The robot is a concept of domain public. Most people have an idea of what the robot knows its applications and potential for, but do not know the origin of the word robot, have no idea of the origin of useful applications of robotics as science. Robotics as we know it today, goes back thousands of years ago. We will build on facts recorded by history, and we will begin by explaining that the robots were formerly known as robots, and robotics was not recognized as science, it's the word robot was born long after the origin of the automata. Since the beginning of time, man has desired to create artificial life. Has endeavored to give life to beings man accompanying him in his home, people who

automotion spoke with Dr. Carsten Emde, Managing Director of OSADL about open source in automation, potential for the future and “open innovation”. automotion: Dr. Emde, “open source“ has become a very hot topic, especially since the Hannover Messe trade show. Can you understand all the excitement? Dr. Emde: Absolutely. Use of open source software is probably one of the most dramatic paradigm shifts that has ever occurred in industry. What companies used to keep locked up in a safe is now available online! And there are good reasons for this. (more...)