Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.83
May 25, 2021
…The software connectivity platform also gives 634AI a shared infrastructure to develop, deploy, and maintain fully interoperable robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) offerings, it said. 34AI uses RTI Connext DDS for its RaaS management offerings. Source: Real-Time Innovations Real-time view to ease development The data-centric nature of Connext gives MAESTRO users a real-time overview of the entire industrial floor, with continuous tracking and tracing of AMRs, including object identification and recording of movement and inventory. Indoor operations can also improve efficiency and productivity because the robots are now able to consistently avoid obstacles and humans through recognition and real-time path adjustments and alerts,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.67
May 24, 2021
…and it gives us access to indoor and underground infrastructure. Last fall, the company announced the ExynAero system—can you give some examples of how customers are benefiting from it? Williams: We've been growing really rapidly in the underground space. Since that time, we've seen dozens of opportunities in other mines. Previous skeptics see Exyn's systems and want to buy. We've seen a ton of growth. We've also seen a lot of adoption by governments. The next areas of growth for autonomous drones are industrial and commercial spaces. Operators are looking for ways to get more information about facilities, structures, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.97
May 23, 2021
…won a NASA contract to develop technology for industrial infrastructure inspection. The company provided its systems to the K-MAX TITAN, which Kaman Air Vehicles described as “the world's first heavy-lift, unmanned helicopter for the commercial market.” The U.S. Marine Corps planned to test the K-MAX TITAN this month. Understand the applications “Users don't care how you got the data. Nobody wants a point cloud for its own sake,” said Barry Rabkin, director of marketing at Near Earth Autonomy. “We realized that it's not about the drones or the autonomy but the customer value enabled through the drone.” “When we talk…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.58
May 21, 2021
…is built on a simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) infrastructure and uses a blend of lidar, depth cameras, and computer vision to generate maps that are shared across robot fleets. With OhmniLabs' computer vision at the edge, robots can recognize the people and objects around them and understand the environments they're navigating, even without an Internet connection, the company said. OhmniLabs added that its Modular Tech Library includes more than 200 robotic components spanning hardware, engineering, software, and cloud robotics. Examples include brushless motors, sensors, acoustically tuned speakers, and self-docking charging systems. Every tech module has been tested and proven…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.02
May 21, 2021
…to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of sustainable infrastructure, turned to robotics and artificial intelligence. The company tasked Carlos Crespo, manager of the Robotics & AI Skill Center at ACCIONA's Innovation Hub, with putting together a team to develop technological solutions. ACCIONA builds on partnership The first step for Crespo was to talk with RobotPlus SL, an OEM partner and local distributor for Odense, Denmark-based Mobile Industrial Robots ApS (MiR). He had worked with the Madrid-based company previously on collaborative robotics projects. The research and development department at RobotPlus had already been examining the idea of combining MiR’s mobile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.19
May 20, 2021
…can be easily integrated with other equipment and existing infrastructure, allowing a more dynamic installation, claimed Geek+. This has allowed the manufacturer to secure record-high production levels throughout the implementation process. The customer was able to streamline operations, according to Geek+. Siemens Switchgear Shanghai gained two to three times more storage capacity, 99.99% accurate operations, 2.5 times storing efficiency, outbound collection process improved by 2.15 times, and 30% less manual labor needed, said the company. The Geek+ four-way shuttle. Source: Geek+ In addition, Geek+ said its systems enable real-time visualization of inventory, as well as the unification of material information…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.50
May 20, 2021
…and retaining faculty, and developing state-of-the-art research and education infrastructure. The cornerstone of this initiative will be a new, cutting-edge $210 million science building on its Pittsburgh campus, which is made possible by a $75 million lead grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. The facility, due to rise on Forbes Avenue adjacent to the Carnegie Museums in the Oakland neighborhood, will facilitate collaborative research and education spanning multiple fields across the university. The facility will be designed for open collaboration and to inspire unanticipated intersections of ideas, said the organizations. In addition to classrooms, teaching labs and other spaces,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.96
May 19, 2021
…president of operations at Agility Robotics. “In order to achieve this, it’s critical that robotics companies deploy tools and infrastructure that enable continuous improvement and continuous learning across the company in order to realize the promise of this emerging technology.” Time Capsule, along with additional user interface improvements, is immediately available for new and existing InOrbit customers. The company will hold a webinar showcasing Time Capsule and additional features of the platform on Wednesday, May 26, at 8 a.m. PT. Registration is free.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.67
May 18, 2021
…digital lidar sensors used in the industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive industries. Ouster claimed that its sensors are reliable, compact, affordable, and highly customizable, with hundreds of customers incorporating them in current products or those in development for commercial release. Ouster said the upgrade from legacy 2D lidar sensors to its 3D digital lidar will add new functionality, including 3D localization in complex surroundings, 3D software to create a safety “bubble” around the robotic forklifts, navigation on routes and circuits, energy efficiency, and remote monitoring. BALYO plans to improve safety, efficiency Ivry-sur-Seine, France-based BALYO said it believes that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.44
May 17, 2021
…analytics will facilitate maintenance, monitoring, and operation of critical infrastructure, they said. “We are excited to bring American Robotics into the Ondas fold,” stated Eric Brock, chairman and CEO of Ondas. “At the end of the day, the drone industry’s product is data, not aircraft. The drone is the ultimate data-gathering edge device for mission-critical operations, solving a huge pain point for Ondas’ industrial and government customers and ecosystem partners.” “American Robotics’ full-stack IP [intellectual property] portfolio is a complete system, enabling Ondas to turn these pain points into growth opportunities fueled by more rich data collection,” he said. Commercial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.34
May 17, 2021
…and 25 global customers spanning essential industries including network infrastructure, data centers, automotive, consumer products, medical devices, and industrial equipment. “It is clear that Bright Machines’ differentiated, software-driven approach to industrial automation has the potential to completely upend traditional manufacturing methods,” said Carl Bass, former CEO of Autodesk Inc. and chairman of the board at Bright Machines. “The company has demonstrated product-market fit and is seeing accelerating customer interest and broad deployment of their solutions. The opportunity in front of the team is simply enormous.” SPAC supports data-driven factories The transaction is expected to provide up to $435 million in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.66
May 14, 2021
…of automation. Some vendors offering AMR technology said that infrastructure-free solutions will open up the market for broader use of robotic lift trucks. AMR-based lift trucks have evolved in recent years to cover more applications. They have progressed from hauling with autonomous tuggers to pallet stackers and high-bay models that can autonomously lift pallets with no need to install guidance infrastructure cues for bay and pick locations. “What we offer are fully autonomous robots where you don’t need guidance infrastructure,” said Rob Sullivan, president of AutoGuide Mobile Robots. “Having units that truly do their tasks autonomously is the key enabler…
