SAN JOSE, CA, July 28th, 2023 - Flexiv, a global leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, is proud to reveal that the latest version of Flexiv Elements has been selected to compete in the 2023 UX Design Awards.
Nominated due to its ease of use, powerful feature set, and clean interface design language Flexiv Elements sets a new standard in robot programming systems.
As a state-of-the-art graphically based robot programming interface, Elements enables users to control every aspect of their robot. Featuring simple drag-and-drop operations and prebuilt functions, Elements empowers beginners and experts to create complex robotic tasks easily.
From simple point-to-point motions to advanced surface finishing applications, Elements makes programming a breeze.
Organized by the International Design Center Berlin, the UX Design Awards is a global competition celebrating great experiences and accomplished solutions &ndash; across all fields and industries worldwide.&nbsp;
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The UX Design Award team stated that:
&ldquo;Design is about improving people&rsquo;s lives. We believe that good people-centered design can deliver on this promise because it is informed by the aims, wishes, and emotions of real people. The UX Design Awards reflect this by honoring products, services, and concepts that provide better outcomes and meaningful solutions for real needs &ndash; effectively creating positive change.&rdquo;
Flexiv shares this commitment to people-centered design, both in hardware and software. Flexiv&rsquo;s Lead Solutions Designer Xuesen Li, said:
&ldquo;People-centered design is paramount to Flexiv, as it empowers an end-user to have a better, more organic experience. We make robots and robotic software, but our people-centered design grounds every one of our offerings with a touch of humanity that is instantly recognizable. From our human-inspired Rizon arms to our user interfaces which form the crossroads between technology and humanity, a creation without people-centered design is merely a product; a creation with it is a solution.&rdquo;
If you believe in the importance of good design, we would like your support in helping Flexiv Elements win the recognition it deserves. A critical part of the competition is the Public Choice Award, where the public can cast their votes for their favorite nominee.
To vote, please visit: https://ux-design-awards.com/winners/2023-2-flexiv-elements and scroll down to the &ldquo;VOTE FOR THIS PROJECT&rdquo; button.
By voting for Flexiv Elements, you will be supporting a system that was shaped by members of the public and created by a team that truly values people-centered design.
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About the International Design Center At the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ), we focus on sustainability and user experience &ndash; two core issues of our time.In doing so, we build on the expertise of our members in design and business, our partners, and our extensive network in politics and society. As an independent design association, we represent the highest professional expertise, with leaders and specialists working in diverse industries and design fields. For more information, please visit: https://ux-design-awards.com.

Flexiv, a global leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, is proud to reveal that the latest version of Flexiv Elements has been selected to compete in the 2023 UX Design Awards.

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SAN JOSE, CA, April 27th, 2023--- Flexiv, a world leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, is excited to announce that it has joined forces with Cardinal, the machine building and systems integration experts.
As the world&rsquo;s only manufacturer of adaptive robots, Flexiv will empower Cardinal to assemble custom robotic solutions that leverage industry-leading force sensitivity and artificial intelligence to create an optimized automation system for their clients.&nbsp;
With over four decades of expertise, Cardinal Machine Company is one of North America&rsquo;s leading integration and machine-building businesses.
Using the latest software and hardware to create simple, reliable, maintainable, and durable solutions for the most complex manufacturing challenges, they are an ideal integration partner for Flexiv.
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Flexiv's Robotics Application Engineer Dajun Tao (left) meets the Cardinal Machine team. &nbsp;
&ldquo;This strategic partnership with Cardinal marks a significant milestone for Flexiv,&rdquo; said Howard Huang, Flexiv&rsquo;s Business director for North America. &ldquo;With the labor shortage showing no signs of abating and manufacturing being a vital part of Michigan&rsquo;s economy, we hope that Flexiv&rsquo;s robotic solutions can be used to fill some of the vacancies that are negatively impacting supply chains. Thanks to Cardinal, we have a real chance to make a positive difference and empower businesses not only to survive but to excel.&rdquo;
As a Flexiv system integrator, Cardinal will have full access to the Rizon 4, 4s, and 10 robotic arms and the newly released Moonlight parallel robot. Easily integrated into existing production lines or used for standalone applications, Flexiv&rsquo;s robotic range provides almost limitless possibilities for automating repetitive, labor-intensive tasks.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We are excited and look forward to a successful, long-term partnership with Flexiv,&rdquo; said Brian Pennington, the President of the Cardinal Machine Company. &ldquo;Having Flexiv&rsquo;s adaptive force control technology available to us allows us to provide our customers with complex automation solutions in areas that previously required human intervention. Combining adaptive force control technology with a robot that can work collaboratively with a human operator offers even more potential solutions to complex tasks.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Merging Flexiv&rsquo;s robotic expertise with Cardinal&rsquo;s extensive experience will deliver customers unmatched automation solutions while increasing the productivity, efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness of businesses within the Great Lake State.&nbsp;
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About Cardinal Machine Company &nbsp;
Since 1972, Cardinal Machine Company has strived for unparalleled excellence in machine building and systems integration. We offer our customers simple, reliable, maintainable, and durable solutions to the most complex manufacturing challenges. Our Clio, MI facility is clean, modern, and well-maintained. The Cardinal engineering team uses the latest software and systems to design your needed solution. In-house fabrication, detail manufacturing, and final assembly complete the build process. Traditional on-site or virtual technology is used for final runoff and buyoff processes. We provide or coordinate crating, shipping, installation, and commissioning worldwide.

Flexiv, a world leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, is excited to announce that it has joined forces with Cardinal, the machine building and systems integration experts.

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SAN JOSE, CA, April 11th, 2023---Flexiv, a world leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, has developed a fully automatic massaging application for its Rizon 4 robot.&nbsp;
Powered by artificial intelligence, computer vision, and force feedback, the robot can provide a massage equal to any human masseur.&nbsp;
Able to target specific areas of the back or larger areas in general, the robot's soft silicone massage tool can accurately emulate the deep-pressure glide stroke commonly used in Tui Na, or as it is more widely known, Chinese deep tissue massage.&nbsp;
With a world-class force sensitivity of 0.03 newtons, 3D computer vision integration, and a proprietary AI system, Flexiv's masseur can automatically adjust itself so it always provides an optimum massage experience.&nbsp;
By making the robot able to sense its environment via touch and sight, Flexiv's massage application is not only absolutely safe, but it can provide customized massages to people of all shapes and sizes on an automatic basis.&nbsp;
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These massages will also always be of the highest quality, as the robot will never tire, become distracted, or suffer from an injury. This guarantees consistency and eliminates the variability in skills often found between human masseurs.
Yunfan Gao, Flexiv's Marketing Director, stated: "We believe that robotics will play an intrinsic part of everyday life in the future, democratizing access to services that are currently cost-prohibitive. I hope that one day our robotic masseur will be on hand in every clinic, spa, gym, and health club to provide a viable alternative to traditional massages."&nbsp;
He added, "We aim to make robotic massage mainstream and, in the process, reduce its cost while increasing its availability. People think nothing of buying food or drink from a vending machine, and we hope they will think the same way about purchasing a robotic massage."
Flexiv is pioneering the implementation of robotics into multiple industries and constantly developing new ways to make automation work for humanity. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Flexiv, a world leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, has developed a fully automatic massaging application for its Rizon 4 robot. 

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