Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
August 03, 2023
…time-of-flight (ToF) sensors, assserted Muenster. He cited its long-range perception with high precision, immunity to interference, and ability to provide per-point instantaneous velocity and motion measurement. “Current lidar is suboptimal—it's prone to multi-user interference, needs high wattage, and has a large form factor, so it's not scalable to mass-market deployment,” said Muenster. “We know the limits of ToF, and FMCW is becoming standard. It's the same as with radar, which was first pulsed and is now coherent.” “SiLC has a unique business model in that we're building a semiconductor, not a lidar box for one application or vertical,” he said.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.61
July 28, 2023
…and AMRs [autonomous mobile robots] and new developments in perception. Some use cases, like packing, are easier for us to develop. There's a lot of velocity in development on that front. Telematics data to aid managers How is warehouse telematics a differentiator for Raymond? Buena-Franco: Sometimes with implementing automation, it's easier for customers to start with telematics and make some adjustments. It's a backbone that provides connectivity among all smart nodes—the trucks and software are all connected. It's all about waste mitigation, and we follow a disciplined road map. When telematics are connected with a labor management system, now you…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.80
July 13, 2023
…open ROS interface, allowing them to develop control and perception solutions, ultimately facilitating smooth navigation of the robot through complex environments. The system involved 3D global positioning along with the goal to replicate ultra-precise “human” movement through the physical space with the robot. For the navigation stack, the team utilized wheel odometry, IMU and LiDAR data as well as an OptiTrack solution for repeatable localization. Finally, a Yaskawa arm was added to move the device under test to an exact location. With the system’s exceptional programmability and precision, the team was able to conduct repeated simulations, assisting the client in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.01
July 12, 2023
…the technology that enables mobile robots to have the perception and navigation capabilities to move around environments, he said. Thoro.ai's autonomy kit, which was originally developed in Carnegie Robotics' facility, was first featured in the Nilfisk Liberty SC50 Autonomous Scrubber back when the company launched. That robot is used to clean large venues, including hospitals, schools, and airports. Moving beyond cleaning When Mondi joined Thoro.ai as CEO in October 2021, he made it his mission to extend the company's reach into new applications. “I wanted this company to be more than just an autonomous cleaning company,” Mondi said. That's what…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.83
June 23, 2023
…Francisco-based Intrinsic said its team has expertise in advanced perception, machine learning, and reinforcement learning. The Alphabet company also said its automation engineers and software developers have domain knowledge about industrial robotics. Intrinsic claimed that its software will make automation accessible to more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. In December 2022, the company acquired the commercial division of Open Source Robotics. Siemens and Intrinsic to bridge IT/OT gap “Currently, the development and runtime environments for AI-based robotics and automation components differ significantly in their development paradigms and make integration cumbersome,” said Intrinsic and Siemens. The companies cited the example of deploying…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.50
June 16, 2023
…pallet sizes. Safety: Cyngn applied DriveMod’s commercially released multilayer perception framework. It uses deep learning, machine learning, and basic collision avoidance to equip autonomous forklifts with safety redundancies and a 360° field of view while unloaded and loaded. Leading load capacity: The company said the BYD forklift has an industry-leading load capacity of 10,000 lb. and the ability to stack multiple units fully autonomously. “This innovative solution effectively tackles labor shortage and consistency challenges faced by organizations, while simultaneously enhancing safety measures,” asserted Cyngn. BYD focuses on sustainable development “This development represents a significant step forward in our commitment to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.66
June 15, 2023
While the COVID-19 pandemic increased interest in robots for disinfection and social distancing, robots also promise to help shorthanded hospital staffs diagnose patients while reducing the spread of pathogens. Touchlab yesterday said that a hospital in Finland is using its Välkky system, which is designed to give remote clinicians a sense of touch. “In the past, telerobots have been limited to being able to see, hear, and speak on behalf of the people using them,” stated Dr. Zaki Hussein, CEO of Touchlab. “Now, thanks to our innovative e-skin technology, robots like Välkky can ‘feel’ too—and not only on their fingertips.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.03
June 09, 2023
…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 robotic tasks with unparalleled precision and efficiency.” In April, PickNik partnered with Motiv Space Systems Inc. to integrate its software with Motiv's xLink robot arms. SBIR to enable PickNik fault detection, reporting NASA said it increasingly needs highly autonomous robots to maintain critical spaceflight hardware, and its first SBIR award to PickNik Robotics is for a project titled “A Framework for Failure Management and Recovery for Remote Autonomous Task Planning and Execution.” PickNik is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.44
June 03, 2023
…massive investment with uncertain return on investment (ROI). This perception comes from the misconception that automation projects always require high costs, lengthy implementation timelines, and the construction of an entirely new facility. Fortunately, companies can break down cost barriers by getting creative with their automation strategy. Investing in modular automation is a great way to keep costs down and speed implementation for rapid ROI. Best of all, companies can retrofit their existing facilities with modular systems—no new construction required. Modular systems are made up of individual, standardized cells of automation. These modules are like building blocks. They can be arranged…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.41
June 01, 2023
…claimed that it is a pioneer in 3D visual perception technology and a “full-stack” developer platform for robotics and artificial intelligence. In April, the Shenzhen, China-based company said its AI-Aided SDK Programming Guide will enable software developers to easily create code through natural-language interactions with ChatGPT. Orbbec integrates with Isaac ROS Orbbec said it is also working on integrating its products into the NVIDIA Isaac ROS platform, a toolkit for AI-powered robots. Once completed, this integration will empower developers to build more capable robots using Orbbec's sensors, the company explained. Beyond the Femto Mega, Orbbec also offers industrial-grade RGB+Depth cameras…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
June 01, 2023
…Wash.-based Lumotive said its optical semiconductor systems enable advanced perception capabilities in products such as mobile devices, autonomous vehicles, and robots. The company claimed that its patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM) beam-steering chips “deliver an unparalleled combination of high performance, exceptional reliability, and low cost — all in a tiny, easily integrated solution.” Lumotive has received industry recognition including Fierce Electronics' 2021 Startup of the Year award, two CES 2022 Innovation Awards, a 2022 SPIE PRISM Award, and an Edison Award. Its investors include Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, Uniquest, and USAA. Hokuyo to produce 3D lidar…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.69
May 31, 2023
Self-driving vehicles need fast and accurate perception as they move at highway speeds. STRADVISION yesterday announced that it has opened a new Autonomous Driving Workshop in Dongtan, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, to strengthen vehicle object-recognition technology. Founded in 2014, STRADVISION has developed artificial intelligence-based vision perception technology for advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. The San Jose, Calif.-based company claimed that it is “accelerating the advent of fully autonomous vehicles by making ADAS features available at a fraction of the market cost compared with competitors.” STRADVISION's SVNet is being deployed on various vehicle models in partnership with OEMs worldwide. It has…
