Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.73
October 02, 2019
…in the Robotics System Toolbox, R2019b introduces two products. Navigation Toolbox is for the design, simulation and deployment of algorithms for planning and navigation. ROS Toolbox is also for design, simulation and deployment but is specific to the Robot Operating System (ROS). This new toolbox gives engineers an interface between MATLAB, Simulink and ROS and ROS2, for generating embedded system software for ROS nodes. Among the MATLAB highlights in R2019b is the introduction of Live Editor Tasks. This helps users interactively explore parameters, preprocess data and generate MATLAB code that will become part of a live script. This means MATLAB…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.22
September 01, 2019
…sailing challenges such as short- and long-course racing, and navigation accuracy demonstrated both along a course and by staying in a confined area with a judged technical presentation to incrementally more complex events. There are now eight separate evaluated challenges that include: the Presentation, a Fleet Race, a 7-hour autonomous Endurance/Long Distance Race, a Station-Keeping Challenge, a Precision Navigation Challenge, a Payload-carrying Challenge, a Collision-Avoidance Challenge and a Search and Discover Challenge. All but the Fleet Race and Payload-carrying Challenges are intended to be accomplished fully autonomously. Interestingly enough, the Station-keeping and Search and Discovery Challenges have direct applicability to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.05
June 06, 2019
…in using AI, so not only is there a navigation and control algorithm, but we can ask the AI engine to make some decisions and increase the autonomy level.” Racing to Innovate with AI and 3D Printing Kayacan says the lab is currently investigating the type of controls required for drone racing, which Lockheed Martin has made investments in recently. “Why is this problem important? It is beautiful because you are competing with a human pilot,” Kayacan says. “The drone has to see the correct gates, estimate where they are and then decide the trajectory, and you need a really…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.91
May 21, 2019
…challenging weather conditions. This data can be used for navigation and relative positioning tasks. Serva Transport Systems partnered with SICK to create autonomous transport robots for the factory of the future. EVE is an automated solution for production processes that uses the outdoorScan3 to go indoors and outdoors. Related White Papers Taking AGV Safety Outdoors with SICK’s New Safety Laser Scanner With a growing need for continuous improvement and automation, AGVs are being rapidly adopted in many industries. Whether used for pallet handling, trailer loading, or work-inprocess movement, the use of these vehicles increases productivity, while saving time and money.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.17
May 20, 2019
…AMRs are more advanced as they can use dynamic navigation instead of being restricted to fixed routes and operate safely in an environment of workers and forklifts. Using AI-driven software, for instance, inVia Robotics’ Picker robots autonomously retrieve and move goods throughout warehouses as part of the order fulfillment process. Meanwhile, in October 2018, Honeywell announced a strategic collaboration with Fetch Robotics to fulfill growing volumes of e-commerce orders. Box packaging automation and robots have been mainly used at the end of manufacturing assembly lines but are still in nascent stages when it comes to automation in warehouse and fulfillment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
May 17, 2019
…the past two years and oversee the planning and navigation research for the project. They recently invited John McPhee, a Canada research chair and professor of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo, to improve the motion controller for the vehicle and to oversee the dynamics and control aspects of the project. The research team selected a 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid as the vehicle platform, and used Maplesoft’s Maple and MapleSim to support their research. They outfitted the car with the sensors and actuators required for implementation as an autonomous vehicle. “The Lincoln MKZ is the vehicle preferred by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.23
May 01, 2019
…they’re not behaving like typical human drivers. An autonomous navigation algorithm developed under these ideal conditions may not know how to react to the irrational, imperfect navigations of real humans on the road. “It’s not enough to come up with a nicely random simulation; you have to come up with hundreds or thousands of driving styles,” says Hoyle. It’s neither safe nor practical to put unproven autonomous vehicles on the public road for testing. Therefore, most developers would invariably rely on simulation to make sure their vehicles can make the right decision, even in the highly unusual “edge” scenarios. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.92
April 24, 2019
…now clearly behind us. Leading the way are new navigation technologies and greater collaboration with people. But AGVs are coming in new form factors too. These range from small bots to automated lift trucks. Two shows ago, you could walk around the floor and mention IoT and not get much a response from most people. People weren’t much better informed about AI. Today people know what both technologies are and have a good idea of what they can do for them. As a result, they are making heavy investments in software and platforms using AI and IoT. The need for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.82
April 10, 2019
…to helping Vecna improve operating efficiencies for its customers by providing the KinetIQ 300—a more flexible, reliable and precise navigation solution.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.89
April 08, 2019
…safety-rated LiDAR sensors, a three-stage safety system and autonomous navigation. “We are thrilled to offer the workforce a better tool to move large, heavy materials. We’ve architected our products from Day 1 with the philosophy of ‘Bobby first.’ Bobby is the experienced worker who knows the job better than anyone,” said CEO Jason Walker. “We’ve designed MAV3K so Bobby and workers like him can send it on missions to move the heaviest materials in his factory.” ProMat 2019 is scheduled to be held April 8-11 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
March 01, 2019
…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 detect…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 20.08
February 21, 2019
…technology company specializing in the development of intelligent, autonomous navigation systems for everyday machines. The company was co-founded in 2009 by world-renowned computational neuroscientist, Dr. Eugene Izhikevich, and serial tech entrepreneur, Dr. Allen Gruber. Brain Corp’s initial work involved advanced R&D for Qualcomm Inc. and DARPA. The company is now focused on developing advanced machine learning and computer vision systems for the next generation of self-driving robots. Brain Corp is funded by the Softbank Vision Fund and Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of mobile technology leader, Qualcomm Inc. AI platform for the development, deployment, and management of intelligent machines
