Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.06
October 20, 2023
…on “Making AGVs & AMRs Work Together – 3 Interoperability Approaches Explained.” It will describe the recent surge of interest in the interoperability of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), wrote Rachel Rayner, marketing and digital content manager at BlueBotics. BlueBotics will also explain the benefits of interoperability, describe the forces driving a surge of interest in systems using natural navigation, and forecast where the technology is headed. It is co-exhibiting with parent company ZAPI Group. CeMAT Asia 2023 will be in Shanghai on Oct. 23 to 27. BlueBotics examines interoperability BlueBotics said its presentation will explain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.59
August 24, 2023
…enable deeper integration of their technologies, leading to enhanced interoperability and interconnectivity of unmanned systems through a singular platform with similar control features. This will ultimately enable warfighters to operate a variety of connected robotic systems on the battlefield and share information between multiple domains with one common controller, they explained. Tomahawk provides warfighters 'single pane of glass' Founded by Brad Truesdell and Matt Summer in 2018, Tomahawk Robotics said it has designed the Kinesis Ecosystem to provide “an unmatched tactical capability” for the warfighter. At its center is the Kinesis AI-enhanced and open architecture, which the company said integrates…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.03
August 12, 2023
…forklifts, automation can be monitored and controlled more closely. Interoperability among robots is also becoming a priority. With significant advances, new technologies are continuing to expand in manufacturing. Even in the automotive industry, robotics adoption is still rising, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Maintenance With smart machines, industrial sensors, and full connectivity throughout the facility, maintenance managers and technicians can gain more insight than ever into the real-time performance, health, and status of machinery. Sensors and other condition monitoring tools can be aftermarket or integrated into the equipment, as with many newer machines. These devices provide ongoing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.98
July 28, 2023
…the time to analyze their data. Raymond incorporates some interoperability How does Raymond handle multi-vendor setups and interoperability? Buena-Franco: We're pretty agnostic. The navigation package and automation equipment could be from different vendors, but we want to make [data management] very transparent. We've been around for 100 years, and we work with particular technology partners for AGVs, tow trucks, and palletizers, and different ones for storage or high racks. We work with sister company Bastian, integrating middleware for navigation, bulk handling, and third-party integration. There are more sophisticated “handshakes” between autonomous systems such as a palletizer arm. We can handle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.99
July 27, 2023
…Jen, associate vice president of Advantech's Industrial IoT Group. “The key aspect of our collaboration is to ensure the interoperability of AMR ecosystem offerings and provide more comprehensive solutions to our customers.” Advantech's competencies in hardware design and manufacturing and MOV.AI's expertise in ROS-based software will result in quicker and more efficient AMR deployments, said the companies.
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 20.12
July 26, 2023
…a service and how it can facilitate robot adoption Examples of growing mobile robot fleets The growing importance of interoperability, data, and artificial intelligence Co-sponsored by Cloud Ground Control, Raymond, and Suhner.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.82
July 26, 2023
…kg The Karter Mono AMR. Source: Karter BlueBotics brings interoperability Karter AMRs are also fully interoperable, said the company. They can be used alone or in a full, connected AMR fleet—even with other ANT-driven vehicles—using BlueBotics' ANT server software. ANT server’s API can also connect a Karter installation to a site’s existing warehouse management system (WMS), manufacturing execution system (MES), or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. BlueBotics said it can also seamlessly interface with equipment such as automatic doors and elevators. “These Karters bring a new level of flexibility and agility to the AMR market,” said Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.19
June 27, 2023
…vendor has its own software package. The dream of interoperability is that it will streamline the setup and monitoring process for customers. “I think all of a sudden, everyone is highly incentivized to figure out how to make their robot play nice with other systems,” said Pestoni. “I think that's a positive trend. To me, it showcases that the industry is maturing.” The market has grown in the past five years, and customers no longer see AMRs as novelties, he added. With a vast array of options to choose from, it's increasingly likely that customers might have a range of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
June 26, 2023
…more easily than that tongue twister.) The conundrum of interoperability HRI really is a conundrum. If you’re looking for the root of HRI solutions, start with Dwight Klappich, research vice president and Gartner fellow, and Kevin Kuntz, head of supply chain at Gap. Klappich saw a lot of robots running around completely independent of one another, and he identified what has to happen next to make them work together. Kuntz is the thick of it, learning how to integrate different robot types at a Gap facility in Gallatin, Tenn. Neither is trying to be a hero. They’re just trying to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.34
June 22, 2023
…leading company in the field of multi-vendor robot fleet interoperability,” said Michael Wang, co-founder and chief operating officer at CoEvolution. “Our ambitious plans will see us move far beyond this total, as manufacturing and warehousing continue to face logistics and staffing challenges that can be addressed through the use of efficient and flexible fleets of multiple robots from different vendors working together within shared environments.” It recently celebrated a milestone in its development, with the rollout of its latest tailored solution at a warehouse serving South Korean retail giant Lotte, increasing throughput by 30% more SKUs per day. CoEvolution expands…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.90
June 11, 2023
The MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard allows autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, from different manufacturers to share their capabilities along with basic information, such as their locations and what they're doing. The objective of the standard is to enable different mobile robots to work together effectively in the same warehouse or factory floor. However, as the interoperability standard is used only to observe how AMRs operate, vendors are not required to share the proprietary maps that their robots use to move around. Although compliance with the standard is not mandatory, it will likely help boost the adoption of robotics by end-user…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.15
June 01, 2023
…objects, take appropriate action, and place objects with precision. Interoperability: Integrates reliably with other warehouse automation technologies using OSARO’s modular RESTful API. Built in tracking: Tracks performance: built-in monitoring assesses and optimizes performance after installation. Shortens cycle time: OSARO’s superior vision capabilities shorten order cycle time to speed delivery and improve order accuracy. Eases labor issues: Addresses labor shortages and boosts production without adding headcount: complements and enhances existing systems with reliable vision so that they can perform 24/7—without training, breaks, injuries, or overtime. Lowers risk: Upfront assessments and multiple pricing options, including robot-as-a-service (RaaS), lower the risk of every…
