R&D AND EDUCATION
Inspire and equip future leaders in robotics.
Flexiv is committed to empowering the next generation of AI researchers and roboticists by offering them a combination of powerful hardware and software that enables them to research, develop, and push the boundaries of what’s technically possible.
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Stanford University
Stanford's roboticists utilize Flexiv robots not only to teach the next generation of pioneering minds but to develop new robotic applications and technologies. Their latest research focuses on developing innovative methods of robot grasping utilizing shear force with minimal contact size. When combined with Flexiv’s precision force control technology, Stanford’s grasping solution can securely and easily handle fragile objects.
“Thanks to the capabilities afforded by Flexiv’s robots, we were able to push the boundaries of robotic handling and manipulation, developing new, practical solutions. The Rizon 4’s ease of use, precision, and adaptability are critical assets that significantly enhanced our research.”
Amy Han, Stanford University PhD, — Assistant Professor at Seoul National University
Worldwide Utilization
Around the world, research institutions and universities leverage Flexiv’s robots to develop new and exciting applications or to teach students robot programming. One of the latest institutions is the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).
“Flexiv's robots have been immensely beneficial to our students. By offering a practical approach to learning, with distinct safety precautions in place, a secure environment for exploration and training was easily created. Moreover, the drag-and-drop programming of Flexiv Elements, combined with Python, allows students at any skill level to create robotic programs. Intuitive and versatile, these tools enable students to develop projects ranging from simple tasks to complex algorithms.”
Dr Ehsan Asadi, PhD, — Senior Lecturer at RMIT’s School of Engineering
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Medical Application Development
Flexiv’s robots aren’t limited to hardware development and teaching. They are also being actively used to create innovative medical procedures that enhance efficiency, performance, safety, and patient well-being. The Zhejiang University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (ZJU-UIUC) Institute has customized a dual Rizon robot platform to perform surgical procedures. Utilizing vision and force feedback, their system actively guides medical personnel during procedures with force-based protective barriers, safeguarding patients and optimizing surgical outcomes.
“By combining Flexiv’s precise force control with computer vision, we have developed more responsive and accurate techniques that will greatly benefit multiple medical processes. The advancements we have made will directly contribute to improved patient safety and outcomes.”
Dr Liangjing Yang, PhD, — Assistant Professor of the ZJU-UIUC Institute
Reactive grasping of dynamic targets
Reactive grasping, the ability to intelligently grasp objects in motion, finds extensive industrial applications, such as packing items into boxes on a conveyor belt and performing tasks while the robot is moving with an AMR. To develop this innovative capability, Shanghai Jiao Tong University has created a neural network system that tracks inferred grasps during the motion of the target object, building upon existing grasp pose detection algorithms.
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