Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.09
July 28, 2021
Precise, fast, and flexible robotic manipulation of variable items has been a challenge for automated order fulfillment. Artificial intelligence startups are working to enable more autonomous handling. Embodied Intelligence Inc., which does business as Covariant, yesterday said it has raised $80 million in Series C funding. The Berkeley, Calif.-based company said it will use the money to continue its robotics and AI research and development, as well as grow its team globally. “Autonomous order picking has long been seen as the holy grail for warehouse automation in the robotics world,” stated Pieter Abbeel, president, chief scientist, and co-founder of Covariant.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.91
May 26, 2021
…components. Source: Toyota Research Institute Punyo offers flexible robot manipulation Building on recently published work, the Punyo project is changing the mechanics of robot manipulation and contact with the world, claimed the institute. Most robots today are hard to the touch and use rigid grippers, but TRI said its air-filled, elastic bubble design provides greater flexibility and better grasping. When combined with cameras on the inside, the shape- and force-sensing gripper enables robots to respond to and control an object when it slips or moves, TRI said. The Punyo bubbles use visuotactile sensing techniques that allow a robot to recognize…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 18.87
July 25, 2022
…also focus on recent advances in machine vision, robotic manipulation, and control software. The download will consider how the latest developments in grippers, robot arms and other systems, and machine learning can provide superhuman levels of precision. While a general-purpose robot may still be science fiction, specialized models are already transforming manufacturing. Topics covered include: Enabling developments in machine vision, motion control, and drives Evaluating different types of robots for precision Award-winning designs as examples for the future of robots and vision End-of-arm tooling and grasping Noteworthy systems from the recent Automate and Automatica trade shows The need for solid…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.48
July 02, 2023
…impact on the market. More employees will do static manipulation tasks In 2022, the number of employees performing static manipulation tasks in warehouses was 4.3 million and by 2030 this figure will reach 7.5 million. This expansion will substantially increase the total addressable market for robotic picking. There are a number of factors that are influencing the adoption speed of robotic picking technology, the research finds, one of which is shift patterns. Those companies with 2-shift and 3-shift operations have a tendency towards faster adoption rates than those with lower shift patterns as they can significantly reduce labor costs by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.42
March 08, 2023
…has successfully completed final validation of its Outdoor Autonomous Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels (O-AMPP) project. During this field trial, Sarcos said it collaborated with Mortenson, JLG Industries, Array Technologies, and Pratt Miller to achieve this critical project milestone at a Mortenson project site, which validated the Sarcos robotic solar field construction solution. Partners help with validation process During the validation of this system, a proof-of-concept O-AMPP system consisting of an Autonomous Working Vehicle (AWV) featuring the Guardian® XM robotic system, and an Autonomous Delivery Vehicle (ADV), was used to optimize the flow of photovoltaic modules from delivery to installation. Sarcos…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.11
August 11, 2021
…Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC). Pittsburgh-based RE2 builds mobile manipulation systems for human-in-the-loop or fully autonomous tasks. In the Remote Robotic Refueling for Extended Missions (R3EM) project, the company will develop a system that can autonomously refuel AH-65 Apache helicopters in the field. “The R3EM program enables RE2 to apply its next-generation autonomy software and history of robotic arm expertise to a new outdoor application within the Department of Defense,” said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “The technology being developed as a result of this aircraft servicing program strategically aligns with our ongoing expansion into the commercial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.50
July 13, 2023
Clearpath Robotics and Fresh Consulting have joined forces in an exciting collaboration, aiming to propel innovation in the robotics industry. Clearpath Robotics is a global leader in the development and deployment of innovative robotics solutions and has gained recognition for its advanced robotic platforms. Fresh Consulting is a dynamic and forward-thinking firm specializing in design, technology and strategic consulting. With a team of multidisciplinary experts, Fresh Consulting takes pride in taking on complex projects and has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of industries. The partnership between the two aims to leverage each company’s strengths…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.27
May 25, 2023
…present papers at ICRA, including: “DeXtreme: Transferring Agile In-Hand Manipulation From Simulation to Reality” (Read paper, watch video) “MVTrans: Multi-View Perception of Transparent Objects” (Read paper, watch video) “Self-Supervised Learning of Action Affordances as Interaction Modes” (Read paper, watch video) “nerf2nerf: Pairwise Registration of Neural Radiance Fields” (Read paper, watch video) “DexGrasp-1M: Dexterous Multi-Finger Grasp Generation Through Differentiable Simulation” (Read paper, watch video) Large language models among paper topics In addition, NVIDIA will present research on machine learning: “ProgPrompt: Generating Situated Robot Task Plans Using Large Language Models” (Read paper, watch video) “DefGraspNets: Grasp Planning on 3D Fields With Graph…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.70
July 14, 2024
…labor shortages. The robots operate using Chef's original food manipulation software, ChefOS. Training AI on 20 million real-world meals produced Unlike other robotics startups in the food and beverage industry, Chef's go-to market is food manufacturing - not restaurants - where the company can partially automate a food operation and add value in production to customers without requiring 100% full autonomy from the get-go. This strategy can enable Chef’s engineers to train ChefOS on real-world data accumulated from robots deployed at customer production sites in six cities across North America. To date, Chef has already completed over 20 million servings…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.17
December 21, 2023
…2 also is equipped with brand new hands that are faster and can boast 11-DoF for more delicate object manipulation. Watch this video to learn more about Optimus Gen 2.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.14
May 06, 2022
…that autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are progressing faster than manipulation technology. When installing robots in nascent markets, an unwritten rule is that operators want to be able to still be able to operate efficiently if the automaton was to be removed, Nieves explained. “If you come to [warehouse operators] and say, ‘I understand workforce development and workforce shortages, and I’m here to bring in automation,’ The first thing that comes to their mind is, ‘If this doesn’t work, how do I get back to doing this manually?’” Nieves said AMRs could work in that scenario since they can be eliminated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.05
May 01, 2023
…Source: Getty Imags F45.05 subcommittee reports on grasping and manipulation The newly formed F45.05 Subcommittee on Grasping and Manipulation reported on the progress of the two work items they are developing: WF83858 Standard Practice for Measuring Mobile Manipulator Performance: Static/Indexed Tasks WF83863 Standard Test Method for Grasp-Type End Effectors: Grasp Strength Performance Both of these work items should enter the balloting process this year based on current progress, noted the subcommittee. Both work items will introduce new testing equipment that has been developed by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researchers and engineers. The standards will also utilize the…
