Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
…deployments includes 10 cameras, five radar modules, and numerous ultrasonic sensors, it said. Higher-performance stereo and dense optical-flow engines can provide greater depth and motion perception. The CV3 central domain controller also includes the following features: Automotive GPU for applications such as 3D surround-view rendering Hardware security module, enabling the isolation of different domains and secure software provisioning PCIe high-speed interfaces for ultra-low-latency communications Processing headroom for over-the-air (OTA) software updates and testing software stacks in shadow mode CV3 block diagram. Source: Ambarella CV3 aims for simpler perception for automakers Ambarella said its domain controller can provide greater levels of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.66
…its large selection of standard utility modules and tool stands, enabling a wide array of unique configurations, ranging from ultrasonic welding to servo motor support and more.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.64
…MEMS microphone, we were able to realize our new ultrasonic 3D sensor with a high overall sensitivity in the ultrasonic frequency spectrum, giving us the best range and widest opening angle,” said Tobias Bahnemann, co-founder and CEO of Toposens. “This enables our AGVs, robots, or other applications to avoid collisions with all kinds of obstacles, even in the harshest environments, as proven by the IP57 protection rating.” Founded in 2015, Toposens employs experts in embedded systems, hardware development, 3D sensing, digital signal processing, and machine vision. The Munich, Germany-based company claimed that it has developed the world's first 3D ultrasonic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.37
…- which have featured a combination of image sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and other devices – and assuming that we want to achieve the same set of specs, the cost of RGBD cameras is always lower. What sets Orbbec apart is that we have our own manufacturing line along with proprietary chips. Where some manufacturers buy supply parts and mass-assemble their cameras, Orbbec has researched and developed its own chips to create the best possible depth images for developers and businesses. This provides for a superior product and lowers the cost on large volume orders. What are the advantages of embedded…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
…robot perceive its surroundings. Additional sensors like lidar and ultrasonic sensors (USS) are also supported in NVIDIA Isaac Sim and can be useful in some robotic applications. Synthetic data generated in Isaac Sim showing RGB, segmentation, and bounding boxes. Source: NVIDIA The other superpower of generating synthetic data is domain randomization. Domain randomization varies the parameters that define a simulated scene, such as the lighting, color, and texture of materials in the scene. One of the main objectives is to enhance ML model training by exposing the neural network to a wide variety of domain parameters in simulation. This helps…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.30
…In2Smart 2 team also equipped the Clearpath system with ultrasonic flaw detection. Data fusion of the navigation and location sensors is necessary to improve location accuracy and to bridge GPS limitations. These can be significant challenges for the typical railway application environments. On the other hand, the robot wrist camera can provide additional views of the rails and track components. Next, stereo vision is used to get a closer range for obstacle detection. Finally, ultrasonics allow for rail flaw detection. Ultimately, the Warthog offered the researchers a mobile platform that they could easily outfit with the sensors and accessories they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.63
…technology to position themselves in order to navigate. Instead, ultrasonic and localization technologies are emerging for navigation to pin-point damage mechanisms, as well as provide reproducible data. These deliverables can help predict the future safety of the sites being inspected. Challenges inside GPS-denied environments The main reason for sending mobile robots for inspection, maintenance, and repair is to avoid putting employees in dangerous situations. Inspections are necessary for identifying, predicting, and managing problems that could require maintenance to guarantee the longevity of industrial plant operations. But relying on humans to carry out traditional inspection methods means that health, safety, reliability,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.26
…fisheye cameras with synthetic data. Isaac Sim also supports ultrasonic sensors, force sensors, inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors, and custom lidar patterns. “Isaac Sim sends multi-camera sensors to Rviz—the ROS visualization tool,” Andrews said. “3D workflows are important for robotics and autonomous vehicles in construction and other applications.” Isaac Sim sending multi-camera sensor data to Rviz. Source: NVIDIA Synthetic data generation “Getting real-world, properly labeled data is a time-consuming and costly endeavor,” said NVIDIA. This can be particularly difficult in cases where robots or autonomous vehicles must be trained to operate safely around people, it said. In addition, the annotation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.99
…the different types of required ADAS sensors, including radars, ultrasonic, cameras and lidar,” says Castany. “These sensors are required, considering the different levels of vehicle autonomy, while we move forward to the high and full automation levels. As AVs are integrating more and different types of sensors, electrification is a key and challenging topic. Electrification comes with an increased presence of electronics, with higher voltages systems, which without a proper design can generate electromagnetic interferences [EMI]. This can cause big issues for the safe operation of the vehicle, which test car manufacturers’ and suppliers’ need to pass before being able…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.49
…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 handling and logistics industry. Modern’s complete coverage of the show.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.40
…seen innovations such as canting keels, above-water movable ballast, ultrasonic wind measurement and camera/GPS integration. So while the point is not so much to produce some radical new boat design as it is to exercise the engineering process to solving these challenges, there have been incremental innovations that could be implemented on ocean drones. DE: Does WPI, or the consortium of organizers of this competition, have a particular stance on adopting an innovation that is linked to the program? What drives firms to sponsor the event and coordinate it? Stafford: WPI does not have any authority or expectation to capitalize…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.70
…thick materials with high levels of precision by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the nozzle to reduce friction and allow for smooth materials flow. It also allows for more precise flow control. “It's like the Play-Doh press of the 21st century,” Rhoads said. “We have shown that we can print these energetic materials without voids, which is key,” Rhoads said. “Voids are bad in energetic materials because they typically lead to inconsistent, sometimes catastrophic, burns.” The team also used the method to print biomedical implants, personalized drugs and other products. Next Offset Solutions will focus on energetic materials, but is exploring…