Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.83
…kg The Karter Mono AMR. Source: Karter BlueBotics brings interoperability Karter AMRs are also fully interoperable, said the company. They can be used alone or in a full, connected AMR fleet—even with other ANT-driven vehicles—using BlueBotics' ANT server software. ANT server’s API can also connect a Karter installation to a site’s existing warehouse management system (WMS), manufacturing execution system (MES), or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. BlueBotics said it can also seamlessly interface with equipment such as automatic doors and elevators. “These Karters bring a new level of flexibility and agility to the AMR market,” said Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.20
…vendor has its own software package. The dream of interoperability is that it will streamline the setup and monitoring process for customers. “I think all of a sudden, everyone is highly incentivized to figure out how to make their robot play nice with other systems,” said Pestoni. “I think that's a positive trend. To me, it showcases that the industry is maturing.” The market has grown in the past five years, and customers no longer see AMRs as novelties, he added. With a vast array of options to choose from, it's increasingly likely that customers might have a range of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.75
…more easily than that tongue twister.) The conundrum of interoperability HRI really is a conundrum. If you’re looking for the root of HRI solutions, start with Dwight Klappich, research vice president and Gartner fellow, and Kevin Kuntz, head of supply chain at Gap. Klappich saw a lot of robots running around completely independent of one another, and he identified what has to happen next to make them work together. Kuntz is the thick of it, learning how to integrate different robot types at a Gap facility in Gallatin, Tenn. Neither is trying to be a hero. They’re just trying to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.35
…leading company in the field of multi-vendor robot fleet interoperability,” said Michael Wang, co-founder and chief operating officer at CoEvolution. “Our ambitious plans will see us move far beyond this total, as manufacturing and warehousing continue to face logistics and staffing challenges that can be addressed through the use of efficient and flexible fleets of multiple robots from different vendors working together within shared environments.” It recently celebrated a milestone in its development, with the rollout of its latest tailored solution at a warehouse serving South Korean retail giant Lotte, increasing throughput by 30% more SKUs per day. CoEvolution expands…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.92
The MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard allows autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, from different manufacturers to share their capabilities along with basic information, such as their locations and what they're doing. The objective of the standard is to enable different mobile robots to work together effectively in the same warehouse or factory floor. However, as the interoperability standard is used only to observe how AMRs operate, vendors are not required to share the proprietary maps that their robots use to move around. Although compliance with the standard is not mandatory, it will likely help boost the adoption of robotics by end-user…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.16
…objects, take appropriate action, and place objects with precision. Interoperability: Integrates reliably with other warehouse automation technologies using OSARO’s modular RESTful API. Built in tracking: Tracks performance: built-in monitoring assesses and optimizes performance after installation. Shortens cycle time: OSARO’s superior vision capabilities shorten order cycle time to speed delivery and improve order accuracy. Eases labor issues: Addresses labor shortages and boosts production without adding headcount: complements and enhances existing systems with reliable vision so that they can perform 24/7—without training, breaks, injuries, or overtime. Lowers risk: Upfront assessments and multiple pricing options, including robot-as-a-service (RaaS), lower the risk of every…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.62
…NVIDIA. At the platform level, Omniverse lets teams build interoperability between their favorite applications, such as those from Adobe, Autodesk, and Siemens. NVIDIA also mentioned other partners. Basler, a maker of imaging sensors and systems, offers to help developers build AI-enabled inspection systems faster through tighter integration with the NVIDIA DeepStream SDK. Overview is collaborating with Advantech — both NVIDIA Metropolis partners — to build a system to support industrial inspection, product counting, and assembly verification. Quantiphi, a Metropolis partner, is working with one of the world’s largest beverage producers to automate inspections of fully packed pallets with GPU-powered vision…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.37
…coverage of safety standards, robot operations and orchestration, and interoperability. There is broad consensus on the need for more of all of these, but rival proprietary approaches and the need to work with existing warehouse management systems (WMS) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) remain. Speaking of making robots easier to use, Open Robotics released ROS 2 Iron Irwini, marking the continuing evolution of the open-source Robot Operating System from an academic tool to a framework for commercial robotics development. Intrinsic, which Alphabet acquired from Open Robotics, announced the beta version of its Flowstate product for developers. “We've seen a lot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.14
At Automate this week, BlueBotics plans to showcase its ANT service management software designed to help customers manage multiple fleets of mobile robots. “As the AGV market grows and continues to mature, more businesses are realizing the need for scalable custom fleets, which can incorporate different types and even brands of vehicle,” said BlueBotics CEO Nicolas Tomatis. “Our team will be happy to explain to Automate's visitors how the ANT navigation platform - in particular, our ANT server software - can enable that.” The company said the ANT system takes advantage of a vehicle's “existing laser safety scanners to first…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.47
…collaboration. OSARO said its REST API allows for easy interoperability between its AI-driven picking robots and Geek+'s AMRs and ASRS. The API allows integrators to choose commands in a variety of blocks, so that actions can readily be strung together in different ways, said the company. For example, a system can be directed to pick, scan, and place an object. Or, it can be ordered to pick, scan, and then wait for a customer warehouse management system (WMS) to send a command before performing an additional action. The types of goods picked will vary, said Perdue. “We see the most…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.30
…in a panel discussion on “Updates on Mobile Robot Interoperability Efforts” at 3:30 p.m. EST in Room 320 on May 22. He will also give a presentation on “The Growing Need for Robot Orchestration” at 1:30 p.m. in Room 320 on Tuesday, May 23. Pestoni will be available for meetings and interviews by request. In addition, InOrbit said Automate attendees will be among the first to experience its root-cause analysis (RCA) system tailored for developers. Beyond simple incident management, these advanced tools are designed to empower robot developers to identify and resolve complex autonomy issues, enhancing the reliability and performance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.56
…automation. “We've been increasing our focus on integration and interoperability,” Coffin said. “We're very proud of the API that we've developed because it's versatile. We're able to say, 'Here you go, integrator. Here's this really in-depth operation that you can execute out of this API.'” While OSARO said its technology is modular and designed to work with nearly any robot, its Partner Alliance includes FANUC and a network of systems integrators, as well as 3PLs. The company also offers private consultations with its field staff. RaaS offers to relieve pain points The OSARO Robotic Kitting System is available through a…