Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.73
July 11, 2021
…American Robotics' Scout drones. In February, Verizon said it would acquire incubed IT, which has built software providing autonomous navigation tools for managing mixed fleets of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in industrial settings. Robotics Business Technology will also include a team focused on automating command and control of robots on Verizon’s 5G Ultra-Wideband network. In May, Verizon said its New Business Incubation division would support developments in AMRs. Robotics Business Technology said it will provide connected robotics systems to existing and future customers for indoor and outdoor use cases in manufacturing and logistics, commercial construction, oil and gas, energy and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.10
June 21, 2021
Among the challenges facing robotics developers working on navigation and manipulation is the need for good data for machine learning. For applications in warehouses to factories and fields, roboticists rely on simulation to accelerate testing and address potential edge cases. NVIDIA Corp. today announced the open beta of its Isaac Sim engine, which includes several new features. Isaac Sim, which is built on NVIDIA's Omniverse platform, now includes support for multiple cameras and sensors, compatibility with ROS 2, the ability to import CAD [computer-aided design] assets, and synthetic data generation and domain randomization. These features will help designers train a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
June 20, 2021
…underlying hardware, with Pepper Premium+Nav also allowing for autonomous navigation, while Pepper Premium serves stationary applications. In the education and research market, RobotLAB offers Pepper and NAO with a curriculum to help students learn how to code and program the robots. Pepper Premium can be programmed using Python, C++, or a drag-and-drop interface, Choregraphe, while Pepper Premium+Nav can be programmed using Android Studio and Java. The Robot Control system is also available to customize programmability and cloud control as needed. Both versions can be managed by RobotLAB's cloud based, AI-powered Robot Control system. Robot Control allows customers to choose the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.37
June 09, 2021
…healthcare, and education, among other sectors. Whiz combines autonomous navigation technology with the Whiz Connect cloud connectivity and integrated analytics for smarter cleaning and healthier environments, said SoftBank. Whiz uses BrainOS, Brain Corp.'s cloud-connected AI software platform for building, deploying, and supporting commercial autonomous robots at scale. The mobile robot is already cleaning commercial spaces including major office complexes, connected campuses, and healthcare providers. SoftBank claimed that “Whiz’s unobtrusive visibility, HEPA-equipped cleaning, and data-confirmed results are integral for the cleanliness priorities of the modern workplace.” Canon builds automation portfolio Canon Solutions America said that Whiz represents an evolution of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
June 09, 2021
…dynamic or unstructured environments. The request for proposals mentioned navigation but did not specify that the capability to operate without human oversight would apply only to autonomous mobile robots. Manufacturing hypersonic components and structures: Aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles going faster than Mach 5 require special materials, precise engineering, and close inspection. The call requests projects to improve the manufacture of hypersonic components using carbon-carbon composite (C/C) or ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials with the goal of reducing cycle times and scrap rates while increasing throughput. Safe manufacturing of energetics: Energetic materials such as fuel or explosives are difficult to make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.40
June 02, 2021
…display images of goods to be picked, calculate optimal navigation routes, and reduce required training time, it said. Robots part of digitalization initiative In addition to AMR hardware, DHL Supply Chain said it relies on software and “cockpit solutions” that provide real-time information on the status of customers' global service logistics network. “Accessing the pool of big data and implementing algorithms and artificial intelligence has proven to be a game changer in global supply chain planning and will be rolled out further,” it said. DHL Supply Chain added that its Robotics Hub enables warehouse systems to be integrated with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.60
May 29, 2021
…aisle (VNA) tasks. BALYO claimed that its geo guidance navigation system, which includes point-level detector (PLd) safety sensors, enables robots to locate their positions and navigate autonomously inside buildings without needing additional infrastructure. Partnership to open opportunities Warehouses and distribution centers worldwide are increasingly turning to robots to improve efficiency and competitiveness, said Kӧrber and BALYO. The companies said they plan to collaborate to integrate BALYO's technologies and overcome challenges associated with full pallets, bulk movements, and heavy goods. This will result in “flexibility, agility, and scalability—smoothly increasing throughput and productivity with company growth,” they said. In addition, Kӧrber's integration…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
May 25, 2021
…to be open passageways,” he added. “Our mobile robots fit these ever-changing environments very well. With the collaborative, autonomous navigation of our robots, the automated material transportation becomes flexible and easily adaptable without additional cost or disruption to processes.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.65
May 25, 2021
…is the use of unique or proprietary operation systems, navigation systems, and fleet management software. An interoperability layer is emerging, with several software vendors, standards groups, and integrators taking on the challenge of getting equipment and systems to communicate. Real-Time Innovations today announced that 634AI Ltd. has selected RTI Connext DDS to connect its MAESTRO and autonomous mobile robots. “The motivation for creating our MAESTRO system was helping our customers transform the way they fulfil everyday indoor tasks,” stated Onn Fenig, CEO of 634AI. “RTI Connext DDS helped us create a central control tower that can streamline the management and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.89
May 24, 2021
…It uses a high-precision robot arm and Wireless One-Step navigation based on a real-time optical torque sensor (OTS). This robot enables more precise, safer, and faster surgery in comparison with traditional manual surgery, said the company. In addition, robotic surgery can minimize the filming and reduce the radiation exposure of both patients and medical staff, CUREXO said. Both two-dimensional filming (C-arm) and 3-dimensional filming (O-arm) are applicable with this system, providing expandability, according to the company. With the Wireless One-Step, CUVIS-spine allows multiple steps of traditional surgery —needle, K-wire, dilation, and tapping—to be performed with one tool, significantly reducing surgery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.88
May 21, 2021
…with an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) for mapping and navigation and then add various tech modules depending on their needs. During the process, the client is able to control costs and adjust for potential changes. “The new Modular Robotics Platform from OhmniLabs makes developing specialized robots easier and faster than we could have ever imagined,” said Tetsuro Morimoto, Ph.D., who manages the Business Creation Department and Insights Lab at Toppan Printing Co. “The modularity allows us to experiment with different applications and functionalities that allow us to better serve our customers, employees, facilities and communities.” The Ohmni Robot platform was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
May 19, 2021
…technologies that PuduTech has developed are robot positioning and navigation, motion control, multi-machine scheduling, and perception and obstacle avoidance. The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider said it has also worked on components, intelligent interaction, and simulation for testing. “Unlike many technology companies that 'hold a hammer to find nails,' Pudu's product capabilities are second to none in the industry,” claimed the company. Its product line includes the PuduBot and BellaBot delivery robots, the HolaBot for collecting items such as used dishes in bins, and the Puductor and Puductor 2 disinfection robots. “Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus epidemic, 'contactless…
