Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.33
October 29, 2021
…SOM is well suited for robotic applications like robotic vacuum cleaners, autonomous lawn mowers, smart industrial equipment, and more,” Ziv told Robotics 24/7. “These applications generally require zone mapping and computer vision, precise motor control, and automatic setting adjustments.” “On top of that, they must have lasting battery life, reliable wireless communications, powerful machine learning capabilities, and robustness to a range of environmental conditions,” he added. “These are all things our new i.MX 8XLite SOMs were engineered to excel at.” Engineered to serve a variety of application environments, ranging from commercial and industrial vehicles to roadside communications hubs and even…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
December 29, 2022
Consumer robots beyond vacuum cleaners are beginning to come to market. Digital Dream Labs Inc. said it is shipping Vector, a small system with artificial intelligence designed for education and entertainment. Anki, the previous maker of Vector, Cozmo, and Overdrive, shut down in May 2019. Pittsburgh-based Digital Dream Labs acquired the company's assets in 2020 and announced the international release of Vector 2.0 in October. Digital Dream Labs, which obtained funding in April, claimed that it overcame “myriad supply chain difficulties” to produce and ship 10,000 units of Vector for this holiday season. “Digital Dream Labs has kept alive, post-COVID…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.04
August 28, 2023
…a flat circular disc similar to a large robotic vacuum, the P800 robots roll at more than 3.5 mph and can lift and move over 2,200 lb. The P800 robots move simultaneously on the floor throughout a designated area of the warehouse and under racks. Geek+ software assigns routes and duties to the AMRs based on inbound customer orders. Once parked underneath a rack, the robot lifts the rack and drives it to a warehouse employee several yards away so the employee can pick products. The robot can also rotate the rack to offer products from two opposite sides. All…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.01
May 03, 2022
…efficient way. The company's algorithms allow robots, from domestic vacuum cleaners to precision industrial autonomous vehicles, to precisely map their environments and locate themselves accurately within those maps. Produers of virtual reality and augmented reality (VR and AR) headsets also use the technology to accurately align virtual and physical worlds, said Nicholson. Major technology companies such as Meta (producer of Facebook) have already used SLAMcore's technology. “With the market for autonomous and spatially aware machines predicted to exceed $100 billion by 2030, the opportunities for the business’ software are immense,” said SLAMcore. Increasing interest in the “metaverse” will further grow…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.91
November 11, 2021
…software side,” he said. OnRobot's product line includes all-electric vacuum and magnetic end effectors, the bio-inspired Gecko gripping technology, force/torque sensors, “2.5D” vision, robotic screwdrivers, sanding kits, and tool changers. The company said it serves applications such as packaging, quality control, and materials handling, as well as machine tending, assembly, and surface finishing. WebLytics uses OEE standard Not only can WebLytics eliminate manual data collection for cobot end users and integrators, but it can also provide actionable insights into how well a collaborative application is performing, claimed OnRobot. The software is also designed to offer live device diagnostics, alerts, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
April 23, 2024
…company said this combination eliminates the need for pneumatic vacuum pumps and end-of-arm tool (EOAT) changes. Automated Cleaning Station doesn’t require proprietary equipment Flexiv said it has improved its Grav Enhanced gripper so that it can now be cleaned using its Grav Enhanced Automated Cleaning Station. The cleaning station allows Rizon to operate effectively in environments where exposure to particulates could diminish the gripper's lifting efficiency, including manipulating objects covered with surface contaminants like dirt and dust. Flexiv’s new Automated Cleaning Station uses standard adhesive tape and a silicone roller to clean the Grav Enhanced gripper’s super friction material. Source:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.84
January 02, 2022
…point for the robotic arm equipped with a custom-made vacuum gripper and navigates the robot to make a perfect pick in motion, without the need to stop. Simultaneously, a scanner reads the QR code of each parcel and sends the data to the system so that the robot can sort the parcels accordingly. All this happens without human intervention, but the whole process can be visualized and controlled through a human-machine Web interface. The Parallel Structured Light technology enables a continuous workflow without interruption, resulting in higher levels of productivity and throughput compared with standard machine vision technologies that require…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.79
September 22, 2022
…to the individual specimens, picks them up with the vacuum gripper and places them in the tray – at a speed of 0.5 meters per second and with a repeat accuracy of 0.8 millimeters. Roose adds: “We are really excited about the precision of the robolink®. We can be sure that the robot will work reliably all day long and not damage the precious chocolates.” Although Chocomatic has so far only been used at Roose’s Chocolate World, three more units have already been sold and are in production. “More and more chocolate shops and museums are realizing that the solution…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.79
January 08, 2020
…are constantly helping us to improve our lives. Robotic vacuum cleaners allow us to put our feet up instead of manually cleaning floors, and personal assistants in our smartphones mean we don’t even have to move our thumbs to make a command. We are accepting robotics and artificial intelligence into our lives more and more, because it makes things easier. Warehouses should be adopting this attitude too. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are already helping some warehouse operators to achieve a better work-life balance. Cobots are robots that are designed to work alongside or directly interact with humans in a shared…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.75
August 29, 2022
…side. An AutoStore robot consumes less electricity than a vacuum cleaner, for example.” “Lastly, automation can help fuel revenue growth, which is often not what people think of first,” he said. “Companies that automate could be six times more likely to generate greater than 15% growth than those that don't.” Robotics to ride out 'headwinds' Robotics 24/7 has tracked more than $19.2 billion in robotics-related transactions so far this year. Even though the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) continue to report record robotics industry growth, there are significant challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.71
September 30, 2022
…build 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.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.22
January 29, 2023
…innovative, best-loved real food company by pioneering pre-sliced cheese, vacuum packaging, resealable packaging, and production of shredded cheese and shredded cheese blends.” Freeing up space poses a challenge Although Sargento makes high-quality products, the storage and distribution of cheese can be a complicated process. As demand hs continued to increase, warehouse space became scarce, and the company began searching for a way to increase the storage capacity of its current facility to support the growth in its distribution services. Originally, Sargento had a conventional distribution center (DC) that had experienced a number of expansions over the years. Its management was…
