Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.65
July 22, 2022
…vision systems, force sensors, and other external devices.” “The perception equipment and robot design can be deeply integrated,” he added. “It enables robots to independently carry out task planning in a complicated, unstructured environment, realizing the progress from human-machine cooperation to human-machine integration, covering more production areas.” Founded in 2014, JAKA stands for “Just Always Keep Amazing.” The company said it has used in robotics innovations such as drive control integration, integral joints, free-drive programming, and wireless connections. Its stated mission is “Free Your Hands By JAKA” and facilitating the entry by enterprises worldwide into the the era of Industry…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.47
July 20, 2022
…to autonomous driving combines the functions of sensing, localization, perception, planning, control, a vehicle interface, and map data. The company's Pilot.Auto is an extensible platform based on Autoware, and its Web.Auto is a cloud DevOps platform for implementation of autonomous driving. In addition, TIER IV said its systems include data management, simulation, and fleet management to accelerate the development of self-driving vehicles. It also offers autonomous driving Web services, development kits, and training. The company raised more than $100 million in 2019 and has begun a data-acquisition project in Tokyo for the practical application of automatic driving. Yamaha joins Series…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.62
July 19, 2022
…integrated autonomy kit includes the NVIDIA DRIVE platform for perception system processing, Ouster’s high-resolution lidar sensors for perception, and Yaskawa’s industrial robot arm for connecting and disconnecting trailer lines. Outrider has designed an autonomy-ready electric yard truck with Orange EV. The company and its customers have purchased 24 of these vehicles for expanded customer pilots and tests with the latest autonomy kit. “This is the single largest purchase of Class 8 electric vehicles specifically designed for autonomous yard operations in the industry and demonstrates how Outrider will be a catalyst for bringing thousands of zero-emission vehicles into the marketplace,” claimed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.59
July 06, 2022
…countries and governments, shunned by some due to negative perceptions, and decrease the need for low-skilled labor, thus reinforcing gender and global inequalities Negative environmental impact: robotics and autonomous systems will have wide-ranging impact on the environment through the use of resources needed for their production, the pollution created by their use and disposal, the landscape simplification they will require, and the disturbance of ecosystems they will provoke Resource diversion from tried-and tested solutions: robotics and autonomous systems will require large amounts of financial resources to be implemented widely and competition for resources will put other proof-tested measures at risk,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.45
July 06, 2022
…for Mobile Robots Piece Picking Gets Faster With Robotic Perception Machine Tending and Welding With Robots More information about the sessions can be found at the event site. Unlike other robotics event, the first Robot Applications Conference will focus on robotics applications rather than individual technologies or market verticals. Speakers interested in participating in Robotics 24/7’s event can submit applications here. Please note that we are looking to speak to end users, analysts, and systems integrators. An attendee registration form will be up soon. Companies can learn more about sponsorship opportunities by contacting Tom Cooney at [email protected]. About Peerless Media…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.52
July 02, 2022
…vision at FANUC America. 3D scanning gives cobots better perception One advancement in vision systems that enhances cobot capabilities is 3D scanning in motion. “Until recently, the majority of applications using collaborative robots and 3D vision have been limited to static scenes,” said Frantisek Takac, a strategic partners manager at Photoneo. “To recognize an object, navigate to it, inspect it, and pick it, a robot must get the object’s accurate 3D reconstruction, with exact X, Y, and Z coordinates that define the object’s position.” “The new technology of parallel structured light is based on a unique sensor architecture that acquires…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.84
June 29, 2022
…With its sensors, robots have access to real-time 3D perception data for localization, mapping, object classification, and object tracking, the company said. “Boston Dynamics robots provide advanced mobility, dexterity and intelligence that enable automation in unfamiliar and unpredictable settings,” said Laura Wrisley, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Velodyne Lidar. “Equipped with Velodyne’s lidar sensors, their robots can autonomously navigate complex environments. They can safely avoid obstacles and find the fastest route to perform vital tasks in environments from manufacturing plants and construction sites to distribution centers and warehouses.” Lidar technology will help Boston Dynamics extend robot capabilities Waltham,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.85
June 29, 2022
…with technology, as well as their fears, expectations, and perceptions about their daily jobs.” The company provides the Jennifer artificial intelligence and voice systems for managing warehouse operations and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). It offers optimization software to the manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, medical, and food and beverage markets. “Having pioneered software used by tens of thousands of on-floor warehouse workers, we're always seeking input,” said Ken Ramoutar, chief marketing officer at Lucas Systems. “We're interested in how to make on-floor worker jobs easier and better and what keeps them at their employers or encourages them to look elsewhere.” Workers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.26
June 28, 2022
…operators with the last link in terms of robotic perception capabilities—the ability to ‘feel’ objects in the environment,” said Dr. Adam Brant, project manager at Sarcos. “This will enable EOD personnel to locate, sense, and interact with objects they both can and cannot visualize from a remote, safe distance.” STARFISH demonstrates a deft touch During lab testing, the STARFISH prototype used three tactile-sensing fingers to successfully achieve a variety of fine and large manipulation skills, including squeezing a pair of tweezers and grasping larger objects. Each finger conforms to the shape it is grasping, enabling it to securely hold objects…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.13
June 24, 2022
…where people move and work, including semantic and people perception as well as mapping and localization using cameras, the company added. Warehouse managers will be able to customize workflows, integrations, and behavior for an entire fleet of robots in minutes, through a no-code interface. “We’re excited about partnering with the right teams to bring Grace and Carter to warehouses and other industries where we can improve how robots work with people,” Robust.AI said. Robust.AI delves into hardware concept design During the development of Grace, Robust.AI said it recognized that current autonomous mobile robots (AMR) are slow to build, deploy, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
June 22, 2022
…Pridmore: Since our system uses suction cups and advanced perception pipelines to understand the size, shape, and weight of each item, our robots are able to handle delicate items like glasses gently and precisely at speed. What's the throughput with the picking system compared with manual processing? Pridmore: The OSARO Robotic Autobagging Solution was designed to meet or exceed human operator performance, not just in throughput, but in quality, accuracy, and uptime. For “last-meter fulfillment,” is there a handoff from or to people at other stages? How much human supervision is necessary? Pridmore: No, the OSARO Robotic Bagging System automatically…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.40
June 21, 2022
…developers and integrators are getting more options for 3D perception. Orbbec today announced that it has begun shipping its Femto line of time-of-flight cameras, which can capture the exact position and shape of static or moving objects and scenes with high accuracy. “Time-of-flight [ToF] technology has become one of the hottest and most exciting fields in 3D imaging,” noted David Chen, co-founder and chief technology officer of Orbbec. “ToF-based 3D cameras can measure shapes, movement, and position of static or moving objects with pinpoint accuracy. Our new Femto line gives users a range of state-of-the-art solutions and can do so…
