
Industry sectors:
Manufacturing