Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.90
January 05, 2022
…not building features we shouldn't be doing, like the navigation stack or manipulation,” noted Linnell. “We partnered with PickNik Robotics for mobile manipulation, making it dead simple for users to check a box.” Interest growing in field robotics “We're seeing a lot of interest in agriculture, which has a severe labor shortage, semistructured environments, and the mechanics are relatively solved,” said Linnell. “We're working with folks like John Deere and a whole bunch of startups, as fleets double and triple. We're changing the ratio from one person behind a robot to one farmer in a truck managing four and eventally…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.49
January 05, 2022
…by Connetic Ventures and angel investors. Ottobots use proprietary navigation The Ottobots create a digital map of the serviceable area and localize within that map. Their live locations get updated on the map while they are navigating autonomously to deliver the orders. Ottonomy said its proprietary, contextual mobility navigation software enables the mobile robots to navigate through crowded and unpredictable environments. The company claimed that its entire system is highly scalable and flexible, and it uses a comprehensive suite of tools for managing a fleet of robots deployed throughout different locations. Ottobot pilots started running during the pandemic in 2020.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.36
January 02, 2022
…choose from for accurate object recognition and precise robot navigation. For instance, structured light 3D scanners are very popular, as they can provide submillimeter resolution and high accuracy. However, they have a major limitation—they can be used only for scanning static scenes. If the sensor or the scene moves during the scanning process, the 3D scan will be distorted. This means that if one wants to use a structured light vision system for sortation, the parcels need to be placed on a carrier that can be stopped for scanning, such as a container or pallet, in order to send their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.20
January 01, 2022
…throughout their facilities. The importance of task management and navigation As we have seen throughout this article, materials handling automation can be a great way to optimize flow of materials across production, storage, and distribution facilities. If you are using—or plan to use—automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), you may want to consider systems to manage safe navigation and task assignment in dynamic environments. Interoperability has arisen as a concern over the past year or so, as factories and warehouses begin to deploy robots from multiple suppliers. A universal fleet management system such as Meili FMS can…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 20.72
December 31, 2021
Standard Robots Co. focuses on autonomous mobile robot (AMR) R&D and manufacturing, applying broad and self-developed technologies including a robot positioning algorithm, operation system, and robot controller. The Shenzhen, China-based company's main business involves AMRs using laser SLAM navigation and a flexible industrial logistics solution. Founded in 2016, Standard Robots is developing standardized and practical robot applications for systems integrators and end users, helping achieve agile and flexible logistics in factories and warehouses. Requiring less investment and providing quicker returns, Standard Robots offers its AMRs worldwide to aid both logistics automation and intelligent manufacturing.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.66
December 29, 2021
As navigation, payload capacity, and artificial intelligence continue to improve for aerial drones, they can better serve precision agriculture. XAG Co. last week announced five new products at its annual conference in Guangzhou, China. They will be available for global sales in 2022. Over the past eight years, XAG said it has scaled up its agricultural systems across 42 countries and regions to bridge the so-called digital divide in rural areas. The newly updated farming drones and robots not only enhance the company's six smart agriculture product lines, but also improve over previous models in terms of efficiency, precision, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.15
December 28, 2021
…use cases. The company said its AMR positioning and navigation algorithms provide high precision and reliability. It added that it is one of the few AMR manufacturers in the world with a positioning accuracy of ±2 mm (0.078 in.). In addition, as one of the first enterprise AMR providers in China, YouiBot said its integrated data management software and robotics hardware help meet flexible production requirements in the era of personalized consumption. The startup said its intelligent systems can enable companies to meet digital transformation goals. YouiBot said it has capabilities in whole plant logistics planning, large-scale cluster deployment, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.58
December 28, 2021
…robots, which use QR codes on the floor for navigation, can be deployed within one month with no altering of the interior structure of a warehouse, it said. Customers that prefer smaller picking units than an entire rack or pallet when automating their warehouses have adopted the system because of its ease of deployment and flexibility, said HAI Robotics. The company said it has been running more than 300 projects globally in segments including e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), apparel, electronics, energy, manufacturing, and medicine. To provide localized service overseas, HAI Robotics has partnered with dozens of global logistics and supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.24
December 23, 2021
…this system in the next three years. Haomo's NOH (Navigation on HPilot) autonomy system is available on Great Wall Motor (GWM) vehicle models WEY Mocca, Tank 300, WEY Latte, WEY Macchiato, and Haval. It has driven more than 4 million km (2.4 million mi.), mainly on highways, with advanced driver-assist system (ADAS) features such as automatic lane changing, said the company. In addition to providing Level 2 self-driving system, Haomo also produces unmanned Level 4 autonomous logistics vehicles. The company has partnered with Meituan, Alibaba DAMO Academy, and Dmall, the on-demand grocery delivery unit of supermarket chain Wumart. Such logistics…
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 12.35
December 18, 2021
…ROBORACE. “The Velarray will help our cars achieve safe navigation and collision avoidance in competitive autonomous racing.” ROBORACE said it is the world’s first motorsport competition of full-size AI-racing robots in a mixed reality involving coding teams from different countries. Its goal is to accelerate development of autonomous driving systems by pushing the technology to its limits in a range of safe, controlled environments. Velarray H800 provides automotive-grade perception Velodyne Lidar claimed that its invention of real-time, surround-view lidars ushered in a new era of autonomous technology. The San Jose, Calif.-based company said its sensors and software meet the needs…
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…
