Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.25
…the first one in the industry to provide simultaneous localization and mapping, or SLAM, for its cleaning robots. The need for automated commercial cleaning is rising with aging workforces, expanding commercial real estate, and concerns about public hygiene, according to industry analysts. In addition to robots for floor sweeping, vacuuming, and scrubbing, Gaussian Robot's Ecobot line includes mobile robots for disinfection, cleaning stone floors, and outdoor garbage collection. The company, sometimes referred to as Gaoxian, has also developed security and connected services. Gaussian Robotics' systems are used in Chinese retailers and the Singapore Changi Airport, among other locations in 30…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.11
…see and understand. For instance, the detection, recognition, and localization of mixed types of objects so they can be picked or otherwise handled by a robot requires powerful 3D machine vision and artificial intelligence. AI covers a wide spectrum of robotic capabilities, but the most popular class of models is represented by neural networks, thanks to their ability to generalize. Neural networks can adapt to new, previously unseen data and recognize objects that they have never seen before. This capability is widely used in applications that require the recognition and handling of items that differ in shape, size, color, or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.33
…only provider of Ground Positioning Radar for precise vehicle localization.” Based on technology developed at MIT Lincoln Labs, WaveSense's Ground Positioning Radar (GPR) enables vehicles to determine their precise location with centimeter-level accuracy, regardless of road conditions. The proprietary system includes hardware and software, and it works by mapping subsurface features with ultra-wideband radar. The company said it is working with major automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to help vehicles navigate where current advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), including lidar and camera-based systems fall short. This includes conditions such as bad weather, poorly marked roads, and areas with poor GPS availability.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.01
…ACR, carton-picking ACR, telescopic lift ACR, and laser simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) ACR. The company also said it created the HAIPORT automatic case-loading port to address warehouse needs and cater to dynamic business changes. HAIPICK applied in multiple projects In the past year, HAIPICK has been applied in third-party logistics (3PL), apparel, e-commerce, electronics, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and other industries. HAI Robotics recently partnered with Material Handling Systems (MHS) to provide its systems to distribution centers and fulfillment facilities. “We have deployed over 90 projects and gained the trust of many of our customers who continue working with us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.53
…robotics. OpenARC provides precision and confidence in positioning and localization for challenging tasks such as lane keeping, agricultural guidance, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landing maneuvers. OpenARC is integrated into the OpenRTK330LI navigation module to provide a secure, vertically integrated, and easy-to-use positioning platform, said ACIENNA. The product offers an easy registration and activation process and is very scalable, supporting single-unit installations to high-volume deployments. Point One and OpenARC coverage map. Source: Point One Polaris powers OpenARC Point One said its proprietary Polaris GNSS cloud correction service was designed for automotive and robotics customers. Polaris delivers station density in cities…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.35
…providing obstacle detection and obstacle avoidance (ODOA) and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). This understanding of the environment can help AMRs localize and navigate along the most efficient paths. PAL is currently available with a USB interface and can be purchased directly from DreamVu for $1,499. An Ethernet version with an on-board ARM processor and graphics processing unit (GPU) is in development with prototypes also currently available for purchase. PAL applies AI to wide-angle 3D vision. Source: DreamVu About PAL Mini DreamVu said that PAL Mini is the most compact omnidirectional 3D vision system, delivering 360° horizontal field of view…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.08
…trade discussions led to conversations about near-shoring or the localization of production, like moving production to Turkey to serve Western Europe or Mexico for the United States. You mentioned risk management and recovery. Are companies rewriting their playbooks? I believe so. COVID-19 has pushed us to be more flexible and agile than ever before. And our customer base is asking us for digital tools, such as risk management platforms with predictive analytics, to understand where disruptions might come from. We’ll see more and more future requests. As a supply chain leader, is your strategy changing? Our strategy in SCS is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.04
…for features like long range 3D LiDAR and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) that allow you to quickly add autonomous mobile robots to your factory with minimal disruption. ● Fast Set-Up : No one has the time to stop operations for days at a time to get an AMR set up and doing real work. High-quality mobile robots designed for workers on the job today can be unboxed and moving materials in 15 minutes or less. ● Intuitive Software: An AMR’s software must be easy to use, intuitive, and flexible. This allows you to increase utilization as your facility grows…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.97
…as in the generation of measurement data for precise localization and navigation support. The nanoScan3 combines smart safety functions, for example protective fields that can be dynamically switched via encoder signals, with an excellent measurement accuracy. This guarantees, on the one hand, maximum detection reliability. It also delivers precise measurement data on the distance and direction of surrounding objects, which can be used to localize the vehicle. This makes it a multifunctional enabling technology for innovative vehicle concepts. Compact design a decisive factor The nanoScan3 was developed specifically for industries where automated guided vehicles of different kinds are becoming increasingly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.74
Vehicle tracking and localization software within a manufacturing setting is essential in order to safely collaborate with robotic vehicles. As a result, one challenge associated with the tracking of these autonomous vehicles is a loss of tracking guidance that leads to the potential for unplanned vehicle stops and fleet jams. But in the near future, this will be a thing of the past for automated industrial trucks in the area of intralogistics. Using the LiDAR-LOC software from SICK, automated guided vehicles, carts, and robots can continue to remain on track even if the magnetic or optical-guide tape happens to be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.68
…system, or ROS, which is largely related to navigation, localization and travel, much like a warehouse control system controls a conveyor or sorter. On top of that, the robot is continually observing warehouse conditions that might impact how it gets from Point A to Point B and learning from recently completed routes. “The robot is always making mental notes about the warehouse conditions so on its next trip, it might try a different route,” says Karen Leavitt, chief marketing officer for Locus Robotics. If you have more than one robot, they are sharing that information with the central server, much…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.95
…deep learning and reinforcement learning algorithms to deliver enhanced localization, more accurate obstacle avoidance and more efficient path-planning in dynamic environments by integrating inputs from RGB, RGBD, LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. A centralized fleet management system manages robot and human tasks while seamlessly integrating with WMS/MES/ERP/PLC systems. Nic Temple, VP of sales, Americas, said AI helps the robots “learn from mistakes while continuing to push customer operations forward.” Modex 2020 is scheduled to be held March 9-12 at Georgia’s World Congress Center in Atlanta. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the materials…