Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 56.80
March 24, 2022
If you are looking to develop a new automated guided vehicle or mobile robot (or even upgrade an existing model), choosing the right autonomous navigation technology will be key to its success. This choice can affect not only your vehicle’s performance, but also the time (and therefore cost) required to install it on-site and, in future, to modify its operations. In this exclusive education, our expert team of robotics engineers gives an honest appraisal of today's different autonomous navigation options: from physical line-following and laser triangulation to natural feature navigation and vision guidance.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 50.02
April 21, 2022
…market where traditional 2D LiDARs have been the prevailing navigation sensor for decades. Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturers including Canvas Technology (acquired by Amazon) and Seegrid have developed AMRs with varying degrees of vision-based navigation. The trend towards vision is being driven by the need for: 3D visual perception, Increased robustness, and Reduced cost. Ultimately, to achieve truly intelligent autonomous behavior, navigation systems need to deliver human-level, 3D visual perception. For example, because they can detect texture and color, cameras are able to distinguish between the edge of a surface or line. This can create significant safety advantages for many…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 37.38
May 01, 2023
Cloud Ground Control is a product of Advanced Navigation, which claims to be the world’s most determined innovator in AI robotic and navigation technologies. Leveraging a decade of experience working with drones, robots, and cellular technology, Advanced Navigation developed Cloud Ground Control, a “revolutionary” software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enabling users to connect, monitor, and control any uncrewed vehicle from a web browser over 4G/5G networks.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 33.03
September 07, 2016
Founded in 2001, BlueBotics provides the ANT autonomous navigation technology for automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated forklifts. Customers have used the company's natural feature navigation in systems for warehousing, manufacturing, and disinfection. Server software and application programming interfaces from BlueBotics enable autonomous systems to interact with other machinery and warehouse and enterprise software. The company said its core values are communication, innovation, and simplicity.
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 31.55
April 07, 2022
With the AGV market expected to grow at a 50% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next four years, (from an already expanding value of USD $3.66 billion in 20181), it’s easy to forget that these vehicles have grown from a niche market to one of the fastest growing segments in the service robotics industry. Indeed, only a decade ago, just two main applications were common for automated guided vehicles: moving pallets in warehouses (intralogistics), and in manufacturing (primarily the production of cars). However, a number of factors, from the rising demands of e-commerce, to the potential productivity, flexibility…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.36
January 17, 2024
Point One Navigation, a provider of high-precision location solutions, recently announced that it was selected by the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) to provide real-time kinematic (RTK) corrections technology for the world's fastest autonomous racing cars at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Point One's RTK network delivers centimeter-accurate location services that make autonomous racing at high speeds possible. IAC race cars often exceed 180 mph and require precise location data for safe high-performance racing. The IAC chose Point One Navigation based on the company’s proven record in delivering precise location data to many companies through its RTK technology. RTK in autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.39
July 05, 2023
Advanced Navigation has been awarded a Moon to Mars Initiative: Demonstrator Mission Grant by the Australian Space Agency to support NASA’s endeavor to explore the Moon and beyond to Mars. The grant will accelerate the development and production of the company’s light detection, altimetry and velocimetry (LiDAV) technology, the Sydney, Australia-based Advanced Navigation said. Supported by this award, Advanced Navigation said it will deliver a space-qualified LiDAV sensor called LUNA (Laser measurement Unit for Navigational Aid) to US-based space systems company, Intuitive Machines, as part of NASA’s ongoing Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Project LUNA will ultimately be demonstrated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.35
February 02, 2022
…us to move up the value chain into vehicle navigation and fleet management while expanding the range of solutions we can offer our combined customer base.” “We are highly impressed with the performance of BlueBotics’ navigation solutions, the depth of its team’s expertise, its strong brand, and its global customer base,” he added. “We now look forward to supporting the team as they continue to grow the business under the BlueBotics brand.” ZAPI SpA said it is a global leader in electric and hybrid vehicles with deep systems experience. The Poviglio, Italy-based company manufactures motion controllers, electric motors, high-frequency battery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.34
October 31, 2023
…autonomous vehicle CEOs will explore the world of robot navigation. Aaron Nathan, founder, chief technology officer, and CEO of Point One Navigation, and Dr. Anuja Sonalker, founder and CEO of STEER Tech, will explain how the pieces of the autonomy stack work together, create redundancies, and provide autonomous vehicles with a full-picture view of the world. Humans use senses to navigate the world. Through sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch, people explore their surroundings, and these senses work together to help create a complete picture of our environment. How does an autonomous vehicle (AV) create a picture of the world?…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.38
April 07, 2021
…for autonomous vehicles and robots, today announced that Geosun Navigation Technology Co., which makes lidar-based navigation systems for drones and remotely operated vehicles, has chosed its inertial measurement units. Andover, Mass.-based ACEINNA provides sensors for the automotive, industrial, telecommunications, datacenter and cloud infrastructure, consumer appliances, agricultural, and construction markets. The company said its micro-electromechanical, open-source positioning systems can provide centimeter-accurate navigation. ACEINNA has research and development facilities in San Jose, Calif.; Andover, Mass.; and Chicago, as well as manufacturing facilities in Wuxi, China. Wuhan, China-based Geosun's intellectual property is dedicated to the application of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), INS…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 24.20
February 16, 2017
OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath, provides self-driving vehicles designed exclusively for indoor material transport. The vehicles operate with infrastructure-free navigation, offering intelligent, safe, efficient, and reliable transportation for industrial centers. Proprietary hardware, software, and services are delivered to provide customer excellence.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.06
May 05, 2023
Advanced Navigation last month announced what it claimed will be Australia's largest subsea robotics facility. It said the research and development and manufacturing facility in Balcatta, Western Australia, will accelerate production of the company's underwater technologies, including its Hydrus autonomous robot. “Now more than ever, there is a need to open up the earth's oceans, to make data and knowledge more accessible to global communities, research institutions and governments,” said Xavier Orr, co-founder and CEO of Advanced Navigation. “Western Australia has always been an exploration hub for ocean discoveries.” Engineers Orr and Chris Shaw founded Advanced Navigation in 2012 to…
