Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.56
July 06, 2022
…it said. In addition, AGVs require more infrastructure for navigation, and they may not be nimble enough for site requirements, ASPINA said. While warehouses can support fully automated processes, factories often change their layouts, it said. Workers and transport equipment may coexist in a limited space, and “safety is of utmost importance,” said ASPINA. The company said its AMR hardware is designed for manufacturing sites, and its user interface is designed for usability. ASPINA applies manufacturing expertise Drawing from its own manufacturing experiences of the past 100 years, ASPINA said it has developed its AMR to be easily integrated for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.53
August 05, 2021
…avoid obstacles and reliably move over rough terrain.” Velodyne said its sensors are important ingredients in robotic autonomy and navigation. They allow mobile robots to extend outside controlled situations with pre-defined tasks and function in unfamiliar and unpredictable settings. The company added that its lidar can provide real-time 3D perception data for localization, mapping, object classification and object tracking. Combining high-resolution image data with a broad vertical field of view, the sensors detect the shape of even low reflectivity objects regardless of their material and movement. This perception capability is critical for advancing safe and effective mobile robot operation.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.51
June 23, 2020
…powered by NVIDIA processors. It's “a system that combines natural language processing, silky-smooth 3D graphics and an augmented reality-boosted navigation system to bring new levels of intuitive interaction and safety to the vehicle. To achieve this, Mercedes selected NVIDIA technology with the highest compute performance any automaker has ever shipped in an infotainment system,” NVIDIA states. Today's partnership brings the two much closer. The GPU maker already has partnerships with a number of leading automakers, including Audi, Toyota Research, and Volkswagen. The latest one with Mercedes-Benz expands NVIDIA's territories in the automotive sector.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.49
July 11, 2023
…materials and goods in factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. Navigation systems allow them to drive safely and efficiently in work areas without the need for an operator, said the company. “Creating Kivnon was a visionary gamble that has paid off,” said Prieto. “Automating material logistics flows is making a visible difference in all sectors. For example, in one of our applications in the automotive sector, it helped transform assembly plants into open and organized lines.” Kivnon serves industries including automotive, food, and retail. In 2017, the company began entering new sectors such as logistics and pharmaceuticals. It said it is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.49
September 21, 2022
…accessories for transporting goods. The company's systems use magnetic navigation or mapping technologies to adapt to any environment and industry. Barcelona, Spain-based Kivnon claimed that its products are robust, precise, and simple to install. It added that its systems can be integrated with mobile robots to automate different applications within the automotive, food and beverage, logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, and aeronautics industries. K55 designed for safety, reliability “AGVs and AMRs are revolutionizing internal logistics,” stated Thierry Delmas, managing director of Kivnon. “The rising forklift safety challenge is of deep concern, and with the K55, we have taken a step forward…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.47
April 14, 2022
…of its in-house-developed Level 2 autonomous driving system, the NOH—Navigation on HPilot—by mid-2022, and the all-scenario version in the second half of this year,” said Gu Weihao, CEO of Haomo. The company was founded in 2015. The NOH system currently assists passenger vehicle drivers mainly on highways. It has features such as automated steering, acceleration, and braking. NOH has been available on six car models produced by Great Wall Motor. The system has assisted tens of thousands of owners of WEY Mocca, Tank 300, WEY Latte, WEY Macchiato, Haval Shenshou, and Tank 500 vehicles to drive more than 7 million…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.46
November 30, 2021
…proprietary autonomy technology, brings together our breakthrough 3D vision-based navigation technology pioneered by Dr. Hans Moravec with our best-in-class 3D situational awareness capabilities,” said Todd Graves, chief technology officer of Seegrid. “Seegrid AMRs have the intelligence to perceive, plan, and control their movement, enabling them to reliably and safely perform in highly dynamic, complex, and fast-moving industrial settings.” In February, Seegrid premiered the Palion Lift. The lift truck is designed to safely automate the movement of palletized goods in workflows that involve transporting payloads up to 3,500 lb. (1,587.5 kg) throughout customer operations, retrieving them, and securely placing them at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.46
July 12, 2022
…Robotics’ first product was a quadruped robot with autonomous navigation, able to deliver safe and agile motion performance with a multi-modal emotional interaction function, the company said. Equipped with the first household-use robotic arm, it can act as a companion with the ability to care, entertain, and transport. “Development of the robotics sector is propelled by breakneck progress in science and technology. XPENG Robotics is committed to establishing a holistic ecosystem for intelligent robots,” said Xu Zhigen, CEO of XPENG Robotics. “The completion of our Series A fundraising reflects the capital market's expectations and is a vote of confidence in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.46
April 08, 2022
…Even though some mobile robots are dependent on fixed navigation infrastructure, they require little additional installation. Set up typically only requires laser reflectors, magnetic tapes, inductive wires, and barcodes/QR codes. Software initialization can usually be completed remotely or on the cloud. Hence, the installation time for AGV systems typically only takes 2-6 weeks, the research firm reported. For autonomous mobile robotic units, the installation can be shorter as robots only need to be shown around the facilities and no additional change to the environment is needed. Source: IDTechEx A smart return on investment A large amount of up-front capital is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.42
December 07, 2022
…to ABB. RobotStudio Cloud has simplified interfaces and intuitive navigation, allowing users of all skill levels to work on robotic projects, said the company. “At ABB Robotics, we continue to develop innovative and flexible solutions to help businesses overcome challenges, respond to changing customer needs, and thrive in an age of increasing digitalization,” said Marc Segura, president of the ABB Robotics division. “New Web-based tools like RobotStudio Cloud bring a new level of agility and flexibility to manufacturers in how they plan and design their robotic automation solutions,” he added. “Offering a simplified user experience, RobotStudio Cloud helps to increase…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.41
September 15, 2021
…non-contact economy will become an important development trend in the post-epidemic era.” “With the continuous maturity of positioning and navigation technologies such as laser SLAM [simultaneous localization and mapping] and visual SLAM, commercial service robots represented by food delivery robots will usher in an explosion,” Zhou added. “The intersection of traditional automation with AI unlocks various new applications for robotics beyond typical repetitive tasks,” said Aysar Tayeb, executive managing director of Prosperity7 Ventures. “Keenon is leading integrating robots into the services industry, with various interesting applications. We are looking forward to support bringing these robots into Saudi Arabia and helping…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.39
November 10, 2022
…and the integrated robotic solution handles the complexities of self-navigation without needing a map, GPS, or wireless infrastructure. The result is a detailed and accurate map collected with minimal human intervention and risk, the companies claimed. “The integration of autonomous surveying technology into a construction workflow has groundbreaking potential,” said Aviad Almagor, vice president of technology innovation at Trimble. “It can improve operational efficiency and transparency throughout the build lifecycle while also transforming worker safety for potentially hazardous data collection.” “Industry has been waiting for reliable and robust autonomous technology to transform difficult and dangerous activities. Exyn's technology is helping…
