Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.96
…scalable control and fleet management of robot teams and swarms, enabling robot teams to collaborate on tasks including formations, exploration, and foraging. Prior to her work, nearly all research was restricted to single robots or pairs, the ACM said. Her contributions to the theory and practice of multi-robot coordination showed that complex collective behaviors could be composed of basic behaviors in a principled way, bringing rigor to the then nascent discipline of distributed robotics. Her work on distributed robotics and multi-robot coordination and learning provide a formal analysis of robot coordination approaches, describing formal and practical limitations, and contributing scalable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.96
…said Scythe’s mowers are not currently set up for “swarm robotics,” or deploying multiple robots in the same mow zone simultaneously. But that doesn’t mean each robot runs in isolation. She said zone sharing allows an operator to use one robot to map and set up zones while a second operator moves additional mowers into each zone to start mowing. “We're working towards more efficiency, and all the ways we can reduce touch points for operators when they're mowing with multiple robots,” Hamilton said. Scythe’s M.52 mowers back up their zones to the cloud, but an on-robot planner performs navigation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.52
…specifically for cold storage, such as food, medicine and cold chain businesses. Using AI scheduling algorithms, it has achieved swarm intelligence within the PSR system to automatically adjust efficiency based on the number of vehicles and the rack structure. “At HWArobotics we are enormously proud of the 20 years’ of experience we have as a pioneer in the field of shuttle robot systems and our exceptional customer service,” said Sky Chen, General Manager of HWArobotics. “We have established a base in the US and are excited to enhance the competitiveness of North American businesses with our shuttle ASRS technology.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.13
…and mission planners to remotely command and control a swarm of uncrewed vehicles across air, land, and sea through a Web browser. By enabling real-time video feed, and telemetry, and easy access and management of captured data, Cloud Ground Control provides full remote visibility and situational awareness in search-and-rescue, emergency response, and disaster relief operations, said Advanced Navigation. Guiding visually impaired passengers—As part of the New South Wales (NSW) Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) program, Advanced Navigation has developed an indoor positioning technology to support members of the visually impaired community navigate safely inside underground train stations. “UTS is…
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…adapt to changing circumstances on the fly. Autonomous robot swarms can share the load As AMR technology advances further, we expect even more exciting developments in this field, with autonomous robots becoming more intelligent and versatile than ever before. One such development is swarm autonomy. Picture a swarm of bees flying together in perfect formation, each bee adjusting its flight pattern in real-time to maintain the optimal position. In a warehouse setting, swarm autonomy requires a wireless communications network with real-time capability. Using a combination of sensors and artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms, the AMRs can communicate with one…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.70
…computer vision to enhance the accuracy of their products. Swarm technology: This technology has the potential to enable large groups of drones to collaborate on missions like search and rescue or military surveillance. For example, leading manufacturers like Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Aurora Flight Sciences, and AeroVironment have developed swarm technology. Autonomous systems market is competitive The market for autonomous aircraft software is very competitive, with numerous companies competing for market share and attempting to differentiate themselves through innovative products and services. Here are some strategies used by leading market players to succeed in the autonomous aircraft software industry:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.66
…Me, IAM Robotics has combined the flexibility of the swarm model with some linear control benefits of the follow-me model, claimed Link. He noted that the company was deliberate about creating a software platform that treats humans and robots as separate agents working in their own directed workflows. Unlike AMR systems where the human must follow the robot to complete picks, IAM designed Meet Me to give the worker more agency, he said, highlighting that the worker has an attached tablet on their wrist and does not rely on one placed on the robot. Link said the Lumabot is capable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.84
…UnboxSort designed to solve three problems “Powered by a swarm intelligence-based sorting mechanism, the UnboxSort system empowers customers to process parcel sortation efficiently and helps them scale up their operations and transition to Industry 4.0 with ease,” said Ghadge. He explained that UnboxSort, “smart racks,” and its multi-robot control software can solve three problems: Area: By providing a dense area for robots to move and lift bins between conveyance and putwalls, Unbox's systems can compress operations to 70% to 50% of the space, Ghadge said. Modularity: Unbox claimed that its systems can be installed less than two weeks without requiring…
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…Inc. last week announced that it has launched TAILOS Swarm, which it said enables multiple robots to work independently and clean large spaces. The Austin, Texas-based company claimed that its technology can deliver deep cleaning in a fraction of the time of more manual processes. It said that hotels across the U.S. are adopting TAILOS Swarm. “This is a game-changer for TAILOS and a dream come true,” said Micah Green, founder and CEO of TAILOS. “Our team is leading the robotics revolution, and I can't wait to see what the future holds.” Founded as “Maidbot” in a dorm room at…
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…(3,306.93 lb.). Like those models, the ODM features AGILOX’s X-Swarm technology, which allows it to share its precise coordinates with other AGILOX vehicles in a facility. It also features the company’s omnidirectional drive concept that enables it to maneuver tight spots. “AGILOX is a company that has built a strong foundation with the AGILOX ONE and the AGILOX OCF. With the new AGILOX ODM, we remain true to our brand DNA while simultaneously targeting the transport of small load carriers to support our growth plan to become the world's leading AMR provider,” said Andreas Boedenauer, CEO of AGILOX North America,…
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…of smaller, smarter, lighter, less expensive, and more sustainable swarms of autonomous equipment that will enable users to cover more ground with less.” Sabanto's autonomy kit tested in various U.S. states The Chicago-based company said it has tested the autonomy kit on a fleet of smaller 60 and 90 horsepower tractors. It has been used to till, plant, seed and weed in states including Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Texas. “Sabanto is committed to providing the very best customer experience. To serve customers at the local level, Sabanto is building an elite network of dealer…
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…the object. An intelligent fleet management system with integrated swarm technology and onboard laser navigation will manage the jointly offered robots, said the partners. “We are thrilled to enter this partnership with Element Logic and proud to work together with such a prestigious player of the industry, renowned across Europe and globally,” said Pieter Feenstra, CEO of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region at Addverb. “Our ability to serve the market demand will exponentially increase, offering access to a complete solution combining AutoStore systems and mobile robots,” he said. “We believe the strong portfolio, innovation expertise, and depth…