Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.21
November 15, 2021
…and object-recognition software, Toposens said its sensor can provide precision and safety. ECHO ONE DK incorporates Infineon microphone Toponsens said its ECHO ONE DK sensor uses sound, machine vision, and advanced algorithms for accurate time-of-flight vision for applications such as robotics, autonomous driving, and consumer electronics. The ultrasonic sensor is based on Infineon's XENSIV MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) microphone IM73A135V01. Toposens is a member of Infineon’s partner ecosystem. “Our XENSIV MEMS microphones enable the detection of sound pulses, so they are a critical component for 3D object localization via ultrasound,” said Dr. Roland Helm, vice president and head of the sensor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.36
November 09, 2021
…that our warfighters need,” said Dave Duggan, president of precision engagement systems at L3Harris. “When combined with autonomous delivery zone evaluation, vertical takeoff and landing and long-distance flight can transform field supply logistics.” About the partners Near Earth Autonomy said its technology allows aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or without GPS. The Pittsburgh-based company said it “bridges aerospace and robotics with complete systems that improve efficiency, performance, and safety for aircraft ranging from small drones up to full-size helicopters.” Near Earth serves the commercial and defense sectors and won the 2018 Howard Hughes Award, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.86
November 02, 2021
…process, from seed to store shelf, achieving levels of precision that are impossible through conventional farming.” The Silicon Valley startup claimed that it can help provide delicious, nutritious, sustainable, and local produce. Grover designed to optimize hydroponics Iron Ox said Grover is a key component of its broader farming ecosystem, a closed-loop system intended to optimize plant yield, reduce growth cycle times, and maximize crop quality. The company's team of roboticists, plant scientists, and engineers has applied artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics to grow more with less, leading to less food waste and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.52
October 26, 2021
…has developed the ultra-thin Mini43LP Force/Torque Sensor to provide high-precision force sensing in a rugged, yet compact transducer. At less than 8 mm (0.31 in.) tall, the newest member of ATI’s force/torque sensor product family is “uniquely suited for smaller automated applications,” said the company. Apex, N.C.-based ATI claimed that it is the world’s leading developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling. The company said its end effectors can enhance the productivity and flexibility of automated systems through capabilities such as automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more. Founded in 1989, ATI said it serves a wide…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.80
October 25, 2021
…low-visibility conditions. Cognitive Agro Pilot will include a GNSS high-precision positioning system for steering. This is needed for operations in areas where no visual guidance points are available and farm fields are demarcated, said the company. It also enables automatic interpretation of satellite images, plotting of harvesting patterns, and driving directions, all of which can be corrected by the computer vision system, according to Cognitive Pilot. Cognitive Agro Pilot can transmit progress reports to the messenger apps of tractor owners, as well as telematic data about the state of the machine and progress of work with confirmed photographic and video…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.03
October 22, 2021
…Inc.'s Robotic Magnetic Navigation technology is designed to improve precision and safety, as well as to provide integrated procedural information. The St. Louis, Mo.-based company said its Robotic Magnetic Navigation (RMN) technology has been used to treat more than 140,000 patients around the world. Stereotaxis has been improving its Genesis RMN system, said CEO David Fischel. “We've pushing hard on the path of innovation,” he said. “We're in 100 hospitals worldwide, and use of our system has resulted in 72% fewer complications, 6% to 8% improved efficacy, and 35% less radiation exposure to staff between 2012 and 2020,” Fischel told…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.38
October 21, 2021
…multiple sensors capable of integrated positioning. They have control precision of ±3mm (0.11 in.) to allow intelligent picking, transport, auto-navigation, obstacle avoidance, and auto-charging with high stability and high accuracy, according to the company. The HAIPICK robots can pick and place totes as well as cartons on storage shelves up to 10 meters high. They can carry up to eight loads to continuously feed goods-to-person picking stations. HAI Robotics claimed that its warehouse automation can provide customer benefits such as rapid deployment time and a 100% success rate, while complying with local regulations and U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.29
October 18, 2021
…proven their exceptional endurance and ability to collect rich, high-precision data,” said the company. Earlier this month, a Saildrone USV navigated to the heart of Hurricane Sam, taking scientific measurements and high-definition video. The company said the mission was a world first and could help transform scientists' understanding of hurricane forecasting. Saildrone has two base vehicles, now in their fifth and sixth generations. The Saildrone Explorer is 7 m (23 ft.) long, with a 4.5 m (15 ft.) tall wing, and its keel draws 1.8 m (6 ft.). The Saildrone Surveyor has a 22 m (72 ft.) hull, a 18…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.63
October 14, 2021
…warehouse space. Equipped with an intelligent depth camera and high-precision sensors, the robot can adjust its arms to pick boxes of varying sizes, optimizing overall shelf space, said Geek+. The storage location can also be allocated according to the size of the box, improving inventory organization. Connected to a warehouse management system (WMS) and driven by intelligent algorithms, the robot can autonomously transfer up to eight totes to and from a workstation. This enables the automation of picking, replenishment, reverse logistics, and inventory-checking processes, Geek+ said. “As a long-term automation partner with strong R&D capabilities, we see it as our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.10
October 13, 2021
…interventional laborator and physicians provide patient care with robotic precision and safety, improved lab efficiency and productivity, and enhanced integration of procedural information. Stereotaxis studies children in Rotterdam The 223-patient study, conducted at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, compared Robotic Magnetic Navigation (RMN)-guided cardiac ablation with manual radiofrequency (RF) ablation and manual cryoablation. The study’s primary endpoint was long-term freedom from arrhythmia recurrence, with a mean follow-up time of 5.5 years. AV(N)RTs cause abnormally fast heartbeats and are the most common supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (SVT) in children without structural heart disease. Left untreated, frequent episodes may weaken the heart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
October 10, 2021
…employees who understand and manage the manual process with precision. Still others, he says, go with automation to gain optimum control and discipline. Bar codes (pictured) or even radio beacons (in the future) automate the product identification process, ensuring accuracy of returns handling. Source: OPEX The move to automation Control and discipline Control and discipline are what Schechter said are central to success in handling the entire returns process. Quite simply, they are the two key qualities that automation brings to the processing center while gaining critical feedback on inventory quality. “Returns are all about faster,” said Honeywell Intelligrated's Rowland.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.44
October 06, 2021
…off the shelf cart in free space and with precision, ROEQ claimed. This ensures that the AMR is never left idling, as it can simply drop off the cart and immediately go and pick a new one up. “ROEQ standardized MRE solutions are designed to unleash the full power and potential of AMRs for companies of all sizes and the latest additions to our product family [are] a testament to that,” said Michael Ejstrup Hansen, managing director of ROEQ. “The TMS-C1500 provides a powerful boost for your AMR’s payload capabilities, enabling end users to repurpose compact AMRs for applications involving…
