Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.69
November 18, 2021
…kinds of autonomous service machines, from forklifts to professional cleaning machines. Sevensense said it uses computer vision and AI algorithms to create 3D maps that are more accurate than what today’s 2D systems can produce. It also claimed its technology is more cost-effective than laser scanner-based navigation. Differences between 2D and 3D perception, according to Sevensense. Source: ABB An AMR equipped with 3D SLAM will be able to accurately interpret its environment or identify a person, a pallet, or another robot, said the company. In addition, Sevensense said 3D SLAM allows robots to autonomously make decisions to navigate around these…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.04
November 16, 2021
…hospitals, schools, hotels, and other environments that require deep cleaning in high-touch, hard-to-reach places. It added that OhmniClean can disinfect a 3,000-sq.-ft. (278.7 sq. m) space in less than 15 minutes. “We developed OhmniClean to address a critical need in the market for fast, simple, and effective disinfection,” stated Tra Vu, chief operating officer at OhmniLabs. “At a time when sterile cleaning and infection control are top of mind, OhmniClean is helping to restore normalcy by simplifying existing cleaning processes and making disinfection more intelligent through providing access to efficacy and compliance data.” “In addition, OhmniClean is made in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.64
November 10, 2021
…in 2013, Gaussian Robotics makes autonomous mobile robots for cleaning and indoor deliveries. The company, also referred to as Gaoxian, said its robots are used in airports, schools, offices, shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, and other sites in 40 countries. Gaussian Ecobot line cleans 93M mi. The Ecobot product line from Gaussian Robotics includes a robotic vacuum and sweeper, as well as scrubbers and sprayers. The company claimed that its systems have cleaned more than 150 million km (93.2 million mi., the distance from the Earth to the Sun). The Scrubber50 requires only two hours of maintenance for every 100 hours…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.95
November 02, 2021
…intrusion, a 13% height reduction, and fewer surfaces requiring cleaning. Software and customization “While most of our enhancements were focused on Flippy’s hardware and design, we also introduced additional software updates to operate the AutoBin system and allow Flippy to perform additional cooking tasks,” Bell said. “And since Flippy is essentially built on an AI platform, it is constantly learning how to recognize and cook new food items, making it easy to install and customize, depending on each kitchen’s menu and needs.” “Not only are we able to customize and program Flippy to meet the specific needs of each kitchen…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.80
October 27, 2021
…machine tools, and other cell equipment such as air cleaning stations, part marking, deburring, and measurement systems. The vision system can use either a 2D camera or 3D sensor, depending on the application. The FlexLoader M also incorporates data-based optimization features, including remote monitoring, enabling operators to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their robot systems. Its vision software provides added functions including condition monitoring, fleet management, and performance and order management. ABB designs for ease of use The FlexLoader M meets the demand from manufacturers for a simple automated solution that produces more workpieces in less time, said ABB. It claimed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.64
October 27, 2021
…in 2018 to get autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for cleaning, delivery, security, and other applications to operate in the same space within hospitals in Singapore. Productivity depends on such robots being able to communicate with one another and be orchestrated by human managers or higher-level systems. “Our initial customer request was to coordinate the behavior of multiple AMRs from different vendors,” recalled Brian Gerkey, co-founder and CEO of Open Robotics. “Their top-level pain point was that they needed to share space more effectively. They wanted to put in more AMRs to move food and linens, as well as surgical equipment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.33
October 19, 2021
…returned to storage or the empty is sent for cleaning and reuse. At that point, the target bins are sent to a shuttle system that serves as temporary buffer storage until all the items for an order have been picked and are ready for consolidation at a packing station. Packing Full pack orders that ship in their original packaging go directly to packing; or, if they are part of a multi-line order, go to buffer storage to be consolidated later. At packing, the system prints out any required delivery instructions followed by a handling label that informs the shipping sorter…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.97
October 15, 2021
…path than flexibly following goals. A lift truck or cleaning robot can navigate around people.” The MassRobotics standard uses the WebSocket API (application programming interface). In yesterday's demonstration, the display consisted of a Vecna map with Waypoint and WiBotic information published to it. Shared map created from Vecna, Waypoint, and WiBotic data using the MassRobotics interoperability protocol. More status reports to come “The MassRobotics standard makes it easier for the ecosystem to adopt multifleet plug-and-play operations,” said Theobald. “The most common feedback we've had is that it takes a couple of hours [in comparison with the time it would take…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.55
October 12, 2021
…“Next Generation Robotics provides algorithms for routing tugs and cleaning robots, all in the same warehouse,” Pestoni said. “We can connect and control them, and now these robots need to know how to optimize routes second by second.” “Just as public restrooms used to have clipboards with sheets to say when they were last cleaned; now, we can do that for every square foot of an airport,” he explained. “If you combine that rich data from the robot's operation with secondary data, people and robots can do smarter things.” “We've worked with IoT companies in warehouses. In addition to autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.23
October 10, 2021
…should rank higher on the list of to-dos than cleaning out the cellar or reorganizing the garage. That said, many reverse-logistics operations remain primarily manual, noted Chris Rowland, director of solutions consulting at Honeywell Intelligrated. But manual processing is in the early stages of turning to automation, according to industry experts interviewed for this article. “Automation in reverse logistics is not just a trend, it’s a reality,” explained Monty McVaugh, manager of the product management group at OPEX. He cited several factors beyond the increasing number of returns as e-commerce grows. Increased volume requires increased speed of processing returns, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.93
September 21, 2021
…the COVID-19 pandemic, a few were already involved in cleaning applications. Avidbots Corp. today announced that it has expanded the functionality of its Neo 2 floor-scrubbing robot with a sprayer that can disinfect high-touch surfaces more economically and safely than other approaches. “The days of having single-purpose robots for specific tasks are behind us. A robot must be multi-functional to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers,” stated Pablo Molina, co-founder and chief technology officer of Avidbots. “With the Disinfection Add-On, our customers can disinfect surfaces for a few hundred dollars per month—this is more than 10x savings when compared to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.88
September 21, 2021
…of robots serving industries such as food and beverage, cleaning, hospitality, security, healthcare, and logistics. “Advances in robotics and technology will lead to job transformation over the next few years,” said the Tokyo-based company. SBRG said it has deployed more than 5,000 of its own systems, including the Pepper and NAO humanoids, Whiz cleaning robots, and Servi food-service robot, in more than 70 countries. As part of its global expansion, SBRG said it will work with various stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. It cited trends such as digitalisation and the use of AI as drivers of growth…
