Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.72
May 29, 2024
Sonair, a Norway-based ultrasonic sensor company, revealed its innovative developments in sensor technology designed to improve safety in industrial automation. The company, which has now exited stealth mode, also announced the upcoming launch of their first evaluation kit this summer, signaling a significant advancement in the field of robotic and machine autonomy. Confident navigation with a 3D ultrasonic sensor The Sonair 3D ultrasonic sensor allows autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to detect distance and direction to all objects in a 180x180 field of view, up to a five-meter range. Combined with 2D images and AI, the outcome is confident navigation. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.26
November 15, 2021
…MEMS microphone, we were able to realize our new ultrasonic 3D sensor with a high overall sensitivity in the ultrasonic frequency spectrum, giving us the best range and widest opening angle,” said Tobias Bahnemann, co-founder and CEO of Toposens. “This enables our AGVs, robots, or other applications to avoid collisions with all kinds of obstacles, even in the harshest environments, as proven by the IP57 protection rating.” Founded in 2015, Toposens employs experts in embedded systems, hardware development, 3D sensing, digital signal processing, and machine vision. The Munich, Germany-based company claimed that it has developed the world's first 3D ultrasonic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.18
February 08, 2023
…consumer goods, and electronics manufacturing markets. Assembly capabilities include: Ultrasonic welding Riveting Screwing Snap fit Gluing UV gluing Decorating, Heat Sealing, Joining dissimilar materials Material joining capabilities include: Heat/ultrasonic foil sealing Laser tacking Laser ablation Laser or ultrasonic cutting and die cutting FlexChassis’ configurability enables a range of use cases FlexChassis also includes full digital control and process monitoring. Additionally, linear motors give FlexChassis speed, accuracy, and operational flexibility with multiple configurations through a human machine interface recipe selection. From UL and CE to FDA and Gamp5, the FlexChassis design can be tailored to match specific production requirements. For clean…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.35
March 24, 2022
…software for survey and inspection and thickness measurement by ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT). The Tokyo-based company claimed that it is the world's largest provider of industrial drones, with offices in Europe and Southeast Asia. Market research firm Drone Industry Insights ranked Terra Drone as No. 1 in the “Drone Services Companies Worldwide Ranking 2020,” as well as in 2019. Terra Drone offers services worldwide Terra Drone said it is improving safety and efficiency in many industries by implementing drone-based systems worldwide. It has worked with Velodyne Lidar. “A focus on increasing recurring revenue through the sale of survey-grade hardware and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.27
March 10, 2020
…accurate obstacle avoidance and more efficient path-planning in dynamic environments by integrating inputs from RGB, RGBD, LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. A centralized fleet management system manages robot and human tasks while seamlessly integrating with WMS/MES/ERP/PLC systems. Nic Temple, VP of sales, Americas, said AI helps the robots “learn from mistakes while continuing to push customer operations forward.” Modex 2020 is scheduled to be held March 9-12 at Georgia’s World Congress Center in Atlanta. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the materials handling and logistics industry. Modern’s complete coverage of the show.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.13
October 13, 2022
…Energy's European Field Service organization to market and perform ultrasonic inspections across the continent. The companies said they will help “strengthen critical infrastructure and transform how installed equipment is inspected and maintained.” Gecko Robotics and Siemens plan to jointly develop new technologies and services to serve industries including pulp and paper, conventional and renewable power generation, and oil and gas. “Over the past year, we've worked closely with experts from Siemens Energy to understand the value and impact that the collaboration of our companies can create for the European energy market,” noted Ryan Herman, managing director for Europe at Gecko.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.43
August 15, 2021
…technology to position themselves in order to navigate. Instead, ultrasonic and localization technologies are emerging for navigation to pin-point damage mechanisms, as well as provide reproducible data. These deliverables can help predict the future safety of the sites being inspected. Challenges inside GPS-denied environments The main reason for sending mobile robots for inspection, maintenance, and repair is to avoid putting employees in dangerous situations. Inspections are necessary for identifying, predicting, and managing problems that could require maintenance to guarantee the longevity of industrial plant operations. But relying on humans to carry out traditional inspection methods means that health, safety, reliability,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.28
August 24, 2021
…In2Smart 2 team also equipped the Clearpath system with ultrasonic flaw detection. Data fusion of the navigation and location sensors is necessary to improve location accuracy and to bridge GPS limitations. These can be significant challenges for the typical railway application environments. On the other hand, the robot wrist camera can provide additional views of the rails and track components. Next, stereo vision is used to get a closer range for obstacle detection. Finally, ultrasonics allow for rail flaw detection. Ultimately, the Warthog offered the researchers a mobile platform that they could easily outfit with the sensors and accessories they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.51
December 18, 2018
…thick materials with high levels of precision by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the nozzle to reduce friction and allow for smooth materials flow. It also allows for more precise flow control. “It's like the Play-Doh press of the 21st century,” Rhoads said. “We have shown that we can print these energetic materials without voids, which is key,” Rhoads said. “Voids are bad in energetic materials because they typically lead to inconsistent, sometimes catastrophic, burns.” The team also used the method to print biomedical implants, personalized drugs and other products. Next Offset Solutions will focus on energetic materials, but is exploring…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.48
November 30, 2021
…its large selection of standard utility modules and tool stands, enabling a wide array of unique configurations, ranging from ultrasonic welding to servo motor support and more.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.41
November 28, 2022
…was needed. “Although we’re very familiar and experienced with ultrasonic welding applications, integrating ultrasonic welders to the end of the robots was actually new to us,” said Hornsby. “Instead of moving a part manually or having a very customized fixture to move it around underneath our sonic welder, we chose the Epson T-Series All-in-One SCARA robots to automate the process for efficient speed, efficient costs, and efficient results.” Epson T-Series All-in-One SCARA robots are space-saving robots that install in minutes due to the controller being built into the base of the robot arm. They use the same intuitive software and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.15
January 13, 2022
…sensor modalities, including active sensors such as lidar and ultrasonics, as well as passive sensors such as cameras. The delivery robots can operate safely on busy city sidewalks without human intervention, it said. Serve noted that its achievement required the development of a wide range of capabilities, such as automatic emergency braking, vehicle collision avoidance, and fail-safe mechanical braking. NVIDIA, Ouster help power autonomous deliveries Serve Robotics credited key technology partners including NVIDIA Corp. and Ouster Inc. The NVIDIA Jetson platform, designed for robots and other autonomous machines, powers the AI computing necessary for Serve's robots to understand their complex…
