Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.30
April 24, 2024
…high-resolution, wide-angle sensing capabilities in a compact, solid-state package. For robotics and drone applications, Lumotive's LCMs allow for precise navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities, enabling safer and more efficient operation in the same compact form factor as a camera. For security and monitoring applications, LCM-based lidar provides high-resolution 3D imaging and adaptive scanning and tracking capabilities, which work reliably in all lighting conditions.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.35
April 15, 2024
…productization. Juggernauts across diverse sectors such as operating systems, navigation software, design tools and CRM platforms initially invested immense resources to craft their own solutions before ultimately embracing market leaders like Windows, Google Maps, AutoCAD and Salesforce. Complex software systems like 3D vision localization are particularly prone to organizations underestimating the schedule and budget associated with this project, along with the staff expertise and experience needed to design a solution for scale. While there are some examples of companies that managed to productize a vision-based localization solution after massive investment, most failed to reach the finish line and often spent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.58
April 01, 2024
…to detect obstacles in 3D space for fully autonomous navigation. Jetson provides the computing needed to handle data in real time. As a result, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack can dynamically modify its route to avoid obstacles, such as loose objects on the floor, raised forks in the drive path, or overhead obstacles. MiR said the MiR1200’s ability to navigate in tight spaces with minimal changes to the existing infrastructure makes it well-suited to optimizing logistics efficiency and ensuring timely delivery of pallets. In addition to Teradyne, MiR also recently publicized details and specifications of its new MiR1200 autonomous pallet jack.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.31
March 27, 2024
…X4 ROVR’s autonomous operation technology is provided by robotic navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp’s BrainOS robotics platform. Brain Corp recently entered an exclusive partnership to supply automation technology for Tennant’s floor-cleaning robots. The new Tennant X4 ROVR robotic scrubber is available to order immediately. Floor scrubber designed for numerous commercial applications The autonomous Tennant X4 ROVR is equipped with a dual disk scrub path, a high-performance vacuum system, and lithium-ion batteries for up to two and a half hours of runtime on a full charge. Source: Tennant Company Engineered from the ground up for autonomous operation, Tennant…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.62
March 27, 2024
…(Visual SLAM) technology, for example, have advanced mapping and navigation skills, granting new levels of autonomy, while greatly reducing the infrastructure needed by previous generations of guided robots. This paves the way for a shift from linear production lines to dynamic networks, creating significant efficiencies and taking on more dull, dirty and dangerous tasks, to enable workers to take up more rewarding jobs.” 2. AI will see robots enter new sectors The potential offered by AI-enabled robotics is influencing sectors far beyond manufacturing. In 2024, these technologies are expected to bring substantial efficiency improvements to more dynamic environments, such as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.93
March 20, 2024
…and spalling, which cause problems for AGV or AMR navigation. Plus, concrete surfaces lack the durability to withstand the wear created by repeated robotic movement.” AMRs and AGVs require several key robotic flooring characteristics to ensure successful operation: Proper coefficient of friction, or surface roughness, to allow the vehicle’s wheels to achieve enough traction to accelerate, stop, and change directions. A level surface to help the vehicles maintain consistent travel speed as they navigate throughout the facility. Optimal reflectivity—neither too shiny nor too dull—to permit the robots’ navigational sensors to function accurately and consistently. A smooth, blemish-free surface that is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.67
March 18, 2024
…AMR forklifts and reach trucks enables better perception, semantic-aware navigation and 3D mapping for obstacle detection in material handling processes across warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.” Project GR00T for humanoid robotics development Also demonstrated at GTC 2024, GR00T-powered humanoid robots can take multimodal instructions - text, video and demonstrations - as well as their previous interactions to produce the desired action for the robot. GR00T was shown on four humanoid robots from different companies, including Agility Robotics, Apptronik, Fourier Intelligence and Unitree Robotics. Humanoid robots are complex systems that require heterogeneous computing to meet the needs of high frequency…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.95
March 07, 2024
…deliveries LG said its CLOi CarryBot features an autonomous navigation platform and Wi-Fi capabilities. The cobot’s machine learning software allows integration with facets of warehouse management systems (WMS), including material control and robot fleet management systems. Interfacing with material control systems will enable smart order grouping, picking item categorization, order information distribution, and total picking cooperation support including notations of shortages or skipped items. The company said its new package-moving AMR can be programmed for any floor plan with unlimited pickup and delivery points, allowing for multi-point deliveries. AI-enhanced decision making will streamline deliveries when multiple AMRs are servicing a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.82
March 06, 2024
…2024 Almost 200 robotics organizations will be in attendance at MODEX, showcasing their mobile robots, cobots, robotic sensors, AI-powered navigation and more. Attendees also can partake in over 50 different sessions linked to automation and robotics, hosted by various industry professionals and moderators. Robotics 24/7 will pay special attention to new product releases and integrations announced at MODEX, along with the rest of the information coming out of Atlanta.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.84
February 27, 2024
Robotic navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp and floor-cleaning vehicle provider Tennant Company recently announced an exclusive partnership to accelerate development and deployment of floor-cleaning robots. As part of the companies’ joint agreement, Tenant will launch its first purpose-built floor-cleaning robot equipped with Brain Corp’s navigation hardware and software. The companies said Brain Corp’s navigation systems will be available exclusively on Tennant machines for floorcare applications. With this agreement, Tennant invested $32 million in Brain Corp. Fay West, Tennant Company senior vice president and chief financial officer, will join the Brain Corp board of directors. Tenant launching first…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.60
February 21, 2024
…stacker and an EKX 516 turret truck with warehouse navigation. Source: Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Logisnext will demonstrate a Rocla ART automated reach truck and a Jungheinrich EKS 215a AGV pallet stacker, as well as exhibit an EKX 516 turret truck with warehouse navigation along with an EKS 314 high-level order picker. The company will also demonstrate its Lift Link telemetry system, an onboard device that communicates with Logisnext’s Lift Truck Solutions online fleet management tool. Logisnext will also present an educational seminar, “A Roadmap to Mobile Automation Success: Your Journey from Idea to Operation,” on Tuesday, March 12 from 12:30…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.71
February 01, 2024
…and manage them from the application. Nirvo Studio provides navigation and guest access management that allows for easier access for both teachers and students for cobot control. The NED2 robot can be used for a wide range of applications, such as programming practice, an introduction to artificial intelligence and Industry 5.0, or to reproduce real-life work situations. Because Nirvo Studio acts like a software program on a computer, the organization hopes it makes the control of its robots and subsequent programs simpler. In addition to robot control, Niryo Studio offers 3D visualization of all previously connected components with its Unity…
