Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.65
January 09, 2023
…tasks in different industries without specialized knowledge or additional infrastructure. The software evaluates the signals from a laser sensor in the robot or vehicle and converts them into coordinates in space. Users do not need permanently installed aids, such as markers or reflectors, for position determination, said the company. They need only one click to start up the system and familiarize the unit with its surroundings in a one-time orientation trip, explained Bosch Rexroth. The company provides a user interface based on 3D technology. The software can automatically create a map of an initially unknown environment. Locator can store this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.64
April 07, 2021
…sensors for the automotive, industrial, telecommunications, datacenter and cloud infrastructure, consumer appliances, agricultural, and construction markets. The company said its micro-electromechanical, open-source positioning systems can provide centimeter-accurate navigation. ACEINNA has research and development facilities in San Jose, Calif.; Andover, Mass.; and Chicago, as well as manufacturing facilities in Wuxi, China. Wuhan, China-based Geosun's intellectual property is dedicated to the application of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), INS (inertial navigation systems), and GIS (geographic information system) expertise. The company said it focuses on satellite and integrated navigation positioning. It also develops, produces, and sells lidar scanners, POS systems, and PPK (post-processed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.64
July 21, 2022
…design, production and fulfillment operations through a common digital infrastructure to make manufacturing easier, more accessible, and more sustainable.” Bobby Bott, Fast Radius’ executive vice president of manufacturing, told Robotics 24/7 the company strives on operating flexibly to meet customer demands. Fast Radius is able to act nimbly and take advantage of a number resources to source materials, he said. Bott added that Fast Radius’ platform has helped companies bring products to market more quickly. “Given the current and sustained supply chain disruptions felt across industries, when we were looking to accelerate production of our Tally robots, it was critical…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.61
September 20, 2022
…provide our perception radar chipset to its autonomous trucks infrastructure including the latest deployment at shipping ports across China, delivering high safety levels in every environment condition,” Marenko said. Arbe’s chipset enables visibility even at night With perception radar’s ability to detect and classify objects in high resolution in various weather conditions, Arbe claimed the technology is revolutionizing the autonomous trucking industry. HiRain said its perception radar chipset has 48 transmitting channels and 48 receiving channels. The company said its radar system was chosen by HiRain for its capabilities in highly dense environments. Arbe Robotics’ said its perception radar can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.61
July 06, 2022
…and setup, it said. In addition, AGVs require more infrastructure for navigation, and they may not be nimble enough for site requirements, ASPINA said. While warehouses can support fully automated processes, factories often change their layouts, it said. Workers and transport equipment may coexist in a limited space, and “safety is of utmost importance,” said ASPINA. The company said its AMR hardware is designed for manufacturing sites, and its user interface is designed for usability. ASPINA applies manufacturing expertise Drawing from its own manufacturing experiences of the past 100 years, ASPINA said it has developed its AMR to be easily…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.60
December 28, 2020
…based on autonomous mobile robots (AMR) technology say that infrastructure-free solutions will open up the market for broader use of robotic lift trucks. AMR-based lift trucks have evolved in recent years to cover more applications, progressing from hauling with autonomous tuggers to AMR-based pallet stackers and high-bay models that can autonomously lift pallets with no need to install guidance infrastructure cues for bay and pick locations. “What we offer are fully autonomous robots where you don’t need guidance infrastructure,” says Rob Sullivan, president of AutoGuide Mobile Robots. “Having units that truly do their tasks autonomously is the key enabler to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.59
March 07, 2023
…designs and receptiveness to feedback, he said. Charging, data infrastructure needed for fleets to scale “As companies deploy mobile robots at scale, they must solve problems of costs, uptime, and maintenance,” Waters noted. “They want a common infrastructure, including charging.” One wireless station can also charge a variety of vehicles with different battery types, sizes, and configurations requiring different voltages and charging rates, according to WiBotic. In addition, the company said its technology provides opportunities for data management. “If Wi-Fi drops out or a robot gets stuck, the AMR can go back to a charging station and offload data,” explained…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.59
July 06, 2022
…dependence on labor, and drives efficiencies in a client’s infrastructure.” iBOTs replace conveyor systems OPEX said its iBOTs, its fleet of autonomous robotic delivery vehicles, can access every storage location within the warehouse aisle both horizontally and vertically. They can deliver inventory directly to a workstation at the end of the aisle, eliminating the need for complicated conveyor systems or transfer equipment. The company added the OPEX Sure Sort is a compact, scalable, configurable, and cost-effective small-item automated sorting system can that reduce the number of touchpoints associated with other sorters. OPEX said it is suitable for micro-fulfillment centers, retail…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.59
February 14, 2024
…including continuous 360-degree operation,” said Ali Asmari, director of infrastructure operations at ULC Technologies. “The machine’s tool plate consists of numerous tools capable of stripping back each layer of the cable to a desired dimension using precision tool depth controls.” Tooling has been updated to improve the robustness and adaptability so different types of cables can be addressed even faster than before with future development. Several auxiliary subsystems carry out additional steps such as shorting and cutting the cable. This, in combination with live camera feeds, allow an operator to successfully monitor and verify the process from beginning to end…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.59
August 05, 2021
…and acoustic insights for condition monitoring of equipment and infrastructure. Equipped with Velodyne’s Puck lidar, ANYmal is able to map industrial environments to detect obstacles and avoid any collisions while navigating harsh environments with a higher level of accuracy. “ANYbotics robotic solutions excel at automating industrial inspections that provide plant operators information to maximize equipment uptime and improve safety,” said Erich Smidt, executive director for Europe at Velodyne Lidar. “By using Velodyne’s lidar, their robots can autonomously navigate complex multi-story environments and find the quickest route to perform missions. During operation, the robot’s system can safely avoid obstacles and reliably…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.58
May 01, 2016
…existing zone pick. No changes are required to the infrastructure. Given their relative light weight, the robots could work on a mezzanine. The robots are guided by LocusPoints—the company’s term for a 2D bar code installed on the bottom of the storage units. And while Kiva managed the inventory inside the Kiva system, Quiet’s WMS is in charge of inventory management. When the building is fully operational, Welty anticipates that he will be able to run it with about 150 of the units. “Kiva’s design concepts are 10 years old,” says Welty. “Given the technology limitations of the time, they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.57
June 23, 2020
…“create a revolutionary in-vehicle computing system and AI computing infrastructure. Starting in 2024, this will be rolled out across the fleet of next-generation Mercedes-Benz vehicles, enabling them with upgradable automated driving functions to deliver software-defined vehicles, expected to hit the market in 2024,” according to the press release. “NVIDIA is all about solving problems ordinary computers can't solve,” said Huang. “And autonomous vehicles is one of the world's greatest challenges. It has enormous impact on the world.” Haung envisions most car on the road will become autonomous in the future, even if only a few currently are. “Going from here…
