Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.37
August 16, 2022
…robotics and software engineers create, debug, and ship complex manipulation projects faster. “These premium offerings leverage cutting edge approaches that we have developed over seven years working with some of the best robotics companies in the world,” said Dr. Dave Coleman, CEO of PickNik Robotics. “Both MoveIt Studio products ensure customers don’t have to waste time programming common manipulation behaviors. This will further evolve the robotics industry by making it more practical to use advanced manipulation techniques in more applications.” MoveIt Studio can be used for a variety of robotic manipulator applications including those used in space, defense, factory automation,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.11
January 07, 2020
IAM Robotics, inventor of the world’s first autonomous mobile manipulation robot, is excited to announce it is opening a new, state-of-the-art headquarters and showcase innovation center. The new 30,000 square foot facility will be located in the emerging high tech area of Pittsburgh known as Robotics Row, a stretch of land that has become a hotbed for robotics and technology companies along the Allegheny River. The IAM Robotics Showcase Innovation Center will feature a distribution center environment where visitors will experience the company’s high tech robotic labor system in action. A robotic labor system enables businesses to offer a greater…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.94
January 05, 2022
RE2 Robotics Inc., a leading developer of mobile manipulation systems, today looked back at its accomplishments of the past year and shared its outlook for the year ahead. “Despite the challenges of the continuing pandemic, I am incredibly proud of our team’s dedication and the progress we made this year across all areas of our organization,” stated Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2. “In addition to celebrating the company’s milestone 20th anniversary, we significantly grew our engineering staff, secured our largest defense contract to date, and advanced our work with strategic partners in the aviation, construction, energy, and medical…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.93
October 18, 2022
…robot. It said it developed the model for mobile manipulation purposes since the robot arm can be placed on top of an autonomous mobile robot that is also DC-powered. Epson’s DC-version six-axis robot arm can be installed on AMRs Everything else about the robot is the same as the alternating current (AC) version. It has a reach of 900 mm (35 in.) and payload capacity of 6 kg (13 lb.). It also has a built-in controller. “No longer does it have to be tethered to the wall essentially,” Danielle Collins, a product manager at Epson Robots, told Robotics 24/7 in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.27
August 23, 2023
…this enables precise sensing, gentle interaction, and effective object manipulation to accomplish robotic tasks. They added that this development could revolutionize industries such as fruit picking, domestic service, and eventually recreate touch in artificial limbs. “With our Bi-Touch system, we can easily train AI agents in a virtual world within a couple of hours to achieve bimanual tasks that are tailored towards the touch, explained Yijiong Lin, lead author and a member of the University of Bristol's Faculty of Engineering. “And more importantly, we can directly apply these agents from the virtual world to the real world without further training.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.07
January 01, 2020
IAM Robotics makes autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMRs) capable of fully automated order picking and transportation in fulfillment centers and warehouses. Founded in 2012, the company is comprised of the best and brightest robot and automation experts, tinkerers, and problem solvers, who are laser-focused on delivering innovation and operational value that is transforming the material handling industry. IAM Robotics is based in Pittsburgh, PA, a leading hub for robotics innovation, invention, and discovery.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.89
March 11, 2024
Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit, unveiled Agility Arc, a cloud automation platform for deploying and managing Digit fleets. The Oregon-based company released the news at MODEX 2024. Agility Arc to manage Digit deployment lifecycles As customers begin deploying Digit for use in their operations, Agility Arc is designed to simplify the deployment lifecycle. From facility mapping and workflow definition to operational management and troubleshooting, Agility Arc hopes to make managing Digit fleets smooth and straightforward. Furthermore, Agility Arc will streamline fleet support, making it easier to see alerts, troubleshoot problems and contact customer support…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.32
August 27, 2023
…manipulate the box. Humans are generally good at whole-body manipulation, but robots struggle with such tasks. To the robot, each spot where the box could touch any point on the carrier’s fingers, arms, and torso represents a contact event that it must reason about. With billions of potential contact events, planning for this task quickly becomes intractable. MIT researchers said they have found a way to simplify this process, known as contact-rich manipulation planning. They use an artificial intelligence technique called smoothing. It summarizes many contact events into a smaller number of decisions, to enable even a simple algorithm to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.21
April 06, 2021
…awarded the company $1.2 million to develop a robotic manipulation system for the construction of solar panels. RE2 Sapien comes out of military technology “The core robotic technology within the RE2 Sapien arms was originally developed by our team for the U.S. military, and we have built on that expertise to deliver commercial solutions in the aviation, construction, energy, and medical markets,” said David Lee, director of product management at RE2 Robotics. “Additionally, our Maritime Dexterous Manipulation System, developed for U.S. Navy applications, will now be productized commercially as RE2 Sapien Sea Class arms.” RE2 said its Sapien arms can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.02
February 01, 2022
…construction and energy. RE2 Robotics Inc., which develops mobile manipulation systems, today announced a partnership with JLG Indstries Inc., which manufacturers mobile elevating work platforms, or MEWPs, and telehandlers. The companies said they intend to advance the integration of robots with access equipment. “The future of work is here,” said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2. “Humans and robots are working more closely together, and the construction industry is no exception. Our developmental partnership with JLG will enable us to apply our proven robotic technology to specific applications, including those that require working at height and repetitive lifting such…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.92
July 20, 2021
RE2 Robotics Inc., a leading developer of intelligent mobile manipulation systems, today marked its 20th year in business with the launch of its newest robotic arm, the RE2 Sapien 6M. “We are incredibly proud of the success we have achieved over the past 20 years here in Pittsburgh,” stated Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “From Day 1, we have been focused on creating technology that helps humans to do their jobs safely and efficiently, and we remain dedicated to that mission today. We look forward to more innovation in the years ahead, as we continue to focus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.32
February 02, 2022
…Robots is developing computer vision, machine learning, and robotic manipulation to harvest apples. The startup said it aims to create innovative and easy-to-adapt equipment to help farmers maximize efficiency when harvesting without compromising the quality of produce. Abundant added that it will combine its manipulation and vacuum-based picking capabilities with Wavemaker Labs’ decade-long expertise in developing and scaling technology firms. The collaboration “will take the brand to the next level and bring its machine to market at a more accessible price point,” said the companies. Machine vision can identify which fruits are ready for picking. Source: Abundant Robots Crowdfunding democratizes…
