Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.43
January 07, 2022
…Las Vegas this week is the Autonomous Challenge @ CES. It was organized by Energy Systems Network, which also conducted the Indy Autonomous Challenge in October 2021. The goal of the self-driving race, which features university teams and technology and automotive sponsors, is to advance the state of autonomous vehicles. Paul Mitchell, CEO of Energy Systems Network (ESN) and head organizer of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), discussed preparations for the Autonomous Challenge @ CES with Robotics 24/7. How did your background in public affairs lead you to big technology events? Mitchell: My journey has always been about intersection of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.40
January 12, 2023
At CES 2023 last week, Ossia Inc. announced the launch of the Cota Universal Base, which will also come to market as an ARCHOS video camera base. The wireless power system can be white-labeled and work with many types of electronic devices, said the Redmond, Wash.-based company. “Cota is unique in that it automatically sends wireless power over the air safely and reliably, even with people in the room or on the move,” said Doug Stovall, CEO at Ossia. “Ossia works with companies to license the Cota technology and complete rapid integrations, like this one, which helps expedite time to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.36
January 08, 2023
…the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the IAC @ CES 2023. “This year was a much greater challenge—we saw something that last year we couldn't even imagine: cars interacting properly on track, trying to overtake one another, I would say, in the most safe way that we can aim at on a racetrack,” said Andrea Ticozzi, an autonomous racing engineer at PoliMOVE. “We really want to push forward the competition, go for new challenges, and try always to learn something new.” PoliMOVE is the team of Politechnico di Milano and the University of Alabama. The Milan, Italy-based team consists of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.33
January 12, 2024
Orbbec recently announced at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, the launch of the Gemini 2 XL. a long-range, 3D camera that delivers accurate and reliable data in various lighting conditions from pitch black to outdoors. Orbbec’s mission is to make 3D vision accessible and the Gemini 2 XL will enable robot designers to access premium visual information at a fraction of the cost of current solutions. “We are excited to demonstrate the superior capabilities of Gemini 2 XL at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show,” said David Chen, Co-Founder and Head of Products at Orbbec. “As Orbbec’s learning library continues to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.31
January 02, 2023
…Bionic today announced at the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, new wearable devices that it said use artificial intelligence to make physically demanding jobs safer and less strenuous. They include its Apogee power suit, the Smart SafetyVest, and the German Bionic IO cloud-based software platform. In addition, the Augsburg, Germany-based company will demonstrate its Cray X exoskeleton, which won the CES 2023 “Best of Innovation” award for wearable technologies. In addition to enterprises such as L’Oreal, JBS, Ecolab, and Lanxess, global logistics firms including DPS and retailers like British electronics chain Currys trust the Cray X, it said. “With our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.27
January 05, 2023
Among the trends at this year's CES in Las Vegas are advances in perception for robots and autonomous vehicles. eYs3D Microelectronics Co. this week launched the XINK computer vision development platform for applications such as indoor cleaning robots, agricultural robots, and smart cities. The global market for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) could reach $10.66 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8% from 2022, according to Grand View Research Inc. The expansion in demand for materials handling is partly responsible, it said. “New technologies have enabled surging market growth for mobile robotics,” said James Wang, chief…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.11
June 06, 2022
…Inspiration, New Angle”) camera robot. The system received a CES Innovation Award honoring outstanding consumer technology products at CES 2022. Doosan’s U.S. customer base includes leading organizations across automotive, manufacturing, warehouse and logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, construction, and packaging. Doosan Robotics said its expansion in the U.S. market will increase customer awareness, accelerate business development, and provide specific industry support. Doosan appoints North America G.M. Doosan Robotics Americas has appointed Alex Lee as North America general manager to oversee its U.S. operations. He most recently served as the general manager of North America at STXI Motion, a global…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.01
April 08, 2024
…of sensors The Apex C1500-L is equipped with a CE-certified safety laser radar that can detect static or dynamic obstacles 85 millimeters or larger. ForwardX said its C1500-L’s safety performance surpasses the European CE-MD standard, with the ability to detect obstacles both on the ground and overhead. ForwardX’s C1500-L forklift includes its new “Total Spatial Awareness” module. The new module incorporates two multi-line lidar sensors and three sensing cameras, which the company said ensures 360 degrees of 3D obstacle detection and avoidance and omnidirectional recognition. With five laser radars, two wide-angle cameras, four pallet placement sensors, and a total of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.00
January 16, 2022
…NINA (for “New Inspiration, New Angle”) robot arm at CES 2022, where the camera robot was recognized with an Innovation Award. Dayoung Kim, deputy general manager of Doosan Robotics, discussed NINA and the wider cobot market with Robotics 24/7. What was your experience at CES in Las Vegas, and how were Doosan's robots received? Kim: It went well. Our team got COVID-19 tests every morning. In the demonstration at our booth, we let people plug in their mobile phones to control the NINA cobot in a “Make Your Own Movie” challenge. We have video of people dancing. Collaborative robots are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.91
January 23, 2023
…warn them of unseen hazards. Vista-X120 Plus shown at CES At CES 2023 this month, Cepton unveiled its Vista-X120 Plus, which is designed for “intelligent, electrified, and software-defined” vehicles. The compact lidar provides “real-time adaptive 3D perception,” said the company, which won a CES Innovation Award in the “Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility” category. At its booth, Cepton showed a Chevy Silverado and a Ford F-150 equipped with its sensors embedded in multiple locations, including headlamps, fog lamps, side mirrors, front grill, and tailgate. It claimed the Vista-X120 Plus offers Vista-X120 Plus offers a 500% increase in data rate, 30°…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
April 07, 2021
…yesterday announced that two of its systems have received CE Mark approval. Products must meet strict European Economic Area safety, health, and environmental regulations to get CE Marks. The Seattle-based company noted that the approvals build on its prior certifications under similar U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. “There are growing certifications not just in wireless charging, but also across robotics,” said Ben Waters, co-founder and CEO of WiBotic. “For instance, the importance of energy efficiency has elevated as electrification has grown as an industry. We want to make sure our customers can move forward quickly.” TR-301 wirelessly charges robots,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.72
January 05, 2022
…“We are excited to unveil Ottobots at our first CES,” said Ritukar Vijay, CEO of Ottonomy. “The pandemic has provided Ottobots a catalyst enabling a series of partnerships that allowed us to launch fully autonomous delivery for indoor deliveries, curbside deliveries, and last-mile deliveries.” Ottonomy said its robots can provide contactless deliveries through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The company is backed by Connetic Ventures and angel investors. Ottobots use proprietary navigation The Ottobots create a digital map of the serviceable area and localize within that map. Their live locations get updated on the map while they are navigating autonomously to…
