Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 71.94
August 31, 2022
…the more pressing. To accelerate its time-to-market, robotics maker Avidbots has teamed up with Maplesoft to leverage the MapleSim advanced modeling software to design and test robots in a virtual simulation environment and cut back on physical testing. Making a useful digital twin By using Maplesoft MapleSim, Avidbots engineers were able to create a realistic digital twin model of its robot designers, providing flexibility to test out a variety of scenarios, features, and components and saving time and money on physical prototyping, according to Skylar Lawrence-LeBel, director of marketing for Avidbots. Leveraging the simulation software enabled the team to move…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 65.89
April 10, 2024
Advanced robotics. Advanced cleaning. When only the highest cleaning quality standards are acceptable, our robots' proven reliability and durability ensure your facility stays clean. Rugged construction, extended runtime, separate cleaning solution and recovery tanks - you can rely on Avidbots’ solutions to deliver a cleaner, more productive facility.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 62.97
March 10, 2024
Avidbots, an-Ontario based robotics company, will showcase its fully autonomous cleaning robots designed for industrial and commercial spaces at MODEX 2024. The company will have its Neo 2W robot on display at the show, and will run a preview of its newest cleaning robot, Kas. Cleaning robots in tight spaces “Our groundbreaking robots allow organizations to simplify their cleaning process, becoming more efficient, productive, and cost effective,” said Mark Stoll, CRO, at Avidbots. “Thanks to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, machine learning, sensors and more, our robots blend seamlessly into a variety of dynamic environments. Whether you’re a retailer looking for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 57.42
April 10, 2024
Avidbots, an Ontario-based robotic company, announced the launch of Kas, a fully autonomous floor scrubber to meet the needs of the retail, transportation, health care and education industries. Avidbots previously showcased Kas and its Neo 2W robot at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. A cleaning robot to navigate tight, dynamic spaces Commercial leaders have been waiting for a cleaning option that can navigate in tight spaces and clean seamlessly around people and objects. Kas allows customers to future-proof their labor strategy, realize immediate savings, and revolutionize their cleaning strategy, according to the company. “Kas represents a true evolution in the experience…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 56.15
April 26, 2023
Avidbots, a developer of cleaning robots, has launched the Neo 2W, a new robot designed specifically for warehouses and manufacturing environments. The Kitchener, Ontario-based company said the new robot features a Debris Diverter, a Bulk Navigator, and Advanced Obstacle Detection (AOD). Those technologies allow the robot to pick up debris off warehouse floors and navigate around obstacles. “The release of Neo 2W comes at a timely moment when 3PL and manufacturing companies are looking for solutions that bring the highest operational efficiencies,” said Faizan Sheikh, CEO and co-founder at Avidbots. “With the use of Neo 2W, companies are able to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 55.98
September 28, 2022
…are rolling out for more functions and locations worldwide. Avidbots Corp. yesterday announced that it has raised $70 million (U.S.) in Series C funding. The Kitchener, Ontario-based cleaning robot maker said it plans to use the funding to expand its sales and marketing efforts worldwide. “This is a special milestone in our company’s development,” said Faizan Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of Avidbots. “We are very excited about the future, as this financing allows us to accelerate our timelines for bringing new products to market as well as continuously improve our autonomous driving software and service for existing customers to deliver…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.23
September 21, 2021
…pandemic, a few were already involved in cleaning applications. Avidbots Corp. today announced that it has expanded the functionality of its Neo 2 floor-scrubbing robot with a sprayer that can disinfect high-touch surfaces more economically and safely than other approaches. “The days of having single-purpose robots for specific tasks are behind us. A robot must be multi-functional to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers,” stated Pablo Molina, co-founder and chief technology officer of Avidbots. “With the Disinfection Add-On, our customers can disinfect surfaces for a few hundred dollars per month—this is more than 10x savings when compared to having a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.33
November 04, 2022
…spreading today is meant to improve efficiency and safety. Avidbots Corp. is an example of a robotics supplier rising to the challenge with multifunction systems. The Kitchener, Ontario-based company has designed, manufactured, sold, and serviced autonomous floor-cleaning robots since 2014. Its Neo 2 system combines artificial intelligence, cameras, sensors, and software to clean and provide data on where it cleaned. Neo 2 users can create a custom cleaning plan, and the robot then monitors, measures, and reports on that cleaning, explained Pablo Molina, chief technology officer of Avidbots. He spoke with Robotics 24/7 about the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.04
October 04, 2022
…Functional safety for AMRs in Commercial Spaces (Pablo Molina, Avidbots) The ABCs about AMRs: What You Need to Know Before the Big Deployment (Mark Joppru, Mobile Industrial Robots) Experience AMRs in Action on the demo floor In addition to exhibitor booths and conference sessions, attendees can see the AMRs in action at the AMR Demo area of the show floor. Participating companies include Mobile Industrial Robots, Locus Robotics, MUL Technologies, Mass Robotics, InOrbit, OTTO Motors, and Bosch Rexroth Corp. The AMR and Logistics Week will be co-located with The Vision Show. The events run from Monday, Oct. 10, through Friday,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.18
June 14, 2023
…happening in cleaning robots,” said Faizan Sheikh, CEO of Avidbots. “Our goal has been to provide a unit of value at the lowest cost,” said Shivani Torres, a former investor at Lemnos and co-founder of tunneling robot startup Petra. “You need subject-matter people to determine the feasibility. Solve the problem once, then scale.” “Ask customers, ‘If there’s only one thing you want …’ such as cost per linear foot,” she recommended. “Build relationships with the project managers making decisions. It’s not just the lowest cost.” Timing is as much a factor as feasibility, added Helen Greiner, co-founder of iRobot and…
