Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.80
June 29, 2021
…at Soft Robotics. “With our revolutionary soft grasping, 3D perception, and AI technologies, Soft Robotics unlocks robotic automation by augmenting widely available industrial robots with true hand-eye coordination allowing them to perform tasks that traditionally could only be performed by human workers.” The Bedford, Mass.-based company said the latest capital will also support the launch of its SoftAI system. Soft Robotics claimed that SoftAI layers 3D vision and artificial intelligence on top of its patented, IP69K-rated, soft grasping to give industrial robots human-level hand-eye coordination. “This unprecedented combination of robotic 'hands,' 'eyes,' and 'brains' enables, for the first time ever,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.78
June 27, 2021
…Dynamics’ Spot, a four-legged robot with advanced mobility and perception to navigate stairs, gravel, and rough terrain. The robot can collect 2D and 3D information with onboard sensors, automating some common data-collection and inspection tasks. Createc has been using Spot primarily in nuclear decommissioning applications so far, but it said it expects to expand to other industrial uses in the future. Mellor said Createc's relationship with Boston Dynamics will help both companies identify and build new application capabilities and commercial opportunities. “If you are trying to do things in industrial environments, then robots like Spot give you a big advantage,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.10
June 25, 2021
…Holdings Inc. Scout and TASA Cypress, Calif.-based SARA's Artificial Perception and Threat Awareness (APTA) Division develops sensing and collaboration systems using AI and edge processing for both the military and commercial aerospace markets. They include radio-frequency geolocation systems, acoustic-based threat-detection systems, and other sensors for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The company said it has more than 25 years of experience in developing airborne acoustic sensors needed for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, addressing business and regulatory hurdles to commercial UAS operations. SARA said its Terrestrial Acoustic Sensor Array (TASA) can effectively identify other aircraft and maintain a safe distance from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.78
June 22, 2021
…portfolio matches best-in-class lidar sensors with highly accurate 3D perception software. “The market for data-rich 3D perception enabled by lidar has reached an inflection point of growth and scale,” stated Dr. Kevin J. Kennedy, chairman and CEO of Quanergy. “In the last 12 months, a vibrant public lidar sector has been established. With this proposed transaction, Quanergy will benefit from expanding investor interest in the lidar sector, while also providing additional growth capital to further scale our R&D investments to serve multiple new markets with more capable and cost-efficient products.” OPA offers automakers affordability, capability The total addressable market (TAM)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.86
June 21, 2021
…domain randomization are important for generating datasets to train perception models for AI-based robots,” he told Robotics 24/7. “With more diverse datasets built with 'ground truth' data, we can provide more robust perception models for robots and autonomous vehicles.” Isaac Sim built on Omniverse Omniverse is the foundation for NVIDIA's simulators. With more realistic simulation, robotics developers can more efficiently train their robots to interact with dynamic environments, according to the company. “Omniverse is built on Pixar's USD [Universal Scene Description],” said Andrews. “Unlike the Gazebo open-source simulation that comes with ROS that everyone learns in university, Omniverse is scalable…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 22.64
June 17, 2021
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) provides independent expert research and development, advanced robotic system capabilities, and custom hardware designs, which include perception systems, mobile manipulation, and automation process development. SwRI launched the Robot Operating System-Industrial (ROS-I) open-source project. ROS-I is now a global initiative steered by a global consortium, and it includes innovative software capabilities and applications for industry based on foundational open-source building blocks. Headquartered in San Antonio, SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied R&D organization. More than 2,800 engineers, scientists, analysts, and technologists perform contract research and development for government and industrial clients worldwide.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.52
June 14, 2021
…is to provide autonomous vehicles and robots with visual perception to detect potential hazards. Tel Aviv, Israel-based TriEye is a fabless semiconductor company developing complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensors. Its technology enables high-definition imaging under common low-visibility conditions. Founded in 2017, the startup said its sensors enable machine vision systems to operate cost-effectively in comparison with existing technology. TriEye was a 2020 CES Innovation Award honoree. “The integration of TriEye's SWIR sensors with Trimble's advanced autonomous solutions can result in a superior perception capability that brings the industry one step closer to safe and reliable autonomous operations,” stated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.15
June 09, 2021
…the world by then, and some type of visual perception will power 90% of those machines, said Gideon Brothers. AMRs can make processes and workflows more efficient and productive, the startup said. This is typically achieved by performing non-value added tasks—such as transporting, picking up, and dropping off products—in order to free up laborers to perform other tasks that add value to the operation. Gideon Brothers said that with its technology, ” a true collaboration between robots and people is now finally possible—unlocking the hidden potential of the world's material handling operations.” The company said it specializes in the flexible…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.65
June 08, 2021
…customized. Its technology includes photoelectric chips, automated production, and perception capabilities based on deep learning. The PandarXT lidar is designed for applications including robotic deliveries, mapping, and surveillance, according to Hesai. The company has more than 500 employes and customers in 70 cities in 23 countries and regions. It supplies mechanical and solid-state lidar sensors to AutoX, Nuro, Lyft, Navaya, WeRide, and Zoox. Investors want lidar for multiple applications GL Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hillhouse Capital, led Hesai's Series D round. Chinese Internet provider Meituan and smartphone maker Xiaomi and also participated, as did Citic Private Equity (CPE)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
May 24, 2021
…picking solutions using proprietary soft robotic grippers, 3D machine perception, and SoftAI artificial intelligence. The company said its systems enable machine builders to solve the hardest piece-picking problems in industries such as food and beverage processing, consumer packaged goods, and logistics. “As an industry leader in robotics automation for over 30 years, Applied Manufacturing Technologies provides the right solution to each and every application,” said Harley Green, director of business development at Soft Robotics. “Their knowledge, expertise, and dedication to their customers makes them a powerful and strategic partner for Soft Robotics.” AMT supports range of applications, industries Applied Manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.14
May 24, 2021
…derived from this data can provides context and improve perception of the environment, with applications in autonomous vehicles, biometrics and security, robotics, and more, said SiLC. Over the past year, SiLC has provided development systems to customers in mobility, industrial machine vision, robotics, augmented reality, and consumer applications. It said the new funds will help it provide more customer support as it brings its products to market. Investors interested in improving machine vision “The quality of investors we have attracted underscores the transformative potential of SiLC’s unique technologysaid Mehdi Asghari, founder and CEO, SiLCThis latest funding round will be critical…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.72
May 20, 2021
…lives of differently abled people to advanced visualization and perception systems that will be key for the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. Over the past 10 years alone, robotics research expenditures at CMU have nearly doubled, and are expected to double again over the next decade. The $45 million lead grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation will enable CMU to further expand its robotics research capacity with a new facility, the Robotics Innovation Center (RIC), at Hazelwood Green. The RIC, which is estimated to cost more than $90 million and will add up to 150,000 square feet of…
