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…demand. Cyngn uses lidar for navigation, palletizing Cyngn said it has developed proprietary computer vision algorithms that are bundled into a Pallet Stack Attribute Estimation sub-system within the DriveMod perception stack. DriveMod also uses lidar to inform the location of its vehicles within the site. Fusing sensor data from lidar and other sensors, Cyngn said its advanced autonomy software enables:…
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…always done AI—such as for navigation—even before it was fashionable,” Faulk said. “Right now, we're building out our AI team to get more flexibility around data analytics and predictive actions. We'll have some offerings coming out in the next six months.” In addition, the heavy-duty Vector and Max robots that Locus acquired with Waypoint Robotics Inc. offer new use cases.…
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…guidance to allow for autonomous navigation and material moves. Moving up a spot to 11th this year is EP Equipment, known in North America for the Big Joe and ePicker brands. EP’s upward trajectory continued this year, and the company came in with $720 million in 2022 revenue, up from $652 million the previous year, a 10.4% increase. In the…
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Cyngn Inc. today began its 2023 Autonomous Vehicle Roadshow in Sacramento, Calif., with demonstrations of its DriveMod Stockchaser. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said it is visiting manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the U.S. to show the efficiency, safety, and performance of its systems. “We know what a major impact hands-on product experience can have for potential customers, especially with…
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…creating more problems for robot navigation. Pouring fresh concrete or an epoxy coating both take extensive amounts of time to dry and set properly, while still not offering the wear resistance robots often require. Safety Hazards - Some facilities may have other floor coverings laid over the concrete, such as tiles with asbestos content. Safely removing this material is both…
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…The human-machine interface features two-touch navigation to most commonly used functions. Ergonomic blank load system – The conveyor feed case blank loading system accepts three 26-in. stacks of blanks at a time. The XCP Series includes the XCP-30, XCP-40, and the XCP-C30, which are customized versions of the case packer. Brenton said the addition of the XCP Series to its…
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…to be picked, calculate optimal navigation routes, and reduce required training time. LocusONE, a data science-driven platform for enterprise-wide AMR deployments, provides value by transforming complex information into actionable insights, said Locus. The automated system is GAMP 5 (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice)-validated and is certified for medical and pharmaceutical distribution. DHL said it “further cements DHL’s position as the market…
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…provide real-time input for the navigation technologies. Safety of people in the facility is a recurring story across suppliers. Quite simply, any advantage gained by removing an operator from the truck is completely negated without a high safety threshold for people elsewhere in the facility. The success of autonomous trucks ultimately is their ability to work side-by-side with people without…
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…comes in. SLAM enables safe navigation But what exactly is SLAM, and how does it work? It is a bit like how we use our eyes and ears to navigate a crowded room. We can sense where objects are in relation to us, and we use that information to move around without bumping into anyone. In the same way, SLAM…
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…Buena-Franco: We're pretty agnostic. The navigation package and automation equipment could be from different vendors, but we want to make [data management] very transparent. We've been around for 100 years, and we work with particular technology partners for AGVs, tow trucks, and palletizers, and different ones for storage or high racks. We work with sister company Bastian, integrating middleware for…
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…provides machine vision and autonomous navigation capabilities for various applications, including wafer box handling, material handling, robotic arm operations, and more. MIC-770 V3 also supports WISE-Edge365, which enables remote management for status monitoring and anomaly detection. With these features, the MIC-770 V3 can be deployed for various edge artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) applications as a data gateway or industrial…
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…loads, using safety lasers for navigation and obstacle avoidance. The company is a subsidiary of Weighpack, which provides automated packing systems, inspection systems, and products for loading and unloading heat-treatment furnaces. The Karter Lyft AMR. Source: Karter Karter AMRs offer agility, ease of integration The Karter AMRs are the first result of the company’s close technical partnership with BlueBotics SA.…
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…simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) navigation, and 180-degree obstacle detection and avoidance, according to ForwardX. These features provide operational flexibility to warehouses and manufacturing facilities, enabling them to optimize workflows and reduce operational costs, the company claimed. ForwardX positions itself for 'end-to-end automation' ForwardX Robotics said it delivers AMRs and artificial intelligence to position itself “as an orchestration engine for…
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…The consistent, strong performance of navigation technology and site-specific programming enable robots to adapt to surroundings and real-time conditions, while strictly following safety protocols. This capability helps reduce the risk of accidents, collisions, or other safety incidents, including when compared to lift trucks with human operators. Yale robotic lift trucks are compliant with ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, always default to stop, and…
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…and other actions. Combined with navigation lidar, a high computing power module, and charging piles, Go2 can guard homes, independently plan inspection routes, and position shooting and recording of images and video. The system can provide acoustic and visual alarms when encountering anomalies, said Unitree. The company also pointed out that Go2 can carry a range of powerful and high-performance…
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