Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.09
June 09, 2023
…validate its expertise in developing technologies for autonomous robotic manipulation, utilization, and maintenance, as well as integrated mission planning and execution for space operations. “We are pushing the boundaries of autonomous robotic systems in order to revolutionize space operations,” remarked Dr. Dave Coleman, CEO of PickNik, in a press release. “We believe this will also open new horizons for commercial applications.” PickNik Robotics develops and deploys robot arms for structured and unstructured environments. The Boulder, Colo.-based startup specializes in motion planning, control, and perception for robots. It said its flagship product, MoveIt Studio, “revolutionizes the way operators plan and execute…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.07
December 28, 2022
…defects and prediction of fatigue performance within non-destructive evaluation (NDE) data. ASTM International is also developing standards for mobile manipulation and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). It is currently looking to collaborate with parties interested in contributing to the development of the construction technology roadmap.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.04
June 23, 2022
…Vision provides power for robotics University researchers are imaginatively exploring ways in which machine vision can inform robotics movement, manipulation, and task planning, from fashion photography and fruit tending to chess. This is just a mere sampling of the ways in which researchers are combining vision technology with robotics to produce new capabilities. Despite their use in many manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse tasks, they're by no means mature, with many more applications to come.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.86
June 17, 2022
…will also be able to simulate robotic navigation and manipulation, as well as build a test environment to validate robotics applications continually.” NVIDIA works to close 'reality gap' With its NVIDIA Omniverse applications, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based company has focused on ever more realistic simulation and digital twins to accelerate artificial intelligence for robots. “This follows our strategy for end-to-end robotics,” Andrews told Robotics 24/7. “We segment the intersection of robotics and AI into four phases of development: No. 1, train with Isaac Replicator and synthetic datasets. No. 2, simulate with digital twins, which are the focus of today's release.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.79
February 05, 2023
…by the project team, which built a multi-robot fabric manipulation system. The project outputs are expected to improve and simplify the programming of multi-robot systems in large structure manufacturing. Fixtureless Robotic Assembly and Manufacturing Environment (FRAME) Source: Lockheed Martin Principal Investigator: Lockheed Martin Project Team: University of Southern California, Carnegie Mellon University, and CapSen Robotics Project Description: This project seeks to build a configurable robotic system for fixtureless and dynamic high mix/low volume (HMLV) manufacturing that identifies/inspects assembly parts, autonomously plans motion and tasks, and optimizes human collaboration with the robotic manufacturing cell. By eliminating fixturing, this project enables rapid…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.78
August 30, 2023
…customers, research-and-development organizations, and universities. Meltio Space incorporates robotic manipulation into 3D printing Meltio's product portfolio includes the Meltio M450 metal 3D printer and Meltio Engine Integration, a 3D printing module that it said “turns almost any CNC, robotic arm, or gantry system into a powerful hybrid manufacturing center.” Both systems use the company's patented LMD-based process to make parts of both wire and powder simultaneously with the same printhead. Meltio Space is designed to “bridge the gap between additive manufacturing users and robotics,” according to the company. The new software integrates a six-axis robot manipulator and two-axis workpiece positioners…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.74
April 27, 2023
…In addition, we offer several training classes.” As vision, manipulation, and human-machine interaction technologies advance, robotics can address more applications. Many types of robots are available that aren't cost-prohibitive. Robots can help small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) supplement their labor forces, meet seasonal demands, and perform repetitive or hazardous tasks that a human would ordinarily perform. With robots delivering goods or sanitizing a workspace, human workers can now be deployed to other, more value-added tasks. “Small/medium businesses typically need more financial and engineering resources to add and maintain automation easily,” noted Varley. “Also, expertise is frequently held by a few…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.67
October 11, 2022
A range of sensors can guide robotic manipulation for piece picking, surgery, and general service tasks. BeBop Sensors Inc. has been working on artificial skin less than 1 mm thick that can add a sense of touch to nearly any robotic part and surface. The Berkeley, Calif.-based company in May announced its RoboSkin product line, which is designed to provide tactile awareness for humanoid robots and prosthetics. BeBop said millions of its fabric sensors are already in daily use in research, corporate, and military facilities worldwide. “We started shipping RoboSkin to evaluation customers two years ago,” recalled Keith McMillen, founder…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.65
October 04, 2021
…lot of promise with deep learning, particularly in robotic manipulation, where robots are picking objects that they haven’t been previously trained on. I believe that there’s a very long way to go for AGI. The technology is not there yet, even though there are some encouraging demonstrations out there. It’s much harder than anyone thinks, and we’ve even seen massively funded companies disbanding their robotics team simply because they came to the conclusion that it was too hard. The last school of thought believes in building end-to-end robotic work cells. Essentially, these work cells are “boxes” (also termed micro-factories or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.63
March 08, 2017
…can start operating. Robotic Materials—Integrated tactile sensing and robotic manipulation. The patent-pending sensors and control system is the first and only effective tactile sensing solution designed to improve and expand collaborative robot applications. The combination of proximity, contact, and force sensing enables robots to accurately identify, grasp, and manipulate previously unknown parts, such as changing CNC parts in a manufacturing environment without expensive reprogramming. SAKE Robotics—Robotic grippers that are inexpensive, durable, light weight and very capable for use on service robotics. The core technologies include a tendon-based architecture that is low wear, super strong, and very scalable. Vention—A machine-design platform,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.60
April 03, 2022
…than two. Although it's still early days for mobile manipulation, the potential of multi-purpose robots to carry out different tasks and create easier-to-manage digital workflows is attracting interest in retail and other service industries. Just about every type of robot—from AMRs to multi-purpose systems—will see increased adoption this year. As for which ones will grow the most in number, that will depend on the attractiveness of pricing models, ease of deployment and management, and economic conditions. E-commerce acceleration has helped grow the delivery robot market. About the author Michelle Schlechtriem is the content manager at Meili Robots, which provides universal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.57
January 25, 2022
…in potential improvements such as contact force feedback, robotic manipulation of the second catheter used for ultrasonic mapping, and simulation for more efficient guidance and workflows. According to medical literature, the Genesis RMN system has been documented to improve patient care. Source: Stereotaxis BJC HealthCare also adopts RMN Like HonorHealth, BJC HealthCare recently adopted Stereotaxis' technology for arrhythmia treatment. BJC, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the U.S., became the first provider in the Midwest to adopt the Genesis RMN system. BJC installed the system in its Missouri Baptist Medical Center and plans to install a second unit…
