Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 49.11
March 08, 2024
Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), a smart following technology subsidiary of the Piaggio Group, announced the launch of PFF kilo, the newest addition to its portfolio of mobile technology solutions for businesses. Kilo is a 4-wheeled robotic flat bed with hands-free human following capabilities. With a payload of up to 300 lbs. and a maximum speed of 3 mph, kilo is designed to work alongside humans, enabling users to move materials more naturally and without the risk of repetitive motion injuries. The kilo marks the first introduction of PFF’s proprietary “Travel on Known Paths” autonomous behavior, allowing users to train robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 55.43
November 14, 2022
…robots are rolling from factories and warehouses to offices. Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. today announced that it will offer the PFF pro fleet-management software for the business versions of its pro gitamini and gitaplus robots. The company said the cloud-based tool is designed to optimize and augment the working relationship between people and their robotic colleagues. “Gita robots are augmenting many of today's workers’ jobs with valuable efficiency and safety features that make robots vital coworkers and not job threats,” stated Greg Lynn, CEO of Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF). “Whether it is front of house or back of house in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.75
October 03, 2022
…Corp. displayed uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) from General Dynamics. Piaggio Fast Forward showed how its gita robot can carry a load and follow a user with the push of a button. The gitamini is currently available at $1,850, and the gitaplus will cost $3,475, said engineer Kevin Robb. Similarly, Segway, which is best known for its scooters, displayed mobile service robots. GreenSight, another MassRobotics resident, showed how drones and gel-based marine robots can gather information for agriculture, environmental monitoring, and the energy industry. Ridgefield, Conn.-based Target Arm Inc. discussed how its Tular patented device enables drones to be launched and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.54
June 09, 2022
…(ARAS) platform is in mass production for deployment on Piaggio Group's motorbikes, offering to protect the world's most at-risk road users. Vayyar has also secured supply contracts with automakers from Japan and Vietnam and is in advanced engagements with almost every other OEM and supplier for both in-cabin and ADAS. In senior care, the company sells the Vayyar Care remote-monitoring system. It integrates with leading nurse-call systems and protects the aging population with automatic fall detection while collecting data to drive predictive behavioral analytics. Vayyar recently signed a joint venture agreement with Haier subsidiary HCH Ventures to to address the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 60.12
September 07, 2021
…but intellectual property protections demonstrate the need for differentiation. Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded it Patent No. 11,112,807 for a “Method for Determining Self-Driving Vehicle Behavior Models.” The Boston-based company said that its latest patent focuses on the proprietary design of robot behavior specifications. “The knowledge of understanding how people move is the foundation of our mission,” said Mitchell Weiss, chief technology officer at Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF). “Piaggio Fast Forward's approach is to understand pedestrian etiquette and design machines that share this understanding. We continuously work to better innovate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.69
November 01, 2019
…useful features,” says Carlos Asmat, lead robotics engineer at Piaggio Fast Forward. “Given the increasing abundance of computational power, it becomes more advantageous to use sensors that can capture as much information as possible while remaining affordable.” Despite these advances, sensing technologies currently supporting smart home robots represent an early, transitional stage of development. Designers and users alike can expect steady change in this sector. “As technology matures, we can add more and more senses to the robot—many senses that humans don’t have—and allow the decision-making and cognitive algorithms to be smarter and more accurate,” says Skuler. “Recent examples include…
