Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.20
September 23, 2021
…vehicles. The startup said its deep learning software for perception, mapping, and data-driven path planning will enable fuly autonomous driving. In addition, Momenta said it has taken a “two-leg” product strategy focusing on its Mpilot and MSD (Momenta Self-Driving) systems. Mpilot is a “highly automated driving full-stack solution for mass production of private cars,” said Momenta. Its core products include Mpilot X and technology for scenarios such as high-speed expressways, parking, and urban areas. MSD is Momenta's SAE Level 4 autonomous driving product for service use cases such as taxicabs. The company said its flywheel approach enabled it to “effectively…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.48
September 22, 2021
…is on improving throughput on image processing and on perception models based on deep neural networks (DNNs). These packages can reduce the load on the host CPU while providing significant performance gain, said NVIDIA. “DNN models can be used as a plug-in to develop robots,” said Gopalakrishna. “Developers could take domain-specific data for, say, a hospital, a warehouse, or a store. They could deploy a diverse set of models in real time.” The new Isaac GEMs for ROS include: SGM stereo disparity and point cloud Color space conversation and lens distortion correction AprilTags detection “We now have over 850,000 developers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.13
September 21, 2021
…and other pick-and-place applications. The Mujin Controller uses real-time perception, motion planning, simulation, and universal control to enable robots to handle complex tasks without the need for coding, the company said. It added that it has worked to make automation easier to deploy, more accurate and reliable, and less costly. Mujin minimizes human intervention “As we come into the Americas, we've been talking to end users and integrators,” Diankov told Robotics 24/7. “When we ask them how many systems are in production, they're still in the single digits. Amazon can hire tens of thousands of people and use thousands of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.58
September 16, 2021
…market research firm Vanson Bourne and examined AI’s use, perception, and value. Survey respondents included executives, directors, and warehouse managers from 350 U.S. and U.K. organizations. They said they're using AI mostly for inventory management and described challenges with using AI more broadly. Lucas Systems, which commissioned the study, has 23 years of experience implementing AI-powered software into more than 400 warehouses worldwide. The company, which has offices in Wexford, Penn., and Bracknell, U.K., said it can help distribution centers (DCs) increase worker productivity, operational agility, and customer satisfaction with voice and AI optimization technologies. Warehouse execs optimistic but need…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.99
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…
