Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.09
June 09, 2023
…validate its expertise in developing technologies for autonomous robotic manipulation, utilization, and maintenance, as well as integrated mission planning and execution for space operations. “We are pushing the boundaries of autonomous robotic systems in order to revolutionize space operations,” remarked Dr. Dave Coleman, CEO of PickNik, in a press release. “We believe this will also open new horizons for commercial applications.” PickNik Robotics develops and deploys robot arms for structured and unstructured environments. The Boulder, Colo.-based startup specializes in motion planning, control, and perception for robots. It said its flagship product, MoveIt Studio, “revolutionizes the way operators plan and execute…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.89
June 06, 2023
…precise sorting needs, seamlessly integrating automated induction, sorting, item manipulation, and accurate placement. Configurations include: Induction Cell: Automated induction from deep bin or conveyor to conveyor, trays, and containers. End-to-End Sortation: Automated induction onto a central conveyor with six-sided scan tunnel and bidirectional conveyor divert modules, sorting to a variety of output containers including gaylords, wire containers, and more. Vision-Based Sorter Expansion: Enhance capacity and efficiency in high-speed sorting operations by integrating AI-based quality control with upstream sorters. Seamlessly integrate with existing machinery to enable advanced tracking and package analysis throughout middle-mile parcel sorting operations, optimizing performance and minimizing errors.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.81
June 06, 2023
…The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard defines the manipulation and performance characteristics of industrial robots and specifies how they should be tested. In Xaba and Rolleri's tests, a FARO Vantage Laser Tracker System acquired data to train the xCognition machine learning model and to validate trajectory accuracy improvements. The successful tests showed 10 times performance improvements in absolute positioning and trajectory accuracy, and five times improvements in relative positioning and trajectory accuracy, reported the partners. “Rolleri's mission is to provide the best solutions to our customers in compliance with three main requirements: quality, safety, and economic advantage,” said Fabio…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.54
May 26, 2023
…years of robotics experience spanning disciplines of artificial intelligence, manipulation, perception, and robot controls, as well as software, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Successfully completed the build, integration, and testing of the alpha prototype of Figure 01. Defined commercialization efforts for Figure's first applications in industries where labor shortages are the most severe, such as manufacturing, shipping and logistics, warehousing, and retail. In recent months, Figure claimed that it made notable hires across AI, controls, manipulation, perception, and commercial operations. Bob Klunk recently joined the company as head of warehouse solutions to help bring Figure 01 into its first real-world application.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.27
May 25, 2023
…present papers at ICRA, including: “DeXtreme: Transferring Agile In-Hand Manipulation From Simulation to Reality” (Read paper, watch video) “MVTrans: Multi-View Perception of Transparent Objects” (Read paper, watch video) “Self-Supervised Learning of Action Affordances as Interaction Modes” (Read paper, watch video) “nerf2nerf: Pairwise Registration of Neural Radiance Fields” (Read paper, watch video) “DexGrasp-1M: Dexterous Multi-Finger Grasp Generation Through Differentiable Simulation” (Read paper, watch video) Large language models among paper topics In addition, NVIDIA will present research on machine learning: “ProgPrompt: Generating Situated Robot Task Plans Using Large Language Models” (Read paper, watch video) “DefGraspNets: Grasp Planning on 3D Fields With Graph…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.90
May 18, 2023
…said the company decided to pivot away from mobile manipulation and previous AMRs to focus on technology that could more easily be adopted in brownfield facilities. The company decided to make that change shortly after Lance VandenBrook, who previously worked at Kiva Systems, was brought on as CEO in May 2021. “We thought, 'How do we leverage our technology and create a solution that goes into the space without making people have to build around us?' We want them to be able to get up and go and be very fluid, so person-to-goods was the right solution,” Link said. IAM…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.34
May 17, 2023
…in total) to “rival human hand dexterity and fine manipulation with proprietary haptic technology that mimics the sense of touch” Aesthetics including a bold color palette and elevated textures. Sanctuary AI said its humanoid robot is different from others in the industry because of its literal take on “general-purpose” and its emphasis on creating a technology that can conduct physical work just like a person. “To be general-purpose, a robot needs to be able to do nearly any work task, the way you’d expect a person to, in the environment where the work is,” said Rose. “While it is easy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.44
May 17, 2023
…will also show videos of a few demonstrations that are too big to take to Automate, including its mobile manipulation solution, which combines a Universal Robots arm with an AMR from Mobile Industrial Robots. The company developed that solution for a Tier 1 automotive parts customer to help it move and organize totes. For more on Automate, check out Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.17
May 16, 2023
…the development of our robots’ AI capabilities such as manipulation for maintenance work to revolutionize automated industrial operations.” The company highlighted its partnerships with the robotic research institutions ETH Zurich and the University of Oxford. It also mentioned NVIDIA, since it is taking advantage of chip maker's GPU to power the ANYmal. Investors see promise in ANYbotics The funding round was led by investors Walden Catalyst and NGP Capital with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Aramco Ventures, Swisscom Ventures, Swisscanto Private Equity, and other existing investors. “We are thrilled to invest in ANYbotics, a pioneering technology originated at ETH Zurich…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.58
May 10, 2023
…manual fulfillment activities that require hand-eye coordination and object manipulation. “Logistics faces the challenge of being as cost-efficient as possible,” said Kay Schiebur, member of the executive board for services at the Otto Group, in a press release. “The use of a generalist AI allows us to rethink processes that were not possible before and provides an answer to the massive shortage of workers.” “In times when handling is often outsourced to cheaper locations, we are especially happy to continue to be close to our customers and strengthen the European, and especially German business location,” he added. “The use of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.36
May 09, 2023
…OSARO has been working on applying its perception and manipulation technology to kitting for about two years, said Coffin. The company has also developed sensors, motion control systems, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), he said. Customization and personalization with robots Coffin gave an example of how kitting works with robots and people. “I get a box of tea every month, and it comes with these different pieces,” he said. “There's the key box that comes with it, and there's a pamphlet, and then there's always something like a little spoon.” “It's representative of a lot of the customers that we've been…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.05
May 01, 2023
…Source: Getty Imags F45.05 subcommittee reports on grasping and manipulation The newly formed F45.05 Subcommittee on Grasping and Manipulation reported on the progress of the two work items they are developing: WF83858 Standard Practice for Measuring Mobile Manipulator Performance: Static/Indexed Tasks WF83863 Standard Test Method for Grasp-Type End Effectors: Grasp Strength Performance Both of these work items should enter the balloting process this year based on current progress, noted the subcommittee. Both work items will introduce new testing equipment that has been developed by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researchers and engineers. The standards will also utilize the…
