Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
February 03, 2022
…and last year partnered with Metron Inc. on autonomy, navigation, and control software. The DIVE-LD is a modular and customizable AUV that can be optimized for a variety of missions such as long-range oceanographic sensing, undersea battlespace awareness, mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, seabed mapping, and infrastructure health monitoring. Dive said it uses large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) techniques and a novel system architecture to rapidly produce the DIVE-LD at a fraction of the time and cost of existing AUVs. Unmanned offerings to provide ocean intelligence Anduril and Dive said the integration of the next DIVE-LD iteration with the Lattice OS autonomy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.34
February 02, 2022
…us to move up the value chain into vehicle navigation and fleet management while expanding the range of solutions we can offer our combined customer base.” “We are highly impressed with the performance of BlueBotics’ navigation solutions, the depth of its team’s expertise, its strong brand, and its global customer base,” he added. “We now look forward to supporting the team as they continue to grow the business under the BlueBotics brand.” ZAPI SpA said it is a global leader in electric and hybrid vehicles with deep systems experience. The Poviglio, Italy-based company manufactures motion controllers, electric motors, high-frequency battery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.92
February 01, 2022
…vehicle-estimation features also allow for accurate vehicle positioning and navigation without the need for additional sensors, like inertial measurement units (IMUs) or GPS. This makes autonomous navigation in GPS-denied and featureless environments like tunnels possible, Aeva said. “The improved safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our autonomous trucks are good for fleets, for the public, and for the environment,” said Shawn Kerrigan, co-founder and chief operations officer of autonomous truck developer PlusAI Inc. “Adding Aeva’s 4D lidar to our state-of-the-art long-range perception provides valuable instant velocity detection for an extra layer of redundancy. We are excited to work with Aeva to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.94
January 28, 2022
…sure we have products that meet the requirements for navigation in harsh conditions. How do Velodyne's lidars differ from the many others on the market? Aggarwal: The basic requirement that differentiates our sensors from others is that we provide a huge field of view. To avoid blind spots, the bigger the cone of detection has to be. We're working on multiple innovations to make sure the field of view is repeatable and stable. We're also working on near-field detection. A lot of sensors have problems detecting walls or other objects at 0.1 m [3.9 in.]. AMR customers have asked about…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.07
January 27, 2022
…their industry, each company has stringent requirements for user-friendliness, navigation, scalability, and safety, and they appreciate our ability to integrate complete, reliable solutions together and into their own IT systems.” Søren Nielsen, president of MiR. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots grows to support demand MiR said it plans to continue hiring employees in 2022, with more than 50 job openings at its headquarters in Denmark, as well as in North America, the company's fastest-growing market. The company said its main office will eventually be in the planned Cobot Hub in Odense, which is being built with collaborative robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.55
January 25, 2022
…ease of use Stereotaxis claimed that its Robotic Magnetic Navigation (RMN) technology can improve precision and safety. The St. Louis, Mo.-based company said RMN has been used to treat more than 140,000 patients around the world. The Genesis RMN system consists of two robotically controlled magnets, a flexible catheter with a magnetic tip, and an operating console. Instead of internal cables, which add bulk to the catheter, Stereotaxis' system uses magnetic fields to steer its tip. This allows the catheter to be lighter and more flexible, reducing the risk of perforation, Fischel told Robotics 24/7. “Most physicians train for five…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.20
January 24, 2022
…travel on sidewalks and navigate around obstacles. Computer vision-based navigation helps the robots map their environments to the nearest inch, said Starship. The robots can cross streets, climb curbs, travel at night, and operate in both rain and snow, it claimed. Starship is already providing services to campuses across the country, including Arizona State University, Purdue University, George Mason University, Northern Arizona University, and Purdue University. Since launch, all of the campuses have increased the number of robots, dining options, and hours of operation to meet the high demand for the service. Starship said more than 1,000 of its robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.37
January 15, 2022
…and uneven surfaces that disrupt the functioning of laser-based navigation systems, or cracks and spalling that lead to wear and tear on robot wheels and hardware. Further, concrete floors tend to not be level. Because most robots are not equipped with a braking system, an un-level floor can cause a robot system to roll away from its target point, requiring unscheduled downtime and manual intervention to get it back in its proper position.” McGill continues: “Conversely, applications utilizing ResinDek flooring panels specified with either the TriGard or MetaGard finish ensures optimal AMR and AGV performance. Both finishes have been extensively…
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 7.58
January 11, 2022
…has been working with top companies on robotic mapping, navigation, and autonomous decision making. The company said Nimbus’ packaging of field-tested software, such as sensors and AI capabilities, is based on over a decade of its work with enterprise businesses. More customers are moving to NVIDIA’s GPU-accelerated technologies that can be developed and deployed through the cloud, said Cogniteam. Cogniteam designs Nimbus for easy use The Nimbus drag-and-drop platform enables software and hardware teams to work in parallel, cutting robotic project development time by up to 80%, Cogniteam said. Rapid uptime for cameras, spatial awareness sensors, and other advanced technologies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.50
January 10, 2022
…of ±3mm (0.11 in.) to allow intelligent picking, transport, auto-navigation, obstacle avoidance, and auto-charging with high stability and accuracy, said HAI Robotics. The ACR system features flexible deployment and improved efficiency for warehouses that seek to maximize their storage spaces, the company said. In addition, HAIPICK robots can pick and place totes or cartons on storage shelves up to 10 m (32.8 ft.) high. They can also carry up to eight loads to continuously feed goods-to-person picking stations, said HAI Robotics. The company said its latest invention, a fork-lifting robot, is compatible with wider storage scenarios in which goods are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.46
January 09, 2022
…the market. The Palion Lift AMR will provide 360-degree safety for “effortless” vertical movements and can be reliable for self-navigation in constantly changing industrial environments, said Seegrid. In addition, micro-fulfillment centers are another promising application, noted Adhish Luitel, an analyst at ABI Research. Robotics and automation can assemble e-grocery order baskets for customers with a minimum workforce, he said. About the author Vaishanavi Dhokchawle is a senior associate content writer at Allied Market Research. She holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
