This week in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of his presidency, the Boy Scouts of America pays tribute to the late President Gerald R. Ford Jr. President Ford is the only president to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. âI have not sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not shirk it â¦ I believe that truth is the glue that holds government together, not only our government, but civilization itself.â. âPresident Gerald R. Ford (1913â2006).
An industrial robot is a manipulator designed to move materials, parts and tools, and perform a variety of programmed tasks in manufacturing and production settings. Industrial robots are reshaping the manufacturing industry. They are often used to perform duties that are dangerous or unsuitable for human workers.
For the year 2016 the IFR estimates the worldwide sales of industrial robots with US$13.1 billion. Including the cost of software, peripherals and systems engineering, the annual turnover for robot systems is estimated to be US$40.0 billion in 2016. China is the largest industrial robot market, with 87,000 units sold in 2016. Japan has the largest operational stock of industrial robots, with 286,554 at the end of 2015.