Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.71
…its lightweighting technology with a prototype connected car at CES. Image courtesy of Techniplas. The origin of Techniplas Techniplas has a long tradition in injection molded parts, with a history reaching back to the 1930s. One of the milestone events was the 2012 acquisition of Nyloncraft, an established supplier of components and modules to the automotive and commercial vehicle industry. In 2017, Techniplas opened its first AM Center in Ventura, California. This marked the birth of Techniplas Digital, the division that would focus on innovation and transformation. In January 2018, Techniplas recruited ParaMatters, a generative design software developer, to join…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.61
…still coming around the international Consumer Electronics Show, or CES 2022. Udelv today unveiled the Transporter, its cab-less, self-driving, electric vehicle for multi-stop deliveries. The system is driven by Mobileye's technology. “This is a historic day for the transportation and logistics industries,” said Daniel Laury, co-founder and CEO of Udelv. “The Transporter is transformative for two of the world's largest industries: automotive and logistics. It was created to solve two great challenges of commercial fleets: the shortage of drivers and the electrification of fleets.” Laury and Akshat Patel, now chief technology officer, founded Udelv in 2017. The Burlingame, Calif.-based startup…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.54
…and cover. Source: TDK TDK announces other offerings at CES Also at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, TDK announced its SmartMotion sensor, which it said has the “industry's lowest power consumption,” is powered by BalancedGyro technology, and has accurate on-chip self-calibration. The sensor can be used in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) sytems, robots requiring high accuracy, and drones, it said. The new T5828 MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) microphone is compliant with the MIPI SoundWire protocol and includes 68dBA SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) and Acoustic Activity Detect features with always-on ultra-low power mode, said TDK. The microphone is suitable for consumer electronics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.48
AMD announces the full portfolio of AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors, bringing the “Zen 3” core architecture to the laptop market. New AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors provide performance and battery life for gamers, creators and professionals. New laptops powered by Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile processors will be available from major PC manufacturers including ASUS, HP and Lenovo, starting in Q1 2021. AMD also announced the AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 Series Mobile Processors, delivering enterprise-grade security and manageability to commercial users. Throughout the course of 2021, AMD expects a broad portfolio of more than 150 consumer and commercial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.47
…noted that FORVIA made their made money back in less than two years at the Písek plant. FORVIA at CES At CES 2023 this week, FORVIA held a press conference where it highlighted the technology it is developing. For more on the show, check out Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.42
…in more use cases.” Cepton to be recognized at CES 2023 Cepton was also recently named a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree for its lidar products. In a statement, Cepton CEO Jun Pei said he was “thrilled” for his company to be honored and used the opportunity to showcase its latest lidar product the Vista-X120 Plus. The company will be showing it off at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. “Vista-X120 Plus is designed for both today’s consumer vehicles as well as the next generation – intelligent, electrified and software-defined,” Pei said. “As the automotive industry evolves, our lidar innovations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.37
…they carry and how long they last on a single charge. But they are improving all the time. At CES 2022, delivery robot company Udelv unveiled the Transporter, a cab-less electric vehicle that can carry almost 2,000 lb. of cargo and make 80 trips per run. Check out the slideshow on the right (bottom on mobile) of 10 delivery robot makers to watch in 2022.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.37
…a record JDA, KPMG survey reveals contrasting digital transformation strategies for retailers, manufacturers End of life approaches for Windows CE and Windows Embedded Handheld support
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.36
At CES last year, Deere & Co. made headlines with its announcement of an autonomous tractor. Last week, the company named eight companies that it chose for its 2023 Startup Collaborator program. John Deere launched the program in 2019, and it expects particpants to help it enhance precision technology in agriculture and construction equipment. “This year's group shows the importance of connecting with the startup community across a broad range of applications and technologies,” stated Julian Sanchez, director of emerging technology at John Deere. “These connections help John Deere better understand opportunities to advance precision technology in agriculture and construction.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.35
…manufacturing applications. Features of the Flex 600-L Slim include: CE certified: ForwardX said it has ensured compliance with the highest safety and quality standards. Safety sensors: Equipped with four lidar sensors and machine vision with simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology, the Flex 600-L Slim offers 360 degrees of dynamic obstacle recognition and avoidance, which ForwardX said can ensure a safe working environment. Slim design: With a body height of only 9.64 inches and an intelligent lifting system, the Flex 600-L Slim is compatible with a wide range of racks and carts. According to ForwardX’s website, the Slim model is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.33
…a human machine interface recipe selection. From UL and CE to FDA and Gamp5, the FlexChassis design can be tailored to match specific production requirements. For clean manufacturing needs, FlexChassis meets various ISO classes. “We recognized a market need for an automation platform that allowed for high flexibility without requiring a significant amount of upfront engineering; lowering cost, minimizing risk and shortening delivery,” said Greg Herman, Jr Automation business development manager, in a statement. “FlexChassis was engineered from the ground up taking into consideration the needs of our medical customers while offering the flexibility our customers expect,” said Mick Trompen,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.33
At CES in Las Vegas last week, Orbbec launched its Femto Magna high-resolution 3D camera built with Microsoft and NVIDIA technologies. The company also announced and demonstrated the Gemini 2 and Astra 2 sensors, which use its new MX6600 ASIC chip. The Femto Mega camera is “is aimed at removing barriers for developers of robotics applications with the combination of sensing and accelerated computing for AI and digital twin creation,” said Orbbec. The Shenzhen, China-based company said it “is on a mission to popularize 3D vision technology for the 3D world, create a full-stack platform for industry solution developers, and…