Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.95
August 05, 2021
…advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), smart cities, and security. ANYmal takes Puck to new sites Zurich-based ANYbotics said its ANYmal mobile robot can perform inspection and monitoring tasks in challenging industrial terrains such as mining and minerals, oil and gas, chemicals, energy, and construction. ANYmal’s four legs provide unparalleled mobility when moving up and down stairs, climbing over obstacles, steps and gaps, and crawling into tight spaces, said the company. The robot's inspection payload provides visual, thermal and acoustic insights for condition monitoring of equipment and infrastructure. Equipped with Velodyne’s Puck lidar, ANYmal is able to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.71
April 19, 2023
…the M1, M5, and M6 between the major metropolitan cities of London, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol. The starting point will be the Midlands’ ‘golden logistics triangle,’ which lies within four hours’ drive of 90% of the British population and contains a significant share of the country’s logistics and warehousing facilities. “The U.K. has always been at the forefront of transport history. The efficient and innovative movement of goods has consistently been integral to the growth and prosperity of the U.K., with the British pioneering both the railway system and canal networks,” said Robert Falck, Founder and CEO of Einride.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.65
October 22, 2022
…like conveyor to properly position and move goods. Pick-and-place smarts Robots used in pack out need to have adequate smarts to both pick and place, and to instantly learn on the job as new items come through to be packed. Numerous vendors have emerged who offer software, AI and vision technology for robotic applications like e-commerce packing. These vendors don’t make the robots—they offer a solution layer for robotics, leveraging best-in-class hardware from robot vendors. This approach has already led to real-world deployments for e-comm pack out. For example, Netherlands-based apo.com Group, a leader in automated online pharma, uses a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.61
April 23, 2021
…advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), robots, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), smart cities, and security. Gatik was founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry and has offices in Palo Alto, Calif., and Toronto. The company's fleet of light- to medium-duty trucks focuses on short-haul, business-to-business logistics for Fortune 500 retailers such as Walmart and Loblaw. Gatik said it can reduce customer costs and keep delivery times short by automating transportation networks. Velodyne's sensors are part of Gatik's sensor suite for its autonomous delivery vehicles. Source: Velodyne Lidar Gatik uses Velodyne sensors in real-time operations As e-commerce growth soared during…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.60
July 28, 2023
…to lead to new industrial success. They also hope to be competitive in bidding for construction projects in Neom City in Saudi Arabia and the “K-brand” capital relocation project in Indonesia, reported the Korea IT Times. “Connecting elevators with robots is considered indispensable for future urban development worldwide,” said Do Ik-han, vice president and head of the Service Business Division at Hyundai Elevator. “During the [signing] ceremony, we also discussed the potential of setting an international standard for smart buildings that integrate elevators, robotics, and communications expertise,” Do told The Korea Herald.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.55
December 18, 2021
…driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), smart cities, and security. The Velarray H800 is a solid-state lidar designed for automotive-grade performance, said Velodyne. The sensor uses the company's proprietary micro-lidar array (MLA) architecture. The Velarray H800 can detect peripheral, near-field, and overhead objects while addressing corner cases on sloping and curving roads. It is designed for safe navigation and collision avoidance in ADAS and autonomous mobility applications. The Velodyne and ROBORACE engineering teams have been working together on the race car development project. ROBORACE's engineering team said the Velarray H800 was the clear choice of the ROBORACE…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.54
July 03, 2021
…intelligent traffic brand WitGo became the real solution for city-level traffic problems, said Yutong. WitGo can support smart vehicles, intelligent roads, unmanned terminals, autonomous charging systems, intelligent bus stops, and cloud control platforms, said the company. Yutong said its systems will help intelligent and autonomous driving gain momentum in the new era of 5G. A vision for the future Xiaoyu 2.0 has entered the stage of massive distribution in Guangzhou, Nanjing, Sansha, Changsha and Zhengzhou, China. The implementation has been over 700 days, reaching 360,000 trips and 7.1 million km (4.4 million mi.) of operations for open roads. Xiaoyu 2.0…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.40
March 21, 2021
…the globe.” About Flytrex Flytrex said its autonomous drone delivery systems are disrupting markets such as e-commerce, mobility, and smart cities. The company said it is working with regulatory bodies such as the FAA on setting safety standards and meeting the ever-evolving needs of retailers and consumers alike. Flytrex provides a direct-to-consumer autonomous drone delivery service that lets retailers integrate faster, safer and cheaper deliveries than ever before. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Flytrex team has more than 50 years of aerospace and defense experience.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.32
July 18, 2022
…provided 196,000 rides and is now available in ten cities. This year's Baidu World will witness a key step forward in Baidu's progress towards its goal of providing autonomous driving service to more users. New version of Kaiwu to be unveiled on Baidu AI Cloud In 2021, Baidu AI Cloud launched its industrial Internet platform Kaiwu, enabling the intelligent transformation of industries with the help of AI. In less than a year since its launch, Baidu AI Cloud Kaiwu has risen to hold the second-largest market share in providing regional industrial Internet service in China, according to the latest report…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.14
January 05, 2023
…applications such as indoor cleaning robots, agricultural robots, and smart cities. The global market for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) could reach $10.66 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8% from 2022, according to Grand View Research Inc. The expansion in demand for materials handling is partly responsible, it said. “New technologies have enabled surging market growth for mobile robotics,” said James Wang, chief strategy officer of eYs3D. “Mobile autonomy must be accompanied by advances in computer vision to enable new areas of robotic deployment, including accurate picking and packing; moving, sorting, and efficiently storing items;…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.12
April 03, 2021
…can provide flexibility, quality, and performance for applications including smart cities and security. Velodyne added that its innovations can advance mobility systems such as autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), robots, and aerial drones. AGM Systems provides hardware and software for the collection, processing, and analysis of air and mobile mapping data. The Russian company said it serves the global energy sector with its multi-functional, high-performance systems based on Velodyne’s technology. In addition, AGM Systems said it provides comprehensive implementation of laser scanning technologies in the production process. AGM relies on experienced specialists in the fields of physics, geodesy, applied…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.09
August 01, 2017
…the legacy carriers. Usually, they deliver only in larger cities. Investors are interested in companies based on information and technology, not on assets like vehicles. They are focused on companies using analytics and information to figure out how to do the job for less, and leveraging drivers with their assets as excess capacity. There will be a battle between the guys with the buildings and assets, versus the guys with the apps and information. The winner will be a combination of both. 3. Focus on Visibility Legacy LSPs have improved traceability, with proof of delivery and tracking information. Regional and…
