Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.40
August 18, 2021
…It also offers a portfolio of existing turnkey autonomous shuttles and vehicles pre-integrated with the TONY retrofit kit. Perrone added that its systems can help commercial, municipal, and governmental customers increase transportation efficiencies, enhance safety, and accelerate zero-emission vehicle deployment. The partnership comes weeks after Perrone completed a series of complex operational design domain demonstrations (ODD) for autonomous vehicles on public roads. The company said it plans to announce another municipality customer contract for several autonomous and electric vehicles in the coming months. Tropos Motors' ABLE to provide utility The partners said the new vehicle platform will combine Perrone's TONY…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.78
August 17, 2021
…medium to large robots, such as those used to shuttle freight in e-commerce fulfillment centers. Many outdoor inspection robots are also a good fit, since they need to operate fully autonomously in all weather conditions. The IP54 outdoor-rated version the TR-150 and TR-302 are perfect for those applications. In short, larger robots require larger batteries, and a larger charging system to keep them charged – so those are the focus for the TR-302. For now, we also still sell the TR-301 transmitter, which also delivers 300W. It is a physically larger unit, though, and we’ve made many improvements with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.72
August 17, 2021
…racking. Donor pallets are then moved horizontally by four-way shuttles and vertically by lifts. The system can flexibly solve bottlenecks caused by rapid changes in required throughput, said Geek+. With no need for wires and long installation periods, the number of shuttles can be adjusted to handle changes in required throughput, and peak values can be changed using the system’s scheduling tool, it said. Buffer area Upon receiving the outbound order, items of high outbound volume go to a buffer area between the storage area and the workstation. Upon registering an incoming order, a robot picks up the donor pallet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.09
August 14, 2021
…The startup dubbed its autonomous vehicles the Longzhou, or “Dragon Boat,” series, which will include ride-hailing services, buses, and shuttle buses. Buses follow constrained routes, making them easier to program. Qcraft said it expects to deploy more than 100 vehicles this year. In addition, the company said it is working with several global partners to deploy the QCraft driver in a variety of business applications and provide more efficient, safer, and low-carbon travel.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.88
August 09, 2021
…“CV provides intelligent sight to autonomous vehicles, like the shuttles from Local Motors, and presents a significant opportunity to improve services and features as AVs spread across our communities.” alwaysAI plans to work with Local Motors to initially their customers smarter and safer onboarding experiences, particularly for customers with unique assistance needs such as wheelchairs or canes. Alongside the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, the companies' first joint deployment of deep learning computer vision is intended to provide an easier onboarding experience for veterans in Palo Alto, Calif. In addition, Local Motors and alwaysAI said they will work to improve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.65
August 01, 2021
…designs, develops, and commercializes teleoperation systems for cars, trucks, shuttles, and other vehicles. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said its technologies, which include software available on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform, can accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles and improve their uptime, safety, and cybersecurity. Ottopia said its universal teleoperation platform enables a human operator to monitor and control any type of vehicle from up to thousands of miles away. The startup has partnered with several technology companies and is targeting the automotive, last mile, freight, and logistics sectors. RVA refers to a human operator providing remote assistance to autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.58
July 29, 2021
Self-driving shuttle buses are a potential solution to transit challenges such as emissions and traffic congestion. Because they typically operate in more constrained routes than passenger cars or trucks, shuttles can provide autonomous services more immediately than other autonomous vehicles still in development. Optimus Ride Inc. today said it and its partners have obtained a grant of up to $4.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy that will enable one of the largest deployments of autonomous shuttles in the U.S. over a three-year period. Optimus Ride is collaborating with Clemson University, the University of California, Berkeley, and Argonne National…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.15
July 22, 2021
…the Goods-to-Person or G2P methodology. In this scenario, robots shuttle racks of goods to pickers who remain in stationary pick modules. This methodology significantly increases picker performance. It also maximizes the throughput of the pick operation by eliminating the walking that pickers would otherwise have to do since the work is brought to them. The same holds true relative to peak: instead of bringing in an army of temporary labor, it becomes easy and cost-effective to add a smaller number of temporary workers or simply add a shift. How can I benefit from using AMRs in the warehouse? Since they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.87
July 21, 2021
…industry experts and thought leaders. The Cambridge, Mass.-based autonomous shuttle developer said the board's input and guidance will help it in its mission of “solving today's real-world mobility poblems.” “This dream team unites decades of experience and the brightest minds across the various sectors required to grow the autonomous vehicle space and enact real change for people and communities,” said Optimus Ride. “Their expertise includes urban policy, city and regional government, automotive, public transit, real estate, and more. The team will lend their deep expertise as we collectively drive toward our shared vision of a more equitable, sustainable, and connected…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 24.85
July 21, 2021
Optimus Ride is an autonomous shuttle company on a mission to drive the future of transportation. The company develops autonomous vehicle technology and mobility services for residential communities, corporate and academic campuses, and mixed use developments. Its convenient, sustainable rides connect people in and around their communities, when and where they need it. Optimus Ride’s team of technology and mobility experts partner with community and transit teams to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions that unlock operational efficiencies and create amazing rider experiences.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.82
July 12, 2021
…The site uses a unique combination of KNAPP OSR Shuttle Evo for order, storage, and retrieval. The autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) deliver grocery cases in an exact sequence to RUNPICK robotic palletizers, delivering next-generation efficiency and performance increases for Kroger’s supply chain network, said KNAPP. “The technology investment in the Great Lakes Distribution Center has been designed to add a new level of flexibility to the Kroger supply chain network and deliver a resilient approach to investments in automation,” said Josef Mentzer, CEO of KNAPP. Austria-based KNAPP provides systems and software for production, distribution, and point of sale. The company,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.01
July 05, 2021
…car models. In addition, Freetech is operating two self-driving shuttles at Hangzhou Canal Asian Games Park. The company said its integrated full-stack offering is ready for mass production in mid-to-high-end models and help the Chinese automotive industry be a world leader in innovation. Investors support business model China Internet Investment Fund led in Freetech's Series A round. Other investors included Huiyou Capital, Dongfeng Bank of Communications Automotive Industry Investment Fund, Yunxiang Wuzhen Equity Investment, Hengxin Huaye, Hunan Minmetals Gaochuang, and Zhuoyi Capital. Joint Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor The company earned $23.2 million in revenue last year, and…
