Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.56
September 22, 2022
…designed to take advantage of the latest 3D AI perception innovations to achieve human-like capabilities, noted Hjørnet. “For the past half-year, people were desperate to get the product,” he told Robotics 24/7. “Vision perception had surpassed gripper performance, and the food, grocery, and e-commerce industries knocked on my door.” The Gripper Co. designs to KPIs Gripping capability directly influences overall equipment efficiency and the return on investment (ROI), said The Gripper Co. To help automation manufacturers meet key performance indicators (KPIs), the company claimed it has combined several technical innovations. More KPIs that MAXXgrip addresses. Source: The Gripper Co. Hjørnet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.13
September 21, 2022
…and operating systems, develop cutting-edge technologies such as bionic perception and cognition and biomechanical integration, and promote the integration and application of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, big data, and cloud computing with robotics Build a solid foundation for industrial development: For example, address existing shortcomings in areas such as special materials and core components, develop robot control software and core algorithms, and establish a national robot standardization organization to accelerate the research, formulation and application of urgently needed standards: Increase the supply of high-end products focused on specific industry sectors Expand the depth and breadth of applications…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.66
September 21, 2022
…and engaging with it. “The general public has a perception of what robots are, and having hands-on experience can clear up a lot of misunderstandings,” said Reed. “People will be able to talk to companies and find out whey they're building solutions across a wide variety of industries to help society.” “Robots are smart machines that can work alongside humans, help them be productive, help businesses be more competitive, and solve complex issues,” he said. Robo Happy Hour to help businesses network The Robo Happy Hour is intended for businesses and technology professionals who seek to expand their networks and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.30
September 21, 2022
…company. The new models incorporate safety scanners for 360-degree perception, enabling them to operate seamlessly in shared spaces, according to Kivnon. The fork sensors also assess whether a pallet has been loaded or unloaded correctly, it said, keeping the transported goods safe. In addition, Kivnon said the K55 has an online battery-charging system that can function 24/7 with opportunity charges. This provides the robustness to ensure continuity of production and to adapt to specific application needs, it said. Kivnon to demo pallet stacker at Spanish event The Logistics & Automation event runs from Oct. 26 to 27, 2022, at IFEMA.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.69
September 20, 2022
…the Port of RiZhao in Shandong Province to provide perception radars based on Arbe's chipset. The perception radars are being used in First Automobile Works (FAW) trucks and on automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Arbe said its sensors enable vehicles to have the perception date to be able to drive autonomously. The radars were first deployed at the RiZhao port but will be distributed to additional ports across China soon, the companies said. The news comes after HiRain announced that it is pursuing “major OEM and autonomous driving projects with the Radar Solution it developed using Arbe’s Perception Radar Chipset” earlier…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.35
September 20, 2022
…from physically accurate sensor simulations to train artificial intelligence-based perception models, said NVIDIA. The synthetic data these simulations generate can improve the model performance and provide training data that often can’t be collected in the real world, it said. Developers can now test an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) in batches of parallel simulations that exercise its software stack in numerous environments and across varying conditions to ensure that they perform as designed. Continuous testing and continuous delivery, or CI/CD, of the evolving software stack is a compute-intensive component of successful robotics deployments, NVIDIA said. Isaac Sim provides for fleet management,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.11
September 14, 2022
…Proteus. It claimed the new robot uses “advanced safety, perception, and navigation technology to maneuver around employees without being confined to restricted areas.” Amazon continues to invest in innovation In May 2021, the company opened its European Innovation Lab in Italy. It said it was “designed to enhance the employee experience through the development of advanced technologies that support safer ways of working.” Robotics is a big part of the innovation lab's mission, according to Amazon. Not only does Amazon use mobile robots in its warehouses, but it also develops and tests numerous types of robots and delivery drones. In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.45
September 07, 2022
…that give cobots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) the perception data for obstacle and human detection. The company prides itself on being able to provide robots with 360 degrees of vision within a single-vision system. PAL products include the PAL Mini, which has a depth range of up to 3 m (9.8 ft.), and PAL USB and PAL Ethernet, which have depth ranges of 10 m (32.8 ft.). It also sells an omnidirectional vision system that provides 3D imaging up to 100m (328 ft.) called Alia. “The reliable and efficient system has no moving parts, making it ideal for manufacturers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.79
September 06, 2022
…features, or frequently changing items are a challenge for perception and navigation systems. Multiple robot types performing different tasks create synchronization and fleet management challenges. In addition, management systems and IoT devices require numerous integrations, according to Lanner and MOV.AI. “Humans introduce uncertainty, while new connected systems require security measures, policies, and update methods that are not ingrained in traditional robot systems,” the companies said. MOV.AI and Lanner said their joint offering provides robot developers with high-performance hardware, hardware-optimized robotics software development kits (SDKs), and a visual integrated development environment (IDE) that wraps it together to speed up development. Source:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.85
September 03, 2022
…to humanoid robots, soccer-playing robots, human robot interface, visual perception (face detection, face recognition, object detection, and recognition), and tactile sensing, among other capabilities. Industry 4.0 Students learn about warehouse automation, sorting and stacking, visual sensing, assembly lines, process automation, and optimization. Space Exploration / Robotics This program uses a wide range of engineering concepts, mechanical and electrical assemblies, mechatronics, electronics, and locomotion of the rover. Autonomous AI Agent Station Students learn about multi-agent systems, ad hoc autonomous agent teams and machine learning. The new robotics lab was unveiled last month. Source: RobotLAB Lab to be used as part of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.61
September 02, 2022
…accessible, doing more and costing less to implement.” “Public perception is changing—COVID-19 drove a lot of that with job shortages,” he added. “Robotics is key to the future of productivity; there is no future of work without robots.” Founded in 2016, Apptronik spun out of the University of Texas at Austin. The Austin-based company is developing exoskeletons and the Astro humanoid robot. Cardenas spoke with Robotics 24/7 about how Amazon's recent purchase of iRobot and Apptronik's own work are showing the way to the future of robotics. Amazon iRobot acquisition an industry bellwether Amazon is one of the biggest brands…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.83
September 01, 2022
…and avoidance have largely been solved for mobile robots, perception and manipulation remain challenging for piece-picking operations. Advances in computer vision, machine learning, and end-of-arm tooling are now enabling robots to pick at human and even superhuman rates. One company focusing on successful automation of pick-and-place workflows is Material Handling Systems Inc. (MHS). The Mt. Washington, Ky.-based company spun out MHS Robotics from its research and development unit last year. Kristiyan Georgiev, R&D manager for computer vision and software engineering at MHS, spoke with Robotics 24/7 about improvements in robotic picking applications. How long have you been at MHS, and…
