Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.35
June 20, 2022
…from the use of drones. However, uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) can also be used for nefarious purposes, such as smuggling, entering restricted airspace, voyeurism, or — in the worst-case scenario — carrying out a weaponized attack. Even an inexperienced hobbyist can inadvertently cause a public safety threat. For commercial and private entities looking to mitigate drone threats, early detection is key. Oceanport, N.J.-based AeroDefense has developed a patented system to detect, classify, locate, and track both known and unidentified drones before they can cause security breaches. Find the pilot, stop the threat The AirWarden drone-detection system identifies and classifies radio…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.83
May 20, 2022
…and communication of autonomous platforms, such as UASs and UAVs [unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned aerial vehicles],” he said. Sarcos added that it expects this research to benefit its commercial robotics products, particularly its Cybernetic Training for Autonomous Robots (CYTAR) AI platform, which the company is also developing with AFRL. Sarcos is also working with BAE Systems on sensing capabilties for the AFRL. In addition, work in this area is expected to improve situational awareness and safety for Sarcos’ robots, including its Guardian XT dexterous teleoperated robot; the Guardian DX defense teleoperated system; and the Guardian XO full-body, battery-powered, industrial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.47
April 26, 2022
…and AI for movement designed specifically for GPS-denied autonomous UAVs [unmanned aerial vehicles] with obstacle avoidance,” the company said in a release. The San Diego, Calif.-based company added with 5G, “VOXL 2 enhances mission critical navigation, including beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) to support safer, more reliable flight.” New system powered by Qualcomm ModalAI said VOXL 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G platform. It is integrated with a PX4 real-time flight controller, which the company says has “an eight-core CPU up to 15 TOPs [trillions of operations per second].” The board also has seven image sensors, TDK internal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.53
April 21, 2022
…Cleo Robotics Inc. recently launched an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for indoor use called the Dronut X1. Founded in 2018, the company aims to serve law enforcement, defense, and enterprise customers for inspections and monitoring applications. “If somebody wants to inspect a pressure vessel or a tank, instead of sending a person into a confined space, they’d rather send a drone in to capture data or see a hard-to-reach area,” said Omar Eleryan, CEO at Cleo Robotics. Eleryan claimed that the Dronut is unique because it's the first inducted-fan UAV. Cleo Robotics’ website described the Dronut X1 as “the world’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
March 04, 2022
…projects related to intelligent vehicles, electrical unmanned aerial vehicles [UAVs] for missions, and more. The exciting thing, in my opinion, is that we use a hydrogen fuel cell. Therefore, through leveraging green energy, we are powering our smart wheelchair and UAV. Hydrogen provides us with sustainable and long-lasting electricity—significantly superior to that generated from fossil fuels. Cultivating the next generation Have you found it challenging educating young people about the importance of robotics? Al Nuaimi: No, I believe they view it as an interesting and competitive field. Once we start to talk about robotics, they give us their full attention…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.43
February 17, 2022
…found the research firm. For instance, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) require waivers from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). This makes it “impossible” for the drone-delivery industry to grow because somone must always monitor flights in the field, said IDTechEx. Countries such as Iceland have more permissive regulations. But this is because such countries are sparsely populated and therefore there are fewer commercial opportunities, the report noted. Some countries and regions have approved testing or semi-commercial drone delivery operations and announced deregulation plans for drones. The FAA has published proposed airworthiness…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
December 18, 2021
…advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), smart cities, and security. The Velarray H800 is a solid-state lidar designed for automotive-grade performance, said Velodyne. The sensor uses the company's proprietary micro-lidar array (MLA) architecture. The Velarray H800 can detect peripheral, near-field, and overhead objects while addressing corner cases on sloping and curving roads. It is designed for safe navigation and collision avoidance in ADAS and autonomous mobility applications. The Velodyne and ROBORACE engineering teams have been working together on the race car development project. ROBORACE's engineering team said the Velarray H800 was the clear choice of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.21
December 16, 2021
…with unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). What can restaurateurs expect in the coming year? Al-Beik: Restaurateurs will see an adoption of next-generation robotics that does not occupy the same space as humans to give customers and staff members more versatility. Moreover, retailers will focus on a single digital communication channel through their smartphones to best facilitate their customer needs, allowing in-the-moment and just-in-time operations. In this case, the restaurant becomes a pickup station or a dine-in experience where the same type of robotics system is doing the delivery. We will also see the idea of a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.50
December 07, 2021
…in GPS-challenged or fully denied environments. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), from a 20-lb. Class 1 multicopter to a 150-lb. Class 3 fixed-wing drone, rely almost entirely on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for the most basic navigation functionality, particularly for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) and autonomous operations. Due to the weak and vulnerable nature of the GNSS signal, it is extremely susceptible to jamming attacks that can currently be carried out over large distances with a $50 jammer bought online, said the partners. UAV developers or end users try to solve this problem by creating “safe landing protocols” in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.07
November 05, 2021
…competition will require heterogeneous collaboration among unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) to perform complex navigation and manipulation tasks in a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)-denied environment. A swarm of UAVs must identify a target vessel from several similar vessels in open waters in a GNSS-denied environment. It must then offload specific items from the target onto an USV in the shortest possible time using autonomous technologies. Morrish said this is a new kind of exercise for robotics. “A nice thing about this challenge is that you tell people what you want, but you don’t specify an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.31
October 05, 2021
…city infrastructure, connected autonomous vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), big data management and analytics. Demonstration for Ireland and beyond The month-long trial of BVLOS flights in the Mid-West region will include deliveries made under 13 minutes. Clare County and the Limerick City and County Council have expressed their support for the project, demonstrating how local governments can support innovation, the partners said. This proof-of-concept milestone will lead to validation of state-of-the-art UAV technologies and showcase their benefits in Ireland and beyond, according to the consortium. “The calibre of the partners involved in this trial ensures its success,” said Julie…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.36
September 26, 2021
…be smaller for smaller robots and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). They do pose some hazard of fire and danger, as seen in recent incidents. For instance, the Chevrolet Bolt, an electric vehicle, was recalled because of some risk of fire. Several years ago, Boeing 787s were grounded because of concerns about fire and explosion from lithium-ion batteries. Powering over rough terrain However, lithium-ion technology has moved forward and is being used in high-performance autonomous vehicles. One example is the Jaguar autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) employed by the Israeli Army. The Jaguar uses a COMBATT 6T NATO-standard battery produced by Epsilor…
