Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.35
December 08, 2021
…our eyes, and the software is the brains and perception. Our products are all underpinned by a common AI-enabled software platform,” said Boyalakuntla. “Whenever a robot comes into a warehouse, we need to optimize both upstream and downstream.” “When we install systems, we work with the customers and the ASRS vendors, since robots can't pick up everything,” he said. “In some cases, they'll even change ASRS software to match our efficiencies, and we've increased storage efficiency by more than 30%.” “We own the whole implementation—we use our own people and also include the software and conveyor integration,” Boyalakuntla said. “We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.39
December 07, 2021
…wavelength of 1,550 nm. Bright sunlight has been a perception challenge for mobile robots in loading docks and other indoor/outdoor threshholds. “Human beings detect objects in their peripheral vision, and then turn to focus their main vision on something, but AI determines edges and tracks by frames,” Muenster said. “The power of velocity and vectors is that we can tell immediately with our system rather than have to train machine learning.” “Eyeonic's long range of 200 meters and high resolution—only 0.01 degrees of angular resolution—enable early identification of objects and analysis of shape and form,” Muenster said. “Processing speed depends…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.64
December 04, 2021
…its mission is “to bring the next wave of perception technology to broad applications, from automated driving to consumer electronics, consumer health, industrial robotics, and security.” The Mountain View, Calif.-based startup said it has relationships with many Tier 1 automotive suppliers, OEMs, and other industry players. While autonomous trucks won't arrive in time for this Christmas, they can provide hope as the logistics industry is on the cusp of major technological change, said Salehian. The solution to “freightmares” could be the technology in a small processor, he added. Aeva said it has developed “4D” lidar that provides sensing capabilities over…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.89
December 01, 2021
…its new lift truck use Seegrid IQ for 3D perception, but all of its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) use Seegrid IQ for 3D perception for greater productivity and flexibility in supply chains. In June, Seegrid began offering its vision-guided systems in a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. It also recently updated its Smart Path guidance system in Series 8 of its Palion Tow Tractor. Jeff Christensen, vice president of product at Seegrid, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7 about Seegrid IQ and the Palion Lift, which is available through the Seegrid Technology Early Access Program: What elements of Box Robotics'…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.75
November 30, 2021
…only robotic lift on the market with industry-leading 3D perception. “Seegrid and its AMRs are undergoing massive growth and eclipsing alternative material handling solutions to increase productivity and safety as logistics, e-commerce, and manufacturing facilities demand flexibility, reliability, and scalability,” said Jim Rock, CEO of Seegrid. “Palion Lift AMRs provide next-level, 360° safety to flawlessly execute vertical movements and reliably self-navigate in busy, ever-changing industrial environments.” Seegrid said it combines AMRs, enterprise software, and services for a connected materials handling system that is available through a robotics-a-service (RaaS) model. The company was recently named the No. 1 mobile robot provider…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.01
November 23, 2021
…for its AMRs. Seegrid also premiered the Seegrid Palion Lift AMR, its first autonomous lift truck, which includes 3D perception. The robot is available to select customers through the Seegrid Technology Early-Access Program (STEP).
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.56
November 18, 2021
…than laser scanner-based navigation. Differences between 2D and 3D perception, according to Sevensense. Source: ABB An AMR equipped with 3D SLAM will be able to accurately interpret its environment or identify a person, a pallet, or another robot, said the company. In addition, Sevensense said 3D SLAM allows robots to autonomously make decisions to navigate around these obstacles. This level of intelligence will enable safer human-machine interactions and ensure flexible and efficient material flows around factories and warehouses for maximum productivity, said the company. ABB will integrate Sevensense's navigation technology into its AMRs. Source: ABB ABB plans AMR pilots Sevensense…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.93
November 17, 2021
…said can add autonomy to any tractor using lidar perception algorithms. Horovitz will join Fieldin as chief autonomy afficer, and Reshef will be the company’s chief technology officer. “It’s not enough to have great agricultural data or great autonomous technology—you need to have both to make autonomous farming a reality,” noted Horovitz. “What’s so powerful about this merger is the potent combination of Fieldin’s unparalleled farming data collection, which includes over 49 million hours’ worth of tractor driving, with our driverless technology expertise.” “We’re excited to join forces with Fieldin because only together will we be able to help farmers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.09
November 16, 2021
…Edge 2D lidar sensors paired with its QORTEX Aware perception software. The company said M1 Edge is an integrated software and hardware product designed to automatically collect, analyze, and interpret point-cloud data for a wide variety of industrial applications without additional programming. “Lidar has become instrumental in increasing efficiency by solving tough sensing challenges faced by industrial customers, thanks to unmatched reliability and accuracy,” said Tony Rigoni, director of industrial market development and alliances at Quanergy. “It's quick to set up, delivers unmatched performance, and [is] competitively priced.” Founded in 2012, Quanergy Systems and builds on decades of experience of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.70
November 14, 2021
…solution provider.” While technologies like machine learning and robotic perception may seem removed from the day-to-day realities at DCs, these building blocks are key to handling the level of variation needed for applications such as depalletizing, especially when sequences of single-SKU pallets and mixed-SKU pallets are run through the system. “That [flexibility to handle variation] is all within our software control and some of the things we work with the customer on to make sure we handle their pain points with this product,” said Evans. MassRobotics Interoperability Standard Helps 'De-conflict' AMRs In May, regional industry group MassRobotics released its first…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.43
November 12, 2021
…NVIDIA Omniverse Replicator for Isaac Sim is a powerful tool to generate production-quality synthetic datasets to train robust deep-learning perception models.” “The goal is for the robot to not know whether it is inside a simulation or the real world,” said Jenson Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. Replicator simulates the sensors, generates data that is automatically labeled, and with a domain randomization engine, creates rich and diverse training data sets, he explained. Omniverse Enterprise is now available, starting at $9,000 a year. NVIDIA's GTC session recordings and resources are also available online to registrants. For 10 announcements from NVIDIA…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.92
November 08, 2021
Much of the effort in improving robotic perception has been in computer vision, but the sense of touch is just as important for manipulation and teleoperation. Touchlab Ltd. has been developing flexible sensors that it said are less bulky than others on the market and could enable new applications. “At Amazon's re:MARS conference in 2019, Jeff Bezos said that people 40 years ago thought that the hardest challenges would be in artificial intelligence and machine learning,” recalled Zakareya Hussein, CEO of Touchlab. “Many of those have been addressed, but grasping is still hard.” “We were approached by clients trying to…
