Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.96
November 04, 2022
…Ontario-based company has designed, manufactured, sold, and serviced autonomous floor-cleaning robots since 2014. Its Neo 2 system combines artificial intelligence, cameras, sensors, and software to clean and provide data on where it cleaned. Neo 2 users can create a custom cleaning plan, and the robot then monitors, measures, and reports on that cleaning, explained Pablo Molina, chief technology officer of Avidbots. He spoke with Robotics 24/7 about the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market, where automation can be most useful, and his company's plans. Avidbots addresses pain points How has the growth of omnichannel retail since the COVID-19 pandemic affected demand…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.48
October 31, 2022
…for diagnostics is still comparably low. Demand for professional cleaning robots grew by 31%. Sales of more than 12,600 units were reported. The main application in this group is floor cleaning. Disinfection robots that spray disinfectant fluids or use ultraviolet light to destroy viruses have also seen a strongly growing demand since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the IFR reported. Other professional cleaning helpers are, for instance, professional window, pool- and solar panel cleaning robots. Robotics plays an important part in the digitalization of agriculture with more than 8,000 units sold in 2021, an increase of 6% from 2020.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.18
October 26, 2022
…robotic companies in Finland are taking on include laser cleaning of body parts for the F-35 combat aircraft, arc welding of cruise ships, and robotic waste sorting using machine learning (see below). Automating such complicated tasks requires special knowledge to be a profitable investment, according to Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot and Gain & Co. “Most businesses use robots to solve immediate needs and are careful with going into experimental projects with a more uncertain outcome,” he said. “The robotic companies that are able to prove the business case in these new areas will be worth watching.” In addition, robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.42
October 20, 2022
…addition to increasing the consistency and frequency of floor cleaning, intelligent scrubbers have empowered associates with critical insights,” said Todd Garner, vice President, In-Club Product Management. “At Sam's Club, we have a member-obsessed culture. These scrubbers help associates ensure products are out for sale, priced correctly and findable, ultimately making it easier to directly engage with our members.” Global OEM partners use Brain Corp.’s cloud-connected platform, BrainOS, to create scalable, self-driving robots that are used by end customers to clean floors, move inventory, and sense environmental data - turning manual operations into automated workflows. The company said it powers more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.41
October 10, 2022
…announced that they have partnered to deploy indoor automated cleaning and service systems in the U.S. market. The partners said they will focus on helping companies successfully adopt, integrate, and scale robot operations. “SBRA [SoftBank Robotics America] is the right partner to bring our products to market throughout the U.S.,” said Allen Zhang, chief of overseas business of Gausium. “Their holistic customer support continues after the point of sale and ensures all adopters are receiving the expected return on experience and investment when utilizing our robots.” Founded in 2013, Gausium, also known as Gaussian Robotics, built its autonomous navigation system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.93
September 30, 2022
…than more specialized models, Atkeson said. He cited vacuum cleaning robots as an example. Why would someone build a humanoid that cost as much as car when they can buy a Roomba? Androids pose design challenges There are also parts of the human body that are hard for engineers to replicate, added Atkeson. “Humans have very small ankles,” he said. “The way we design motors and transmissions, it’s really hard to make a robot with svelte ankles.” Another issue is that its difficult to make an android with a similar weight distribution to that of a human, Atkeson said. He…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.81
September 28, 2022
…million (U.S.) in Series C funding. The Kitchener, Ontario-based cleaning robot maker said it plans to use the funding to expand its sales and marketing efforts worldwide. “This is a special milestone in our company’s development,” said Faizan Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of Avidbots. “We are very excited about the future, as this financing allows us to accelerate our timelines for bringing new products to market as well as continuously improve our autonomous driving software and service for existing customers to deliver an even better experience and greater value.” Founded in 2014, Avidbots has developed the Neo commercial floor-scrubbing robot,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.05
September 26, 2022
…distributed aerial drones nationwide for soft washing and window cleaning. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company said it plans to expand into other markets. C1 Spraying Drone can reduce injuries Each year in the U.S., more than 500,000 people are treated at the hospital from ladder-related injuries, and 61 people lost their lives in 2020 from this type of accident, said Lucid Drone. The company claimed that its purpose-built spray drones have reduced job-site injuries by 95% on average. Lucid Drone said its C1 Spraying Drone and Window Washing Payload are cutting-edge cleaning tools for facility managers and building owners. The spray…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.41
September 20, 2022
…factories. Such robots are suitable for applications in hospitality, cleaning, roaming security, and last-mile delivery, said NVIDIA. For years, AMR manufacturers have been sourcing and integrating compute hardware, software, and sensors in house. This time-consuming effort can take years, lengthening go-to-market pipelines and distracting from domain-specific applications, NVIDIA said. Isaac Nova Orin is designed to reduce development time and cost for AMR makers and software vendors. Source: NVIDIA Nova Orin supports different sensor configurations Nova Orin offers tested, industrial-grade configurations of sensors, software, and GPU-computing capabilities, said NVIDIA. Tapping into NVIDIA AI platform frees robotics developers to focus on building…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.25
September 17, 2022
…still sticky to the touch after going through the cleaning process, that's when you'll want to organize a solvent recycling pick up. 5. Pick the right post-processing methods On the subject of cleaning and completing 3D builds, you'll want to find the best way of post-processing your builds. TPM has already been recommended above, as it's a much safer chemical to have on site. It does also make post-processing a lot more efficient. It's clear and low odor, as well as being non flammable. If you're already using IPA (isopropyl alcohol) as your solvent, it's not difficult to make the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.74
September 14, 2022
…demanding tasks with human labor. Robots for sanitation and cleaning The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the need for increased sanitation, not only in medical settings but in other public settings such as schools and airports. To keep up with newer, stricter sanitation standards, as a result, deploying mobile robots is a cost-effective and sustainable solution. Robots such as the Avalon Steritech Whiz autonomously move about spaces to eliminate <99% of microbial burdens and are widely adopted in healthcare, office, and other commercial settings. Mobile robots such as the Whiz increase personal safety for humans by limiting contact with infected surfaces, they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.38
August 31, 2022
Designing an autonomous commercial cleaning robots is no easy task and doing so in a timely fashion to capitalize on the growing demand for high-end cleaning systems makes the development timeline all the more pressing. To accelerate its time-to-market, robotics maker Avidbots has teamed up with Maplesoft to leverage the MapleSim advanced modeling software to design and test robots in a virtual simulation environment and cut back on physical testing. Making a useful digital twin By using Maplesoft MapleSim, Avidbots engineers were able to create a realistic digital twin model of its robot designers, providing flexibility to test out a…
