Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.97
October 16, 2024
…that understands the world alongside novel robot hardware for tactile interaction, according to Robust. “Carter Pro is aware of its environment and people around it in a way no other robot is, and its AI makes it responsive to circumstances in a way that makes sense to people working with or near the robot,” said Rodney Brooks, co-founder and CTO of Robust.AI. “These robots do not replace humans but support them in their work acting as people need them to.” AI-driven action and data collection power Carter Pro’s continuous improvement engine. Physical AI informs and guides the robot, translating data…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.45
August 12, 2024
…has 12 active degrees of freedom. It boasts built-in tactile sensors, a simple transmission structure, powerful motor joints and other in-house technologies. They not only bolster motion control precision, but also contribute to smooth and reliable operation. Embedded into each fingertip of the XHand are highly sensitive array sensors that collect and generate information including the size, shape, texture, softness and force feedback of the object being grasped. The dexterous hand generates a maximum force of 80 neutrons and exceeds human capabilities in object grasping. With a high payload, it is designed to hold heavy items like a 5kg bottle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.01
June 11, 2024
…is customized according to different customer needs. Compared with G1, G1 EDU supports Dex3-1 force-controlled dexterous hand installation, optional tactile sensor arrays, greater knee joint torque and arm load and optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin high computing power module to support secondary development.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.91
May 28, 2024
…that exceed specified safety standards Improved visual acuity and tactile sensing, leading to higher-fidelity data to train the AI control system The time it takes for new tasks to be automated has gone from weeks to less than 24 hours, marking a major inflection point in task automation speed and autonomous system capability “It’s incredible to see the progress that has been made in just 11 months,” said Geordie Rose, CEO and co-founder of Sanctuary AI. “With Generation 7, we have a system that we believe is the most closely analogous to a person of any available.” In March 2024,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.71
February 13, 2024
…Weiss said. US-based Gelsight was named the winner of Hexagon’s second cohort in February of 2023 for its 3D tactile-sensing system through a digital sense of touch. The company announced a global partnership to develop and sell systems globally with Hexagon earlier this week. “Across our three cohorts, we have witnessed how startup innovation empowers manufacturing leaders to confront society's future challenges,” said Milan Kocić, Head of Sixth Sense at Hexagon. “Sixth Sense is honored to be open to innovators worldwide addressing some of the planet's most significant challenges.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.34
September 03, 2023
…But now, a new frontier has opened – comprehending tactile sensations. Imagine a robotic finger gliding across a glass surface, identifying subtle imperfections, discerning temperature variations, and effortlessly distinguishing between metal and wood. In the dynamic landscape of today's technological frontiers, touch stands as a game-changer for robots and the industrial sectors they serve. Let’s delve into the latest advances in human-like touch and how they are propelling the world of robotics forward at an astonishing pace. Robotic hands gain human-like receptors The profound connection between the human experience and the nuances of touch is well known. Our tactile senses,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.04
August 23, 2023
An innovative bimanual robot displays tactile sensitivity close to human-level dexterity using artificial intelligence to inform its actions. The new Bi-Touch system, designed by scientists at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, allows robots to carry out manual tasks by sensing what to do from a digital helper. The findings, published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, show how an AI agent interprets its environment through tactile and proprioceptive feedback, and then control the robots' behaviors. The researchers said this enables precise sensing, gentle interaction, and effective object manipulation to accomplish robotic tasks. They added…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.51
July 20, 2023
…fully perceive its environment—I mean seeing, hearing, and having tactile sense.” “Second, the ability to process these stimuli and react independently to new and unknown things—without being programmed to do so beforehand,” said Reger. “And third, to be able to 'remember' what they have learned for the future, in order to further develop existing skills.” Cognitive robots include features such as object recognition, natural language processing, and decision-making capabilites, he said. The MAiRA cobot can help users address worker shortages, said NEURA. The company has also developed the MAV autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and the LARA high-end cobot. NEURA added…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.12
June 15, 2023
…one of the largest “deep tech” investors in Europe. Tactile sensors allow remote control of Välkky Touchlab said it has developed low-profile tactile sensors thinner than human skin that can be wrapped around hard or soft robots. The company's e-skin is composed of single or multiple ultra-thin force sensors to transmit sensations such as pressure, vibration, or motion from a robot to a user in real time. Operators can use a wearable haptic glove to control Välkky, which is the first robot of its kind, claimed Touchlab. It can serve meals, move assistive devices, or help brush a patient's hair,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.82
May 30, 2023
…Sensors are working on new technologies such as smart tactile sensors and contact sensors to improve robotics accuracy and efficiency. Machine vision edges out lidar New technologies sometimes push out traditional ones. As machine vision advances, robotics navigation may depend less on lidar. Traditionally, mobile robots have relied heavily on lidar technology to guide and navigate their mobility. Lidar is a sensing technology that uses lasers to measure distances and create 3D maps of the environment. Machine vision is just more practical and economical than legacy lidar systems, according to Rand Voorhies, co-founder and chief technology officer at inVia Robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.44
April 15, 2023
…control. ASIMO's multi-fingered hand used object-recognition technology based on tactile and visual senses to to carry out tasks like picking up a glass bottle and twisting off the cap or holding a soft paper cup to pour liquid without squashing it. Sophia, the human-like robot from Hanson Robotics, personifies the potential of AI. Sophia resembles a science fiction creation and shows the future of AI and robotics. It is also platform for cutting-edge robotics and AI research. Sophia is the world's first “robot citizen,” as well as the UNDP's first robot Innovation Ambassador. Engineered Arts' Ameca is one of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.82
January 23, 2023
…and robustness of robot assembly, even when using vision, tactile, or force sensors,” they wrote. “A finray-effect gripper is adapted to realize structured (i.e. directional) stiffness that allows high-speed mechanical search, self-alignment in insertion, and sufficient assembly force. The design of the finray ribs and fingertips are investigated, with a final design allowing plug insertion with a tolerance window of up to 7.5 mm at high speed.” The Germany-based researchers investigated adjustable compliance and custom-designed robotic fingertips to achieve more reliable gripping. They said they plan to focus future work on “determining the mechanical attributes regarding the stiffness, maximum tolerable…
