Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.20
October 20, 2022
…robot to be used as an input to the navigation stack. H.264 Video Encode and Decode: Hardware-accelerated packages for compressed video data recording and playback. Video data collection is an important part of training AI perception models. The performance of these new GEMs on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin platform measured at 2x 1080p stereo cameras at 30 fps (>120 fps total), reducing data footprint by ~10x. Mission Dispatch and Client Mission Dispatch and Client provide a standard, open source way to assign and track tasks between a fleet management system and ROS 2 robots. Dispatch and Client communicate using…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.17
October 20, 2022
…remote camera views of the forks through Pivotal Smoother navigation in tight spaces with new compact bumper design More flexible integration mechanisms including tablet user interfaces, APIs with leading warehouse management systems (WMSes) such as Manhattan and BlueYonder, and built-in barcode scanners for payload verification Advanced orchestration with dynamic mission planning and swapping that allows Pivotal to immediately reroute and re-task robots as needed to deliver the right payload to the right location at the right time Vecna Robotics to exhibit at Pack Expo Vecna Robotics offers more information about how Vecna AFL can help warehouse operators maximize throughput at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.00
October 19, 2022
…uneven surface, it can disrupt the functioning of laser-based navigation. Concrete tends to crack and spall over time; this can lead to wear and tear on the robot wheels and hardware. If the floor is not level, the robot could roll away from its target point, requiring downtime and manual intervention to get it back to its proper position. Q: What flooring attributes are most important in a robotic application? McGill: There are five things to look for: Capacity: Has the floor, its steel decking, and elevated structure been engineered to handle both the robots and their loads? Coefficient of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.39
October 18, 2022
…Express. Epson RC+ is the company’s more advanced control navigation system that requires customers to code to interface with the robot. Epson RC+ Express, on the other hand, is a code-free more lightweight user interface that uses “a block-style robotic teaching environment.” The company launched Epson RC+ Express last year, but today has introduced a host of new features to the development environment, including compatibility with more of Epson’s robots, along with expanded use case features and more integration options. “As more businesses implement automation to address workforce challenges, Epson recognizes that more users require not only easy-of-use applications but…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.93
October 18, 2022
…OutdoorNav, a software platform that it said provides GPS-based navigation for faster, more efficient autonomous vehicle development. The company said OutdoorNav is compatible with its outdoor mobile robots and third-party industrial vehicles. “Robotics product development can often be a difficult, sometimes harrowing experience,” stated Bryan Webb, president of Clearpath Robotics. “Building a robust navigation system is expensive and risky, and it may prevent you from bringing your product to market in a timely fashion.” “We built and designed OutdoorNav to streamline your development of autonomous vehicles,” he added. “You no longer need a full team of robotics navigation experts and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.91
October 18, 2022
Swift Navigation Inc. today announced that it has completed a $100 million Series D financing round. The San Francisco-based company has developed positioning technology for automotive and autonomous systems. Swift said its platform can improve location accuracy from several meters to centimeter-level and is used by millions of devices around the world. The company added that its technology is trusted by users across industries, enabling safer driving, improving efficiency for last-mile delivery and commercial transport operations, and increasing accuracy for mobile devices. It said precise positioning creates new possibilities for robotics, rail, and machine control. Platform offers centimeter-level accuracy Since…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
October 11, 2022
…like an onsite drone pilot, covering all operations, from navigation to docking, battery charging, data retrieval, transmission, and cloud-based processing. Unlike other systems, DBX-G7 is drone-agnostic, meaning it can support different drone models and payload options, claimed the company. A single cloud portal enables a full suite of use cases for today's drone services industry, according to H3 Dynamics. H3 Dynamics added that its DBX-G7 drone-agnostic charging station enables fully autonomous drones across the entire workflow, making it suitable for customers looking to automate existing operations and manage their remote locations more efficiently. While the company acknowledged that it mainly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.11
October 10, 2022
…Gausium, also known as Gaussian Robotics, built its autonomous navigation system based on simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology. The Shanghai, China-based company integrated its artificial intelligence into cleaning machines in 2017. It raised $188 million in Series C funding in November 2021. Gausium’s products and services now include commercial floor-cleaning robots; indoor delivery robots; and accessories such as docking stations, a cloud platform, and application software. It said its robots can alleviate menial and repetitive tasks so employees can focus on higher-value responsibilities. This can boost efficiency, improve employee and customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and reduce employee turnover, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
October 06, 2022
…include SICK AppSpace, deep learning, quality control, localization and navigation technologies, and a broad diversity of Light Detection and Ranging (lidar) sensors. “SICK’s brand is synonymous with quality, innovation, and leadership. Starting in 2004, the company rebranded itself as “SICK Sensor Intelligence” to position itself as the data provider for Industry 4.0 and IIoT. This early movement marks SICK’s long-term focus and track-record compared to other manufacturers; the company’s head start enabled it to evolve alongside the market and grow into a strong leadership position,” said Sebastián Trolli, senior industry analyst of Industrial Technologies at Frost & Sullivan. Despite the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
October 05, 2022
…lb.). In June, the company released updated planning and navigation software. The global market for mobile robots could experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4% between 2022 and 2030, reaching $25.3 billion by 2023, according to Market Research Future. Similarly, IMARC Group forecast a CAGR of 18.86% for AMRs between 2022 and 2027. Walter Vahey is the new president of the integrated MiR and AutoGuide, now a single supplier of mobile robots. Source: Teradyne AutoGuide and MiR collaborate on fleets While North Reading, Mass.-based Teradyne is primarily known for testing equipment for semiconductors, electronics, and wireless devices, it…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 14.42
September 28, 2022
…machine tending, pick-and-place operations, and welding. The free download also examines how these technologies are improving robot and vehicle navigation. In addition, automation is spreading beyond manufacturing to for agriculture, e-commerce, and more. Topics covered include: Innovations in cameras, lidar, and collaborative robotics How picking robots are getting faster and more accurate AI and programming enable more thorough inspections Robotics providers receive recognition as innovators How robots are shaping the future of industry
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.14
September 24, 2022
…will be used to “test and refine” Europe’s autonomous navigation systems. “LandCam-X is part of ESA’s wider-ranging lunar exploration campaign that includes science, technology and services which will expand Europe’s economy to the Earth’s eighth continent, the Moon,” said David Parker, ESA’s director of Human and Robotic Exploration, in a statement. “Astrobotic is humbled to be selected by ESA for its first-ever commercial payload delivery contract to the Moon. This is the fourth space agency to choose Astrobotic’s lunar delivery service, and another milestone toward our goal of making the Moon accessible to the world,” said Astrobotic CEO, John Thornton.…
