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Automate 2024: MiR to showcase new AMR pallet jack for first time in U.S.

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…assignments.” AI provides mobile robot navigation, troubleshooting With AI pallet detection powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack uses 3D machine vision to identify, pick up, and deliver pallets. First introduced at LogiMat in Germany in March, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack can interoperate with MiR’s deck load AMRs, which the company said makes it ideal for large-scale…


Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) on a mission to automate

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…milliseconds and the AMR’s onboard navigation system makes a decision to proceed, stop, reroute or make another movement decision. Siefen says to be aware of several key points here. These include: the maximum stopping distance at maximum load and speed; pinch points where people can get caught between the AMR and a fixed object, and; clearly identified lanes for AMR…


Retailer Utilizes New ResinDek Mobile Robot Flooring for Mezzanine & Ground Floor

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…Condition Posed Problems for Robotic Navigation At the same time, Chaplin and Sloan both noted issues with the concrete flooring’s surface. It was not entirely level in certain places, and there was wear and damage in others. Chaplin: “A sloping, worn, and damaged concrete floor will prevent the AMRs from traveling smoothly and predictably along their workflow paths. Yet to…


HMS Networks upgrades wireless system for Mercedes-Benz AGVs

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…ensures their efficient and safe navigation. Effective AGV navigation relies on good communication between the AGVs and the factory’s control system. This communication enables the factory to track each AGVs' location, load, and real-time status. Mercedes-Benz’s previous AGV system used Bluetooth technology along with HMS’ Anybus Wireless Bolt and Bridge products. However, they wanted to improve the system’s efficiency and…


Lumotive, EDOM partner to market optical computer chips in Taiwan

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…package. For robotics and drone applications, Lumotive's LCMs allow for precise navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities, enabling safer and more efficient operation in the same compact form factor as a camera. For security and monitoring applications, LCM-based lidar provides high-resolution 3D imaging and adaptive scanning and tracking capabilities, which work reliably in all lighting conditions.


Build your AMR to scale with a 3D vision localization system

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…sectors such as operating systems, navigation software, design tools and CRM platforms initially invested immense resources to craft their own solutions before ultimately embracing market leaders like Windows, Google Maps, AutoCAD and Salesforce. Complex software systems like 3D vision localization are particularly prone to organizations underestimating the schedule and budget associated with this project, along with the staff expertise and…


Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) on a mission

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…milliseconds and the AMR’s onboard navigation system makes a decision to proceed, stop, reroute or make another movement decision. Siefen says to be aware of several key points here. These include: the maximum stopping distance at maximum load and speed; pinch points where people can get caught between the AMR and a fixed object, and; clearly identified lanes for AMR…


Teradyne Robotics announces collaboration with NVIDIA

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…3D space for fully autonomous navigation. Jetson provides the computing needed to handle data in real time. As a result, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack can dynamically modify its route to avoid obstacles, such as loose objects on the floor, raised forks in the drive path, or overhead obstacles. MiR said the MiR1200’s ability to navigate in tight spaces with minimal…


Tennant announces specifications of its first purpose-built AMR floor scrubber

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…technology is provided by robotic navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp’s BrainOS robotics platform. Brain Corp recently entered an exclusive partnership to supply automation technology for Tennant’s floor-cleaning robots. The new Tennant X4 ROVR robotic scrubber is available to order immediately. Floor scrubber designed for numerous commercial applications The autonomous Tennant X4 ROVR is equipped with a dual…


ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024

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…example, have advanced mapping and navigation skills, granting new levels of autonomy, while greatly reducing the infrastructure needed by previous generations of guided robots. This paves the way for a shift from linear production lines to dynamic networks, creating significant efficiencies and taking on more dull, dirty and dangerous tasks, to enable workers to take up more rewarding jobs.” 2.…


Is Your Warehouse Floor Ready for Robotics?

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…problems for AGV or AMR navigation. Plus, concrete surfaces lack the durability to withstand the wear created by repeated robotic movement.” AMRs and AGVs require several key robotic flooring characteristics to ensure successful operation: Proper coefficient of friction, or surface roughness, to allow the vehicle’s wheels to achieve enough traction to accelerate, stop, and change directions. A level surface to…


GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications

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…trucks enables better perception, semantic-aware navigation and 3D mapping for obstacle detection in material handling processes across warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.” Project GR00T for humanoid robotics development Also demonstrated at GTC 2024, GR00T-powered humanoid robots can take multimodal instructions - text, video and demonstrations - as well as their previous interactions to produce the desired action for the…


MODEX 2024: LG Business Solutions USA to launch warehouse package moving AMR

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…CLOi CarryBot features an autonomous navigation platform and Wi-Fi capabilities. The cobot’s machine learning software allows integration with facets of warehouse management systems (WMS), including material control and robot fleet management systems. Interfacing with material control systems will enable smart order grouping, picking item categorization, order information distribution, and total picking cooperation support including notations of shortages or skipped items.…


MODEX 2024: Robotics, supply chain and logistics leaders descend on Atlanta

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…attendance at MODEX, showcasing their mobile robots, cobots, robotic sensors, AI-powered navigation and more. Attendees also can partake in over 50 different sessions linked to automation and robotics, hosted by various industry professionals and moderators. Robotics 24/7 will pay special attention to new product releases and integrations announced at MODEX, along with the rest of the information coming out of…


Brain Corp and Tennant Company announce exclusive technology agreement

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Robotic navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp and floor-cleaning vehicle provider Tennant Company recently announced an exclusive partnership to accelerate development and deployment of floor-cleaning robots. As part of the companies’ joint agreement, Tenant will launch its first purpose-built floor-cleaning robot equipped with Brain Corp’s navigation hardware and software. The companies said Brain Corp’s navigation systems will be…


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Automate 2026: Cobots, components, safety sensors and more from day one in Chicago
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