Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.58
September 14, 2023
…autonomous technology,” he said. OTTO Motors offers AMRs and navigation and fleet management software. It said they can increase throughput and reduce costs by ensuring that components and subassemblies are in place when needed and by transporting finished goods to a truck or warehouse upon completion. Other noteworthy AMR acquisitions of the past year. Company Acquirer Date iFollow stow Robotics May 2022 FRED Automation Barcoding Jan. 2023 Berkshire Grey SoftBank Group March 2023 6 River Systems Ocado Group May 2023 Magazino Jungheinrich Aug. 2023 In March, Fast Company named OTTO Motors as one of the Most Innovative Companies for 2023.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.78
September 13, 2023
…Kollmorgen said they are focusing on the following: Enhanced navigation: The partners plan to implement advanced navigation systems that allow AGVs to move more fluidly in complex environments with lidar sensors. Scalable solutions: They said they will create systems that can increase fleet size and weight capacities that can serve numerous industries. Optimized energy efficiency: Kollmorgen will apply its expertise to ensure that AGVs operate longer and more efficiently, reducing downtimes and boosting overall productivity. Align Production Systems and Kollmorgen said they are “committed to pushing the boundaries of AGV vehicle technology to ensure the future of AGVs is beneficial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.74
September 11, 2023
…feedback that they loved the heavy payload and advanced navigation capabilities of OTTO 1500, but they wanted to have it in a smaller vehicle size. OTTO 1200 combines the heavy payload capabilities and navigation in a compact package, which makes material movement in existing facilities seamless. With its smaller size, OTTO 1200 can fulfill that need. Based on the IP54 rating, do you anticipate OTTO 1200 being used in different environments than your other AMRs? OTTO 1200 and OTTO 600 are designed to IP54 rating, but they still work in the same environments as OTTO Lifter, OTTO 100, and OTTO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.17
August 28, 2023
…meet growing mobile robot demand. Cyngn uses lidar for navigation, palletizing Cyngn said it has developed proprietary computer vision algorithms that are bundled into a Pallet Stack Attribute Estimation sub-system within the DriveMod perception stack. DriveMod also uses lidar to inform the location of its vehicles within the site. Fusing sensor data from lidar and other sensors, Cyngn said its advanced autonomy software enables: Position and pose estimation of DriveMod Forklifts within a site with centimeter-level accuracy and six degrees of freedom Detection and identification of pallet stacks Precise localization and orientation of pallet stacks relative to the DriveMod lift…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.00
August 22, 2023
…it said. “Locus has always done AI—such as for navigation—even before it was fashionable,” Faulk said. “Right now, we're building out our AI team to get more flexibility around data analytics and predictive actions. We'll have some offerings coming out in the next six months.” In addition, the heavy-duty Vector and Max robots that Locus acquired with Waypoint Robotics Inc. offer new use cases. “We've seen significant demand, with 20% of our pipeline going for new use cases,” said Faulk. “For most of our clients, 50% to 80% is spent on labor for case picking. Ideally, they want one vendor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.76
August 14, 2023
…the original concrete flooring, creating more problems for robot navigation. Pouring fresh concrete or an epoxy coating both take extensive amounts of time to dry and set properly, while still not offering the wear resistance robots often require. Safety Hazards - Some facilities may have other floor coverings laid over the concrete, such as tiles with asbestos content. Safely removing this material is both dangerous and costly. Further, the surface beneath it will likely be marred by adhesive, as well as scratched and damaged — requiring additional remediation. Robot-Ready Flooring: Utilizing ResinDek panels over ground floors for robotic applications Installing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.25
August 14, 2023
…time. Intuitive HMI – The human-machine interface features two-touch navigation to most commonly used functions. Ergonomic blank load system – The conveyor feed case blank loading system accepts three 26-in. stacks of blanks at a time. The XCP Series includes the XCP-30, XCP-40, and the XCP-C30, which are customized versions of the case packer. Brenton said the addition of the XCP Series to its case-packing portfolio “gives customers a reliable option with speeds reaching up to 70 cases per minute that is competitively priced and ready to perform.” The XCP Series is designed for easy access to all areas. Source:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.58
August 10, 2023
…display images of goods to be picked, calculate optimal navigation routes, and reduce required training time. LocusONE, a data science-driven platform for enterprise-wide AMR deployments, provides value by transforming complex information into actionable insights, said Locus. The automated system is GAMP 5 (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice)-validated and is certified for medical and pharmaceutical distribution. DHL said it “further cements DHL’s position as the market leader in life sciences and healthcare supply chains in Australia.” Cardinal Health, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical products, uses DHL for supply chain and logistics for its customers in Australia. “We’re glad to see…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.19
July 29, 2023
…and mapping (SLAM) technology comes in. SLAM enables safe navigation But what exactly is SLAM, and how does it work? It is a bit like how we use our eyes and ears to navigate a crowded room. We can sense where objects are in relation to us, and we use that information to move around without bumping into anyone. In the same way, SLAM uses a combination of sensors, cameras, and mapping technology to create a real-time map of the environment, allowing autonomous robots to navigate around obstacles and avoid collisions more effectively. A key element of SLAM technology is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.41
July 28, 2023
…multi-vendor setups and interoperability? Buena-Franco: We're pretty agnostic. The navigation package and automation equipment could be from different vendors, but we want to make [data management] very transparent. We've been around for 100 years, and we work with particular technology partners for AGVs, tow trucks, and palletizers, and different ones for storage or high racks. We work with sister company Bastian, integrating middleware for navigation, bulk handling, and third-party integration. There are more sophisticated “handshakes” between autonomous systems such as a palletizer arm. We can handle all that integration, from the WMS taking orders down to different navigation and mission…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.84
July 27, 2023
…card, said Advantech. This provides machine vision and autonomous navigation capabilities for various applications, including wafer box handling, material handling, robotic arm operations, and more. MIC-770 V3 also supports WISE-Edge365, which enables remote management for status monitoring and anomaly detection. With these features, the MIC-770 V3 can be deployed for various edge artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) applications as a data gateway or industrial controller, said Advantech. MOV.AI software is based on ROS MOV.AI provides software and a Web-based interface for building, deploying, and running intelligent robots. The MOV.AI Robotics Engine Platform is based on the Robot Operating System (ROS)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.16
July 26, 2023
…well as handle other loads, using safety lasers for navigation and obstacle avoidance. The company is a subsidiary of Weighpack, which provides automated packing systems, inspection systems, and products for loading and unloading heat-treatment furnaces. The Karter Lyft AMR. Source: Karter Karter AMRs offer agility, ease of integration The Karter AMRs are the first result of the company’s close technical partnership with BlueBotics SA. Since these vehicles use BlueBotics' Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT) natural feature navigation, they do not require any permanent infrastructure changes such as laying magnetic tape or installing reflective targets, noted the companies. Capable of operating for…
