Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.02
December 07, 2023
…enhancing the object detection capabilities of autonomous vehicles, making navigation through traffic smoother and safer,” explains Professor Jeon. Their paper was made available online on October 17, 2022, and published in Volume 24, Issue 11 of the journal IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transport Systems on November 2023. The proposed system is built on the YOLOv3 (You Only Look Once) deep learning object detection technique, which is the most active state-of-the-art technique available for 2D visual detection. The researchers first used this new model for 2D object detection and then modified the YOLOv3 technique to detect 3D objects. Using both point…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.01
November 23, 2021
…been a leader in the field of robotics and navigation in orthopedic surgery, and its registry has demonstrated the benefits patients can expect such as fewer revisions and complications. Some patients have been discharged in less than 24 hours after such procedures. CORI is designed for both full and partial knee arthroplasties. Source: Smith+Nephew CORI designed for portability Unlike other surgical robots, the CORI system is designed “to place the surgeon at the heart of the digital operating room,” claimed Smith+Nephew. “Surgeons can access the benefits of robotic surgery but still have full decision-making capability at each step of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.00
December 16, 2021
…to BrainOS, the robot includes the following features for navigation and cleaning: Lithium-ion battery for increased runtime and faster charging speed Advanced cameras and sensors that constantly scan and adapt to the environment Cloud-connected AI software that continually improves navigational performance Reporting tools that provide managers with key insights into operational performance metrics HEPA-rated vacuum bag for optimal health protection KIRA CV 60/1 to help meet staffing, cleanliness demands KIRA CV 60/1 can help fill staffing gaps by delivering consistent cleaning coverage to meet the required scope of work while allowing existing workers to focus on higher-value tasks, said the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.99
December 19, 2021
…crowds and unpredictable environments using Ottonomy's proprietary Contextual Mobility navigation technology. A suite of cloud-based tools makes the robotic fleet scalable and flexible, enabling management of mobile robots deployed throughout different areas of an airport, said Ottonomy. More than 9.1 million passengers passed through CVG Airport in 2019, including a record number of local passengers. The airport said that as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it still offers the most nonstop destinations and the lowest average airfares in the Cincinnati region. CVG is diversified in both passenger and cargo operations, with an annual economic impact of $6.8 billion. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.95
August 19, 2021
…to working with PROBOTEK to integrate secure and reliable navigation systems that are interoperable with the European maritime logistics network.” Flying ships and drones to make fast deliveries Flying Ship Technologies is developing autonomous ground-effect vessels that fly just over the water. The Leesburg, Va.-based company claimed that they are 10 times faster than boats and are one-quarter of the cost to maintain and operate compared to airplanes. Flying Ship's vehicles are based on Soviet-era Ekranoplan technology that harnesses the aerodynamic principle of ground effect to create unmanned maritime shipping vehicles that fly just over the water. These patent-pending flying…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.95
April 07, 2022
…Aurora Driver Beta 2.0. Features in the update include: Advanced highway and suburban capabilities, including more complex construction zone navigation, key for hauling freight across the country. Upgraded cameras with higher resolution, allowing for obstacle detection at 2x the distance. New commercial route between Fort Worth and El Paso supported by daily map updates.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.93
August 27, 2024
…be a powerful tool, delivering information for both robot navigation and operations management. Reliable visual SLAM can run on inexpensive hardware, making it relatively easy to deploy and scale. In 2016, Andrew Davison, Stefan Leutenegger, Jacek Zienkiewicz and Owen Nicholson co-founded Slamcore while researching “spatial AI” machine vision for robots at Imperial College London. Leveraging his experience of transforming early-stage technology startups into production systems, Nicholson said the team spent the next few years spinning out from the university, building their core technology and developing a product that can have a real impact on the world. Now, Nicholson is the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.92
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 6.89
January 10, 2020
…Sensor Perception Accurate information from cameras, RADAR/LiDAR or satellite navigation is relied upon by ADAS systems to make safety-critical decisions. Now the blind spots caused by vehicle-road dynamics can be identified to determine which sensors to rely upon, when. For example, ensuring that a car driving over a speed bump is able to perceive a pedestrian, even if the camera vibrations prevent tracking. Vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) can evaluate how sensors function when subjected to vibrations or changes in orientation, so they can cost effectively develop sensor fusion between road tests. “The perception of a camera mounted on a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
October 11, 2022
…like an onsite drone pilot, covering all operations, from navigation to docking, battery charging, data retrieval, transmission, and cloud-based processing. Unlike other systems, DBX-G7 is drone-agnostic, meaning it can support different drone models and payload options, claimed the company. A single cloud portal enables a full suite of use cases for today's drone services industry, according to H3 Dynamics. H3 Dynamics added that its DBX-G7 drone-agnostic charging station enables fully autonomous drones across the entire workflow, making it suitable for customers looking to automate existing operations and manage their remote locations more efficiently. While the company acknowledged that it mainly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
January 13, 2022
…robots use multiple layers of redundant systems for critical navigation functions. This includes multiple sensor modalities, including active sensors such as lidar and ultrasonics, as well as passive sensors such as cameras. The delivery robots can operate safely on busy city sidewalks without human intervention, it said. Serve noted that its achievement required the development of a wide range of capabilities, such as automatic emergency braking, vehicle collision avoidance, and fail-safe mechanical braking. NVIDIA, Ouster help power autonomous deliveries Serve Robotics credited key technology partners including NVIDIA Corp. and Ouster Inc. The NVIDIA Jetson platform, designed for robots and other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
December 12, 2022
…its Ottobot, the first truly autonomous robot capable of navigation both indoors and outdoors as well as the first to deliver food and retail goods inside an airport. Polymath Robotics will showcase a live-view screen of its autonomy system on multiple industrial vehicles, which attendees will be able to teleoperate from the booth. Danfoss will showcase its PLUS +1(R) Autonomy, XM100 autonomous controller and PLUS+1(R) software for use across a broad range of mobile off-highway vehicles and equipment. LuxModus will showcase LuxGear, its simple, low-cost, self-contained data collection platform for industrial, environmental, and urban 3D mapping projects. Events: Ouster and…
