Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.00
September 16, 2021
…picking systems using proprietary soft robotic grippers, 3D machine perception, and AI. The company claimed that its products enable machine builders to solve the hardest picking problems in food automation. It raised $10 million in Series B extension funding in June. Soft Robotics adds SoftAI to existing robots “SoftAI changes the game by augmenting traditional industrial robots with true hand-eye coordination unlocking their use in most labor dependent processes,” said Soft Robotics. “This technological innovation will finally drive broad-scale adoption of automation, resulting in a more resilient food supply chain that produces safer products at higher volumes with reduced waste…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.06
September 12, 2021
…a traditional truck, thermal cameras add another layer of perception that is particularly useful for heavy trucks that traverse the country in low-visibility and high-contrast conditions. These can include nighttime, shadows, dusk, or sunrise, said the company. They can also include direct sun or headlight glare, as well as challenging scenarios when fog or smoke is present due to environmental conditions. Depending on configuration, thermal cameras can detect and classify pedestrians at distances of up to 250 m (>820 ft.), which is much farther than the reach of typical headlights, noted Plus. Such sensors could also provide another layer of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.65
September 10, 2021
…RIOS is one of them. These next-generation robots have perception systems (vision) based on deep learning allowing them to learn and recognize objects. They also possess a centralized intelligence (brain) underpinned by AI, enabling them to execute specific tasks in different environments. RIOS’ DX-1 robots additionally possess a first-of-its-kind haptic intelligence platform (touch) that enable them to have a human-level sense of touch and possess practically all the capabilities of a human hand (e.g., optimal grasp, surface topography mapping, slip detection, texture discrimination, etc.). This human-like brain-eye-hand coordination enables RIOS robots to carry out hard-to-automate tasks in dynamic environments —…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.44
September 01, 2021
…the 500 self-driving engineers at the company. Shendong Technology was founded in 2017. Beijing-based DeepMotion produces systems for visual perception, mapping, navigation, and planning for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Last month, Xiaomi made the Fortune Global 500 list for the third time, ranking 338th, up 84 places compared to 2020. Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.89
August 31, 2021
…including cameras, radars, and lidar. They will provide 360-degree perception, high-resolution images, and ultra-long-range detection of objects for safe autonomous operation in diverse driving environments, the companies said. The robotaxi will also include Motional’s machine learning systems. They are trained on decades of real-world data and will allow the vehicle to safely navigate challenging and complex driving situations, said Motional. “Hyundai Motor has evolved its IONIQ 5, a battery electric vehicle built on its EV-dedicated platform, into a platform for fully autonomous vehicles,” said Woongjun Jang, head of the Autonomous Driving Center at Hyundai. “For the IONIQ 5-based robotaxi, we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.65
August 26, 2021
…advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), smart cities, and security. Velodyne said Puck provides rich 3D computer perception data that allows real-time localization, mapping, object detection, classification and tracking. The compact lidar sensor has a 100-meter range, and its reliability and surround view make it suitable for affordable low-speed autonomy applications, said the company. The global market for robotic lawn mowers will experience a 11.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2021 and 2031, according to Future Market Insights. The analyst firm noted that North America is the leading market and credited increasing interest in landscaping and reducing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.89
August 23, 2021
…a 360-degree view around the vehicle. Using sensor fusion perception blind-spot modules, the Gen5 system covers the entire RoboTaxi body with zero blind spots, asserted AutoX. AutoX added that Gen5 enables its robotaxis to drive safely in complex urban environments by detecting objects such as delivery scooters behind vehicles from several hundreds of meters away. It said the system’s higher-resolution sensing capability also enables RoboTaxis to drive at higher speeds safely, extending the operational designdomain of its driverless fleet. The Gen5 electrical and electronic architecture satisfies global functional safety standards, said AutoX. The company said its production process has strict…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.28
August 20, 2021
…matters most, enabling faster, more accurate, and more reliable perception,” claimed AEye. It added that iDAR is the only software-configurable lidar with integrated deterministic artificial intelligence, delivering industry-leading performance. The system has been independently verified to have significant range, resolution, and speed performance advantages, according to the company. AEye said its technology, as well as its “capital-light business model designed to leverage the industry’s existing value chain to deliver high-margins,” position it for success. The company said it has marquee customers and partnerships that should enable global automotive-grade production at scale. In addition, AEye said its sensor can serve multiple…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.25
August 17, 2021
…of Qualcomm in 2018 and provides robotic and drone perception and communications systems made in the U.S. The company offers custom-designed and plug-and-play modules for autonomous navigation and the use of Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm collaborates with spinoff ModalAI partnered with Qualcomm to design and develop the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G and plans to support it through its lifecycle with open-source software. The platform is intended to enable developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to build drone and flight applications using 5G technology. The Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Platform has 10 times the computing power of the Qualcomm…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.37
August 16, 2021
…Systems PLC announced that they are jointly developing advanced perception and sensing capabilities for autonomous platforms for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL. “We look forward to seeing the results of this research project and the potential impact it may have on our U.S. defense operations,” said Dr. Peter Zulch at AFRL. “Better perception and improving sensing lags are critical challenges, particularly as autonomous systems become more widely used. Sarcos and BAE Systems are best positioned to develop a solution that will enable these platforms to better communicate and share information to enhance safety and help us make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.16
August 14, 2021
…framework for decision-making and planning, and it uses 360-degree perception and 5G connectivity. The third step is to use driverless minibuses to quickly achieve commercialization in nearly 10 cities, serve the needs of smart cities and new infrastructure, and provide services for tens of thousands of residents. So far, Qcraft said it is operating in five cities, including Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan, China. Qcraft is developing autonomy for a range of vehicles. Qcraft to deploy 'Dragon Boat' vehicles QCraft obtained permission to conduct public road tests in California four months after its founding in 2019. Since then, the company said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.10
August 11, 2021
…Hueneme, Calif., is managing. R3EM will use RE2’s proprietary perception software to control a highly dexterous RE2 robotic arm mounted onto an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), which will autonomously position and engage a fuel nozzle in the helicopter’s fuel port. Multiple sensors will provide 3D situational awareness, allowing the system to operate in an unstructured, outdoor environment, said RE2. The system will automatically detect when fueling is complete and disconnect the fuel nozzle from the aircraft. RE2 is partnering with Pratt Miller, which is supplying its TMT-I rugged mobile base for the program. “Upon a pilot’s command, this system will…
