Archimedes, industrial 6-axis robot arm, Eureka Robotics, Singapore

Hand it to the #NTUsg team behind the robot that autonomously assembled an IKEA chair and made headlines all over the world. Their new invention is Archimedes, a robot with a human-like grip that can pick up delicate optical lenses and mirrors with care and precision, and slot lenses into a custom loading tray to prepare them for coating. The #robot will be a boost to optical equipment manufacturers such as those in the camera, eyewear and medical imaging industries as it can improve productivity while reducing defects in production.

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