Question: Is there a robot that can facilitate remote communication and collaboration in a manufacturing environment?

The OhmniLabs family of products includes the Ohmni Telepresence Robot, a high-definition, fully mobile bot for remote conferencing. It's got some high-tech features, like a tilting neck, beamforming quad-mic array and 15W professional-grade speaker. It's designed to be easy to use and maneuver, and is good for a variety of settings, including manufacturing.

Another contender is the Figure, an autonomous humanoid robot designed to ease labor shortages and get people out of dangerous jobs. Figure 01 is already useful in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and retail, and can perform tasks like opening doors, operating tools and lifting boxes. Its AI smarts and humanoid design make it a good candidate for boosting productivity and safety in factories.

If you're interested in augmented reality technology, Scope AR has a platform designed to boost productivity in a variety of industries, including manufacturing. Its main product, WorkLink, lets people create, view and collaborate on 3D content, and it can be integrated with existing systems to automate complex processes and cut down on errors. That could be particularly useful in manufacturing, where detailed instructions and remote expertise can be important.