Are Touch-Enabled Industrial Robots the Future? Try Haply's Inverse3 at AES 2023

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The Future of Industrial Robots at the Augmented Enterprise Summit 2023.

The Augmented Enterprise Summit 2023

The Augmented Enterprise Summit (AES) 2023, held from October 24–26 at The Westin Galleria in Houston, Texas, brings together technology professionals from a wide range of industries. The event focuses on innovations such as extended reality (XR), digital twins, IoT, and industrial technologies, providing practical insights for sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, and engineering.

For Haply Robotics, AES 2023 is an opportunity to connect with customers, investors, and strategic partners while showcasing innovations in industrial robotics and training simulation.

Demo Highlights

At AES 2023, Haply Robotics is demonstrating the future of industrial robot control through advanced haptic technology. The demonstrations showcase how haptic feedback enables operators to control robots more effectively in confined spaces while performing delicate and precision-based tasks. Applications include medical simulations where users can experience realistic sensations such as cutting tissue or drilling into bone.

Beyond precision, these demonstrations emphasize:

• Improved safety
• Better mobility
• Greater scalability
• Easy integration with popular game engines
• Faster learning for new users

The goal is to make industrial robotics more intelligent, intuitive, and accessible.

Applications & Use Cases

Haptic technology is transforming industrial robotics by making training more effective and operations more efficient. Key applications include:

• Metal welding training simulations
• Medical and surgical procedure simulations
• Industrial workforce training
• Precision manufacturing
• Robotic operation and control

Research conducted on FundamentalVR’s haptically enabled simulation platform found that incorporating haptic feedback into medical simulation training increased learning retention by 40%. These real-world examples demonstrate how haptics improve learning outcomes while saving time, reducing costs, and increasing operational efficiency across industries.

Team Spotlight

The Haply Robotics team attending AES 2023 includes:

• Colin Gallacher – President and Co-founder, specializing in robotics, haptics, and the development of Haply’s core APIs.
• Paul Stafford – Director of Business Development, bringing extensive experience in the IT industry and technology partnerships.

Together, they are showcasing how haptic technology is reshaping the future of industrial robotics.