Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.13
…its new Vertical Sorting Wall, and the high-density Four-Way Shuttle storage system. “I’m very excited to be part of the Geek+ delegation that will be making a return to ProMat this year,” said Yong Zheng, founder and CEO of Geek+. “We’re bringing a host of automation solutions with us that showcase how our advanced technology can take on any challenge found in warehouses today.” Founded in 2015, Geek+ said it develops autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to provide flexible, reliable, and efficient automation for warehouse, supply chain, and logistics operations. The Beijing-based company said it is trusted by over 700 global…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.98
Autonomous vehicle technology provider Perrone Robotics Inc. and cleantech vehicle manufacturer Tropos Motors yesterday announced a partnership to produce a series of fully autonomous, electric low-speed vehicles (e-LSVs) and trucks. “Our best-in-class electric vehicles, coupled with Perrone's turnkey, drop-in AV [autonomous vehicle] solution, helps our customers transition to more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly fleets simply and quickly,” stated John Bautista, founder and CEO of Tropos Technologies Inc. “Autonomous eLSVs are becoming increasingly important to the market, given the zero emissions and reduced total cost of ownership when compared to traditional fleet vehicles.” Tropos Technologies manufactures and distributes utility e-LSVs and trucks…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.51
…Aurora, Ontario-based Magna said the engineers from the Boston-based autonomous shuttle developer will help its capabilities in advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS. “Growing our engineering bench strength in sensing hardware and software helps accelerate our path forward in a rapidly growing ADAS market,” stated John O’Hara, president of Magna Electronics. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the acquisition, and Magna will also gain Optimus Ride's assets and intellectual property. Magna combines vehicle expertise Founded in 2015 by former members of MIT's team in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge, Optimus Ride has been developing electric, autonomous vehicles to serve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.50
Geek+ (Booth N6327) is introducing a variety of autonomous mobile robots for warehousing and order fulfillment—including e-commerce applications—in its exhibit. Carmen Hung, sales and marketing manager, noted that the company has completed several installations in Asia and Europe. “At ProMat we’re featuring the newest version of our P800 mobile robot, created to navigate under shelves of stored product, then carry them to a central location for order picking,” she said. “This goods-to-person solution allows workers to be more productive and spend less time walking to pick the items they need.” The robots are powered by machine learning algorithms to continuously…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.30
…at each step. RENATUS ROBOTICS Inc. yesterday launched an autonomous warehouse system that enables a single worker to perform those fulfillment operations in one stop. “This system revolutionizes inventory management and order fulfillment in all segments of logistics including e-commerce,” said the company. RENATUS ROBOTICS, which has offices in Lewes, Del., and Tokyo, said its system includes 3D storage racks, RENATUS SHUTTLE robots, and internal high-speed lifts. The proprietary RENATUS CORTEX software and algorithm package manages and controls the system. One-Stop Pick & Pack system offers speed RENATUS claimed that its One-Stop Pick & Pack system can provide “unmatched picking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.08
…was founded in 2000. Baidu Apollo is the company's autonomous vehicle platform, which it launched in 2017. Last month, JIDU closed $400 million in Series A funding, which the Baidu unit said will help it continue development of a smart car with the goal of launching in 2023. Apollo Go makes orbit in major Chinese cities Shenzhen is the seventh city where Baidu has introduced its robotaxi services in China. Users will be able to hail a robotaxi via the Apollo Go app at one of approximately 50 stations, with daily operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.89
Much of today's autonomous vehicles are being tested on closed tracks, limited public roads, and in simulation. However, the Indy Autonomous Challenge, or IAC, has taken a different approach that's both safe and exciting. The Consumer Technology Association today announced that the IAC will return to CES on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. The Arlington, Va.-based Consumer Technology Association (CTA) successfully demonstrated autonomous racecars at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Organizers and sponsors included Energy Systems Network (ESN), the United Arab Emirates' Technology Innovation Institute (TII), remotely driven car service Halo, and 5G network provider T-Mobile. Nine teams from around…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.63
An autonomous race car built by Politecnico di Milano-Polimove recently broke the world speed record for an autonomous vehicle, clocking in at 192 mph at the Space Shuttle airstrip at NASA's Kennedy Space Center this April. We had an opportunity to see an autonomous race car in action and speak to Paul Mitchell, CEO and president of Energy Systems Network, about the annual Indy Autonomous Challenge at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) event in Orlando, FL. The Consumer Technology Association has also announced that IAC will return to next year's CES. Can you provide an overview of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.20
…funding to accelerate development and scale production of its autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The intelligent driving industry will grow with more assisted driving, mature autonomous driving systems, and an improved autonomous driving ecology, stated Lin Zhang, founder of Freetech. “Our flexible L2 autopilot solutions can provide Chinese consumers with a new ‘human-machine co-driving’ experience that is cost-effective,” he said. Freetech readies L3 for mass production Freetech was founded in 2016, and its vehicle perception technology includes cameras, millimeter-wave radar, and domain controllers. The startup plans to supply SAE Level 3 autonomy capabilities for vehicles to be released…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.96
The many challenges in developing autonomous vehicles have led companies around the world to partner to advance technologies and market outreach. Yesterday, Navya and REE Automotive said they have agreed to jointly develop a Level 4 autonomous vehicle that will include REEcorner technology and Navya's self-driving systems. REE Automotive said its mission is to empower global mobility companies to build electric or autonomous vehicles of any size or shape for any application or target market. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company added that its REEcorner technology is modular and scalable, offering zero-emissions vehicle designers more freedom and space. REE said its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.37
…transportation industry experts and thought leaders. The Cambridge, Mass.-based autonomous shuttle developer said the board's input and guidance will help it in its mission of “solving today's real-world mobility poblems.” “This dream team unites decades of experience and the brightest minds across the various sectors required to grow the autonomous vehicle space and enact real change for people and communities,” said Optimus Ride. “Their expertise includes urban policy, city and regional government, automotive, public transit, real estate, and more. The team will lend their deep expertise as we collectively drive toward our shared vision of a more equitable, sustainable, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.06
…on chips (SoC) for advanced-driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. The company said more than 30 automakers worldwide are using its technology in their vehicles. Mobileye is testing its self-driving technology in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. It claims to have sold more than 100 million of its EyeQ chips used to power its technology. The company is active in the robotaxi and delivery space. In September 2021, it unveiled its six-passenger electric autonomous vehicle that will be used for ride-hailing in Tel Aviv and Munich sometime this year. At CES 2022, delivery robot company Udelv showed off its…