Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.59
February 28, 2022
…about the paths they take within the facility. 3. Interoperability, software advances support fleet management For individual robots, improvements in sensor technology and connectivity advances such as 5G will help feed data into AMRs’ planning algorithms and software. This data is critical when navigating around facilities, enabling the robots to see any object around it or from above it. With the help of AI, advanced software instructs the robots on the tasks or programs to execute, aiding with path planning or collision avoidance. Until recently, even two or three AMRs were considered an advanced set up. With facilities now deploying…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.22
April 03, 2022
…for mobile robot users. 2. Demand rising for robot interoperability It is not just AMRs that have experienced a lot of growth, but the demand for robotics in general has been increasing steadily across many industries over the past decade — and most industry analysts expect it to continue to grow over the next decade. In addition, developments in AI, machine learning, simulation, and the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are leading not just to smarter robots, but are also contributing to smarter industries. Increased levels of automation plus AI are resulting in faster, more accurate, and more efficient operations.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.13
March 15, 2023
…vendors, the company said. In addition, InOrbit supports emerging interoperability standards such as the MassRobotics Interoperability Standard, VDA 5050, and Open-RMF, as well as proprietary fleet managers from vendors including Mobile Industrial Robots, OMRON, and OTTO Motors. Users can constantly monitor robot fleets with IOWA. Source: InOrbit InOrbit joins Barcodes at ProMat InOrbit will show its new system to key business decision makers with new partner Barcodes at ProMat 2023. “As a leading technology solutions provider and systems integrator, Barcodes is well-known in the logistics industry for delivering unmatched value to customers,” said Florian Pestoni, co-founder and CEO of InOrbit.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.04
March 17, 2022
…and transmit only the minimum information necessary for useful insights, and change dynamically depending on a robot's specific circumstances.” Interoperability and orchestration In addition to filling data gaps and providing data integrity, InOrbit said it supports mobile robot operators with advanced fleet management capabilities. Beyond just interoperability, the company now offers robot orchestration, which select InOrbit customers are already using. This includes enhanced navigation with heterogeneous multi-robot visualizations, defined single-occupancy areas used to trigger dynamic exclusion zones, and more.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.53
December 22, 2021
…of community impact was the release of our AMR Interoperability Standard this past summer, which has already been shown in operation at a FedEx facility. Teele: At the ARM Institute, we were able to accomplish much during a challenging pandemic year. However, our biggest accomplishment was the launch of RoboticsCareer.org. Numerous studies have indicated that lack of skilled labor is the No. 1 reason holding back automation at manufacturers in the U.S. This free, national resource is designed to help those both entering the workforce as well as incumbent workers better understand the skills and career paths for a role…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.73
August 11, 2020
…companies to focus on innovation, rather than on basic interoperability issues,” the Consortium states in its home page. While AM software developers and users have acknowledged 3MF file format's richer set of features (support for color and multimaterial structures, to name but two), STL remains an entrenched format, likely here to stay for the long haul. Baldez said, “STL has been around since 1987, so it's been a while ... We're learning that it takes time for people to accept the new 3D printing workflow. The way I see it, if you go to your PC now, it still supports…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.72
May 29, 2024
…using a variety of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Full interoperability of robots of different types and vendors, all managed and optimized in Roboteon’s singular platform with a unified interface. Cart picking with optimized order mapping of picks to the cart and optimized routing to minimize travel time. Collaborative picking with human associates and AMRs working together as one. Enterprise fleet management, which provides traffic control and visualization across mobile robots from different vendors. Robot arms interoperate with autonomous mobile robots Roboteon said it is committed to continuous investment in the lab. Recent additions include the deployment of automated picking robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.53
May 14, 2021
…have joined organizations working on different aspects of the interoperability challenge. Robotics 24/7 spoke with several leading companies about increasing recognition of the need for interoperability, the growth of third-party solutions, and efforts to standardize how warehouse robots are managed. Awareness of the need Many users are just beginning to understand the concept of scaling robotic fleets, noted Florian Pestoni, CEO of robot operations service provider InOrbit. “It's a sign of where the industry is,” he said. “Few companies are thinking in terms of orchestration. It's still about building a robot that does something, not about running thousands of robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.23
October 20, 2021
…problems; and what audience members should know about adopting, financing, and managing AMRs. The conference also featured discussions about interoperability among varied robots from multiple manufacturers, the new R15.08 industrial mobile robot safety standard, and scaling robotics deployments, among other topics. The addition of logistics also benefited the event, said Burnstein. “We added technologies besides AMRs,” he explained. “Some attendees wanted to know how these robots can work in automotive manufacturing. Logistics touches everyone, not just e-commerce and warehouses.” See the slideshow (right) for 10 insights from the AMR & Logistics conference.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.94
May 01, 2020
…forces in choosing MQ-9 because of its proven, multi-role combat performance and ability to support ad-hoc communications networks and interoperability with Allies. MQ-9B follows the legacy of GA-ASI's Predator® series of RPAS, the world's most trusted and capable armed Medium-altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) RPA Systems. The entire fleet has accumulated more than 6 million flight hours to date. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.33
April 15, 2022
…functions and isolate the compromised machine.” Noblis said the interoperability of its new system permits a level of high-speed motion and coordinated actions that would otherwise be impossible without advance knowledge of all the localized actions. Potential applications include autonomous vehicles coordinating movements through a roadway intersection, aerial drones self-organizing actions around a loiter point, and autonomous submersibles performing undersea missions beyond the range of human control, according to the organization. “Autonomous machine networks are increasingly a part of civilian and military mobility and logistics solutions,” said Chris Barnett, Noblis chief technology officer. “Noblis Orchestrated Autonomy is an example of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.29
November 16, 2021
…(CTRLS) and the System Unification Model (SUM) to enable interoperability between ROV and robotic arm systems. CTRLS allows the topside ROV operator to send mission goals to the SUM module located on the vehicle. This enables the vehicle and robotic arms to quickly and efficiently achieve those mission goals, making it easier for operators to complete complex underwater tasks, said RE2. “Currently, robotic arms and ROVs are controlled with separate control systems,” said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “CLAMS will enable both the robotic arms and the mobile platform to be operated with a single control unit.”…
