Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.75
March 10, 2022
…into a streamlined sensor-pod structure that is optimized for perception, scalability, and maintainability. The Kodiak Driver incorporates Luminar's Iris lidar, ZF full-range radar, Hesai 360-degree scanning lidars, and a range of cameras to capture and process hundreds of megabytes of perception data each second. These sensors allow the truck to “see” long range and all around the vehicle in a wide variety of weather conditions. This enables safe operation at highway speeds, Kodiak claimed. Kodiak Robotics has been delivering freight daily between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston since mid-2019. Since mid-2021, the startup has been delivering freight weekly between Dallas-Fort Worth…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.24
March 09, 2022
…category of artificial intelligence that manages potential downtime through perception and decision making without the need for human intervention. Mujin will also show autonomous systems from Material Handling Systems (MHS) and Tompkins Robotics at MODEX. The company said the robots use MujinController for logistics applications. MHS and Universal Robots will exhibit robots using the controller at their booths. MHS (Booth B7255): MHS will present its micro-fulfillment offering, including an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) from HAI Robotics and an intelligent piece-picking robot from Mujin. The overall solution is designed to fully automate the order-fulfillment process. Universal Robots (Booth B2805):…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.34
March 01, 2022
…Seegrid said its AMRs are powered by Seegrid IQ, its proprietary next-generation autonomy technology, which it claims offers enhanced perception and human-like awareness for safe and reliable transport of goods. Last November, the company gave an inside look at the technology that powers its robots, claiming that it offered the only robotic lift with industry leading 3D perception. At MODEX 2022, the company plans to unveil a new Palion Autonomous Lift Truck. It has claimed that its AMRs have driven millions of miles without any safety incidents.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.20
February 18, 2022
…cost and reliability while enabling scalable and intelligent 3D perception systems across industries. The company's patented Micro Motion Technology (MMT) is designed advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, among other uses. Cepton marks milestone Cepton said its leadership includes industry veterans with decades of collective experience across a wide range of lidar and imaging technologies. Pei rang the opening bell alongside Dr. Mark McCord, co-founder and chief technology officer. George Syllantavos and Akis Tsirigakis, co-CEOs from Cepton's special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) partner Growth Capital Acquisition Corp., also participated. They were joined by Cepton team members and representatives from strategic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.78
February 07, 2022
…applications. Regular robots that aren’t equipped with an advanced perception system require certain conditions. For example, the work environment must be fixed, and the robot should always proceed to a predetermined position. How can a robot move to where it’s needed? Picking systems require high-precision sensing to locate objects to manipulate. Today, vision-guided robots (VGR) are rising in popularity. They include the following capabilities: Recognizing an object with cameras or other sensors Determining the item's shape and position in space Picking and transferring the item to a target point with robotics hardware A seemingly simple task requires complex AI and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.97
February 03, 2022
…2007, LeddarTech offers the LeddarVision raw-data sensor fusion and perception platform. It generates a 3D environmental model with multi-sensor configurations to support SAE Level 2 to Level 5 autonomy. In addition, the company supports lidar makers and automotive system integrators with LeddarSteer, a digital beam-steering device. It also provides the LiDAR XLRator system for automotive-grade, solid-state lidar development based on LeddarEngine and core components from global semiconductor partners. LeddarTech said it has more than 100 granted or pending patents for advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD). Canadian investors validate LeddarTech approach FS Investors led LeddarTech's financing round. Participants…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.98
February 01, 2022
…and operators experienced in the field of sensing and perception, the company said its mission is to apply next-generation technology to applications including automated driving, consumer electronics, healthcare, industrial automation, and security. Aeries II puts FMCW on a chip Aeva claimed that its technology integrates key lidar components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. The company said Aeries II uses frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) technology and can detect the fourth dimension of instantaneous velocity for each point in addition to its 3D position. In addition, Aeva said its Advanced 4D Perception software can provide camera-level images…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.50
January 31, 2022
…cost, and reliability while enabling scalable and intelligent 3D perception solutions across industries.” Cepton claimed that it has received the largest known ADAS lidar series production award in the industry to date, based on the number of vehicle models awarded. It said it is sole-sourced by General Motors and is engaged with other Top 10 OEMs. Lidar makers seek SPAC combos On Aug. 4, 2021, Cepton, GCAC, and GCAC Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of GCAC, entered into a business combination agreement, as amended on Jan. 21, 2022. Following the closing of the business…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.13
January 28, 2022
…Inc. claimed that its 3D sensors can improve robot perception as such systems enter more diverse environments. Lighting conditions, resolution, and range can all affect the ability of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to safely perceive objects and obstacles, noted the San Jose, Calif.-based company. Velodyne Lidar said its latest technologies can help AMRs be more useful in the warehouse, logistics, and construction industries, among others. Nandita Aggarwal, senior lidar architect at Velodyne, recently spoke with Robotics 24/7 about the potential of her company's sensors. How long have you been with Velodyne Lidar? Nandita Aggarwal, Velodyne Lidar Aggarwal: I joined Velodyne…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.23
January 26, 2022
…complexities and gain a competitive edge.” Palion Lift, robot perception, and fleet management Seegrid plans to show its Palion Lift AMR and software from March 28 to 31, 2022, at the Georgia World Congress Center at MODEX, which claims to be the world's largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event. The company said it will demonstrate its robots' ability to autonomously orchestrate material moves, pick and place at height, build and deplete pallet lanes, and conduct other hands-free workflows. Interact Analysis recently named Seegrid the No. 1 AMR provider in the U.S. Seegrid recently added a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) offering for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.40
January 24, 2022
…on the track. The railcars, which use a camera-based perception system and redundant braking, can autonomously stop up to 10 times quicker than a train, according to the company. This means the vehicles can perform an emergency stop within the line of sight that the sensors perceive an object. In addition, the platoons automatically maintain safe speeds based on the track conditions, said Parallel. Platoons could reduce waiting times at railroad crossings. Since the platoons are shorter than traditional trains, the vehicles could separate to allow traffic, emergency vehicles, or the public to safely proceed, the company said. Rail platform…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 16.27
January 24, 2022
…this free download: Fleet management offerings for mobile robots AI and machine learning for picking systems Improvements in robotic perception and dexterity Efforts around interoperability among robots from multiple vendors Concerns about AI regulations and the robotics industry New tools for developers and end users
