Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.51
April 13, 2021
…systems using its proprietary compliant end effectors, 3D machine perception, and SoftAI artificial intelligence. Launched in 2019, the mGrip system is a suite of configurable gripper and controller products intended to realize reliable, high-speed picking of traditionally hard-to-grasp items. Hundreds of mGrip systems are in production globally, including at Fortune 100 companies in the food processing and consumer packaged goods industries. mGrip meets food production demand Adoption of robotic automation in the protein and dairy industries has lagged behind other food segments due to the inherent variability and stringent hygienic requirements which often require food contact surfaces to be cleaned-in-place…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
April 02, 2021
…built a localization system first rather than pressing a perception one into service for localization,” he said. “The challenge is that there's more education of the market in the beginning, but the opportunity is that we're the only game in town for this.” WaveSense is leaving sensor fusion to other ADAS parties, but Bolat acknowledged that GPR could ultimately find applications in agriculture, delivery robots, and utilities. “We're tapping a sea of data that's never really been tapped at this scale. It's like the early days of GPS,” he said. “There's certainly road condition and subsurface characterization, utility infrastructure, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.89
April 01, 2021
…or semi-autonomously through production sites, carry out multiple tasks, or carry playloads. Just as autonomous vehicles require increasingly sophisticated perception and navigation technologies to be safe and reliable, so do emerging industrial robots need the advantage of modern motion control. Those who embrace it are not just embracing new technologies; they are creating new ways to perform tasks and assist human beings.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.26
March 29, 2021
…enable the flexible movement of materials and improve working conditions for employees. Stretch combines Boston Dynamics’ advancements in mobility, perception and manipulation to tackle the most challenging, injury-prone case-handling tasks, and we’re excited to see it put to work.” Boston Dynamics is currently seeking customers to pilot test deployment of Stretch with truck-unloading tasks ahead of its commercial deployment in 2022. Interested parties can apply to join the Stretch Early Adopter Program by visiting www.bostondynamics.com/stretch.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.95
March 11, 2021
…was formed in 2018 with the combination of U.S.-based Perception Robotics, Hungary-based OptoForce, and Denmark-based On Robot. It acquired Purple Robotics that same year. In 2019, the company acquired Blue Workforce's technology for its RAGNAR delta robot. OnRobot now has offices in 10 countries. Last year, the company launched a three-finger electrical gripper, the OnRobot Eyes vision system, and screwdriver and sanding tools. It also launched the 2FG7 cleanroom-ready parallel gripper. OnRobot builds MG10 magnetic gripper for smoother handling Today, OnRobot announced the MG10, a new electric magnetic gripper with programmable force features and built-in grip and part-detection features. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.15
January 28, 2021
…trends have existed for several years, COVID has changed perceptions and priorities for customers, accelerating the adoption of robotic automation.” Uncertainty followed by industry strengthening In August of 2020, A3 reported on the strain to supply chains and economic uncertainty due to COVID-19. Alex Shikany, A3 Vice President, Membership & Business Intelligence, noted that despite a drop in orders, industry leaders showed optimism about the remainder of 2020, and accurately predicted the strong finish to 2020. “The pandemic has created a sense of urgency for manufacturing companies to invest in automation like never before,” said Mike Cicco, President and CEO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.11
January 22, 2021
…idea. It’s called “Elevate,” and it changes your entire perception of what transportation can do. Elevate originated as an idea at Hyundai Center for Robotic-Augmented Design in Living Experiences (CRADLE), another unit at Hyundai Motor Group, and is now the inaugural vehicle concept being developed by the company’s New Horizons Studio. Taking a walk or drive with Elevate Elevate is the first Ultimate Mobility Vehicle, blending technology found in electric cars and robots. Elevate has the ability to transform from a four-wheeled vehicle into a four-legged walking machine, which allows it to traverse terrain beyond the limitations of even the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.86
January 06, 2021
…platform featuring real-time and modular robot control for extended perception, direct grasping, and advanced robot guidance, enabling human-like flexible picking capabilities, to unleash the true potential of intelligent robotics for logistics. Universal Logic CEO, David Peters, states: “The Geek+ mobile robot platform, dovetails perfectly with Universal’s dynamic robot control for picking and packing, providing our customers seamless automation capabilities, creating an end-to-end solution to meet current and future supply chain needs.” Today, Geek+ and Universal Logic respectively serves a broad customer range including Fortune 500 Companies and regional businesses. The collaboration will enable them to strengthen their industry leadership and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.97
December 11, 2020
…on capturing large volumes of data from the vehicle perception sensors, buses and networks, and on generating simulated scenarios to analyze the behavior of the software, individual systems and subsystems, as well as complete, integrated systems. The incoming data has to be enriched to a usable format, and it must be easy to distribute to teams working on AI-based development and data replay, as well as simulation and validation tasks. This requires a powerful, flexible, and centralized data storage system, as well as a scalable and computational infrastructure with AI- and ML-based tools that can run seamlessly in the same…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.66
December 07, 2020
…environment within the Mimics Viewer, clinicians can access a digital tool to create models with improved depth and proportion perception for personalized treatments. Medical organizations that have already invested in the digital workflows for segmenting medical images for 3D printing can use this technology to extend their digital models to VR headsets. The Mimics Viewer will require no extra software installation and the user will be able to access cases directly in a secure browser environment.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.92
November 19, 2020
…simulation to enrich recorded data sets,” Worm explains. Automotive perception sensors like cameras, radar, and Lidar generate massive amounts of raw data, and Simcenter SCAPTOR makes it possible to record these massive data streams, store them, and upload them to a cloud or local cluster storage solution. The platform also enables replay of recorded sensor data in a time synchronized way to enable Hardware in the Loop and Software in the Loop testing. “This makes it possible to run tests in a laboratory environment,” Worms says. “It delivers a solution that is repeatable, efficient, and less costly than testing on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.05
October 06, 2020
…According to Seegrid, the acquisition will help accelerate next-generation perception and more human-like, situational awareness technology to Seegrid’s vision-guided vehicles (VGVs), making manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment facilities even more productive as the demand for automation increases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial terms are not being disclosed. The Philadelphia-based Box Robotics, led by the former Love Park Robotics principals Tom Panzarella and John Spletzer, focuses on 3D perception autonomy with human-like situational awareness for industrial robots. “Seegrid and Box Robotics are perfectly aligned in our mission to bring full 3D situational awareness and predictability to our next-generation robots,” said Jim…
