Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.73
July 06, 2021
…CEO of Explorer Surgical. “For example, there is a perception of surgery that the surgeon is the key to successful outcomes, but we know this downplays the role of the nurses, scrub techs, reps, and others that can greatly contribute to workflow and efficiency.” “We are the only tool that not only focuses on guiding every team member, but also gives a wide view of all of the players in the room and captures data on what they do,” she added. “This data collection enables future innovation for medical device companies. We have a vision of the future where predictive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.73
July 06, 2021
…degrees around the vehicle. Using camera and lidar fusion perception blind-spot modules, the Gen5 system can cover an entire robotaxi body with no blind spots, claimed AutoX. The system also offers the world’s best sensor-resolution and computing capabilities for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving systems, the company said. Gen5 allows AutoX RoboTaxis to drive safely on China’s complex urban streets by detecting occluded delivery scooters behind vehicles from several hundreds of meters away. It added that the system’s higher-resolution sensing capability enables them to drive at higher speeds safely, extending the operational design domain of the company’s driverless fleet. AutoX…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.50
July 05, 2021
…production Freetech was founded in 2016, and its vehicle perception technology includes cameras, millimeter-wave radar, and domain controllers. The startup plans to supply SAE Level 3 autonomy capabilities for vehicles to be released next year, and it has partnerships with Chinese automotive manufacturers for more than 40 car models. In addition, Freetech is operating two self-driving shuttles at Hangzhou Canal Asian Games Park. The company said its integrated full-stack offering is ready for mass production in mid-to-high-end models and help the Chinese automotive industry be a world leader in innovation. Investors support business model China Internet Investment Fund led in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.04
July 03, 2021
…said it has mastered five essential technologies including integrated perception, decision and planning, execution parameters, onboard supercomputing platform, and cloud control platform. In 2020, Yutong said it put great effort into building the finest engineering team for autonomous driving in the world. Also last year, the release of intelligent traffic brand WitGo became the real solution for city-level traffic problems, said Yutong. WitGo can support smart vehicles, intelligent roads, unmanned terminals, autonomous charging systems, intelligent bus stops, and cloud control platforms, said the company. Yutong said its systems will help intelligent and autonomous driving gain momentum in the new era…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.81
June 29, 2021
…at Soft Robotics. “With our revolutionary soft grasping, 3D perception, and AI technologies, Soft Robotics unlocks robotic automation by augmenting widely available industrial robots with true hand-eye coordination allowing them to perform tasks that traditionally could only be performed by human workers.” The Bedford, Mass.-based company said the latest capital will also support the launch of its SoftAI system. Soft Robotics claimed that SoftAI layers 3D vision and artificial intelligence on top of its patented, IP69K-rated, soft grasping to give industrial robots human-level hand-eye coordination. “This unprecedented combination of robotic 'hands,' 'eyes,' and 'brains' enables, for the first time ever,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.79
June 27, 2021
…Dynamics’ Spot, a four-legged robot with advanced mobility and perception to navigate stairs, gravel, and rough terrain. The robot can collect 2D and 3D information with onboard sensors, automating some common data-collection and inspection tasks. Createc has been using Spot primarily in nuclear decommissioning applications so far, but it said it expects to expand to other industrial uses in the future. Mellor said Createc's relationship with Boston Dynamics will help both companies identify and build new application capabilities and commercial opportunities. “If you are trying to do things in industrial environments, then robots like Spot give you a big advantage,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.10
June 25, 2021
…Holdings Inc. Scout and TASA Cypress, Calif.-based SARA's Artificial Perception and Threat Awareness (APTA) Division develops sensing and collaboration systems using AI and edge processing for both the military and commercial aerospace markets. They include radio-frequency geolocation systems, acoustic-based threat-detection systems, and other sensors for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The company said it has more than 25 years of experience in developing airborne acoustic sensors needed for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, addressing business and regulatory hurdles to commercial UAS operations. SARA said its Terrestrial Acoustic Sensor Array (TASA) can effectively identify other aircraft and maintain a safe distance from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.79
June 22, 2021
…portfolio matches best-in-class lidar sensors with highly accurate 3D perception software. “The market for data-rich 3D perception enabled by lidar has reached an inflection point of growth and scale,” stated Dr. Kevin J. Kennedy, chairman and CEO of Quanergy. “In the last 12 months, a vibrant public lidar sector has been established. With this proposed transaction, Quanergy will benefit from expanding investor interest in the lidar sector, while also providing additional growth capital to further scale our R&D investments to serve multiple new markets with more capable and cost-efficient products.” OPA offers automakers affordability, capability The total addressable market (TAM)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.87
June 21, 2021
…domain randomization are important for generating datasets to train perception models for AI-based robots,” he told Robotics 24/7. “With more diverse datasets built with 'ground truth' data, we can provide more robust perception models for robots and autonomous vehicles.” Isaac Sim built on Omniverse Omniverse is the foundation for NVIDIA's simulators. With more realistic simulation, robotics developers can more efficiently train their robots to interact with dynamic environments, according to the company. “Omniverse is built on Pixar's USD [Universal Scene Description],” said Andrews. “Unlike the Gazebo open-source simulation that comes with ROS that everyone learns in university, Omniverse is scalable…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 22.66
June 17, 2021
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) provides independent expert research and development, advanced robotic system capabilities, and custom hardware designs, which include perception systems, mobile manipulation, and automation process development. SwRI launched the Robot Operating System-Industrial (ROS-I) open-source project. ROS-I is now a global initiative steered by a global consortium, and it includes innovative software capabilities and applications for industry based on foundational open-source building blocks. Headquartered in San Antonio, SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied R&D organization. More than 2,800 engineers, scientists, analysts, and technologists perform contract research and development for government and industrial clients worldwide.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.54
June 14, 2021
…is to provide autonomous vehicles and robots with visual perception to detect potential hazards. Tel Aviv, Israel-based TriEye is a fabless semiconductor company developing complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensors. Its technology enables high-definition imaging under common low-visibility conditions. Founded in 2017, the startup said its sensors enable machine vision systems to operate cost-effectively in comparison with existing technology. TriEye was a 2020 CES Innovation Award honoree. “The integration of TriEye's SWIR sensors with Trimble's advanced autonomous solutions can result in a superior perception capability that brings the industry one step closer to safe and reliable autonomous operations,” stated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.15
June 09, 2021
…the world by then, and some type of visual perception will power 90% of those machines, said Gideon Brothers. AMRs can make processes and workflows more efficient and productive, the startup said. This is typically achieved by performing non-value added tasks—such as transporting, picking up, and dropping off products—in order to free up laborers to perform other tasks that add value to the operation. Gideon Brothers said that with its technology, ” a true collaboration between robots and people is now finally possible—unlocking the hidden potential of the world's material handling operations.” The company said it specializes in the flexible…
