Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.10
…robots and drones quickly and easily. The VOXL CAM perception engine and the Seeker micro-development drone are now available online. The VOXL CAM is an all-in-one compute and perception engine, and the Seeker is the world's first drone optimized for development of both indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation, the company claimed. San Diego, Calif.-based ModalAI spun out of Qualcomm Technologies Inc. in 2018 and uses more than five years of prior research in the drone and robotics markets. The company said it accelerates the development of smaller, smarter and safer drones with SWAP-optimized Blue UAS Framework autopilots built in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.09
…multiple OSARO Robotic Depalletizing Systems, which use OSARO SightWorks Perception for picking, mixed-case depalletizing, induction, kitting and other automated functions. Mixed-case pallets at forefront of partnership Following a technical collaboration with OSARO, IHI installed a demonstration system at its Yokohama Logi Lab and plans to deploy a production robotic depalletizing system at a food wholesale company later in 2024. Warehouses and logistics operations operate in a fiercely competitive environment and are under constant pressure to accelerate delivery times while lowering costs. Although robotic depalletizing (depal) of homogenous pallets has been around for a while, mixed-case or partial-layer loads are far…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 22.88
Spatial intelligence for every machine that moves Unlock the potential of RTLS with vision Slamcore combines visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology, sensor fusion, and AI to provide real-time location, mapping and perception for the intralogistics. The company creates embedded software that uses data from multiple sensors to help products intelligently understand and navigate the complex and dynamic worlds around them. It works across a range of products, from forklifts to autonomous robots. Slamcore said its products can allow customers to know where all their vehicles are at all times, improve operational efficiency and safety.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 22.66
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) provides independent expert research and development, advanced robotic system capabilities, and custom hardware designs, which include perception systems, mobile manipulation, and automation process development. SwRI launched the Robot Operating System-Industrial (ROS-I) open-source project. ROS-I is now a global initiative steered by a global consortium, and it includes innovative software capabilities and applications for industry based on foundational open-source building blocks. Headquartered in San Antonio, SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied R&D organization. More than 2,800 engineers, scientists, analysts, and technologists perform contract research and development for government and industrial clients worldwide.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.64
…Ambarella said that Oculii's artificial intelligence software for radar perception will complement its camera technology for “an an all-weather, low-cost, and scalable perception solution, enabling higher levels of autonomy for automotive Tier 1s and OEMs globally.” “We are excited to have closed this transaction quickly and look forward to integrating our teams and technologies,” said Fermi Wang, president and CEO of Ambarella. “The two organizations have very similar cultures, and Ambarella is now one of the very few semiconductor companies to have advanced camera and radar technology development under one roof. This enables us to provide the market with greater…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.15
…computer system for mobile robots. The system combines RGo’s Perception Engine with Theobroma’s JAGUAR computer board. RGo also announced at MODEX 2024, in collaboration with Intel, that its Perception Engine is optimized to run on Intel core processors. The trade show was held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. The RGo team will also be available at LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany from March 19-21 in Hall 6, stand D25. Theobroma Systems JAGUAR designed for mobile robots RGo’s integrated system is based on Theobroma’s new JAGUAR SBC-RK3588-AMR single-board computer. Theobroma said its JAGUAR board’s connectivity, real-time…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.32
RGo Robotics Inc., which is developing artificial intelligence-based 3D perception for mobile robots, today exited “stealth mode” with $20 million in funding. The startup said it plans to use the investment to expand its research and development and commercial teams to bring its Perception Engine to market. Founded in 2018, RGo has offices in Caesarea, Israel, and Cambridge, Mass. The company claimed that its patent-pending AI and computer vision technology gives autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) “human-level perception.” “Most mobile robots today are still blind and unable to navigate intelligently in dynamic and complex environments, and we see firsthand how hard…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.14
…said it plans to continue developing its artificial intelligence-based perception for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS. “We're thrilled to be announcing funding that will allow us to continue to lead and innovate in the ADAS space,” said Junhwan Kim, CEO of StradVision. “We are very grateful for our partners' continued support. This year has been crucial to expanding our North American and global business, and their funding will allow us to continue to accelerate in this direction.” Founded in 2014, StradVision claimed that it is an automotive industry pioneer in AI-based vision processing. It also said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.74
…(AVs). ANSYS commissioned the survey to gauge global consumer perception of AVs and better understand expectations for the future of travel. In June, ANSYS unveiled a snapshot from this study of public attitudes toward autonomous aircraft. The release of the Global Autonomous Vehicles Report provides a detailed analysis of public perceptions, ANSYS says. The report confirms consumers have high expectations for autonomous capabilities and that consumers are comfortable with the idea of riding in autonomous cars and aircraft in their lifetime. Highlights from the report include: Consumer faith: 71% of global respondents believe autonomous cars are better at driving than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.58
…market research firm Vanson Bourne and examined AI’s use, perception, and value. Survey respondents included executives, directors, and warehouse managers from 350 U.S. and U.K. organizations. They said they're using AI mostly for inventory management and described challenges with using AI more broadly. Lucas Systems, which commissioned the study, has 23 years of experience implementing AI-powered software into more than 400 warehouses worldwide. The company, which has offices in Wexford, Penn., and Bracknell, U.K., said it can help distribution centers (DCs) increase worker productivity, operational agility, and customer satisfaction with voice and AI optimization technologies. Warehouse execs optimistic but need…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.09
…Visitors will learn about the company’s next-generation sensing and perception technology for a range of automotive applications including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Aeva will be providing demo drives for select attendees to experience 4D lidar in real-time and on the road. Aeva 4D lidar delivers sensing and perception performance using Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology to directly detect the instant velocity of each point in addition to precise 3D position. Aeva’s FMCW technology is inherently free from interference from direct sunlight and other lidar sensors while also eliminating retroreflector blooming and ghosting. Aeries II offers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.75
…only robotic lift on the market with industry-leading 3D perception. “Seegrid and its AMRs are undergoing massive growth and eclipsing alternative material handling solutions to increase productivity and safety as logistics, e-commerce, and manufacturing facilities demand flexibility, reliability, and scalability,” said Jim Rock, CEO of Seegrid. “Palion Lift AMRs provide next-level, 360° safety to flawlessly execute vertical movements and reliably self-navigate in busy, ever-changing industrial environments.” Seegrid said it combines AMRs, enterprise software, and services for a connected materials handling system that is available through a robotics-a-service (RaaS) model. The company was recently named the No. 1 mobile robot provider…