Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.40
January 24, 2022
…on the track. The railcars, which use a camera-based perception system and redundant braking, can autonomously stop up to 10 times quicker than a train, according to the company. This means the vehicles can perform an emergency stop within the line of sight that the sensors perceive an object. In addition, the platoons automatically maintain safe speeds based on the track conditions, said Parallel. Platoons could reduce waiting times at railroad crossings. Since the platoons are shorter than traditional trains, the vehicles could separate to allow traffic, emergency vehicles, or the public to safely proceed, the company said. Rail platform…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.38
January 03, 2023
…synthetic datasets to train the AI models for robotic perception. Developers can then use Isaac Sim's reinforcement learning API to train models in a robot's control stack, said NVIDIA during its special address at CES. Isaac Sim now supports simulations of people using obstacle avoidance and with common behaviors such as pushing carts. Source: NVIDIA Adding people to realistic simulations As more people work alongside collaborative robot arms or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), it's critical that common behaviors are added to simulations, NVIDIA claimed. The Isaac Sim 2022.2 release gives users the ability add people to environments for safety simulations.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.29
August 04, 2023
…and placing of objects is Plus One Robotics' PickOne Perception Kit, which uses 2D, 3D, and AI algorithms to identify each pickable item in view before assigning it a placement location. Yaskawa will also show flexible conveyors from Dynamic Conveyor Corp. (DynaCon) and Dorner, as well as safety guarding from Advanced Machine Guarding Solutions (AMGS). Collaborative palletizing The six-axis HC30PL collaborative robot with plug-and-play capability can provide optimal performance for demanding production workspaces, said Yaskawa. It can also facilitate safe and efficient fenceless palletizing for select handling, packaging, and logistical environments, it added. The cobot is suitable for medium-volume lines…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
April 21, 2022
…company has developed. “This has an AI sensor-fusion and perception layer that feeds into the mission autonomy engine onboard the drone that enables it to execute any mission that’s programmed into it,” King said. “Whether that is scanning a power line, searching for an object in a wooded environment, using onboard sensors like thermal and radar, or whether that’s doing 3D scanning of a building or object for photogrammetry, the mission platform is very modular and open in that our user interface allows a person to program in any of these behaviors into these drones,” he added. King said the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.89
March 01, 2019
…for example, can be used for developing solutions for perception, navigation, manipulation and control in robotics systems. Developers can train and test robotics software using realistic virtual simulation environments. MathWorks added more deep learning enhancements to its latest releases of MATLAB and Simulink for designing and implementing deep neural networks and AI development. The Deep Learning Toolbox can be used to train deep learning networks for computer vision, signal processing and other applications. A Deep Network Designer app uses a drag-and-drop interface to help engineers build, visualize and edit deep learning networks. “If an engineer or data scientist wants to…
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 3.83
September 01, 2022
…and avoidance have largely been solved for mobile robots, perception and manipulation remain challenging for piece-picking operations. Advances in computer vision, machine learning, and end-of-arm tooling are now enabling robots to pick at human and even superhuman rates. One company focusing on successful automation of pick-and-place workflows is Material Handling Systems Inc. (MHS). The Mt. Washington, Ky.-based company spun out MHS Robotics from its research and development unit last year. Kristiyan Georgiev, R&D manager for computer vision and software engineering at MHS, spoke with Robotics 24/7 about improvements in robotic picking applications. How long have you been at MHS, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.81
February 12, 2019
…for the distribution team, it’s exciting to be on the leading edge of an emerging technology. “There is a perception that I think is accurate that GEODIS is on the front line of this technology,” says McDonald. “If we were to wait until the technology matures to adopt it, we’d be behind the curve.” Adds Stock: “We want to be on the cutting edge, and as a result, we’re creating new opportunities for our business, and for the people who work for us.” Learn more about how GEODIS implemented robotics to increase productivity and throughput.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.74
May 13, 2021
…over more traditional manufacturing processes, it added. Despite the perception of Industry 4.0 as a revolutionary process requiring a huge level of capital investment, automation is increasingly affordable and available to organizations of every size. In fact, robotic systems often offer a fast return on investment, reducing floor space and allowing production processes to run for longer periods. Ultraseal said that in the case of its robotic vacuum impregnation system, the equipment, chemicals and processes are more economical and environmentally sustainable than traditional alternatives, while also offering improved quality and increased repeatability. Casting impregnation is usually carried out in three…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.73
June 17, 2022
…a partnership earlier this year that allows Plus One’s perception software to work with Tompkins’ tSort AMRs to accelerate fulfillment processes in distribution centers (DCs). Plus One’s software provides robots the hand-eye coordination to pick and place objects in DCs that have high package variability, said Erik Nieves, founder and CEO of Plus One Robotics. The tSort system offers scalable automated sortation. Last fall, Plus One also partnered with Locus Robotics to integrate AI-enabled piece-picking with AMRs from Locus. Generally, Nieves explained, automation of all types needs to become more integrated—not just robots with one another, but with traditional fixed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.72
January 13, 2023
…is cool. There are some really interesting components, like perception AI to predict traffic flows from camera data. That's abstract enough that very few end customers that know what to do with it. SVT is partnering with Ox on augmented reality picking. Integrating AMRs [autonomous mobile robots] with voice picking—there's so much upside from these types of human augmentation. We pride ourselves that we’re the “Switzerland of robotics.” We're machine-agnostic. There are companies that we think do a great job, but we're not working on selling their robots, but to connect with great technology that's available. How do you assess…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.69
August 06, 2023
…during the Cold War competition, but robots offer ways to explore, prepare for eventual human follow-up, and extend our perception into the vast mysteries of space. There are endless opportunities for exploration. Caption About the author Aniket Roy is an experienced technical writer with a passion for exploring and explaining the latest developments in aerospace industry. Currently serving as a senior business analyst at Stratview Research, Roy has carved his niche in specific areas including aerospace. He is now creating content to help readers stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in his areas of expertise.
