Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.19
ANSYS and BMW Group are creating a holistic simulation tool chain for developing autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies. The simulation tool chain will enable automated and autonomous driving (AD) with the first vehicle launch expected in 2 years. BMW Group is leveraging ANSYS' engineering simulation solutions and experience to speed up the development of a safety-focused solution for the validation of AD systems. The multi-year agreement drives the development of BMW Group's Level 3 offering and Level 4-5 technology, delivering high/full automation for the BMW iNEXT, expected to launch in 2021. The new automated simulation tool chain will make use of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.40
…under a new agreement devised by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., BMW Group, and Arriver Software to develop a scalable autonomous driving platform. The cooperation combines BMW’s autonomous driving (AD) technology, Arriver’s Vision Perception and New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) policy products, and Qualcomm’s chips, the companies said. A common goal They will focus on SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), SAE Level 3 automated driving functionalities, and NCAP solutions. The companies will build on top of BMW’s automated driving technology stack, which it launched in 2021 with the release of the BMW iX. The global ADAS market could experience a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.97
The BMW Group officially opened its new Additive Manufacturing Campus in Munich. The new facility will combine production of prototype and series parts, along with research into new 3D printing technologies, and associate training for the global rollout of toolless production, the company says. The campus, which cost €15 million, will allow the BMW Group to “develop its position as technology leader in the utilization of additive manufacturing in the automotive industry,” according to a company press release. “Additive manufacturing is already an integral part of our worldwide production system today, and established in our digitalisation strategy,” said Milan Nedeljković,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.96
Realtime Robotics Inc. today announced that BMW Group has named it an official supplier. The company said the designation means that BMW can use its RapidPlan motion-planning and control software to improve the speed and efficiency of industrial robot programming and deployment. “Manual motion planning in multi-robot systems is prohibitively expensive for all but the largest lot sizes and longest-lived products,” stated Peter Howard, CEO of Realtime Robotics. “Making it easy for manufacturers to create collision-free path plans by simply ‘pointing and clicking’ can save organizations weeks to months of programming time.” In September 2022, the Boston-based company raised $14.4…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.96
BMW has been working hard to reduce emissions in all steps of the manufacturing process of a car, not only in the final product. For example, for the BMW i models, the Leipzig plant uses renewable energy almost entirely throughout the production process. However, today the Germans announced that yet another step in this direction has been made, launching the first fleet of autonomous transport robots in everyday operation. Autonomous driving seems to be the next big thing in the auto industry but while it will certainly be helpful on the road, it can also help out in the manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.94
Geekplus Technologies Co. announced yesterday that BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA), one of China's leading premium automotive manufacturers, is using Geek+'s goods-to-person picking system. BBA's plant was the first BMW factory in China, and produces iconic vehicles, such as the BMW 5-series, the new X5, and the all-electric iX3. In addition to producing high-end cars, the plant is also recognized for its highly sustainable advanced production technology, environmentally friendly plant design, and various environmental protection and energy-saving measures. Robots were deployed quickly In order to modernize operations and keep up with accelerating demand, BBA chose Geek+'s goods-to-person solution to shift operations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.75
Innoviz Technologies today announced that it and the BMW Group are starting the first development phase in their development of a new generation of lidar sensors. Under their expanded agreement, Innoviz will develop B-Samples based on its second-generation InnovizTwo sensor. “Lidar is one of the critical technologies underpinning Level 3 or even higher automated functions,” stated Nicolai Martin, senior vice president for driving experience at BMW Group, in a release. “Optimizing lidar technologies and costs are the major challenges in order to bring Level 3 highly automated driving into the mainstream” “We are very pleased to have Innoviz develop the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.69
…quadruped robot. Click on image to enlarge. Source: Formant BMW i Ventures leads round BMW i Ventures led Formant's investment, with participation from new investors Intel Capital, GS Futures. Previous investors, including SignalFire, Hillsven, Pelion Ventures, Holman, Ericsson, Goodyear Ventures, PICUS Capital, and Thursday Ventures, also participated. “Autonomous robotic systems have broken free from R&D departments and are now being deployed at scale to drive business outcomes and resilient operations,” said Kasper Sage, managing partner at BMW i Ventures. “Their proliferation across mission-critical functions, as well as support tasks for humans in various industries underscores the urgent need for seamless…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.54
…associates,” she added. Fox Robotics gets funding from Zebra, BMW BMW i Ventures led Fox Robotics' funding round. New investors included Zebra Technologies, Japan Airlines & Translink Innovation Fund, and Foothill Ventures. Existing investors Menlo Ventures, ENIAC Ventures, and SignalFire also participated. “Supply chain efficiency and resiliency are top of mind for many companies today,” said Kasper Sage, Managing Partner at BMW i Ventures. “Fox Robotics’ autonomous forklifts allow customers to handle loads quicker and safer while increasing overall workplace productivity.” BMW i Ventures invests in the fields of transportation, manufacturing, supply chain, and sustainability. The venture capital unit of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.00
…Xometry CEO Randy Altschuler. “Many of our customers, like BMW and Bosch, have a global presence and we can serve more of their needs with a global network. Our AI-driven algorithms and intelligent sourcing platform give us a competitive advantage as we expand across new geographies and manufacturing technologies.” “We are thrilled to join the Xometry team,” says Albert Belousov, Shift co-founder and managing director of Xometry Europe. “Our customers and suppliers will benefit from us joining forces with Xometry.” Dmitry Kafidov, Shift co-founder and managing director of Xometry Europe, agreed: “We're eager to leverage Xometry's technology to continue to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.65
…real world applications.” Figure recently announced commercial agreement with BMW The Figure team is made up of individuals knowledgeable in AI-enabled robotics from Boston Dynamics, Tesla, Google DeepMind, and Archer Aviation. Figure said its team has made remarkable progress in the past few months in the areas of AI, robot development, robot testing, and commercialization. Figure recently announced its first commercial agreement with BMW Manufacturing to bring humanoids into automotive production. “Our vision at Figure is to bring humanoid robots into commercial operations as soon as possible,” said Brett Adcock, Founder and CEO of Figure. “This investment, combined with our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.55
…various flexible materials. German RepRap has been supplying the BMW Group for several years. The German RepRap x500 is used, for example, for the production of prototypes in the field of predevelopment. One of the most decisive advantages of additive manufacturing technology, according to German RepRap, is the high degree of design freedom. It enables designers to develop completely new approaches in design and function. Components with complex structures as well as bionic shapes, which are otherwise difficult or even impossible to manufacture, can be realized relatively simply, faster and in quality with this technology. German RepRap offers the corresponding…