Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.06
March 02, 2022
…responsibilities are often spread across hardware, software, and the infrastructure, and they shouldn't be an afterthought, Stroud told Robotics 24/7. “With more vectors like mobile robots or fixed robots, integration becomes more complex, and there's no silver bullet,” he added. “Historically, safety has been part of the robotics sales pitch, but interoperability is key,” he said. “If diverse pieces of equipment from multiple vendors aren't talking to one another, it's a challenge that we can address. The open standard is a win-win for developers, OEMs, and deployers of robotics.” CoreAVI sets goals for Vulkan SC API CoreAVI developed the Vulkan…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.80
February 28, 2022
…anyone would like Today’s mobile robots don’t require much infrastructure, so companies can easily start with one robot. However, as soon as facilities add more robots, they must have a way to connect and manage them. For now, at least, that depends on Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, most Wi-Fi infrastructures were not built for sharing data at this level. Once 5G is widely deployed, its stronger and more robust IT infrastructure will be a game changer for AMRs, enabling companies to efficiently deploy and manage dozens or even hundreds of robots. 5G offers ultra-reliable and ultra-fast high-bandwidth communication, providing the stability to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.57
February 25, 2022
…consumers, said ABB. Consumer goods manufacturers need the right infrastructure for maximum flexibility that can pick and handle a wide variety of goods in the widest range of combinations and in the shortest possible time, the company said. ABB plans to demonstrate a simulation of a high-speed, high-variation robotic sorting and on-demand order-picking system to give manufacturers the ability to quickly tailor package combinations to meet customer preferences. The concept is targeted at consumer products companies that need high-volume sortation, as well as flexible recipe requirements. MODEX 2022 will be from March 28 to 31 at the Georgia World Congress…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.75
February 23, 2022
…critically important for asset owners. To do this, they need to be well equipped to inspect and maintain their infrastructure, according to Sumitomo SHI FW.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.75
February 22, 2022
…provide accurate, robust, repeatable vehicle performance. ANT requires minimal infrastructure changes, unlike AGVs that follow physical lines or use laser triangulation, it said. As a result, warehouses can quickly install vehicles, and they can easily modify materials handling operations in the future, according to the company. As a business’s site and needs evolve, multiple types and even brands of ANT-driven vehicles can be connected in a diverse fleet using ANT server, the company’s advanced mission and fleet management software. BlueBotics said its software can also interface with existing warehouse management systems (WMS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), or enterprise resource planning…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.33
February 17, 2022
Sometimes, the best way to get information about subterranean infrastructure is without breaking ground. Exodigo today announced the commercial availability of its non-intrusive mapping platform to help businesses in the U.S. and Israel make more informed decisions before they begin design, construction, or resource excavation. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company also announced $29 million in seed funding. Exodigo said its system combines advances in sensors, 3D imaging, and artificial intelligence for the construction, mining, and utility industries. The company's leadership has experience in AI and signal processing from Israeli intelligence units. “It is time to finally break ground on a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.61
February 15, 2022
…a spin at helping Pittsburgh officials identify bridges for infrastructure and stability issues. AERAS said it “is partnering with engineers and policymakers to use its drones to create and aggregate the largest and most precise data on infrastructure possible. The result will be the compilation of thousands of high-definition photos and data points that assist engineers and inspectors to have a fuller, more accurate picture of the state of bridges.” AERAS drones take on new challenge The Pittsburgh-based company was founded in 2020. Its drones were the first to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration to sanitize outdoor venues…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.53
February 09, 2022
…enable the operations of massive data centers, including managing infrastructure as code, source-controlled configurations, and more. InOrbit said development teams can get more out of its platform with Configuration as Code, including the following: Version control of code changes Improved workflows: pull requests, code review, approvals Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines Reusable and reproducible configurations Rollback capabilities Security enhancements Auditing and traceability Software parameterization “We've added scale, time, and weight factors, so it's easy to get to the cause of a problem,” Cerruti said. “If there's an incident—say, elastic scalability isn't triggering fast enough—you can go back and look at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.59
February 09, 2022
…going to be the future standard of industrial communication infrastructure.” The Radford, Va.-based company said its NDC platform enables vehicle builders such as Toyota Material Handling Europe, Jungheinrich AG, and Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe Oy (Rocla) to create autonomous logistics automation. With Kollmorgen NDC, companies can automate virtually any type of vehicle or robot and integrate it for any materials handling application, in any industry, worldwide, it claimed. 5G offers robot advantages 5G could enable new levels of artificial intellligence and machine learning, simplify infrastructure requirements, and increase network stability, said Kollmorgen. The company said it could “dramatically increase performance and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.52
February 08, 2022
…the same time, warehouse and logistics companies must cultivate infrastructures flexible enough to handle the explosive growth of online purchases and the accompanying supply chain demands. Fortunately, cobots have the functionality and flexibility required to meet these market demands. “Collaborative automation is ideally suited to high-mix, low-volume production runs due to its combination of usability and flexibility,” said Kristian Hulgard, general manager for the Americas at end-effector provider OnRobot A/S. “Making adjustments to an application, such as adjusting the settings on a gripper or camera, is straightforward, even for those with no automation experience.” “With the right end-of-arm tooling and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.38
February 08, 2022
…of resources — with the necessary talent, knowledge networks, infrastructure and financial resources — to produce the best in medical/surgical robotics.” Celera, ATI to support robot motion innovations Celera Motion offers motion-control components and subsystems for OEMs serving a variety of markets. It offers precision encoders, motors, and customized mechatronic systems. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said it will collaborate with MassRobotics, as well as with other organizations, companies, and research institutions, to develop new applications, especially in medical robotics. “We’re excited to be part of the Boston area’s robotics community, one that is leading the next wave of technology,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.11
February 06, 2022
…of automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, which required more infrastructure.) Let’s take a look at some use cases for deploying AMRs in the warehouse, along with the benefits that automation can bring to your supply chain. AMRs can increase pick rates, decrease labor costs Evo, a brand of Seattle-based Evolucion Innovations Inc., is a leading online retailer of sports gear and apparel. It invested in AMRs to help meet 2020 holiday peak challenges. Before the technology investment, employees picked about 35 units per hour (UPH). After adding robots from Locus Robotics, that number increased to 90 UPH on average and…
