Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.46
January 07, 2022
…Las Vegas this week is the Autonomous Challenge @ CES. It was organized by Energy Systems Network, which also conducted the Indy Autonomous Challenge in October 2021. The goal of the self-driving race, which features university teams and technology and automotive sponsors, is to advance the state of autonomous vehicles. Paul Mitchell, CEO of Energy Systems Network (ESN) and head organizer of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), discussed preparations for the Autonomous Challenge @ CES with Robotics 24/7. How did your background in public affairs lead you to big technology events? Mitchell: My journey has always been about intersection of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.37
January 08, 2023
…the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the IAC @ CES 2023. “This year was a much greater challenge—we saw something that last year we couldn't even imagine: cars interacting properly on track, trying to overtake one another, I would say, in the most safe way that we can aim at on a racetrack,” said Andrea Ticozzi, an autonomous racing engineer at PoliMOVE. “We really want to push forward the competition, go for new challenges, and try always to learn something new.” PoliMOVE is the team of Politechnico di Milano and the University of Alabama. The Milan, Italy-based team consists of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.37
March 12, 2022
…for delivery robots was valued at $300 million in 2021, according to Quince Market Insights. It’s estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.3% from now until 2030. Top brass in U.S. Many of the top players are based in the U.S., including Starship, Nuro, and Kiwibot. But there is also plenty of activity overseas. Within one year of launch, Alibaba’s XIaomanlv last-mile delivery robots reportedly completed more than 1 million deliveries. And the company has plans to develop 10,000 robots within the next few years. Legacy players such as Amazon, FedEx, and Postmates are also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.29
January 05, 2022
…“We are excited to unveil Ottobots at our first CES,” said Ritukar Vijay, CEO of Ottonomy. “The pandemic has provided Ottobots a catalyst enabling a series of partnerships that allowed us to launch fully autonomous delivery for indoor deliveries, curbside deliveries, and last-mile deliveries.” Ottonomy said its robots can provide contactless deliveries through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The company is backed by Connetic Ventures and angel investors. Ottobots use proprietary navigation The Ottobots create a digital map of the serviceable area and localize within that map. Their live locations get updated on the map while they are navigating autonomously to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.12
August 30, 2022
…range of more than 500 m (1,640.4 ft.) at CES earlier this year. Silicon photonics industry veterans founded SiLC in 2018. Since then, the company has developed frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidar sensors. It said its 4D+ Eyeonic Chip integrates all photonics functions needed to enable a coherent vision sensor, offering a small footprint while addressing the need for low cost and low power. SiLC targets its innovations at the robotics, autonomous vehicle, biometrics, security, industrial automation, and other markets. Eyeonic looks ahead for autonomous applications Ultra-long-range visibility is a requirement or many machine vision applications, including automotive, metrology, construction,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.03
April 07, 2021
…yesterday announced that two of its systems have received CE Mark approval. Products must meet strict European Economic Area safety, health, and environmental regulations to get CE Marks. The Seattle-based company noted that the approvals build on its prior certifications under similar U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. “There are growing certifications not just in wireless charging, but also across robotics,” said Ben Waters, co-founder and CEO of WiBotic. “For instance, the importance of energy efficiency has elevated as electrification has grown as an industry. We want to make sure our customers can move forward quickly.” TR-301 wirelessly charges robots,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.02
January 16, 2023
At CES last year, Deere & Co. made headlines with its announcement of an autonomous tractor. Last week, the company named eight companies that it chose for its 2023 Startup Collaborator program. John Deere launched the program in 2019, and it expects particpants to help it enhance precision technology in agriculture and construction equipment. “This year's group shows the importance of connecting with the startup community across a broad range of applications and technologies,” stated Julian Sanchez, director of emerging technology at John Deere. “These connections help John Deere better understand opportunities to advance precision technology in agriculture and construction.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.01
March 15, 2021
…participated in numerous robotics-related podcasts and conferences worldwide, including CES 2021. “I look forward to focusing on real-world applications of robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles,” Demaitre said. “I welcome everyone to the global conversation on how to best build and deploy such emerging technologies.” “We couldn’t be more excited to have Gene leading the launch of Robotics 24/7, and we expect the new site to be an important and useful resource to both robotics suppliers and users,” stated Tom Cooney, who is now group publisher of Robotics 24/7 in addition to his role as publisher of Digital Engineering. About Peerless…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.97
January 10, 2023
STRADVISION announced at CES last week that its SVNet vehicle perception software is available on the Texas Instruments TDA4 automotive processor. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said designers can use its deep learning-based vision technology for Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems and automated driving. “Enabling more cars on the road with advanced driver-assistance capabilities can lead to greater driver comfort and improved road safety,” stated Aish Dubey, general manager of automotive processors at Texas Instruments (TI). “The hardware-optimized SVNet software makes it possible for automotive designers to leverage our automotive system-on-chip [SoC] products to enable surround-view vision, helping them improve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.96
January 07, 2022
…and cover. Source: TDK TDK announces other offerings at CES Also at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, TDK announced its SmartMotion sensor, which it said has the “industry's lowest power consumption,” is powered by BalancedGyro technology, and has accurate on-chip self-calibration. The sensor can be used in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) sytems, robots requiring high accuracy, and drones, it said. The new T5828 MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) microphone is compliant with the MIPI SoundWire protocol and includes 68dBA SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) and Acoustic Activity Detect features with always-on ultra-low power mode, said TDK. The microphone is suitable for consumer electronics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.94
November 21, 2022
…the first day we released our product in October 2021,” said Mathias Corsia, CTO and co-founder of Exwayz, in a statement last week. “In addition to the impressive range and level of details measured by their sensors, we were very impressed by the compactness and variety of Cepton’s product line, which fits perfectly the industry needs in terms of integration and robustness for making autonomous systems a reality.” “Cepton’s automotive-grade lidar sensors have demonstrated the quality and reliability necessary for mobile robotics solutions, said Henri Häfner, director of product management and marketing and business development at Cepton. “Our core lidar…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
September 16, 2022
…dynamic environments without human intervention, said the company. The CE- and ETL-certified robot also features hybrid navigation with simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and QR Codes. In addition, the AMR includes safety features such as 360-degree obstacle detection, anti-collision bumpers, and emergency stop buttons in both the front and rear. Rexroth said AMR experts will be at its AMR and Logistics Week booth to discuss visitors' unique applications. They can also explain how a robot fleet can improve the safety of their workers and help overcome operational challenges, said the company. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is the organizer…
