Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.48
…for controlling the arm.” “We do have APIs [application programming interfaces] so that people can integrate different types of controllers or customize the interface to overlay different information,” Vu said. “They can customize it for a corporate look and feel.” “In Finland, a telecommunications provider has integrated our robots with 5G networks,” he said. “We're making good progress on the AMR [autonomous mobile robot] platform, and we're looking forward to the cost of depth-sensing cameras going down.” “In the latter half of this year, we'll be launching a UV disinfection robot,” said Vu. “OhmniClean will have a smaller footprint, shorter…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.46
…must also abide by existing OSHA standards for proper programming. For instance, robots’ programmable logic controllers (PLCs) must limit their movement when not performing pre-programmed tasks. As with any workplace machine, employers must perform a hazard assessment when designing a robotic system, communicating potential risks to employees. Despite not having any robot-specific regulations, OSHA does highlight common robot risks. These include crushing or trapping incidents, mechanical failures, and unpredicted program changes. Other robot safety recommendations OSHA may not have robot-specific guidance, but various other safety standards do. These regulations provide a national consensus about robot safety that can guide organizations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.39
…in hours without any specialized skills, systems integration, or programming. Since emerging from stealth in late 2020, Rapid Robotics said it has addressed the needs of American manufacturers as they face a labor shortage aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent study from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, by the end of 2020, the manufacturing industry had regained only 63% of jobs lost during the pandemic, even with job openings at near-record levels. “Given the foundational role the manufacturing sector plays in our nation’s economy, it is deeply concerning that at a time when jobs are in such…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.36
…is fairly open,” said Charles. “With REST APIs [application programming interfaces], you can get fleet and position information from the robots, whch is what you need for systems from different vendors to work together. A lot of software providers are looking at providing another layer.” Top modules from partners such as ROEQ for the MiR600 and 1350 offer flexibility “out of the box” without requiring extensive customization for different tasks or workflows, said MiR. These top modules enable the AMRs to pick up and drop off pallets and carts for easy integration and scalability throughout the entire value chain, it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.48
…negotiate this, but not without close calls and frustration. Programming an autonomous vehicle (AV) to do the same — without a human behind the wheel or knowledge of what the other driver might do — presented a unique challenge for researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University Argo AI Center for Autonomous Vehicle Research. “It's the unwritten rules of the road, that's pretty much what we're dealing with here,” said Christoph Killing, a former visiting research scholar in the School of Computer Science's Robotics Institute and now part of the Autonomous Aerial Systems Lab at the Technical University of Munich. “It's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
…their own apps, portals, and reports. With APIs [application programming interfaces], several big customers can do their own data mining. What do you think about the interoperability efforts currently under way? Thomason: There is such a thing as standardizing APIs too early. For example, there was an early push for RPC and CORBA that went awry. Does OLAP still matter? It doesn't; the Web crushed all that. Everybody thinks the iPad was the first tablet, but before that was Windows Tablet Edition, but the hardware wasn't ready. Won't know what will be like the Web for robotics, so I'm not…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.01
X Development LLC, the innovation unit of Google Inc. parent Alphabet Inc., today announced that it has launched Intrinsic, a robotics software and artificial intelligence company. Intrinsic said it is developing software to give industrial robots the ability to sense, learn, and adapt to their environments so they can work in a wider range of applications. “Intrinsic is working to unlock the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers,” said Wendy Tan-White, CEO of Intrinsic. “We’re developing software tools designed to make industrial robots—which are used to make everything from solar panels to…
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…Robotics claimed that its autonomous robots do not require programming, making it easier for manufacturers to adopt automation. “Path is laser-focused on partnering with manufacturers to empower them to thrive in the resurgence of this critical industry,” said Andrew Lonsberry. “Through computer vision and artificial intelligence, Path’s system today can see what is in front of it, understand what it is supposed to do, and with the push of a button, execute a weld.” “The challenge we face is addressing the diminishing supply of skilled welders, which is a critical skill set,” Rick Mokoski, senior vice president and chief operating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.48
…systems, and software suite including the RobotStudio simulation and programming tool. ASTI’s headquarters in Burgos, Spain, will become ABB’s AMR business headquarters, led by Pascual Boé, with core functions, including research and development, engineering, and product and project value chain, continuing at ASTI’s facilities. ABB plans to significantly expand production capacity at the AMR headquarters to support its planned sales expansion in Europe and the Americas. ABB and ASTI said they offer deep domain expertise in manufacturing industries including automotive, food and beverage, and consumer packaged goods, as well as in new growth segments including logistics, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.03
…was founded by all the creators of the Julia programming language, today said it has raised $24 million in Series A funding. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company also announced that Bob Muglia, former CEO of cloud data firm Snowflake Inc. and former president of servers and tools at Microsoft Corp., will join its board of directors. “The wonders of today’s world are created using digital models,” said Muglia. “The circuits within our smartphones, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, and aeronautics are all examples of advanced technologies built using digital modeling. Although these advancements have been amazing, the tools and systems that support these…
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…can lead to a range of obstacles, including complex programming and setup, poorly used manpower, inefficient machine utilization, and decreased output, according to Universal Robots A/S. Universal Robots said its ActiNav product combines intelligent vision and sensor software with autonomous motion control of collaborative robot arms in one Application Kit. The Odense, Denmark-based company claimed that ActiNav can solve the random bin-picking challenge in machine tending applications. To give manufacturers an opportunity to experience ActiNav firsthand, Universal Robots plans to host live demonstrations with its systems integrator partners. The cobot leader has invited attendees to bring their parts to be…
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…applications such as teleoperation, augmented and virtual reality, easier programming, and computing on the fly. This could advance industrial automation, telepresence, surgical robotics, and infrastructure inspections, according to the company. Verizon consolidates drone, AMR units The new Robotics Business Technology unit includes Skyward, a drone management company in Portland, Ore., that Verizon acquired in 2017. At CES 2021 in January, Verizon and partners Skyward and UPS announced connected drone deliveries to The Villages, a retirement community in Florida that has tested a number of autonomous systems. More recently, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…