Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.30
April 26, 2023
…using open software such as the Robot Operating System (ROS). The intent is to make it easier to incorporate these systems into plantwide automation infrastructures. “By developing increasingly open robotic solutions fully compatible with popular software management systems, PLCs [programmable logic controllers], and related devices, companies such as Comau are opening the door to easy automation,” said Mark Anderson, head of robotics and automation products North America at Comau. “As a result, small to midsize manufacturers can now integrate robots quickly, easily, and economically, both within existing work lines and in new [Industry] 4.0-enabled production systems.” Ease of use becomes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.44
April 13, 2023
…commercial space companies to lead the development of Space ROS, a flight-certified version of the Robot Operating System (ROS). Motiv develops robotic arms for use in space Founded in 2014, Motiv Space Systems has designed and manufactured space systems for commercial and scientific applications, including Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Among its contracts was the xLink robot arm, which is designed for extravehicular activity (EVA) and intravehicular activity (IVA) applications. In collaboration with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the Pasadena, Calif.-based company has also been developing the COLDArm robotic system for operation in cryogenic temperatures down to -180°C…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.45
March 21, 2023
…simulation, and deployment of AI-enabled robots. Specifically, NVIDIA Isaac ROS, a collection of hardware-accelerated packages, makes it easier for ROS 2 developers to build high-performance solutions on the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit, said the company. The new NVIDIA Isaac ROS DP release optimizes ROS 2 nodes processing pipelines, which can be executed on the Jetson Orin Platform. It also provides new DNN-based GEMS designed to increase throughput. The image below shows the results of running these robotics packages on the Jetson Orin Nano using the upcoming NVIDIA Isaac ROS DP3 release. The performance is measured under load including message…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.03
March 14, 2023
…and automatically labeled in Isaac Sim. Moreover, the Isaac ROS Humble release was a key accomplishment in partnership with Open Robotics. We improved the framework to make it easier to build hardware accelerated ROS 2 applications. We launched a new webinar series for ROS developers that has been extremely well received and available for on-demand viewing. We’re extremely proud of the release of the NVIDIA Jetson Orin edge AI platform, the highest-performance, energy-efficient computer for roboticists currently available (per MLPerf benchmarks). It’s the brains of a new generation of autonomous robots that can sense and perceive the world better and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.58
March 07, 2023
…(IoT), the MQTT protocol, and the Robot Operating System (ROS) to design interoperable technologies. ResGreen designs LilBuddy for tight spaces LilBuddy is designed for agility. Source: ResGreen Group LilBuddy has a 17 in. by 17 in. base and can rotate 360 degrees in narrow aisles, making it suitable for supermarkets, offices, restaurants, and more, said ResGreen. The AMR is available in a hybrid model that uses both natural feature and magnetic tape guidance, said ResGreen. “For pinpoint stopping accuracy, it uses magnetic tape, which allows it to stop in close proximity to the wireless charger,” said Sarah Carlson, vice president…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
March 03, 2023
…of Things (IoT), MQTT communications, and Robot Operating System (ROS) to design products that easily connect with other devices, workers, and systems,” Patel said. LilBuddy AMR to be at ProMat 2023 LilBuddy is designed for maneuverability. Source: ResGreen Group ResGreen Group will demonstrate its products with ProGlove in Booth S4971 at ProMat. The LilBuddy AMR uses natural-feature simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) guidance to move loads up to 220 lb. (100 kg) without tape, reflectors, or tags for flexibility, it said. The company added that LilBuddy has a 17 x 17-in. base, making it is one of the smallest AMRs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
February 28, 2023
…laser cutting, printed circuit board (PCB) design, CNC workstations, ROS visualization, Gazebo simulators, and an array of FANUC’s collaborative robots. This will enable PSU’s robotics bachelor’s degree program to offer courses in electronics, mechanics, microcontrollers, manufacturing technologies, and programming. “While most robotics programs focus on teaching students how to build or operate machines, through PSU’s Cluster Learning Model, robotics students will have opportunities to work in teams on real-world projects in collaboration with businesses, non-profit organizations, and other outside entities,” boasted the university last April. “We accepted a first class. It’s just a pilot with 12 students in it,” shared…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.50
January 26, 2023
…rather than starting from scratch. Embedded devices compatible with ROS 2 Syslogic said its embedded computers come with pre-installed JetPack 5 with Linux Kernel 5.10. This makes it easy to use the ROS 2 middleware, which is useful for computer vision applications. The latest version of the open-source Robot Operating System, developers use ROS 2 to control and coordinate a large number of nodes. The middleware is modular and has functions for sensor processing and evaluation, as well as for controlling actuators. NVIDIA also provides a collection of hardware-accelerated packages in Isaac ROS for ROS developers to build high-performance solutions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.39
January 08, 2023
…used open-source software including the Robot Operating System, or ROS 2. PoliMOVE pulls ahead in close contest Yesterday's challenge required racecars to take turns passing one another as leader/defender and follower/passer/attacker for the first time at speeds of 80, 115, and 155 mph (128.7, 185, and 249.4 kph). Six of the nine teams qualified for the head-to-head competition Saturday. In the run leading into the final race, the car from MIT-PITT-RW team stopped for software and safety reasons, allowing the University of Hawai'i's AI Racing Tech (ART) car to take third place. MIT-PITT-RW is the team from the Massachusetts Institute…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.16
January 03, 2023
…and sensor support. Source: NVIDIA Supporting the community with ROS and the cloud For the Robot Operating System (ROS) community, Isaac Sim also comes with native support for ROS 2 Humble and Windows. All of the Isaac ROS software is now available for simulation, said NVIDIA. NVIDIA noted that since Isaac Sim is available in the cloud, multidisciplinary teams across locations can more easily collaborate on testing and training of virtual robots. With Isaac Replicator, robotics developers can generate synthetic data and use Isaac Sim to “create massive ground-truth datasets that mimic the physics of real-world environments,” said Andrews. NVIDIA…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.91
December 15, 2022
…offer open-source tools such as the Robot Operating System (ROS), Gazebo, and Open-RMF for free. Intrinsic plans to expand ROS tools Intrinsic came out of X, Alphabet’s moonshot factory, and is now independently run under the Mountain View, Calif-based company. It primarily creates software for developers of industrial automation. Intrinsic has already been using ROS to help build its tools, Tan White noted. “Our team is eager to welcome and work with our new colleagues, expand our use and integration of ROS tools, and build the Intrinsic platform,” she said. “As we work together to support and serve developers, we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.92
December 14, 2022
…for software based on the Robot Operating System, or ROS. It is intended to allow roboticists to start using ROS quickly and easily, said the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company. The open IDE provides a visual representation of ROS projects for simple and intuitive development, claimed MOV.AI. “Flow makes it easier to import assets, reduces configuration and integration work, speeds up debugging, and makes it easy to port projects across environments, and share with the community,” it said. MOV.AI's Robotics Engine Platform is based on ROS and includes a Web-based interface. The company said it provides manufacturers and integrators with all…
