Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 19.63
January 24, 2022
…offerings for mobile robots AI and machine learning for picking systems Improvements in robotic perception and dexterity Efforts around interoperability among robots from multiple vendors Concerns about AI regulations and the robotics industry New tools for developers and end users
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.15
January 21, 2022
Recording: February 23, 2022 at 2:00 EST
…need to coordinate processes, robots, and people Robotics as a service (RaaS) and mobile robot fleets The need for interoperability among systems from multiple vendors and current standards efforts Register now for this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable, and submit questions now or ask them during the live broadcast. Speakers: Lior Elazary Co-founder and chief executive officer inVia Robotics Matt Fitzgerald Director of product management 6 River Systems Matt Charles Sales director, Midwest and Canada Mobile Industrial Robots Moderator: Eugene Demaitre Editorial director Robotics 24/7, Peerless Media LLC
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.16
January 18, 2022
…integrators specialize into different verticals, and we're trying to abstract more workforce complexities for factories,” Farid said. “As for interoperability and using human language to tell robots what to do, we're excited by the prospect, and a lot of people are working on these problems. We'll happily use such software as soon as it's ready, but if not, we'll build it ourselves.” Formic noted that its customers include Polar Manufacturing, a 105-year-old maker of custom door and truck body hardware for industrial applications, and Georgia Nut, a 75-year-old manufacturer of confections and nuts. Both chose Formic as their partner for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.23
January 05, 2022
…We're also compliant with MassRobotics' AMR [autonomous mobile robot] interoperability standard.” “Formant provides all the components needed to build a solution 10 times faster than if doing it yourself,” he explained. “Our customers get excited about our APIs and building their own applications in Formant, since the world is moving too fast, and no one company can solve every problem.” Users benefit from data, acceleration Formant said its customers, which range in size from early-stage robotics startups to Fortune 100s, are using robots to tackle dirty, dangerous, and dull jobs in agriculture, energy, and other industries. Blue River is using…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.89
January 03, 2022
…efficient operations of the robots themselves, but also the interoperability of robots from different manufacturers. It can also be integrated with enterprise resource planning, warehouse management systems, and other software, though much of this integration is still at an early stage. “The main differentiator for MiR is the amount of sensors we use on our robot to feed data into a planning algorithm,” said Ed Mullen, vice president of sales for the Americas at Mobile Industrial Robots ApS (MiR). “We collect five different types of sensor data. When we're trying to navigate around facilities, we can see everything from the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
January 01, 2022
…manage safe navigation and task assignment in dynamic environments. Interoperability has arisen as a concern over the past year or so, as factories and warehouses begin to deploy robots from multiple suppliers. A universal fleet management system such as Meili FMS can help mobile robot fleets to work effectively, especially if the fleet consists of different types of robots. Not only does will this software allow you to centrally manage your robots, but it can also enable them to autonomously and automatically adjust to changes in your order fulfillment. Caption About the author Michelle Schlechtriem is the content manager at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.55
December 27, 2021
…for all of these needed conversations around things like interoperability to happen, but it will get many end users back out there to trade shows like Automate to see these technologies and talk to providers about the tasks they are looking to automate. Personally, I am looking forward to seeing all of my Robot Safety colleagues at R15 Week, which will be hosted by the FedEx Institute of Technology on the campus of the University of Memphis, in March and then again in Columbus, Ohio, later in the year. As more robots enter the public sphere and start to interact…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.53
December 22, 2021
…of community impact was the release of our AMR Interoperability Standard this past summer, which has already been shown in operation at a FedEx facility. Teele: At the ARM Institute, we were able to accomplish much during a challenging pandemic year. However, our biggest accomplishment was the launch of RoboticsCareer.org. Numerous studies have indicated that lack of skilled labor is the No. 1 reason holding back automation at manufacturers in the U.S. This free, national resource is designed to help those both entering the workforce as well as incumbent workers better understand the skills and career paths for a role…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.39
December 10, 2021
…grow in warehouses and elsewhere, concerns have arisen around interoperability among robots from multiple vendors. Locus, Waypoint, 6 River Systems, InOrbit, Mobile Industrial Robots, Vecna Robotics, and FedEx participated in MassRobotics' AMR Interoperability Working Group, said Saad. At the AMR and Logistics Conference held by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) in Memphis in October, the working group conducted the first demonstration of a standard for communications among mobile robots. The group plans to address batteries and power management next, Saad noted. He added that MassRobotics will address climate change and robotics in the coming year. “We have a lot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.70
December 08, 2021
…told Robotics 24/7. “We touched on the need for interoperability and the higher-level need for orchestration of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems on streets.” “It was also clear from FedEx's comments at past A3 [Association for Advancing Automation] events that interoperability is absolutely becoming a requirement in the warehouse,” he said. “From different standards efforts to our discussions of best practices, the industry is becoming aware of the need.” Joe Wieciek, ROG co-founder “I was an active participant in conferences such as LISA, where systems administrators could learn from each other,” added Joe Wieciek, director of technical operations at autonomous yard…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.20
November 29, 2021
…RoboRunner to focus on robotic fleets and potentially enable interoperability. “In 2018, we launched AWS RoboMaker, a cloud-based simulation service that enables robotics developers to run, scale, and automate simulation without managing any infrastructure,” said Channy Yun, principal developer advocate for AWS. “As we worked with robot developers and operators, we have repeatedly heard that they face challenges in operating different robot types in their automation efforts, including autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile vehicles (AMRs), and robotic manipulators.” “Today, we are launching a public preview of AWS IoT RoboRunner, a new robotics service that makes it easier for enterprises…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.34
November 18, 2021
…said the company. “The reason is the lack of interoperability,” said A.K. Schultz, co-founder and CEO of SVT Robotics. “The demand for industrial automation is even higher, but industry growth has been limited by capacity to execute.” “Integrations are typically all custom-coded, meaning long development cycles,” he said. “It’s expensive, and companies wait as much as a year or more for new automation to go live. Solving that problem with the SOFTBOT Platform empowers the market to grow at its full potential.” SVT deployments grow rapidly Founded in 2018, SVT Robotics has experienced tremendous growth, with deployments increasing 375% from…
