Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.40
May 13, 2021
…greener methods of transport and meeting zero-emissions targets in cities across the globe, automotive manufacturers are looking to lighten vehicle parts and structures. By reducing the overall vehicle weight, manufacturers can increase fuel economy, deliver better performance, and reduce vehicle emissions. To achieve this, many automakers are use die casting to manufacture parts from lightweight materials such as aluminum and magnesium. As well as being stronger and lighter, casting larger single-piece components means that there are fewer welded joints or fasteners, all of which normally add to the overall weight, noted Remler. The drive for new and more efficient production…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.39
May 11, 2021
…said its sensors are widely used across autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and high-speed rail transit systems. The company's stated mission is to empower safer and smarter mobility through lidar technology research, product safety, and efficient cost structures. “I am optimistic about lidar’s role in the future of autonomous driving and automakers' adoption of lidars for their autonomous vehicles during the assembly process,” stated Junwei Bao, co-founder and CEO of Innovusion. “According to the Yole report, the autonomous driving lidar market is expected to reach $1.7 billion by 2025. In addition, the vehicle-to-everything [V2X] market for smart transportation will also have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.93
April 27, 2021
…companies in support of connected and autonomous vehicles, robotics, smart cities, and more. Woven Planet Holdings Inc. makes strategic decisions for the group, Woven Core Inc. develops autonomous vehicle technologies, and Wolven Alpha Inc. explores new areas for business expansion and incubates innovation projects. Woven Capital L.P. is an $800 million global fund that invests in growth-stage companies and works closely with Toyota AI Ventures LLC. In addition, Toyota recently consolidated autonomous systems software development in its T-Hive unit. Lyft was founded in 2012 and said it operates one of the largest transportation networks in the U.S. and Canada. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.61
April 23, 2021
…advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), robots, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), smart cities, and security. Gatik was founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry and has offices in Palo Alto, Calif., and Toronto. The company's fleet of light- to medium-duty trucks focuses on short-haul, business-to-business logistics for Fortune 500 retailers such as Walmart and Loblaw. Gatik said it can reduce customer costs and keep delivery times short by automating transportation networks. Velodyne's sensors are part of Gatik's sensor suite for its autonomous delivery vehicles. Source: Velodyne Lidar Gatik uses Velodyne sensors in real-time operations As e-commerce growth soared during…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.12
April 03, 2021
…can provide flexibility, quality, and performance for applications including smart cities and security. Velodyne added that its innovations can advance mobility systems such as autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), robots, and aerial drones. AGM Systems provides hardware and software for the collection, processing, and analysis of air and mobile mapping data. The Russian company said it serves the global energy sector with its multi-functional, high-performance systems based on Velodyne’s technology. In addition, AGM Systems said it provides comprehensive implementation of laser scanning technologies in the production process. AGM relies on experienced specialists in the fields of physics, geodesy, applied…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.40
March 21, 2021
…the globe.” About Flytrex Flytrex said its autonomous drone delivery systems are disrupting markets such as e-commerce, mobility, and smart cities. The company said it is working with regulatory bodies such as the FAA on setting safety standards and meeting the ever-evolving needs of retailers and consumers alike. Flytrex provides a direct-to-consumer autonomous drone delivery service that lets retailers integrate faster, safer and cheaper deliveries than ever before. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Flytrex team has more than 50 years of aerospace and defense experience.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.51
March 20, 2021
…Handling in an Uncertain Future Material Handling in a “Smart City” Warehouse Design Urban and Suburban Package Delivery Improving Material Handling Automation and Material Handling Advanced Sensors for Material Handling Advanced Vision Systems and Material Handling Truck and Operation Evolution Industrial Design of Vehicles Operator Ergonomics Neurotechnology Applications in Material Handling This year, the University Research Program has added a new optional concept paper step in the process. This step is a way that professors and student researchers can connect with the University Research Program reviewers for initial input of their submission. Professors and researchers are encouraged (but not required)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.46
October 06, 2020
…CUDA-X accelerated computing stack used to create AI products in such fields as self-driving cars, industrial IoT, health care, smart cities and more. Additionally, with the performance and capability to run a diverse set of AI models and frameworks, the Jetson Nano 2GB Developer Kit provides a scalable platform for learning and creating AI applications as they evolve. Availability The Jetson Nano 2GB Developer Kit will be available at the end of the month for $59 through NVIDIA’s distribution channels. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.44
October 06, 2020
…order count terms during COVID-19. E-commerce expanded in lower-tier cities and in older age groups (based on China). Among shoppers living in cities classified as Tier 3 and below, e-commerce activity accounted for 69.2 percent of the total share during the outbreak. That was an increase of 12 percent from January. In January, those aged 31 and above made up 49 percent of online consumers. This leaped to 60 percent by the end of February. 36 percent of retailers said they adjusted their marketplace strategy as a result of COVID-19. 80 percent of global warehouses did not have any automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.27
September 28, 2020
…sensor data to traffic flows and the simulation of smart cities, which will eventually play host to AV traffic. This high-fidelity twins are far more useful to on-going development compared to low-fidelity models and algorithms running on a PC farm, Frit claims. “It is well understood in engineering circles that assuming common behavior in a complex embedded environment often results in unexpected subtle, and deadly, situations that are difficult to find and debug in advance,” he explains. “High-fidelity digital twins such as those applied to PAVE360 do not exhibit substantially different behavior from the hardware … and therefore, complex validation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.13
September 15, 2020
…we will see the dramatic impact on all areas: smart parking, smart cities, insurers, gas and electric stations [and] body shops. Safety issues of the sort will always be affecting innovative projects. It’s more about us, about our lifestyles and feeling safe. We are all aware that a lot of people die in car crashes every day, yet we don’t really consider stopping using cars. Speaking of self-driving cars for enterprises as an emerging trend, I immediately think of self-driving trucks like the ones on the roads in Sweden, or Elon Musk implementing his autonomous tanker ships’ plan.” Product Line…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.08
September 14, 2020
…sensor data, traffic flows and even the simulation of smart cities through which self-driving cars will travel. Siemens and VSI Labs plan to collaborate on multiple engineering projects, beginning with the validation of digital twin technology for systems functionality across the electronics, system-on-chip (SoC), sensor and mechanical levels of the VSI demonstrator vehicle. Initial phases of this project are focused on SoC functional verification using Mentor‘s Veloce hardware emulation platform. “Siemens’ PAVE360 is a unique and powerful environment that we believe will substantially enhance our ability to analyze, test and deploy the hardware, software and connectivity systems necessary to support…
