Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.84
May 22, 2020
…he was working on a project to do autonomous manipulation for DARPA – think a robot that would combine the mobility of an AMR with the picking capability of a robotic arm. “I was excited about the commercialization prospects for the technology and started thinking about simple material handling,” he recalled. Around that time, Kiva was acquired by Amazon. That acquisition validated the business opportunity for both roboticists like Galluzzo and the venture capitalists that were funding them. IAM Robotics raised $3 million in angel funding. Initially, Galluzzo says, IAM Robotics was going to focus on modular, low-cost robotic arms,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.09
April 15, 2020
…and consistency to the combination of navigation, perception, and manipulation, we are excited to be launching an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) into the marketplace later this year. Our collaborative AMR will address the market’s need for greater payloads in material handling. Q: What else can we expect from IAM in 2020? A: We’re working with A.S. Watson Group to deploy a fleet of Swift™ robots at its Benelux e-commerce fulfillment center in the Netherlands. We’re also opening a state-of-the-art headquarters and Showcase Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, where we’ll showcase our solutions and research. Q: Will robots ever take over the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.64
April 13, 2020
…schedules, with one group working on reverse-engineering, one on manipulation of the point-cloud [scan] data, one group on setting up the build plate, and one group on process simulation,” he recalled. “[Teaching on Zoom video conferencing] is a different environment. Given the environment they'd be working in after graduation, in companies with different sites in different locations, this is an opportunity for them to get better and working in remote teams via teleconferencing.” Guha now uses virtual machines (VMs) accessible to himself and the students, along with AM simulation software. The class uses, among others, 3DXpert from 3D Systems, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.64
April 13, 2020
…schedules, with one group working on reverse-engineering, one on manipulation of the point-cloud [scan] data, one group on setting up the build plate, and one group on process simulation,” he recalled. “[Teaching on Zoom video conferencing] is a different environment. Given the environment they'd be working in after graduation, in companies with different sites in different locations, this is an opportunity for them to get better and working in remote teams via teleconferencing.” Guha now uses virtual machines (VMs) accessible to himself and the students, along with AM simulation software. The class uses, among others, 3DXpert from 3D Systems, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.18
March 03, 2020
Boston Dynamics, a world leader in mobile manipulation robots, and OTTO Motors, leader in industrial autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today unveiled a demo of the future of warehouse automation. In a video released today, Boston Dynamics’s logistics robot, Handle, can be seen picking boxes and building pallets on top of OTTO AMRs in a distribution center testbed. Last year, Boston Dynamics announced its efforts to add flexible, highly mobile automation technology to the warehouse with its Handle robot and Pick computer vision system. Since then, the team has integrated Pick’s box detection software into the Handle robot and sold and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.11
January 07, 2020
IAM Robotics, inventor of the world’s first autonomous mobile manipulation robot, is excited to announce it is opening a new, state-of-the-art headquarters and showcase innovation center. The new 30,000 square foot facility will be located in the emerging high tech area of Pittsburgh known as Robotics Row, a stretch of land that has become a hotbed for robotics and technology companies along the Allegheny River. The IAM Robotics Showcase Innovation Center will feature a distribution center environment where visitors will experience the company’s high tech robotic labor system in action. A robotic labor system enables businesses to offer a greater…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.07
January 01, 2020
IAM Robotics makes autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMRs) capable of fully automated order picking and transportation in fulfillment centers and warehouses. Founded in 2012, the company is comprised of the best and brightest robot and automation experts, tinkerers, and problem solvers, who are laser-focused on delivering innovation and operational value that is transforming the material handling industry. IAM Robotics is based in Pittsburgh, PA, a leading hub for robotics innovation, invention, and discovery.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.05
November 05, 2019
IAM Robotics, manufacturers of the world’s first autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMR), welcomes Greg Cronin as a supply chain expert advisor and a member of the board of directors. A pioneer in the warehouse management industry, Cronin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to IAM Robotics as the company continues to grow by addressing eCommerce challenges with smart and efficient automation solutions. Over his career, Cronin has advised and led several companies to the next level of business expansion by identifying key pain points and creating successful solutions for customers. Companies include AutoStore, Honeywell Intelligrated, Quiet Logistics, Manhattan Associates…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.69
October 01, 2019
…flexibility, streamlining workflows and increasing the efficiency of data manipulation and translation. The result is a design process that looks very different from traditional approaches. “The design process of the future requires a connected experience, where data moves seamlessly through a digital pipeline and can be accessed anywhere during product development,” says Vik Vedantham, senior manager of Fusion 360 business strategy at Autodesk. “Contextual representation of information pertinent to rapid decision making is critical to minimize non-productive time. Engineers don’t have the time to learn in-depth workflows. Hence, the solution needs to have built-in automated routines so that the user…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.70
July 01, 2019
…the following algorithms: list processing (find and sort); matrix manipulation (common matrix operations); state machine; and cyclic redundancy check (CRC). The CRC algorithm provides a workload commonly seen in embedded applications and ensures correct operation of the CoreMark benchmark, essentially acting as a self-checking mechanism. This process performs a 16-bit CRC on the data contained in elements of the linked list to verify correct operation. The system is designed to run on devices from eight-bit microcontrollers to 64-bit microprocessors. Supporting Artificial Intelligence The relationship between power consumption and the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) will pose more challenges to IoT…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.79
April 10, 2019
…industrial robotic arms, Kinema technology will help our mobile manipulation robots tackle a wide variety of complex real-world tasks.” Pick joins Boston Dynamics’ recently upgraded Handle platform in addressing the logistics industry. Last week, Boston Dynamics released a video of Handle performing both multi-SKU palletizing and depalletizing to conveyor tasks. While development continues on Handle, Boston Dynamics plans to sell and support Pick for interested customers starting now. Sachin Chitta, founder of Kinema Systems said, “Boston Dynamics’ reputation for innovation fits perfectly with our mission of developing the next generation of vision-enabled warehouse robots.” The team at Kinema Systems will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.05
March 26, 2019
…correction,” automatic performance of post-processing treatments, object recognition and manipulation, automation of multi-tool hybrid manufacturing processes, and a new user interface. Aether will develop software to automate image processing for P&G, and deep learning techniques will be used to train multiple neural networks to achieve high-accuracy, automatic 2D-to-3D file conversion. P&G has been working in the bioprinting space for several years, and launched a grant competition in Singapore for 3D bioprinting applications back in 2015. The company also launched a research program at the same time to investigate the creation of skin tissue that could be used for testing new…
