Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.03
…will be showing a range of products ideal for 5G, industrial internet of things (IIoT), transportation AI, smart city and more - with an emphasis on edge computing AI, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, and carbon footprint management. NEXCOM provides internet of things (IoT) devices for automation systems, including industrial robot controllers and AI computers for robots. In August 2023, Universal Robots and NexCOBOT, a subsidiary of NEXCOM, announced a partnership to develop a “Smart Robot Box” integration gateway device that is also compatible with ABB, FANUC, KUKA, and Yaskawa Motoman robots. Software defined edge computing with IoT embedded OS The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.87
…expect the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the 5G revolution to accelerate factory automation worldwide. Autonomous technologies will help factories more easily transmit data and supply power over long distances. One manufacturer making this type of technology is Nortech Systems Inc. The Memphis, Grove, Minn.-based company makes the active optical technology platform Active Optical Xtreme (AOX). This hybrid solution offers data transmission capabilities over a long distance. In industrial automation, the AOX technology is developed for connecting smart devices across long distance and is highly customizable. The system has flexible and resilient spectrum. It will be helpful for demanding…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
…said it has successfully completed pilots at the Newlab 5G Studio in New York using Verizon's 5G networks. Ottonomy added that the leap in capabilities will enable it to deploy large fleets and increase its footprint across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Ottobot 2.0 evolved from early pilots to include fully customizable modular cabins, suitable for grocery deliveries, food and beverages, and e-commerce packages. They can be insulated to maintain hot or cold temperatures and configured with multiple compartments. Ottonomy also designed the robot to be accessible by adults, children, the elderly, and people with special abilities or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.81
…powers both the operational Nexus and robotics via integrated LTE/5G wireless communications. “The FoodX software platform is the ideal partner for Attabotics and its hardware,” said Scott Gravelle, Attabotics Founder, CEO and CTO. “The ability to save retailers time and money is more important than ever, and that’s why we’ve centered this partnership on the ability to offer the best-in-class unit economics for grocery e-commerce.” “There is immense opportunity to bolster efficiencies and profitability in the grocery sector, and we are always testing new technologies to benefit retailers,” said FoodX Technologies CEO Peter van Stolk. “In pairing our end-to-end software…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.76
…decision-making and planning, and it uses 360-degree perception and 5G connectivity. The third step is to use driverless minibuses to quickly achieve commercialization in nearly 10 cities, serve the needs of smart cities and new infrastructure, and provide services for tens of thousands of residents. So far, Qcraft said it is operating in five cities, including Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan, China. Qcraft is developing autonomy for a range of vehicles. Qcraft to deploy 'Dragon Boat' vehicles QCraft obtained permission to conduct public road tests in California four months after its founding in 2019. Since then, the company said it has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.76
…and efficiently answers them,” said Manish Tiwari, head of private cellular networks, Ericsson Business. “Being connected to Ericsson Private 5G allows Captis to traverse warehouses while maintaining consistent connectivity which ensures the safety of employees and devices.” Want to learn more about data management in robots? This article was featured in the September 2024 Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue titled “Robots as mobile data platforms.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.65
…sensors to maintain physical distancing between workers and/or co-bots. 5G Real-time data is essential to tracking both people and assets, either to monitor compliance with stay-at-home orders or the current location of essential supplies and equipment. 5G provides the network bandwidth needed to expand such track-and-trace capabilities. Barcode Scanners Extended range scanners, in particular, allow front-line healthcare and public safety teams to scan barcodes on citizen ID cards while maintaining required physical distancing. Check out this blog. Cobots and Similar Intelligent Automation Solutions There is a strong case for smart robotics solutions in warehousing and retail environments right now. Employing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.64
…path planning for fleets of up to 2,000 RENATUS SHUTTLE units simultaneously. Communications within RENATUS' system are over local 5G networks for stable, high-speed performance. The company said the combination of its “state-of-the-art hardware, software, and algorithms” is capable of storing 1 million bins and shipping more than 300,000 lines per day. RENATUS also said that its technologies can “unlock unparalleled productivity while remaining incredibly cost efficient.” The company is seeking funding, and interested investors can reach out to Yodai Takeuchi, head of global operations, on LinkedIn.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.60
…wide operating temperature range of -40 to 55°C (-40 to 70°C without the GPU), anti-shock and vibration resistance of 50G/5G, wide-range voltage input of 9 to 48 VDC, over-voltage protection, over-current protection, and ESD protection, the company notes. The thermal design and discrete cooling systems for the CPU and GPU maximize heat dissipation efficiency. An external fan kit provides additional active airflow to aid in heat dissipation in low airflow environments or under heavy computing loads. The Cincoze GM-1000 can be configured with a wide range of storage, memory options, and OS options, including Windows and Linux. The system is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.59
…Services (AWS) and BT Group, which provide cloud and 5G communications infrastructure for its autonomous vehicle systems. Bridge round is another investment opportunity The Series A+ funding is a combination of equity and debt and the result partnership with an unnamed global private equity (PE) firm. Conigital declined to identify the PE firm but said it manages £150 billion ($185.7 billion) in assets. The company asserted that its latest investment positions it as “the highest-funded driverless vehicle startup in the U.K. and Europe.” Conigital said the funding is in the final stages of due diligence and is set conclude by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.57
…and convenience services deployed on a high-performance ECU with 5G multi-modem technologies and Human-MachineHuman-Machine Interfaces. Vehicle services may include teleoperation, remote diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and fleet management whereas convenience services focus on passengers. The platform is designed as a multi-partition architecture that can scale from vehicles without passengers like trucks and industrial vehicles to vehicles with passengers like robotaxis and shuttle buses. Hyundai Mobis is the global no. 6 automotive supplier, headquartered in Seoul, Korea. The company's products include various components for electrification, brakes, chassis, and suspension, steering, airbags, lighting and automotive electronics. Hyundai Mobis operates R&D headquarters in Korea,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.57
…connected digital ecosystem. Cloud computing, big data analytics, and 5G mobile networks provide the technological base for optimized performance. The 5G standard will enable fully digitalized production, making cables on the shop floor obsolete. Artificial intelligence holds great potential for robotics, enabling a range of benefits in manufacturing. The main aim of using AI in robotics is to better manage variability and unpredictability in the external environment, either in real-time, or off-line. Machine learning thus plays an increasing role in software that can provide benefits such as optimized processes, predictive maintenance, or vision-based gripping. This technology is helping manufacturers, logistics…