Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.84
April 21, 2021
…charge, cargo capacity of 150 kg (330 lb.), and perception capabilities to more than 150 m (492.1 ft.). The company is also testing drone deliveries. Tencent Holdings has a 17.7% stake in Meituan, which has invested $15 million in PuduTech's restaurant robots. Meituan also participated in last week's Series C round for 3D vision firm Mech-Mind Robotics. Meituan mainly uses human delivery drivers, but it is working on autonomous vehicles and drones. Source: Getty Images Delivery robots jostle for growing market The global market for delivery robots will grow from $212 million in 2021 to $957 million by 2026 at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.89
April 19, 2021
…and how many boxes are empty or stacked, its perception can change significantly,” said Gopalakrishna. “Using Isaac Sim with synthetic data generation and domain randomization, users can train robots in a more efficient way. We also supports the open-source community including ROS and ROS 2—we want the robotics world to grow faster and provide more meaningful applications outside of safety cages.” Louisville, Colo.-based AMP Robotics, whose Neuron AI platform applies computer vision for more efficient recycling, discussed how NVIDIA products are enabling practical robotics at scale. “We really pushed the envelope—our system can train on over a billion types of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.17
April 16, 2021
…transforming how things are done, by adding proactive depth perception and mapping to human-driven vehicles. The goal is to have an autonomous solution that's infrastructure-free, with cost savings within 12 to 18 months, and at the $50,000 price point of a current forklift truck,” said Agarwal. “We've developed an AMR and are working on autonomous lift trucks, but our ADAS kit costs less than $5,000 and can be added to almost any brand.” “SIERA.AI's system is the only one that does end-to-end proximity alerts, has machine vision connected to the cloud, and includes near-miss tracking,” he said. “Near misses are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.28
April 15, 2021
As robotics suppliers work to expand automation to new tasks and markets, their systems need to be easier to train and more flexible. Micropsi Industries has developed MIRAI, a control system that it said enables collaborative robots to perceive and react rather than follow preset programs. Micropsi was founded in 2014 and has offices in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Berlin, Germany. The company is aiming to serve in assembly and test applications for electronics, consumer goods, and other manufacturing. “I have a background in computer science and philosophy, and I got into robotics via artificial intelligence,” said Ronnie Vuine, founder and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.53
April 13, 2021
…systems using its proprietary compliant end effectors, 3D machine perception, and SoftAI artificial intelligence. Launched in 2019, the mGrip system is a suite of configurable gripper and controller products intended to realize reliable, high-speed picking of traditionally hard-to-grasp items. Hundreds of mGrip systems are in production globally, including at Fortune 100 companies in the food processing and consumer packaged goods industries. mGrip meets food production demand Adoption of robotic automation in the protein and dairy industries has lagged behind other food segments due to the inherent variability and stringent hygienic requirements which often require food contact surfaces to be cleaned-in-place…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
April 02, 2021
…built a localization system first rather than pressing a perception one into service for localization,” he said. “The challenge is that there's more education of the market in the beginning, but the opportunity is that we're the only game in town for this.” WaveSense is leaving sensor fusion to other ADAS parties, but Bolat acknowledged that GPR could ultimately find applications in agriculture, delivery robots, and utilities. “We're tapping a sea of data that's never really been tapped at this scale. It's like the early days of GPS,” he said. “There's certainly road condition and subsurface characterization, utility infrastructure, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.90
April 01, 2021
…or semi-autonomously through production sites, carry out multiple tasks, or carry playloads. Just as autonomous vehicles require increasingly sophisticated perception and navigation technologies to be safe and reliable, so do emerging industrial robots need the advantage of modern motion control. Those who embrace it are not just embracing new technologies; they are creating new ways to perform tasks and assist human beings.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.27
March 29, 2021
…enable the flexible movement of materials and improve working conditions for employees. Stretch combines Boston Dynamics’ advancements in mobility, perception and manipulation to tackle the most challenging, injury-prone case-handling tasks, and we’re excited to see it put to work.” Boston Dynamics is currently seeking customers to pilot test deployment of Stretch with truck-unloading tasks ahead of its commercial deployment in 2022. Interested parties can apply to join the Stretch Early Adopter Program by visiting www.bostondynamics.com/stretch.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.96
March 11, 2021
…was formed in 2018 with the combination of U.S.-based Perception Robotics, Hungary-based OptoForce, and Denmark-based On Robot. It acquired Purple Robotics that same year. In 2019, the company acquired Blue Workforce's technology for its RAGNAR delta robot. OnRobot now has offices in 10 countries. Last year, the company launched a three-finger electrical gripper, the OnRobot Eyes vision system, and screwdriver and sanding tools. It also launched the 2FG7 cleanroom-ready parallel gripper. OnRobot builds MG10 magnetic gripper for smoother handling Today, OnRobot announced the MG10, a new electric magnetic gripper with programmable force features and built-in grip and part-detection features. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.13
January 28, 2021
…trends have existed for several years, COVID has changed perceptions and priorities for customers, accelerating the adoption of robotic automation.” Uncertainty followed by industry strengthening In August of 2020, A3 reported on the strain to supply chains and economic uncertainty due to COVID-19. Alex Shikany, A3 Vice President, Membership & Business Intelligence, noted that despite a drop in orders, industry leaders showed optimism about the remainder of 2020, and accurately predicted the strong finish to 2020. “The pandemic has created a sense of urgency for manufacturing companies to invest in automation like never before,” said Mike Cicco, President and CEO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.12
January 22, 2021
…idea. It’s called “Elevate,” and it changes your entire perception of what transportation can do. Elevate originated as an idea at Hyundai Center for Robotic-Augmented Design in Living Experiences (CRADLE), another unit at Hyundai Motor Group, and is now the inaugural vehicle concept being developed by the company’s New Horizons Studio. Taking a walk or drive with Elevate Elevate is the first Ultimate Mobility Vehicle, blending technology found in electric cars and robots. Elevate has the ability to transform from a four-wheeled vehicle into a four-legged walking machine, which allows it to traverse terrain beyond the limitations of even the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.88
January 06, 2021
…platform featuring real-time and modular robot control for extended perception, direct grasping, and advanced robot guidance, enabling human-like flexible picking capabilities, to unleash the true potential of intelligent robotics for logistics. Universal Logic CEO, David Peters, states: “The Geek+ mobile robot platform, dovetails perfectly with Universal’s dynamic robot control for picking and packing, providing our customers seamless automation capabilities, creating an end-to-end solution to meet current and future supply chain needs.” Today, Geek+ and Universal Logic respectively serves a broad customer range including Fortune 500 Companies and regional businesses. The collaboration will enable them to strengthen their industry leadership and…
