Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
…proprietary visual AI software,” said Fady Saad, founder and GP of Cybernetix, who will join Cambrian’s board of directors. “Miika and his exceptional team have also managed to bring the product to market with active revenue from top brands.” Cambrian machine vision deployed to industrial manufacturers Cambrian said it is testing and deploying its vision systems to automotive manufacturers including Toyota, Audi, and Suzuki, as well as chemical manufacturer Kao and consumer appliance manufacturer Electrolux. “Although in our factories we have a high level of automation, we still have an important quantity of flexible components and manual processes which add…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.21
…audio capture, depth sensors and inertial measurement unit sensors. GPS doesn’t work underwater, so it is only used to initialize the robot’s starting position while on the surface. These sensors and the AI models running on Jetson Orin NX enable CUREE to collect data for 3D models of reefs and undersea terrains. To use the hydrophones for audio data collection, CUREE needs to drift with its motor off to avoid audio interference, said the researchers. “It can build a spatial soundscape map of the reef, using sounds produced by different animals,” said Yogesh Girdhar, an associate scientist at WHOI, who…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.43
…these robots use software-controlled flight plans that work with GPS. Drones are used in various fields like surveying, delivery services, and agriculture. Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs): These robots function in underwater environments for applications like oceanography, oil and gas exploration, and archaeology. Prospective users should evaluate the mobile robots whose designs best address the demands of the task at hand. Mobile robots can provide multiple benefits AMRs and related systems can help businesses in various sectors in the following ways: Increased efficiency: Robots can operate 24/7, significantly increasing productivity by learning and adapting to new routes, increasing operational efficiency. Cost…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
…that it has always focused on enabling aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or without GPS. The new VTOL UAS partnership with the U.S Army will enable further development for broader use, including scaling Kaman’s original KARGO UAV design for larger payloads, noted the partners. Near Earth and Kaman plan to demonstrate the new KARGO UAV's capabilities at Project Convergence 2024, displaying applications ranging from cargo resupply to reconnaissance.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
…two 12 megapixel RGB cameras, a lidar sensor, a GPS system, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU). All those components working together allowed the team to get a clear picture of the glaciers, she said. The Kongsbreen glacier was not actively breaking apart or “calving” while the team collected data, but Blomstrandbreen was. During visit to the glacier, Kaveti saw it calving seven or eight times. “It’s hard to imagine the impact of something like this without actually being there,” Kaveti said. “Sitting in the university and going over articles or seeing a video of someone talking about it is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.47
…up production of Advanced Manufacturing's artificial intelligence navigation for GPS-denied environments. “Determined to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolution, we are commercializing technologies that are key to addressing some of humanity’s biggest challenges” said Chris Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Advanced Navigation, in a release. “We are honored to partner with UTS, who has a reputation for supporting multidisciplinary research and opening access to next-generation technologies.” Shaw and fellow engineer Xavier Orr founded Advanced Navigation in 2012 to commercialize university research on AI-based inertial navigation. The Syndey, Australia-based company has advanced into technologies including underwater acoustics, GNSS antennas and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
…as dead reckoning, it's like having a built-in compass, GPS, and speedometer all in one—a sort of sixth sense for the robot—even in areas where GPS signals may be weak or nonexistent. But that's not all. AMRs can also communicate with the warehouse management system (WMS) so they can be routed to specific locations based on inventory needs or custom orders. This means they can be used for various tasks, from picking and packing orders to transporting goods around the warehouse. Overall, AMRs are like the ultimate chauffeur, able to expertly navigate a complex environment and adapt to changing circumstances…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.49
…Primepulse, and HV Capital, led NEURA Robotics' latest funding. GP Bullhound advised NEURA throughout the transaction. The company previously raised about $80 million from investors including Han's Group. “NEURA operates at the confluence of AI and hardware development,” said Nikhil Srinivasan, managing partner at Lingotto, an investment management company owned by Exor N.V. “Germany and Europe have a particular advantage here.” Dr Herbert Mangesius, general partner at Vsquared Ventures, added: “If you are serious about software, you need to embrace hardware. This is particularly true for robotic automation and has been a bottleneck in bringing cutting-edge machine learning and cognitive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.31
…a drone capable of operating in challenging environments where GPS signals are unavailable and confined spaces are a concern. The Dronut’s hardware design includes a suite of sensors with a ducted fan sUAV, ensuring safety around people and sensitive equipment. Cleo Robotics said it caters to industrial and commercial inspectors, government agencies, law enforcement, and more. The winners of the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge will each receive $5,000 (U.S.), access to AMD’s innovation centers and market experts, and opportunities to display their systems at ROSCon and SPS Shows. The winners will also get introductions to MassRobotics’ extensive network and AMD…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.28
…of ambient light conditions and lack of access to GPS. During this project, Advanced Navigation will be collaborating with Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) at Macquarie University to design, fabricate, and qualify LUNA’s optical head assembly to survive the extraordinarily challenging environmental conditions of space. Advanced Navigation will also be supported by Australian company Transparent Earth Geophysics, for comprehensive flight test campaigns, and to explore terrestrial applications of LUNA for airborne gravimetry and precision navigation of airborne vehicles when GPS is unavailable or unreliable. This includes aircrafts, helicopters, commercial drones and flying taxis among other exciting applications. Founded on a culture…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.53
…using ad hoc navigation add-ons, such as patching a GPS system on top of an existing product or by adding additional outdoor infrastructure, such as custom poles featuring reflectors, according to BlueBotics. As a result, outdoor installations of AGVs and AMRs have often been highly customized (and therefore expensive), and more complex and time-consuming to install than equivalent indoor projects, it said. BlueBotics integrates indoor-outdoor systems ANT everywhere works with GNSS. Source: BlueBotics ANT everywhere overcomes this challenge by adding GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) navigation with real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning, said BlueBotics. It claimed that the combination makes outdoor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.21
…The Boston-based startup's Dronut is compact, can operate in GPS-denied environments for lidar mapping, and can autonomously reach challenging locations. “We see ourselves not as a drone company, but as a hardware-enabled data-capture company,” Eleryan said. He also showed a video of a hybrid inspection system in development that can land and move around on wheels. Renovate Robotics has devised a system for autonomously placing roof tiles, shingles, or solar panels. With anchor points, it uses a series of cables and winches, plus machine vision and path planning, to place roofing, explained Andy Stulc, founder and CEO of the Brooklyn,…