Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.27
…is adding OTTO Motors' autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and navigation and fleet management software to its existing industrial automation offerings. It stated that the brands will give it “end-to-end autonomous production logistics solutions.” Matt Rendall, co-founder of Clearpath and OTTO, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7 about the acquisition: OTTO and Clearpath brands to continue How exactly will your brands complement each other? Will you be consolidating any product lines? Rendall: No, we will not be consolidating any product lines at this time. Both offerings have a strong brand and industry presence that we mutually want to keep…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.88
…surfaces. 3. Evaluate environmental factors that can affect autonomous navigation. Environmental conditions within a facility may impact AMR performance. Evaluate factors such as temperature, humidity, and lighting, as well as the presence of dust, debris, and hazardous materials. It is important to select AMRs that can operate well in these conditions. Some AMRs may require additional protection or customization to handle extreme temperatures or challenging environmental factors. By considering the environment, organizations can ensure optimal AMR performance and longevity. 4. Ensure proper obstacle detection and awareness of robot surroundings. A critical aspect of successful AMR implementation is the robot's ability…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.39
…driving a surge of interest in systems using natural navigation, and forecast where the technology is headed. It is co-exhibiting with parent company ZAPI Group. CeMAT Asia 2023 will be in Shanghai on Oct. 23 to 27. BlueBotics examines interoperability BlueBotics said its presentation will explain the pros and cons of available interoperability approaches—including lockdowns, standards-based approaches, and interoperability software platforms. A featured video will document a real-world, multi-brand server solution that uses an advanced interoperability architecture to dramatically simplify the management of its robot fleet. “Our recently commissioned survey of mobile robotics users, “Automated Vehicles in Material Handling 2022/2023,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.35
…systems: defect detection, real-time asset tracking, autonomous planning and navigation, human-robot interactions, and more.” “All of these capabilities are arguably greater than anything we've done in the past 10 years in the areas of embedded computing and robotics,” said Deepu Talla, vice president of embedded and edge computing at NVIDIA, at a press briefing. Developers must keep up with AI, market needs AI and robotics are addressing increasingly complicated scenarios, leading to longer development cycles to build applications for the edge, according to NVIDIA. Programmers need expert skills and a lot of time to reprogram robots and AI systems “on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.35
…as ROS 2, NVIDIA’s Isaac simulator, and Clearpath’s Outdoor Navigation. The Formant dashboard for remotely operating Boston Dynamics' Spot quadruped robot. Click on image to enlarge. Source: Formant BMW i Ventures leads round BMW i Ventures led Formant's investment, with participation from new investors Intel Capital, GS Futures. Previous investors, including SignalFire, Hillsven, Pelion Ventures, Holman, Ericsson, Goodyear Ventures, PICUS Capital, and Thursday Ventures, also participated. “Autonomous robotic systems have broken free from R&D departments and are now being deployed at scale to drive business outcomes and resilient operations,” said Kasper Sage, managing partner at BMW i Ventures. “Their proliferation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.24
…an increasingly significant role in commercial drones. From autonomous navigation to data analysis, AI can enhance drone capabilities, making them smarter and more efficient. Extended flight times: Longer flight times are crucial for industries that require drones to cover vast areas or conduct extended missions, such as agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring, said JOUAV. JOUAV said it has designed its systems, such as the CW-15 VTOL drone, to use the latest technologies. Source: JOUAV JOUAV adapts to market trends Founded by Ren Bin in 2010, JOUAV said it initially focused on industrial-grade drone autopilot systems and has evolved into…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
…spent directly controlling the UASes. The autonomy features include navigation, obstacle detection, and manual override systems. Essential components are designed to fail safely and function even if other parts of the system malfunction, said Near Earth. “The HVTOL UAS program partnership with Kaman enables us to broaden our current scope from developing an aerial resupply aircraft for the Marine Corps to creating an autonomous multi-mission aircraft that can autonomously address a wide variety of critical needs.” Bloomfield, Conn.-based Kaman, a division of Kaman Corp., plans to use its existing KARGO unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as the base for Near Earth's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.47
…in these applications is about much more than the navigation of the robot itself through your facility. Mobile robotic equipment (MRE) – including the lifts, carts, and top rollers that interface with conveyors and other surrounding equipment – are critical elements that allow the mobile robot to perform its tasks. And workers who load and unload material may actually have more interaction with those top modules than the AMR itself. How do safety standards apply to top modules? Around the world, standards organizations and regional regulatory bodies have developed guidelines and regulations that provide frameworks for the safety of machinery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.18
…becoming autonomous. Kabilan KB is one developer bringing autonomous navigation capabilities to wheelchairs that could help improve mobility for people with disabilities. The undergraduate at the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences in Coimbatore, India, is powering his autonomous wheelchair project using the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics. The autonomous motorized wheelchair is connected to depth and lidar sensors—along with USB cameras—which allow it to perceive the environment and plan an obstacle-free path toward a user’s desired destination. “A person using the motorized wheelchair could provide the location they need to move to, which would already be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.10
…compatibility of MiR’s AMRs with our production logistics, precise navigation capabilities in dynamic environments, the adaptability to layout changes and workflows, along with enhanced workplace safety, makes them an ideal fit for us.” Interroll looks for multi-floor automation Founded in 1959, the Interroll Group has decades of experience in traditional conveyor systems. The Sant'Antonino, Switzerland-based company supplies systems integrators and plant engineers with conveyor rollers, motors and drives for conveyor systems, conveyors and sorters, and pallet handling and storage systems. Interroll counts leading brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart, and Zalando are among…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.66
…reducing blind spots, claimed ForwardX. It also ensures safe navigation and minimizes the risk of collisions, the company said. Case-picking operations can be made even more efficient and safe when the AMRs are integrated with ForwardX's assisted case-picking system and use a batch picking method, it said. The Flex 300-S mobile robots. Source: ForwardX Robotics Safety before autonomy ForwardX acknowledged that manual lift carts and forklifts are still “indispensable” for warehouses needing to pick cases of small and medium-sized items. “Ensuring safe collaboration between humans and machines is of utmost significance in such settings,” said the company. It also noted…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.74
…The roles of AI and human-machine collaboration Beyond autonomous navigation, what role does artificial intelligence play in managing robot fleets? Do you see a place for generative AI? Heffner: Now that we have pretty large install base, MiR Insights allows us to use AI to look at that data and help customers optimize their systems. We can ask, “What would a new environment look like?” Peterson: Our robots have been using AI from the very beginning to evolve tasks like dynamic path planning and object avoidance. Our cloud-based LocusONE platform applies AI to optimize fleet management, workflows, and collaboration with…