Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.82
January 27, 2023
…most complex AI models in natural language understanding, 3D perception, and multi-sensor fusion, it claimed. To demonstrate the performance improvement, NVIDIA ran some computer vision benchmarks using the NVIDIA JetPack 5.1. Testing included some dense INT8 and FP16 pretrained models from NGC. The same models were also run for comparison on Jetson Xavier NX. The company ran the following benchmarks: NVIDIA PeopleNet v2.5 for the highest accuracy in people detection NVIDIA ActionRecognitionNet for 2D and 3D models NVIDIA LPRNet for license plate recognition NVIDIA DashCamNet for object detection and labeling NVIDIA BodyPoseNet for multiperson human pose estimation “Taking the geomean…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.63
January 25, 2023
…a range of camera and vision technologies for 3D perception. Source: Berkshire Grey Sortation supports returns Does Berkshire Grey see returns as different from order fulfillment, or is it a similar process to automate? Geyer: Many retailers are narrowing their policies because of costs. That's part of our reason for getting into this space. For our customers, one-sixth of the volue that goes out comes back. They've asked us because they'd like to put their labor elsewhere rather than handling individual returns. Fundamentally, the operations that need to happen, like sorting, are very similar. The volume is harder to handle—it's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.54
January 23, 2023
…cost, and reliability, while enabling scalable and intelligent 3D perception solutions across industries.” The Nova lidar is designed for autonomous ground vehicles and other applications. Source: Cepton The company's Nova, a near-range, miniature lidar sensor for SAE Level 3 and 4 autonomous vehicles, won the “Automotive Sensor Hardware Solution of the Year” award in the third-annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards in October 2022. In November, Cepton partnered with ALP.Lab GmbH and TE Connectivity on “Periscope,” a proof-of-concept project for an integrated system using lidars to widen drivers' field of view and warn them of unseen hazards. Vista-X120 Plus shown at CES…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.11
January 18, 2023
…Grip” (below) demonstrates a natural progression of the robot's perception, manipulation, and autonomy. It also shows how such robots could eventually assist human workers, in this case by bringing tools up scaffolding. “This video ... is meant to communicate the expansion of the research that we're doing on Atlas,” said Scott Kuindersma, Atlas team lead at Boston Dynamics. “We're not just thinking about how to make the robot move dynamically through its environment, like we did in parkour and dance,” he said. “Now, we're starting to put Atlas to work and think about how the robot should be able to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.75
January 17, 2023
…that it has built on the same powertrain and perception technology enabling the electric and autonomous vehicle “revolution.” It claimed that its systems will expand delivery locations, reduce timeframes, and provide immediate aid in disaster and firefighting situations. Elroy Air noted that its aerial drones can also rapidly and autonomously resupply troops in the field. Elroy Air said its VTOL logistics systems can operate outside of airport infrastructure and lead evolution in “end-to-end” commercial air cargo. It began flight testing with FedEx Express last year. The Chaparral is intended for aerial transport of up to 500 lb. (225 kg) of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.72
January 13, 2023
…is cool. There are some really interesting components, like perception AI to predict traffic flows from camera data. That's abstract enough that very few end customers that know what to do with it. SVT is partnering with Ox on augmented reality picking. Integrating AMRs [autonomous mobile robots] with voice picking—there's so much upside from these types of human augmentation. We pride ourselves that we’re the “Switzerland of robotics.” We're machine-agnostic. There are companies that we think do a great job, but we're not working on selling their robots, but to connect with great technology that's available. How do you assess…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.82
January 10, 2023
…announced at CES last week that its SVNet vehicle perception software is available on the Texas Instruments TDA4 automotive processor. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said designers can use its deep learning-based vision technology for Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems and automated driving. “Enabling more cars on the road with advanced driver-assistance capabilities can lead to greater driver comfort and improved road safety,” stated Aish Dubey, general manager of automotive processors at Texas Instruments (TI). “The hardware-optimized SVNet software makes it possible for automotive designers to leverage our automotive system-on-chip [SoC] products to enable surround-view vision, helping them improve the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.01
January 09, 2023
…an essential tool helping AI developers to add depth perception to computer vision.” Femto Mega includes NVIDIA processor The Femto Mega's built-in NVIDIA Jetson Nano processor runs depth vision algorithms to convert raw data to precise depth images. This eliminates the need for an external PC or compute device, according to the company. The camera can be directly connected to servers or the cloud using the Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection for both data and power. The device also has USB-C 3.2 and DC power supply connectors. A six degree-of-freedom (DOF) inertial measurement unit (IMU) module provides orientation. The universal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.34
January 09, 2023
…to a company. Manufacturing has also had issues with perceptions of factory work. To change this, enterprises have begun providing educational programs for workers to allow them to upskill and reskill for the changing industry. The capital required for these types of programs does tend to be steep. In 2019, Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute reported that these programs cost at least $26.2 billion. AI robotic workcells to the rescue There are a lot of problems to navigate in the 21st century with technology and labor. When you’ve reached exhaustion in your search for talent, it may be time to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
January 05, 2023
…this year's CES in Las Vegas are advances in perception for robots and autonomous vehicles. eYs3D Microelectronics Co. this week launched the XINK computer vision development platform for 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.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.36
January 03, 2023
The need for 3D perception is growing with fleets of mobile robots and autonomous vehicles. Seoul Robotics last week said it had doubled its revenue growth for the second year in a row and expanded employee headcount by more than 30% worldwide. The South Korea-based company also said it has secured $25 million in Series B funding led by KB Investment as it brings its infrastructure-based systems to the global logistics industry. Seoul Robotics is exhibiting at CES 2023 in Las Vegas this week. Founded in 2017, Seoul Robotics said its SENSR core technology is patented 3D perception software that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.38
January 03, 2023
…synthetic datasets to train the AI models for robotic perception. Developers can then use Isaac Sim's reinforcement learning API to train models in a robot's control stack, said NVIDIA during its special address at CES. Isaac Sim now supports simulations of people using obstacle avoidance and with common behaviors such as pushing carts. Source: NVIDIA Adding people to realistic simulations As more people work alongside collaborative robot arms or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), it's critical that common behaviors are added to simulations, NVIDIA claimed. The Isaac Sim 2022.2 release gives users the ability add people to environments for safety simulations.…
