Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.51
January 09, 2023
…metric is distance, ambient light, identification, object speed, motion, navigation, camera size, or processing capability, these two cameras are unmatched on the market today.” Gemini 2 gives wide field of view Orbbec said the Gemini 2 provides ;the widest field of view in its product line, as well as “exceptional” sensing range. The company said integration-ready Gemini 2 is based on active stereo IR technology and boasts a range of 0.12 to 10 m (0.6 to 32.8 ft.), along with a field of view of up to 100 degrees diagonal (89°H x 65°V, ±3°). Gemini 2 is also capable of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.91
January 05, 2023
…and packing; moving, sorting, and efficiently storing items; autonomous navigation; and other markets.” “Our XINK platform will allow rapid, one-stop development of vision capabilities for these applications, and we expect to host a community of developers who will both provide and benefit from contributed building blocks,” he added. XINK designed to help perception developers XINK is both a platform as a service (PaaS) as well as a hardware and software development kit, said eYs3D Microelectronics. It is a “cost-effective solution for design of safe, vision-capable mobile AI products equipped with field analysis, object recognition, obstacle detection, object tracking and following,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.77
January 04, 2023
…by two independent drive wheels combined with advanced human-aware navigation algorithms,” he added. “aeo’s base is fully developed internally by Aeolus, including human-aware navigation and whole-body control algorithms.” Aeolus said aeo’s vision algorithms provide a wide range of capabilities, from determining the posture and position of eldercare residents for safety to detecting open windows or misplaced backpacks for security services. Connected robot to assist caregivers The humanoid robot is designed to assist caregivers and staffers, Huang noted. “The staff stays connected to aeo while it performs autonomous tasks through a suite of Web and native smartphone apps,” he explained. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.88
December 29, 2022
…develop artificial intelligence for delivery drones. In October, Swift Navigation raised $100 million for positioning technology for drones, autonomous vehicles, and robots. Regulatory approvals advance Now that beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) permission is available from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), more teleoperated and autonomous drone deliveries are possible. In July, Flytrex got FAA approval to double its delivery radius to 2 nautical miles. “2022 was also a milestone year from a regulatory standpoint,” Bash noted. “Two companies were granted Part 135 air carrier certification [to Joby Aviation and Zipline], bringing the total number of recipients to four [joining Wing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.28
December 20, 2022
Stereotaxis Inc. today announced that its Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation system has been used successfully to treat patients at Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Mich. Electrophysiologists at Corewell Health, which the Heart Center is a part of, have established a successful robotic cardiac ablation program, treating nearly 500 patients using advanced robotic technology. The hospital is now among the first in the world, and the first in Michigan, to offer the latest in RMN technology with the Genesis system, according to Saint Louis-based Sterotaxis. “Robotics is an integral part of our electrophysiology program at Corewell Health…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.52
December 19, 2022
…customizable software and hardware solution for vehicle routing and navigation—and we have a close collaboration. This enables us to innovate faster and build more optimized vehicle systems.” “Front AGV is a very visionary and innovative vehicle designer. The ease-of-use and simplicity of their Production Butler AGV makes it perfect for end-users in need of compact and efficient vehicles that support their manufacturing lines, added Tobias Byfeldt, vice president of Kollmorgen Automation. “We are convinced that the demand for these types of vehicle systems will continue to grow.” The companies did not specify how they would work together or outline any…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.12
December 13, 2022
…impressed with our game-changing technology,” he added. LeddarTech uses AI and computer-vision algorithms to make 3D models for automotive navigation systems. It has 140 patents granted or going through the approval process for ADAS and AD development. Check out our special coverage page of CES 2023.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
December 12, 2022
…its Ottobot, the first truly autonomous robot capable of navigation both indoors and outdoors as well as the first to deliver food and retail goods inside an airport. Polymath Robotics will showcase a live-view screen of its autonomy system on multiple industrial vehicles, which attendees will be able to teleoperate from the booth. Danfoss will showcase its PLUS +1(R) Autonomy, XM100 autonomous controller and PLUS+1(R) software for use across a broad range of mobile off-highway vehicles and equipment. LuxModus will showcase LuxGear, its simple, low-cost, self-contained data collection platform for industrial, environmental, and urban 3D mapping projects. Events: Ouster and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.07
December 12, 2022
…sensor module, the M4.3WN, features accurate tracking and VSLAM navigation based on fisheye cameras and an IMU together with depth sensing and on-chip AI processing. This enables free navigation, localization, path planning, and static and dynamic obstacle avoidance – the main challenges for AMR and AGV systems. The M4.3WN is specially designed in a metal case to best serve in industrial environment conditions, according to the company. “Our new all-in-one sensor modules expand our portfolio targeting the growing market of autonomous mobile robots. Together with our category-leading Vision-on-Chip processor, we now enable robotic devices to look at the world with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.37
December 08, 2022
…claimed is the first stereo camera designed for robotic navigation and process automation in tough indoor and outdoor environments. “Today’s robots need to navigate in harsh environments and respond quickly as they operate,” explained Cecile Schmollgruber, CEO of Stereolabs. “Building an affordable, industrial-grade surround 3D perception solution is critical to production-scale deployment of next-generation robotics and smart analytics.” “Our camera-based solution dramatically simplifies 360-degree spatial perception and is backed by an ecosystem of tools to integrate and control them at a price point that makes it easy to add 3D vision to any machine,” she said. Stereolabs uses sensor fusion…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.42
December 07, 2022
…to ABB. RobotStudio Cloud has simplified interfaces and intuitive navigation, allowing users of all skill levels to work on robotic projects, said the company. “At ABB Robotics, we continue to develop innovative and flexible solutions to help businesses overcome challenges, respond to changing customer needs, and thrive in an age of increasing digitalization,” said Marc Segura, president of the ABB Robotics division. “New Web-based tools like RobotStudio Cloud bring a new level of agility and flexibility to manufacturers in how they plan and design their robotic automation solutions,” he added. “Offering a simplified user experience, RobotStudio Cloud helps to increase…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.31
December 01, 2022
…Day app can be used as the user interface for Charging Robotics, the companies said. “The system includes driving navigation algorithms that take into account EV electricity consumption and battery charging status, such as that the planned driving route that will ensure optimal use of the battery.”
