Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.20
January 24, 2022
…travel on sidewalks and navigate around obstacles. Computer vision-based navigation helps the robots map their environments to the nearest inch, said Starship. The robots can cross streets, climb curbs, travel at night, and operate in both rain and snow, it claimed. Starship is already providing services to campuses across the country, including Arizona State University, Purdue University, George Mason University, Northern Arizona University, and Purdue University. Since launch, all of the campuses have increased the number of robots, dining options, and hours of operation to meet the high demand for the service. Starship said more than 1,000 of its robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.19
July 29, 2023
…and mapping (SLAM) technology comes in. SLAM enables safe navigation But what exactly is SLAM, and how does it work? It is a bit like how we use our eyes and ears to navigate a crowded room. We can sense where objects are in relation to us, and we use that information to move around without bumping into anyone. In the same way, SLAM uses a combination of sensors, cameras, and mapping technology to create a real-time map of the environment, allowing autonomous robots to navigate around obstacles and avoid collisions more effectively. A key element of SLAM technology is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.18
November 10, 2021
…and production environment. It does this regardless of the navigation technology, kinematic properties, and dimensions of the AGVs, said arculus. “Back in 2018, we provided a proof of concept for a premium automotive manufacturer,” said Dr. Fabian Rusitschka, CEO of arculus. “We incorporated this experience into the standardization initiative of the VDA/VDMA, and we are very proud that it has become an industry standard that is used in practice.” The company added that planning, simulation, operation, and optimization can all take place within its software. Core functions include dynamic route planning based on real-time traffic data and anticipatory route planning…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
February 03, 2022
…and last year partnered with Metron Inc. on autonomy, navigation, and control software. The DIVE-LD is a modular and customizable AUV that can be optimized for a variety of missions such as long-range oceanographic sensing, undersea battlespace awareness, mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, seabed mapping, and infrastructure health monitoring. Dive said it uses large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) techniques and a novel system architecture to rapidly produce the DIVE-LD at a fraction of the time and cost of existing AUVs. Unmanned offerings to provide ocean intelligence Anduril and Dive said the integration of the next DIVE-LD iteration with the Lattice OS autonomy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
March 10, 2023
…of a production line. The M200C uses a hybrid navigation system with state-of-the-art safety features, has a built-in lift, and can be configured to move bins or shelves. The solution is compliant with the VDV 5050 protocol, making it interoperable with fleets of AMRs from different vendors. The Vertical Sorting Wall (VSW) is a newly developed piece of hardware for sortation operations. The VSW can be integrated with picking stations and is compatible with fixed racks or mobile shelves. It can increase the number of orders by 80% in one picking wave, said Geek+. Geek+ continues global expansion “Our exhibition…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
July 11, 2022
…is a magnetic interventional ablation catheter that uses robotic navigation for precision, stability, and flexibility when diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. Stereotaxis said it drew on nearly 20 years of experience with existing technologies and has been involved in more than 100,000 procedures. “We are very pleased to reach this important milestone,” stated David Fischel, chairman and CEO of Stereotaxis. “This is a seminal event for Stereotaxis as a company and for the physician community that is pioneering the frontiers of robotics in electrophysiology.” MAGiC designed for lab efficiency Stereotaxis has developed robots and other systems to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.15
October 07, 2023
…spent directly controlling the UASes. The autonomy features include navigation, obstacle detection, and manual override systems. Essential components are designed to fail safely and function even if other parts of the system malfunction, said Near Earth. “The HVTOL UAS program partnership with Kaman enables us to broaden our current scope from developing an aerial resupply aircraft for the Marine Corps to creating an autonomous multi-mission aircraft that can autonomously address a wide variety of critical needs.” Bloomfield, Conn.-based Kaman, a division of Kaman Corp., plans to use its existing KARGO unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as the base for Near Earth's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.12
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 7.12
June 12, 2024
…to go. Operators use drive mode to generate that navigation information. Hamilton said in drive mode, operators choose between manual mowing or zone creation. Before creating a zone, operators choose between creating a mow zone or a no-go zone. Operators can drive the robots around to map mow zone perimeters and larger or irregularly-shaped no-go zones, such as fenced areas. For smaller obstacles - including trees, poles, and large rocks - operators can drive the front of the mower up as close as possible and drop a location point onto the map, setting a radius for the no-go zone. Hamilton…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.11
January 17, 2023
…Kivnon offers automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that use magnetic navigation and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that use mapping technologies. The company said its mobile robots are robust, safe, and precise and can adapt to any environment and industry. It also supplies integrated systems and accessories for transporting goods in the aeronautics, logistics, and warehousing sectors. Forklift Pallet Stacker can work around other machinery The new K55 Forklift Pallet Stacker can automatically transport loads of up to 2,645 lb. (1,199.7 kg), Kivnon said. It can move both forward and backward and comes equipped with lifting forks to move loads up to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.11
August 18, 2021
…as a radar altimeter and provide mapping for alternate navigation if GPS guidance fails. Honeywell said its BVLOS suite will allow drone designers to combine data in new ways to save weight and power. Its radar computes an avoidance path using built-in circuitry, rather than requiring a separate processor. Its satellite uplink can be used to download real-time weather and traffic reports from other drones. Honeywell’s UAV Satcom and IMUs are available now, with some IMU models priced as low as $1,800. The RDR-84K and fuel cells are in late-stage development, and prototype fuel cells are available for purchase and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.10
June 21, 2021
Among the challenges facing robotics developers working on navigation and manipulation is the need for good data for machine learning. For applications in warehouses to factories and fields, roboticists rely on simulation to accelerate testing and address potential edge cases. NVIDIA Corp. today announced the open beta of its Isaac Sim engine, which includes several new features. Isaac Sim, which is built on NVIDIA's Omniverse platform, now includes support for multiple cameras and sensors, compatibility with ROS 2, the ability to import CAD [computer-aided design] assets, and synthetic data generation and domain randomization. These features will help designers train a…
