Error-proofing was a recurring theme at the Assembly Show South, especially with fastening tools.

The ASSEMBLY Show South hosts numerous robot OEMs, as well as multiple suppliers of grippers and other robotic peripherals. Here’s a sampling of the new robotics technology that can be found on the show floor.

A gentle nudge is often a more effective way to bring out the best in a worker than a firm push. Two common scenarios where this approach applies are just-hired workers and veteran ones that need to learn a new task.

SAARBRUCKEN, Germany—Engineers at Saarland University have developed an ultrathin, flexible film that can act as a sensor and can be integrated within a glove.