Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.33
June 23, 2023
…managed in fleets. Advantech had previously partnered with engineering company AIUT to enable its Formica AMRs to use natural navigation and automate internal logistics. What industries can benefit from Advantech's workstations and computing? “Anything where certifications are involved,” replied Waldman. “Automation, but a wide variety of spaces. Anything that needs to be consistently addressed, such as robots operating around people, inspections, and smart cities.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.01
June 21, 2023
…MOV.AI said it provides tools for advanced automation, including navigation, localization, and calibration. The platform features a visual integrated development environment (IDE) based on ROS, as well as off-the-shelf algorithms and integrations. MOV.AI also offers interoperable fleet management, flexible interfaces with warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and cybersecurity compliance. “The speed with which we integrated the MOV.AI Robotics Engine Platform into our AMR is an indication of the change in pace in our industry,” said Libbo Feng, vice president at Hikrobot. “After less than three months of work, the F4-1000 autonomous pallet mover is now…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.07
June 19, 2023
…and fleet managment software. One robot will run natural-feature navigation, and another with no QR codes on the floor. Students will be able to determine what tasks go to the robot to complete a set, using the optimizer running in our fleet manager. If students have questions, they have access to our experts in U.S. and our R&D team. Addverb to demonstrate the factory of the future How will Addverb's systems demonstrate industry needs and processes? Kumar: We came up with our solutions to enable flexible manufacturing and mass customization. Veloce is our robot that can pull the right crate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.39
June 19, 2023
…help ease warehouse labor shortages. The company also partnered with Inertial Labs, which will use its sensors to provide navigation capabilities for autonomous marine, land, and aerial robots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.69
June 12, 2023
…touchscreen, noted the company. The new robot includes enhanced navigation for safe travel in busy hospital spaces and can deliver lab specimens, medications, and equipment, said Relay Robotics. It also includes “chain of custody” security features. RelayRx is a high-capacity delivery robot designed for hospitals. Source: Business Wire Leading hospitals worldwide use Relay robots, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, CHU Sainte-Justine, El Camino Hospital, Hutchinson Health, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, University of California, San Diego, and Yale NewHaven Health Lawrence + Memorial. Relay Robotics said hospitals use its robots to make deliveries from every department to every corner of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.72
June 11, 2023
…the MassRobotics Interoperability Standard isn't a fleet management, vehicle navigation, or safety system. Consequently, vehicles that comply with the standard would still need separate navigation and safety systems. In addition, the working group has determined that the standard will not address hardware changes such as shared chargers or other types of robots, like robotic arms. MassRobotics said it welcomes any interested parties to join the ongoing effort. MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard vs. VDA 5050 VDA 5050 is the forthcoming European standard for AMR and AGV interoperability. It is a standardized interface between mobile robots and back-end software including the central…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.67
June 06, 2023
…made in Relay2 by doubling the storage capacity, improving navigation, and enhancing the user experience with a beautiful 8” screen,” said Steve Cousins, Relay Robotics founder and chief technology officer. “We'll continue to build on our proprietary elevator technology and leverage our software platform to make seamless integrations with common apps.” Relay robots are featured at leading hotels and resorts worldwide, including Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, LUMA, Mandarin Oriental, Marriott, Radisson, Sonesta, and Wyndham and are sold on a monthly subscription basis or RaaS (robots as a service). What hotels are using the robots? Relay robots are featured at leading hotels…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.64
June 04, 2023
…The software often incorporates advanced algorithms for flight control, navigation, and obstacle avoidance, as well as sensors and other hardware that allow the aircraft to detect and respond to its surroundings. Different types of autonomous aircraft software are available, ranging from open-source solutions to proprietary platforms designed for specific industries or use cases. The growth of the drone software market is propelled by factors such as the increase in autonomy to reduce human errors, the adoption of artificial intelligence in autonomous systems, and the rise in demand for profitable aircraft operations. Moreover, the increasing adoption of autonomous vehicles because of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.66
June 01, 2023
…Its software-defined scan modes enable customization to specific tasks, such as precise object tracking on production lines or efficient navigation for AMRs. In addition, Lumotive said its system is able to minimize interference and multipath effects, resulting in better point-cloud quality, which is crucial for accurate sensing in complex industrial environments.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.55
May 31, 2023
…to provide vision data. Sevensense Robotics designed an autonomous navigation stack to help mobile robots perceive and maneuver through their environments. Its systems take advantage of visual simultaneous localization and mapping (vSLAM) and a camera system to allow robots to construct accurate 3D maps of their environment. In 2021, ABB partnered with the company to take advantage of its vSLAM on its lineup of AMRs. “With vision, we gain higher-context information about the environment,” Cesari said. “This allows the system to run more robustly, especially when you look at the 3D space, not only for localization, but also for finding…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.48
May 30, 2023
…push out traditional ones. As machine vision advances, robotics navigation may depend less on lidar. Traditionally, mobile robots have relied heavily on lidar technology to guide and navigate their mobility. Lidar is a sensing technology that uses lasers to measure distances and create 3D maps of the environment. Machine vision is just more practical and economical than legacy lidar systems, according to Rand Voorhies, co-founder and chief technology officer at inVia Robotics in Westlake Village, Calif. “2D machine vision in warehouse settings is cheaper, easier, and more reliable than lidar,” he said. “inVia Picker robots utilize 2D machine vision with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.58
May 29, 2023
…period, predicted ABI Research. However, coding software for autonomous navigation from scratch for each robot can make rollouts more complex, noted NVIDIA. Warehouses, factories, and fulfillment centers are often 1 million sq. ft. or more, making updating maps for AMRs a challenge, the company added. Integration with existing workflows, fleet management software, and warehouse management systems (WMS) can be complicated, it said. Huang announced early access to Isaac AMR as a reference platform to facilitate mobile robot development. First announced in January, it will be available to customers starting in July. “We built the stack from the chip and the…
