Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.91
…— which is essentially what we’ve done by founding RIOS two years ago. We’ve articulated a thesis on how the future would unfold in the robotics space in the coming years, and how we should architect a world-changing company to truly make an impact in the world. Two years ago, we made the following predictions below to investors. As with all predictions, there were way more disbelievers than believers. We’ve seen our vision of the future come to life this year, and we strongly believe that in the next 1–2 years these predictions will become even more prevalent. Below are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.85
…companies, panelists included Bernard Casse, founder and CEO of RIOS Intelligent Machines; Thomas Evans, robotics chief technology officer at Honeywell; Erik Nieves, co-founder and CEO of Plus One Robotics Inc.; Damion Shelton, co-founder and CEO of Agility Robotics; and Lance VandenBrook, CEO of IAM Robotics. “We thought there were a lot of lessons that could be extracted from the experiences of the founders here, said moderator Firdaus Pohowalla, Cascadia Capital’s managing director for robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. Topics of discussions included the labor shortage, the e-commerce boom, system interoperability, ramping up robot production, robotics as a service (RaaS), and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.81
…at the LAAD Defence and Security 2023 exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Talinn, Estonia-based company said it has already delivered its THeMIS Combat and Multiscope Rescue UGVs to 16 countries. “Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS has already proven to be a reliable and capable robotic system in many countries and in very different climate zones, from tropical environments to the Arctic,” stated Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics. “We are proud to present future unmanned military solutions in Latin America and ready to deliver our systems with full support for deployment in different roles.” Milrem Robotics said it is a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
…human operators, AI-powered robotic workcells can help. To give access to as many producers as possible, many companies like RIOS Intelligent Machines Inc. offer a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model, which provides world-class automation packaged with all-inclusive service at zero CapEx cost. This subscription-based model gives customers the resources to deploy their own full-stack robots. Your factory can be automated and increase productivity and efficiency in record time. These workcells can eliminate financial risks and provide service with a dedicated 24/7 support system, provisioning, and equipment maintenance.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.78
…Automation (A3) Kelly Kamlager, senior director of marketing at RIOS Intelligent Machines Inc. Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor at FedEx Express A.K. Schultz, co-founder and CEO of SVT Robotics Inc. Matt Wade, head of marketing, BlueBotics SA What was the most interesting robotics offering you saw at MODEX 2022? Gerard Andrews, NVIDIA Andrews: We have a saying that “Everything that moves will be autonomous.” So for me, it was really interesting to witness this vision taking hold with the levels of autonomy displayed in robots that do mobile manipulation. From impressive autonomous forklifts to the Boston Dynamics' Stretch, it is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.77
…presented to it. Clinton Smith, chief technology officer at RIOS, a provider of AI-powered robotic piece picking solutions, explained that while RIOS designs its own end effectors or grippers, AI-based software gives the hardware the needed intelligence to know how to grasp and manipulate items. In practice, robotics piece-picking solutions call for a combination of software, hardware and engineering capabilities from the provider. Smith: “I would say that hardware and software are equally important—one can’t function without the other.” Cloud technologies enable more complex robotic tasks RIOS’s AI software uses artificial neural network technology that mimics how brains function in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.76
…required from robotic actuators,” Patel added. “Our ENX 16 RIO and ENX 22 EMT are some examples of compact encoders with high resolution.” He also mentioned the company's off axis encoders, noting that the TSX MAG and TSO RIO were developed to be compatible with its ECF DT series. “They allow the end user to realize a solution with hollow-shaft drive trains,” added Patel. “We are working on a cyclo-wave gearbox with no backlash which is critical in many robotic applications.” Patel mentioned how the company designed an integrated wheel system, which includes a gearbox, motor, brake, and controller, for…
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…operations, gain speed, and secure your customers’ business. About the author Kelly Kamlager is senior director of marketing at RIOS Corp., which has developed a haptic intelligence platform enabling its robots to perform tasks requiring human-level dexterity and to operate in unstructured environments. This column is reposted with permission.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.56
…that cannot be fully staffed, like those belonging to RIOS customers. These smart robots are able to see items and decide how to interact with them to successfully place them in polybags that will later be mailed to customers. Every day, innovative companies like these know one certainty- a smart robot will be available to complete a task and because of it, a customer will receive an order, an item that has been carefully placed in a mailer bag by a robot. AI-powered robots that support our supply chain can ensure that consumers like me get products that they need…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.28
…levels. There are options for Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) like with RIOS Intelligent Machines, that offer to rent robots on a usage basis. Additional Maintenance Required Running a machine 24/7 demands a lot, which leads to more complex and frequent upgrades. The continuous work will lead to inevitable wear and tear. To maintain your machines' lifespan, it is crucial to conduct regular maintenance checks to prevent future issues that can lead to full warehouse shutdown. Less Versatility Most automation systems are difficult to reconfigure for owners. In addition, modularity and programmability features increase equipment costs. Due to the fact that robots can…
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…successfully made deliveries in Nevada and Colorado in 2017. Rio Tinto has 73 autonomous mining trucks hauling iron ore 24 hours a day in Australia. Europe saw its first convoys of self-driving trucks cross the continent in 2016. In 2016 Uber bought the self-driving truck company, Otto, for $680 million and now employs 500 engineers to perfect the technology. Google spun off its self-driving car company Waymo, which is working on self-driving trucks with the big truck manufacturers Daimler and Volvo. Switching to automated drivers will not only save billions, but it also has the potential to save thousands of…