Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 16.27
January 24, 2022
…this free download: Fleet management offerings for mobile robots AI and machine learning for picking systems Improvements in robotic perception and dexterity Efforts around interoperability among robots from multiple vendors Concerns about AI regulations and the robotics industry New tools for developers and end users
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.13
January 28, 2022
…Inc. claimed that its 3D sensors can improve robot perception as such systems enter more diverse environments. Lighting conditions, resolution, and range can all affect the ability of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to safely perceive objects and obstacles, noted the San Jose, Calif.-based company. Velodyne Lidar said its latest technologies can help AMRs be more useful in the warehouse, logistics, and construction industries, among others. Nandita Aggarwal, senior lidar architect at Velodyne, recently spoke with Robotics 24/7 about the potential of her company's sensors. How long have you been with Velodyne Lidar? Nandita Aggarwal, Velodyne Lidar Aggarwal: I joined Velodyne…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 15.98
September 28, 2022
…leave safety cages and bolted-down production lines? Advances in perception and motion control enable robots to work more closely with humans, be more flexible and precise, and deal with more complex environments. In this Special Focus Issue, we look at how sensors, software, and motors have been combined to provide new levels of utility and collaboration for robot arms and mobile platforms. From lidar to artificial intelligence at the edge, autonomous systems are becoming more capable. Learn about how robots are becoming more capable for applications such as machine tending, pick-and-place operations, and welding. The free download also examines how…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.98
February 01, 2022
…and operators experienced in the field of sensing and perception, the company said its mission is to apply next-generation technology to applications including automated driving, consumer electronics, healthcare, industrial automation, and security. Aeries II puts FMCW on a chip Aeva claimed that its technology integrates key lidar components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. The company said Aeries II uses frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) technology and can detect the fourth dimension of instantaneous velocity for each point in addition to its 3D position. In addition, Aeva said its Advanced 4D Perception software can provide camera-level images…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.82
January 10, 2023
…announced at CES last week that its SVNet vehicle perception software is available on the Texas Instruments TDA4 automotive processor. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said designers can use its deep learning-based vision technology for Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems and automated driving. “Enabling more cars on the road with advanced driver-assistance capabilities can lead to greater driver comfort and improved road safety,” stated Aish Dubey, general manager of automotive processors at Texas Instruments (TI). “The hardware-optimized SVNet software makes it possible for automotive designers to leverage our automotive system-on-chip [SoC] products to enable surround-view vision, helping them improve the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.75
May 22, 2018
…e-commerce markets, announced the commercial release of the PickOne Perception system, an integrated 3D vision solution for imaging parcels and generating robot pick points. Plus One Robotics has partnered with leaders in robot manufacturing, system integration, and e-commerce to develop this technology for the order fulfillment and parcel shipping markets. Rising consumer demand for shorter delivery times has increased the need for improved efficiency in sortation, induction, and singulation of the millions of packages which must be handled each day. The repetitive nature of these material handling tasks leads to high employee turnover and thus a need for an automated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.65
April 12, 2023
…will enable highly accurate and robust localization, mapping, and perception for a range of industrial automation and robotics tasks. “TI is one of the foremost developers of microprocessors for industrial robotics,” stated Owen Nicholson, founder and CEO of SLAMcore. “We are proud to have optimized our software to work with the TDA4x family of processors and thus bring our cutting-edge spatial intelligence to the many developers for whom TI processors are their first choice.” ProMat in March “demonstrated the significant interest in robotic and autonomous solutions in supply chain and manufacturing logistics,” said SLAMcore. The visual simultaneous localization and mapping…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.54
March 13, 2024
…adaptability Fitted with an RCS which utilizes mapping, 3D perception, localization, and routing technologies, the VNST20 PRO generates loading and unloading strategies, devises optimal delivery routes, and maximizes loading rates. The VNST20 PRO AGV works in tandem with a fixed Bright Eye visual mapping station to map the inside of trailers. VisionNav said its dedicated, proprietary system delivers increased space utilization, high scenario adaptation, high compatibility, and reliable solution redundancy to provide fast, safe, and efficient cargo handling. Available in the US starting in 2025, VisionNav said its VNST20 PRO can adapt to diverse trucks, goods, and environments, utilizing self-adaptive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.48
September 22, 2021
…is on improving throughput on image processing and on perception models based on deep neural networks (DNNs). These packages can reduce the load on the host CPU while providing significant performance gain, said NVIDIA. “DNN models can be used as a plug-in to develop robots,” said Gopalakrishna. “Developers could take domain-specific data for, say, a hospital, a warehouse, or a store. They could deploy a diverse set of models in real time.” The new Isaac GEMs for ROS include: SGM stereo disparity and point cloud Color space conversation and lens distortion correction AprilTags detection “We now have over 850,000 developers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.46
October 24, 2022
Robot picking operations depend on perception, grasping, and integrated systems. Soft Robotics Inc. is displaying its mGripAI system in multiple booths at the PACK EXPO International Exposition in Chicago this week. mGripAI is designed to enable the automation of production processes in the food and consumer packaged goods industries. “We're excited to show the flexibility of mGripAI to handle products with our soft grasping technology as well as suction,” said Paul Kling, vice president of global sales and marketing at Soft Robotics. “This opens the door to handle a wider variety of products and applications using the same robotic machine…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.35
May 08, 2021
…which has developed artificial intelligence software for for radar perception, this week said it had raised $55 million in Series B funding. The Dayton, Ohio-based company said its AI-powered Virtual Aperture Imaging platform dynamically sends out an adaptive, phase-modulated waveform that changes in real time with the environment. It then encodes that data over time, increasing the resolution of any radar hardware by up to 100X, claimed Oculii. “Our vision is to make radar a vital component of any autonomy solution, leveraging its inherent strengths with unparalleled resolution, and the market is responding,” stated Steven Hong, co-founder and CEO of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.34
March 01, 2022
…Seegrid said its AMRs are powered by Seegrid IQ, its proprietary next-generation autonomy technology, which it claims offers enhanced perception and human-like awareness for safe and reliable transport of goods. Last November, the company gave an inside look at the technology that powers its robots, claiming that it offered the only robotic lift with industry leading 3D perception. At MODEX 2022, the company plans to unveil a new Palion Autonomous Lift Truck. It has claimed that its AMRs have driven millions of miles without any safety incidents.
