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For more than 35 years, SwRI has been developing innovative automation and robotics solutions. World-class experts and experienced engineers comprise the automation engineering staff. Automation engineering facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories and large prototype areas for development.

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Revolutionizing Robotic Welding for Manufacturing

Traditional methods for anticipating distortion and stress in welded structures.

Algorithms enhance weld sequence optimization to minimize distortion and residual stress

Accuracy and efficiency are becoming ever more critical in robotic welding as designers of structures seek to push the limit in design and the what manufacturing processes can deliver. As manufacturers seek to expand robotics automation into shipbuilding and heavy industry, engineers on both the product design and manufacturing sides need advanced tools to predict weld distortion and stress, which can affect structural integrity.

ARMATRIX: Multi-Arm Robotic Task Integration and Execution

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 The manipulation of heavy and bulky objects is a challenging endeavor in the field of robotics. These tasks often necessitate the use of large robots with high payloads and substantial power requirements. In our latest research, we have tackled this problem by developing a multi-arm, force-feedback system specifically designed for the intricate and high-stakes application of loading munitions for military applications. 

Better Safe Than Starry: Cybersecurity for Spacecraft

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When we think of space exploration images of rockets, astronauts, and distant planets come to mind. However, behind the scenes there's an invisible yet critical aspect of space systems: cybersecurity for flight software. For over 20 years, Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®) has been at the forefront of this field, developing software and systems that control spacecraft. Now, our team has expanded to protect spacecraft from cyber threats.