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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.99
December 11, 2020
…on capturing large volumes of data from the vehicle perception sensors, buses and networks, and on generating simulated scenarios to analyze the behavior of the software, individual systems and subsystems, as well as complete, integrated systems. The incoming data has to be enriched to a usable format, and it must be easy to distribute to teams working on AI-based development and data replay, as well as simulation and validation tasks. This requires a powerful, flexible, and centralized data storage system, as well as a scalable and computational infrastructure with AI- and ML-based tools that can run seamlessly in the same…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.68
December 07, 2020
…environment within the Mimics Viewer, clinicians can access a digital tool to create models with improved depth and proportion perception for personalized treatments. Medical organizations that have already invested in the digital workflows for segmenting medical images for 3D printing can use this technology to extend their digital models to VR headsets. The Mimics Viewer will require no extra software installation and the user will be able to access cases directly in a secure browser environment.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.94
November 19, 2020
…simulation to enrich recorded data sets,” Worm explains. Automotive perception sensors like cameras, radar, and Lidar generate massive amounts of raw data, and Simcenter SCAPTOR makes it possible to record these massive data streams, store them, and upload them to a cloud or local cluster storage solution. The platform also enables replay of recorded sensor data in a time synchronized way to enable Hardware in the Loop and Software in the Loop testing. “This makes it possible to run tests in a laboratory environment,” Worms says. “It delivers a solution that is repeatable, efficient, and less costly than testing on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.08
October 06, 2020
…According to Seegrid, the acquisition will help accelerate next-generation perception and more human-like, situational awareness technology to Seegrid’s vision-guided vehicles (VGVs), making manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment facilities even more productive as the demand for automation increases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial terms are not being disclosed. The Philadelphia-based Box Robotics, led by the former Love Park Robotics principals Tom Panzarella and John Spletzer, focuses on 3D perception autonomy with human-like situational awareness for industrial robots. “Seegrid and Box Robotics are perfectly aligned in our mission to bring full 3D situational awareness and predictability to our next-generation robots,” said Jim…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.78
August 27, 2020
…The Baidu AVP solution consists of software including sensing, perception, planning and control. Baidu also developed a domain controller called Apollo Computing Unit (ACU), integrated with RTI Connext Drive software, targeted at mass production projects “to provide the full stack capability for car OEMs,” according to a press release. RTI Connext Drive, based upon the open Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard, is a software framework that enables improved communications reliability. “The autonomous vehicle market has experienced rapid growth in the last several years. We developed RTI Connext Drive to give our customers and partners the tools to solve complex autonomy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.88
June 25, 2020
…one as it is a very human challenge of perception, emotions and the cornerstone of all effective health care, the physician-patient relationship,” comments Koulopoulos. Dean Slawson is the VP of advanced technologies at PointClickCare in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. “As with any technology, the application of robots needs to be selected or designed to be suitable for the task at hand,” says Slawson. “There are many functions in health care that humans perform that offer interesting potential for the use of robotics. For example, one can imagine cases where robots would reduce the contact exposure to infection for health care workers,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.85
April 15, 2020
…bring reliability and consistency to the combination of navigation, perception, and manipulation, we are excited to be launching an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) into the marketplace later this year. Our collaborative AMR will address the market’s need for greater payloads in material handling. Q: What else can we expect from IAM in 2020? A: We’re working with A.S. Watson Group to deploy a fleet of Swift™ robots at its Benelux e-commerce fulfillment center in the Netherlands. We’re also opening a state-of-the-art headquarters and Showcase Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, where we’ll showcase our solutions and research. Q: Will robots ever take…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.94
January 10, 2020
…and develop the next generation of safe vehicles.” Sensor Perception Accurate information from cameras, RADAR/LiDAR or satellite navigation is relied upon by ADAS systems to make safety-critical decisions. Now the blind spots caused by vehicle-road dynamics can be identified to determine which sensors to rely upon, when. For example, ensuring that a car driving over a speed bump is able to perceive a pedestrian, even if the camera vibrations prevent tracking. Vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) can evaluate how sensors function when subjected to vibrations or changes in orientation, so they can cost effectively develop sensor fusion between road tests.…
