Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.92
November 05, 2021
…(UAVs) and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) to perform complex navigation and manipulation tasks in a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)-denied environment. A swarm of UAVs must identify a target vessel from several similar vessels in open waters in a GNSS-denied environment. It must then offload specific items from the target onto an USV in the shortest possible time using autonomous technologies. Morrish said this is a new kind of exercise for robotics. “A nice thing about this challenge is that you tell people what you want, but you don’t specify an approach to do it,” he said. “The very idea…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.83
November 03, 2021
…optimized for development of both indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation, the company claimed. San Diego, Calif.-based ModalAI spun out of Qualcomm Technologies Inc. in 2018 and uses more than five years of prior research in the drone and robotics markets. The company said it accelerates the development of smaller, smarter and safer drones with SWAP-optimized Blue UAS Framework autopilots built in the U.S. From home and business security to retail and government applications, ModalAI said its highly integrated AI-powered modules enable a variety of industries to use aerial and ground autonomous navigation systems that communicate on 4G and 5G cellular…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.37
October 29, 2021
…2003, Seegrid said it has rapidly evolved its vision-based navigation technology and enterprise software to optimize performance and maximize customer value. The company offers AMRs, software, and services for material handling automation. Interact Analysis recently ranked Seegrid as the No. 1 AMR provider in the U.S. In addition, the company offers its systems in a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Palion Lift includes spatial awareness Palion Lift addresses customer pain points around safely optimizing operations during a time of high demand and labor shortages by adding novel automated workflows, said Seegrid. The lift truck can automate the movement of palletized goods in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.21
October 25, 2021
…travel on sidewalks and navigate around obstacles. Computer vision-based navigation helps the robots to map their environment to the nearest inch. Starship said its robots can cross streets, climb curbs, travel day and night, and operate in both rain and snow, said the company. To get started, users open the Starship Deliveries app, choose from a range of their favorite food or drink items, then drop a pin where they want their delivery to be sent. They can then watch as the robot makes its journey to them, via an interactive map. Once the robot arrives, customers receive an alert…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.05
October 25, 2021
…when in the field,” he said. “Our communication and navigation unit contains a GSM module with a special antenna amplifying the signal, which allows to access data transmission even in those places where an ordinary mobile phone loses it.” PTZ's Kirovets K-7M tractors will be equipped with Cognitive Agro Pilot. Source: Cognitive Pilot Russia and beyond The global market for autonomous tractors will grow from 12,508 units in 2019 to 60,901 units by 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.89%, predicted Markets and Markets. The analyst firm said it expects improved efficiency and crop yields offered by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.63
October 22, 2021
…through delicate and critical areas. Stereotaxis Inc.'s Robotic Magnetic Navigation technology is designed to improve precision and safety, as well as to provide integrated procedural information. The St. Louis, Mo.-based company said its Robotic Magnetic Navigation (RMN) technology has been used to treat more than 140,000 patients around the world. Stereotaxis has been improving its Genesis RMN system, said CEO David Fischel. “We've pushing hard on the path of innovation,” he said. “We're in 100 hospitals worldwide, and use of our system has resulted in 72% fewer complications, 6% to 8% improved efficacy, and 35% less radiation exposure to staff…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.58
October 21, 2021
…depth point cloud, lidar point cloud Sample updates Multi-robot navigation with ROS2 SDG with domain randomization in Jupyter New synthetic data generation workflow—production datasets from Isaac Sim An autonomous robot requires large and diverse datasets to train the numerous AI models running its perception stack. Getting all of this training data from real-world scenarios is cost-prohibitive and in the corner cases, potentially dangerous. The new synthetic data workflow provided with Isaac Sim is designed to build production quality datasets that address the safety and quality concerns around robots. The developer building the datasets can control the stochastic distribution of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.89
October 21, 2021
…it’s the whole robot and software stack, it’s the navigation capabilities, the enhanced safety capabilities like the forklift-detection algorithm and integration capabilities with pick and put-to-light systems. This would be difficult to do with a third-party integrator. It possible to describe FlexShelf, FlexShelf Guide, and Roller Top Guide in a little more detail? What's unique about each? Wise: There are many new and unique features. The new Fetch AMRs offer a lot of new visual indicators for pick and put-to-light, aisle pick location light, and pick priority indicators. They also operate using new social navigation behaviors for robot-to-robot, robot-to-forklift, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.94
October 21, 2021
…of ±3mm (0.11 in.) to allow intelligent picking, transport, auto-navigation, obstacle avoidance, and auto-charging with high stability and high accuracy, according to the company. The HAIPICK robots can pick and place totes as well as cartons on storage shelves up to 10 meters high. They can carry up to eight loads to continuously feed goods-to-person picking stations. HAI Robotics claimed that its warehouse automation can provide customer benefits such as rapid deployment time and a 100% success rate, while complying with local regulations and U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. “Our breakthrough ACR technology enables customers to achieve next-generation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.45
October 19, 2021
…+/-2 cm localization accuracy in 85% dynamic environments Autonomous navigation—ensures safety and optimal movement in highly dynamic environments by continuously adjusting the path plan according to real-time data Automated obstacle avoidance and risk prevention—integrates advanced sensing and localization with autonomous navigation and control to reduce the risks involved in highly dynamic environments Automated sensor calibration to ensure accuracy and avoid degradation due to accidents, vibrations, or sudden temperature changes 3D physics simulator—integrated into the MOV.AI IDE. Speed up development without compromising on quality by testing robot software without the need for a physical robot Enterprise-grade software tools - debugging, versioning,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.56
October 18, 2021
…Nautikaris supplies hydrographic and oceanographic, meterological, telemetry, and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) positioning products and services. It also rents acoustic real-time 3D imaging systems, subsea communiations, underwater connectors, data collectors, and other equipment. The company said its customers rely it for high-quality products, ease of use, and a flexible and professional support team. Nautikaris to offer Microdrones as a service Schouten said that Nautikaris decided to sign on as a distributor because Microdrones provides integrated systems with high-quality sensors, as well as a full-service solution including drones, software, data processing and support. He added that “Microdrones as a service”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.86
October 13, 2021
…to different robots, controlling traffic flows, and managing robot navigation, it said. “By opening up this range of new opportunities and abilities, users will be reaping the benefits like never before,” stated Aldus von der Burg, CEO of Meili Robots. InOrbit works to simplify, orchestrate robot operations With the adoption and specialization of robots accelerating at a rapid pace, the fastest way to keep up with trends and developments in the robotics industry is to work towards the right solution together with other experts, said the partners. The rapid growth of e-commerce and strain on supply chains during the COVID-19…
