Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
…software and mobile robots. Walmart uses AMRs for floor cleaning and taking inventory. The company also uses warehouse automation and is working on autonomous vehicles and drone deliveries. In 2019, Shopify acquired AMR provider 6 River Systems, but unlike Amazon and Kiva, 6 River Systems continues to sell robots to other customers. Another example is inVia Robotics, which has developed an array of AMRs that can conduct various warehouse tasks, including cycle counting, inventory replenishment, and item verification. Healthcare gets robot aides In addition to fulfillment centers and retail stores, hospitals are other dynamic environments that could benefit from mobile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
…is largely coming in drones and service robots for cleaning, Singh said. He said the reference design could be used in first-mile and last-mile delivery, UAM, and many other applications over the next 12 to 18 months. “This is just the beginning of the next wave of innovation in robotics,” he said. The RB5 AMR Reference Design for mobile robot developers. Source: Qualcomm Technologies Users and availability Qualcomm said it continues to collaborate with robotics leaders to drive innovation for 5G and edge AI. They include ADLINK, Akasha Imaging (an Alphabet company), Cyngn, ForwardX, FutureMind, Hyundai Robotics, inVia Robotics, LG…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.23
…essential in conserving the health of the network. Regular cleaning prevents dust accumulation. Timely replacement of network components maintains the performance of the network. In addition to that, regular software and security updates have to be installed to keep the network up-to-date. Strong network, better facilities A communication network is like the central nervous system in the human body. It should be present in every nook and corner. It should also have the capability to deliver the right information at the right time. When this communication network experiences a failure or a breakdown, the information transfer between the servers and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.20
…feet apart, monitoring occupancy levels, and keeping track of cleaning efforts to sanitize stations more frequently. Some have even staggered shifts to avoid having too many people on the DC floor at one time. But many are looking to technology for a more permanent solution. One such example is the use of wristbands that vibrate to alert a worker when someone is too close. This method may work, but it’s not incredibly reliable and doesn’t help with contact tracing. Monitoring Occupancy Levels In reaction to new developments to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, SICK has launched its new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.09
…public spaces, such as airplanes or hospital rooms. “Proper cleaning and disinfection are required because the virus can live on surfaces for an extended period of time,” he adds. “This resulted in significant interest in designing automated UV-C light systems that could rapidly and efficiently decontaminate exposed surfaces, allowing for that airplane, train or hospital room to be returned to service as quickly as possible. In this case, light simulation modeling using Ansys SPEOS helps to ensure sufficient doses of UV light are delivered to deactivate virus particles on surfaces.” Automated robots emitting UV-C light (inset) are being used to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.00
…us to put our feet up instead of manually cleaning floors, and personal assistants in our smartphones mean we don’t even have to move our thumbs to make a command. We are accepting robotics and artificial intelligence into our lives more and more, because it makes things easier. Warehouses should be adopting this attitude too. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are already helping some warehouse operators to achieve a better work-life balance. Cobots are robots that are designed to work alongside or directly interact with humans in a shared space. This concept combines the speed and efficiency of a robot with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.00
…tools make managing and scaling automation easier. BrainOS powers inventory/cleaning combo Brain Corp said the combination of its new scanning accessory and Tennant's floor scrubbers is a “first-of-its-kind, multipurpose design.” The Inventory Scan tower can capture data as the BrainOS-powered AMRs move around a store. The system then delivers reports to store managers, providing numerous insights including verification of pricing accuracy, planogram compliance, product stock levels, and product localization. Each function negates the need for time-consuming and potentially inaccurate manual processes, said Brain Corp. Inaccuracies often lead to lost revenue opportunities, waste caused by overordering, and not enough attention given…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.95
…has added other robotics applications, such as disinfection, delivery, cleaning, and security. “We're doing pilots looking at voice AI, facial recognition, and access tracking,” said Yap. “There's a suite of technologies we're looking to integrate into the T-series robots.” RaaS could lead to robot neutrality The conversion from free trials to purchases and monthly fee-based services has begun and will gain momentum over the next 12 to 24 months, said Guardforce AI. “Not a lot of companies are doing robotics as a service [RaaS] in Asia, but there's a comfort level because clients already outsource security to us. We provide…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.93
…than more specialized models, Atkeson said. He cited vacuum cleaning robots as an example. Why would someone build a humanoid that cost as much as car when they can buy a Roomba? Androids pose design challenges There are also parts of the human body that are hard for engineers to replicate, added Atkeson. “Humans have very small ankles,” he said. “The way we design motors and transmissions, it’s really hard to make a robot with svelte ankles.” Another issue is that its difficult to make an android with a similar weight distribution to that of a human, Atkeson said. He…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.91
…range of applications, from material handling to agriculture to cleaning and sanitization,” said ROG. “Like with our manifesto, the agenda will be community-led, and we already have people volunteering to help organize the conference,” Pestoni said. “We want to hear multiple perspectives.” “ROG has always enabled me to connect with innovators in the robot industry at an informal level. It’s not commercial, but the connections have opened a wealth of collaborative opportunities,” stated Aldus von der Burg, CEO of Meili Robots and a ROG member based in Copenhagen. “RobOpsCon will be a chance for those in the industry, or even…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.84
…and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to perform innumerable tasks from cleaning and sanitizing to sweeping, cutting grass, serving food, fetching parts, and just about anything they can be programmed to do. As service and commercial robots become more affordable, SMBs can now consider different options. In the case of the Oyster Bar Landside, robots not only help serve customers, but they're also novelties that entertain restuaurant customers. Owner Jim Horne explained to local news that he acquired the first system, Pearl, in December 2021 from Bear Robotics, which was beta-testing the collaborative mobile robot. Bear Robotics later upgraded the robot to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
…are also seeing new types, ranging from inventory and cleaning robots in supermarkets or retail stores to collaborative robots (cobots) working alongside people. Cobots are intended to be safer and easier to program and commonly take over monotonous, repetitive, or dangerous tasks, freeing up humans to focus on more valuable jobs. Analysts expect the delivery robot market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.1% over the next few years — from $213 million in 2021 to $964 million in 2026. The demand for this type of robot has expanded significantly, thanks to the acceleration of e-commerce,…