According to A3 President Jeff Burnstein, "As the adoption of automation is expected to increase dramatically coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever that A3 provide high-quality education on how to successfully apply robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control and related automation technologies."
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced a lineup of five new virtual events taking place in the fall of 2020.
As COVID-19 continues to make it difficult or impossible to hold large gatherings, A3 is transitioning the following 2020 in-person conferences to virtual events as well as adding two new events:
- RIA Robotics Week: September 8-11 (new)
- International Robot Safety Conference: October 6-8
- Autonomous Mobile Robot Conference: October 26-27
- AI & Smart Automation Conference: October 28-29 (new)
- MCMA TechCon: November 9-10.
The in-person Collaborative Robots, Advanced Vision & AI Conference is postponed until the Fall of 2021. However, A3's Robotic Grinding and Finishing Conference, slated for December 2-3 in St. Paul, Minnesota, will be held in-person if possible, and online if not.
"Because the adoption of automation is expected to increase dramatically coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever that A3 provide high-quality education on how to successfully apply robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control and related automation technologies," said Jeff Burnstein, A3 President. "We are very excited to reach thousands of people virtually this year while planning our return to live events such as Automate 2021 next year."
RIA Robotics Week, September 8-11, will be the signature virtual Fall event for the robotics industry. A3 will feature 20+ expert speakers and four keynote presenters during this free four-day virtual conference and exhibitor showcase. Henrik Christenson of UC San Diego will be one of the keynoters, addressing the new U.S. Robotics Roadmap set to be unveiled this fall. Register at www.robotics.org/robotics/ria-robotics-week.
The Virtual International Robot Safety Conference (IRSC), October 6-8, will examine key issues in robot safety and provide an in-depth overview of current industry standards related to industrial and collaborative robot systems. Attendees will walk through real-world risk assessments, learn about OSHA enforcement and delve into the latest advancements in safety technologies. The virtual IRSC will also feature the first deep-dive into R15.08, the new safety standard for industrial mobile robots.
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are changing the automation landscape across industries, from manufacturing and warehousing to retail and medical. They even clean the floors. At the AMR Conference, October 26-27, attendees will learn how to deploy AMRs in dynamic environments across multiple sectors while getting a full briefing on the new industrial mobile robot safety standard.
The AI & Automation Conference, October 28-29, will feature discussions on data strategy, advances in AI robotics and machine vision, and AI-powered optimization and prediction.
MCMA TechCon, November 9-10, will provide the latest updates on motion control, motors and related automation technologies. Sessions will explore practical solutions from leading experts covering new ways to use these key components along with important new technologies.
For more information contact:
Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
900 Victors Way #140
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-994-6088
www.a3automate.org