Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.32
February 21, 2022
…of Bowery Farming in a statement. “The dexterity and precision of Traptic's robotic arm movement engineered by 3D localization and pathing is very exciting. By joining forces with Traptic, Bowery's network of smart indoor farms will achieve another level of technological sophistication and maturity.” Traptic robots use 3D cameras and neural networks to determine whether fruits are ripe or not, according to Bowery. Its robots are also equipped with grippers and AI to help them pick and harvest fruits and vegetables delicately. “Traptic's technology works 24 hours per day, reduces food waste up to 20%, and increases yields of high-quality,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.85
February 17, 2022
…view of what lies beneath the surface with unprecedented precision.” Sensors, drones can help avoid hazards Every year, more than $100 billion is spent on unnecessary excavation and drilling in an attempt to avoid hitting gas pipelines, water sources, oil, and other potential hazards hidden beneath the surface, estimated Exodigo. The constant use of heavy equipment creates avoidable greenhouse gas emissions, wastes billions of dollars per year, and causes spills and explosions that can cost lives, said the company. Damage to critical U.S. infrastructure results in $30 billion in societal costs per year, estimated the Common Ground Alliance. Exodigo said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.60
February 15, 2022
…AERAS said its technology has multiple applications. The company's precision lidar and photogrammetry capabilities allow its drones to scan a bridge safely and thoroughly in less than 30 minutes, said Justin Melanson, co-founder and chief innovation officer at AERAS. “Our drones' precision imaging capabilities can show functional compromises or infrastructure stressors,” said Melanson, who also serves as the chair of PennDOT's Economic Development UAS Task Force. “From a time, efficiency, and safety standpoint, drones are the perfect partner to add to the bridge evaluation process. AERAS has the expertise and ability to evaluate 300 bridges in the next 30 days.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.24
February 13, 2022
…unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) works with its drones for precision agriculture. Last year, Iron Ox launched the Grover AMR for hydroponic farming. Mobile logistics robot uses to keep growing Mobile logistics robots can be used in environments that are dangerous to humans, such as nuclear remediation with high levels of radiation. RE2 Robotics has developed robots for these applications, as well as defense and other usage. Honda's Autonomous Work Vehicle has been tested in solar construction sites. Note that most outdoor systems are not as mature or fully autonomous as their supply chain cousins. YouiBot has developed its mobile manipulators…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.15
February 10, 2022
…leader in high-performance motion and machine control, combining high precision – to the sub-nanometer level [and at] high speeds – allowing thousands of programmed moves per second, and exceptional flexibility in a variety of cost-effective configurations.” Omron continues expansion Omron Corp. creates, sells, and services fully integrated automation systems that include sensing, control, safety, vision, motion, robotics, and more. Established in 1933 and currently headed by President Yoshihito Yamada, the Kyoto, Japan-based company said its 30,000 employees help businesses in more than 110 countries creatively solve problems. Omron's Asia-Pacific group this week announced its “innovative-Automation” manufacturing concept, based on its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.19
February 08, 2022
…humans performing the same tasks. In some cases, this precision can be measured at micron levels. This level of precision also translates to a reduction of raw material waste. “Cobots are more consistent than human workers at performing certain tasks, are flexible enough to be deployed in a wide range of applications, and are easily transported and deployed,” said Campbell. “These qualities provide cobot users with additional productivity boosts.” Furthermore, cobots can operate 24/7, shortening cycle times and supporting just-in-time manufacturing. Automation helps users adapt to market demands Another way cobots can help increase productivity is by providing companies with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.42
February 08, 2022
…said it has proprietary expertise in photonics, vision, and precision motion technologies. Novanta part of Massachusetts ecosystem MassRobotics is an independent, nonprofit organization supporting the Massachusetts robotics commmunity. The organization provides entrepreneurs and startups with the workspace and resources they need to develop and commercialize robotics products. The Massachusetts robotics cluster includes about 400 companies, according to MassRobotics, which has 65 resident startups in Boston and 40 strategic partners. The collective said it brings together innovators and existing technology organizations through programming and events to nurture the next generation of talent. “We are proud to support MassRobotics in its critical…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
February 07, 2022
…robot move to where it’s needed? Picking systems require high-precision sensing to locate objects to manipulate. Today, vision-guided robots (VGR) are rising in popularity. They include the following capabilities: Recognizing an object with cameras or other sensors Determining the item's shape and position in space Picking and transferring the item to a target point with robotics hardware A seemingly simple task requires complex AI and ML technologies. VGRs are commonly used to locate objects on a conveyor belt. How does this help e-commerce companies? Most vision-guided picking occurs in warehouses. For example, the RightPick system from RightHand Robotics uses AI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.39
February 01, 2022
…directly measure the velocity of each point with centimeter-pe-second precision, in addition to precise 3D position. Aeries II delivers 4 million raw points per second, a maximum field of view of 120 degrees by 30 degrees, and a maximum detection range of up to 500 m (1,640.4 ft.). Aeva said it allows autonomous vehicles and mobile robots to operate across a broad set of conditions, including: Elimination of retroreflector blooming and ghosting from reflective objects like street signs and roadway markings, ensuring optimal performance in complex road environments where such object would degrade legacy lidar perception Greater ability to see…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.17
February 01, 2022
…nearly every aspect of product handling with high speed, precision, and little human involvement. This includes everything from automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that transport inventory between stages of the fulfillment process to automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) that bring goods in and out of storage. It also includes order-picking technology that can handle a limitless variety of products and packaging. Equipped with automation, facilities can run at their best, 24/7—even when labor is scarce. What does this mean for human employees? As more and more companies adopt automation, the role of the warehouse worker…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.14
January 28, 2022
…This project aims to autonomously create a high-speed and high-precision curvilinear robot tool trajectory on a complex curved geometry using industrial robots with redundant degrees of freedom, to reduce or eliminate the need for manual tuning often required today. The project will develop an optimization approach to decompose a given path to a sequence of robot motion primitives to achieve minimum cycle time with guaranteed tracking accuracy. Simulation-based data will be used to train machine learning tools to reduce the optimization computation time. Autonomous Robotic Metal Forming Lead: The Ohio State University Partners: Yaskawa, CapSen Robotics Description: The project team…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.33
January 27, 2022
…that requires a high level of repetitive motion and precision, according to the researchers. Connecting two ends of an intestine is arguably the most challenging step in gastrointestinal surgery, requiring a surgeon to suture with high accuracy and consistency. Even the slightest hand tremor or misplaced stitch can result in a leak that could have catastrophic complications for the patient. STAR adds precision Working with collaborators at the Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and Jin Kang, a Johns Hopkins professor of electrical and computer engineering, Krieger helped create the robot, a vision-guided system designed specifically to suture soft tissue.…
