Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.64
…of the critical workflows is generating synthetic data for perception model training. Learning to be robots in simulation While Isaac Sim enables developers to test and validate robots in physically accurate simulation, Isaac Lab, an open-source robot learning framework built on Isaac Sim, provides a virtual playground for building robot policies that can run on AWS Batch. Because these simulations are repeatable, developers can troubleshoot and reduce the number of cycles required for validation and testing. Several robotics developers, including Standard Bots, Swiss Mile, Cohesive Robotics, Aescape and more are using NVIDIA Isaac on AWS to develop physical AI for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
…help seniors live independently longer. Bohg directs the Interactive Perception and Robot Learning Lab and is a key contributor to the multi-university effort TidyBot. TidyBot, developed by team members at Stanford, Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University and Google, is a domestic robot that uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to recognize everyday objects lying around the house, grab them and put them away in their proper place – dishes in the dishwasher, clothes in the hamper, books on the bookshelf and so forth. The key challenge, Bohg says, is knowing where that right place is, which is a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.11
…for whole-body control GR00T-Mobility for robot locomotion and navigation GR00T-Perception for multimodal sensing “Humanoid robots are the next wave of embodied AI,” said Jim Fan, NVIDIA senior research manager of embodied AI. “NVIDIA research and engineering teams are collaborating across the company and our developer ecosystem to build Project GR00T to help advance the progress and development of global humanoid robot developers.” The new NVIDIA Project GR00T workflows are coming soon to help robot companies build humanoid robot capabilities with greater ease. Developers can apply to join the NVIDIA Humanoid Robot Developer Program. Cosmos tokenizers simplify encoding for world model…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.28
…of AutoModel signifies and advancement in its OSARO SightWorks perception platform. Speed, adaptation play a major role in AutoModel In order fulfillment, where speed is critical, businesses often face days or weeks of costly downtime to update their robots for new SKUs. In contrast, OSARO says AutoModel enables robots to automatically learn and adapt to new items, processes and workflows with zero downtime. OSARO AutoModel accelerates the introduction and onboarding process of new SKUs, and increases robot productivity. These advancements, according to OSARO, allow for greater flexibility and efficiency in kitting, piece-picking and autobagging. “In the fast-paced world of order…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.46
…robots, Rethink is relaunching with respect for past market perceptions. “It was important to us that we also make a promise that we can keep,” she said. “Our promise - and maybe you saw that at the [IMTS] show - is ‘Better. Faster. Stronger.’ And that refers to the products, where we have a comprehensive portfolio, as well as to our own self commitment to that project.” A breadth of new, robust robots for different applications Chris Harbert, Rethink Robotics business development and sales consultant, said today’s company is trying to continue its original vision. “Even though there were challenges…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.47
…three end-of-arm tooling companies - On Robot, OptoForce and Perception Robotics. The company’s mission is to “break down automation barriers and bring the benefits of robotic automation to manufacturers of all sizes.” OnRobot’s history is deeply rooted in robotic grippers. But by the end of 2022, the company took a step in the software direction with D:Ploy. D:Ploy represents an “automated platform for building, running, monitoring and re-deploying collaborative applications,” according to the company. The hardware robot cell represents the integration point, or the D:Ploy brain that connects to the robot arm. The software portion of D:Ploy opens an expansive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.69
…2024, UR showed a machine-tending application with new AI-based perception capabilities running on NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac acceleration libraries integrated into UR’s new PolyScope X platform. This combination enables dynamic path planning, ensuring the robot takes the most effective, collision-free paths in and out of the machine without requiring extensive user configuration. UR plans to make this technology available for a wide range of applications, including machine tending and other material handling tasks. “AI isn’t just hype,” said Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, parent company of Universal Robots. “We’re seeing significant interest in physical AI. By adding high-performance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.45
…flexible movement capabilities, adapts to complex environments and integrates sensing/perception abilities and powerful autonomous learning capabilities. At the conference, DEEP Robotics conducted a series of AI training sessions on the Dr.01 to advance progress of “AI plus” intelligent agent technology. Robot dog to “dodge” dangers Quadruped robots are already being used in power stations, factories, construction sites, underground tunnels and utility corridors. With the rapid development of AI, quadruped robots will gain more powerful learning, sensing/perception, decision-making and planning abilities, according to DEEP Robotics. At the World Robot Conference, DEEP Robotics showcased the autonomous “dodging” skills of the X30, its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.99
…is a good localization technique, AGVs don’t have great perception abilities. Object recognition allows computer systems to identify and label items within images. AGV operators can add Slamcore’s hardware box and cameras to their machine to add on the perception of a fully-autonomous robot, including both localization and object recognition. “Vision really comes into its own, because you get so much more spatial data from a stream of images than you do from a bunch of laser measurements or from other ultrasonic measurements.” Slamcore’s proprietary AI stack takes in images and outputs object positions with labels. Nicholson said deep learning…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 22.87
Spatial intelligence for every machine that moves Unlock the potential of RTLS with vision Slamcore combines visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology, sensor fusion, and AI to provide real-time location, mapping and perception for the intralogistics. The company creates embedded software that uses data from multiple sensors to help products intelligently understand and navigate the complex and dynamic worlds around them. It works across a range of products, from forklifts to autonomous robots. Slamcore said its products can allow customers to know where all their vehicles are at all times, improve operational efficiency and safety.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
…said. “I think that's where advances in vision and perception are really going to help make that more digestible.” 3D-printed grippers add customization for customers Along with the machine vision and AI technology behind RapidID, the company also 3D prints custom grippers for its deployments to hone in on the precision required to identify, pick and place objects to and from boxes. “3D printing technology allows us to create the geometries that are specifically required for that task,” Hummel said. “The only real expense is the engineering time to make that, but we've managed to be pretty good at constraining…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.94
…of a trained masseur. These demonstrations highlight the force perception and precise control of the Rizon series of robots, while offering visitors a hands-on experience with Flexiv’s adaptive robotic technology. “Our participation in TAiROS is a pivotal moment for O-DEAR as we look to broaden both our reach and Flexiv’s within Taiwan’s dynamic market,” said George Ton, VP of business at O-DEAR. “The connections and collaborations forged here will be key in fueling innovation and growth for us, as well as for Taiwan’s high-tech manufacturing sector.” Also at the booth is the debut of the Moonlight parallel robot. Designed for…