Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.06
…navigation, depth mapping, object detection, obstacle avoidance, and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). The VOXL CAM perception engine has four image sensor concurrencies onboard, including: Time of flight (ToF) for indoor depth mapping Stereo pair image sensors for outdoor depth mapping Tracking image sensor for visual-inertial odometry (VIO) localization It also pre-integrates ModalAI’s Flight Core, a PX4 drone flight controller. In addition, the VOXL CAM has three onboard inertial measurement units (IMU) and a barometer for controlling flight height. Seeker designed for indoor, outdoor navigation The Seeker micro-development drone has a small size and enhanced visual capabilities for safe autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.40
…a laptop. They saw that this technology could solve many problems, including object and scene recognition, as well as localization. They were surprised by the time—just weeks to low false positives.” “We're working with OEMs right now, and we'll see this technology on the road within the next two years,” he said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.89
…change. It's the same with cameras and SLAM [simultaneous localization and mapping] systems.” Users must demand interoperability “The ROS user community hasn't paid as much attention to interoperability as I would like,” acknowledged Gerkey. “Having major customers such as FedEx talking about the need will drive new companies and existing AMR vendors to serve that specific need.” “At the 2019 ROScon, when a hospital from Singapore delivered a keynote, it was one of the first times a customer got on stage and said, 'I want to use all these robots and can't because they won't talk with one another,'” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.00
…algorithms and drivers Advanced autonomy algorithms: 3D SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) —enabling +/-2 cm localization accuracy in 85% dynamic environments Autonomous navigation—ensures safety and optimal movement in highly dynamic environments by continuously adjusting the path plan according to real-time data Automated obstacle avoidance and risk prevention—integrates advanced sensing and localization with autonomous navigation and control to reduce the risks involved in highly dynamic environments Automated sensor calibration to ensure accuracy and avoid degradation due to accidents, vibrations, or sudden temperature changes 3D physics simulator—integrated into the MOV.AI IDE. Speed up development without compromising on quality by testing robot software…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.60
…robotics, 3D cameras can be used for SLAM [simultaneous localization and mapping] and object avoidance. Also, in autonomous vehicles, 3D cameras can help monitor the driver and passengers while inside the vehicle. For example, with distracted driving, depth vision cameras are a critical tool to make sure drivers don’t leave their seats and are not ignoring their role completely while the car is moving autonomously. Where do you see the 3D sensing market going in the near future? Is it more a matter of educating the market, or further refining the technology? Chen: The 3D sensor market is expected to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.28
…Vougioukas will help advance Future Acres’ software, particularly for localization. The Carry system as seen from above. Source: Future Acres and Sun World Reducing investor risk and crop waste “AWS asked us to join its flagship accelerator program, and we're also working with Wavemaker to de-risk the market and chronological risk. I breathe a lot easier.” Future Acres has raised more than $1 million on SeedInvest to date, and its campaign ends on Oct. 6. Why has investment in agricultural robotics been slow until lately? “A healthy skepticism is important,” Reddy said. “Once we can demonstrate that our technology works,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.97
…$1,000,000 second-place prize 18: MARBLE (Multi-agent Autonomy with Radar-Based Localization for Exploration), winner of the $500,000 third-place prize 17: Explorer, DARPA-funded 13: CoSTAR (Collaborative SubTerranean Autonomous Resilient Robots), DARPA-funded 7: CTU-CRAS-NORLAB (Czech Technical University in Prague - Center for Robotics and Autonomous Systems – Northern Robotics Laboratory), DARPA-funded 2: Coordinated Robotics, self-funded 2: Robotika, self-funded “We congratulate all members of the team, and we are proud of this incredible and historic achievement!” said CERBERUS. “Most importantly, we are excited to be part of this amazing community pushing the frontier of resilient robotic autonomy in extreme environments.” CERBERUS is a collaboration…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
…sheets to pick. If a depalletizing system doesn't need localization but can still pick everything without singulation on the back end, it could eliminate the need for singulation, allowing for smaller conveyors and robot cells, said Mujin. “We have the world's most reliable mixed depalletizer,” Diankov said. “When we see something unkown, we have a way to measure and verify every single box we pick, so the robot never gets stuck.” “There's a huge gap between a demonstration and production,” he acknowledged. “We've started projects and going after U.S. customers. They can come in today, and have have a lot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.12
…trend in the post-epidemic era.” “With the continuous maturity of positioning and navigation technologies such as laser SLAM [simultaneous localization and mapping] and visual SLAM, commercial service robots represented by food delivery robots will usher in an explosion,” Zhou added. “The intersection of traditional automation with AI unlocks various new applications for robotics beyond typical repetitive tasks,” said Aysar Tayeb, executive managing director of Prosperity7 Ventures. “Keenon is leading integrating robots into the services industry, with various interesting applications. We are looking forward to support bringing these robots into Saudi Arabia and helping Keenon expand its rapidly growing global footprint.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.07
…are able to offer our customers advanced SLAM [simultaneous localization and mapping] navigation powered by the Puck, one of the world’s leading lidar sensors.” “Our Robotics Engine Platform allows AMR manufacturers to quickly implement state-of-the-art navigation, while leaving them the ability to customize it to their needs,” he said. MOV.AI builds platform on ROS The dramatic growth of e-commerce is driving the materials handling and logistics markets, said the companies. The COVID-19 pandemic helped grow U.S. online sales to $791 billion in 2020, up 32% from the prior year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The combination of MOV.AI's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.42
…aerial vehicles (UAVs), smart cities, and security. Velodyne said Puck provides rich 3D computer perception data that allows real-time localization, mapping, object detection, classification and tracking. The compact lidar sensor has a 100-meter range, and its reliability and surround view make it suitable for affordable low-speed autonomy applications, said the company. The global market for robotic lawn mowers will experience a 11.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2021 and 2031, according to Future Market Insights. The analyst firm noted that North America is the leading market and credited increasing interest in landscaping and reducing emissions for that growth.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.69
…position themselves in order to navigate. Instead, ultrasonic and localization technologies are emerging for navigation to pin-point damage mechanisms, as well as provide reproducible data. These deliverables can help predict the future safety of the sites being inspected. Challenges inside GPS-denied environments The main reason for sending mobile robots for inspection, maintenance, and repair is to avoid putting employees in dangerous situations. Inspections are necessary for identifying, predicting, and managing problems that could require maintenance to guarantee the longevity of industrial plant operations. But relying on humans to carry out traditional inspection methods means that health, safety, reliability, and speed…