Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.56
…experts in both indoor robotics and outdoor autonomous driving. Localization of our delivery robots is not dependent on GPS, so for us, indoors versus outdoors doesn't make a difference.” “Ottonomy splits mapping in a unique way,” he told Robotics 24/7. “We take the geometric map and then add contextual information to it. That's not the case in most AMRs or self-driving vehicles.” Ottonomy teleoperates its robots for the initial mapping, and then its robots can run autonomously. Ritukar Vijay, Ottonomy CEO “We use compute at the edge for localization and mapping, which are very processor-hungry processes,” Vijay explained. “We have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.55
…sensing and on-chip AI processing. This enables free navigation, localization, path planning, and static and dynamic obstacle avoidance – the main challenges for AMR and AGV systems. The M4.3WN is specially designed in a metal case to best serve in industrial environment conditions, according to the company. “Our new all-in-one sensor modules expand our portfolio targeting the growing market of autonomous mobile robots. Together with our category-leading Vision-on-Chip processor, we now enable robotic devices to look at the world with human-like visual understanding,” said Shlomo Gadot, CEO and co-founder of Inuitive. “Inuitive is fully committed to continuously developing the best…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.53
…roll cages. It also includes sensor-fusion technology, visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) navigation, and 180-degree obstacle detection and avoidance, according to ForwardX. These features provide operational flexibility to warehouses and manufacturing facilities, enabling them to optimize workflows and reduce operational costs, the company claimed. ForwardX positions itself for 'end-to-end automation' ForwardX Robotics said it delivers AMRs and artificial intelligence to position itself “as an orchestration engine for end-to-end automation.” It asserted that the latest addition to its Flex product line “sets a new standard in handling cage trolleys, revolutionizing material movement.” The company added that it employs more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.52
…navigation stack to help mobile robots perceive and maneuver through their environments. Its systems take advantage of visual simultaneous localization and mapping (vSLAM) and a camera system to allow robots to construct accurate 3D maps of their environment. In 2021, ABB partnered with the company to take advantage of its vSLAM on its lineup of AMRs. “With vision, we gain higher-context information about the environment,” Cesari said. “This allows the system to run more robustly, especially when you look at the 3D space, not only for localization, but also for finding obstacles.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.43
…are used, they all access this map. Afterwards, immediate localization is possible without initial knowledge. If a vehicle detects a change in the environment, such as when setting up a new storage location, it sends this information to the server. The server automatically updates the map accordingly and sends it to all the mobile units in the fleet, said the company. Mobile units purchased subsequently with ROKIT Locator take over the server data when they are put into operation and can drive off immediately, Bosch Rexroth said. Mobile robots including those from Bosch Rexroth itself can use ROKIT Locator. Source:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.33
…claimed the company. ASPINA said its AMR uses simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and can automatically map a factory, providing “seamless integration for first-time use.” It can quickly and easily enter narrow passageways and can operate in existing facilities, the company said. In addition, ASPINA said its new robot can be easily synched with other equipment in a facility, such as automatic doors. AMRs offer easy deployment, flexibility, and scalability In the manufacturing industry, operations such as the delivery of parts to the production line and the transport of finished products always occur. However, in many cases, they are recorded…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.16
…3D digital lidar will add new functionality, including 3D localization in complex surroundings, 3D software to create a safety “bubble” around the robotic forklifts, navigation on routes and circuits, energy efficiency, and remote monitoring. BALYO plans to improve safety, efficiency Ivry-sur-Seine, France-based BALYO said it believes that moving pallets in distribution centers and factories should be left to fully autonomous robots, freeing humans for more enriching jobs. The company's Driven by Balyo technology includes autonomous guidance systems to enable standard lift trucks to autonomously navigate inside buildings without the need for additional infrastructure. The company has subsidiaries in Boston and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.13
…trend in the post-epidemic era.” “With the continuous maturity of positioning and navigation technologies such as laser SLAM [simultaneous localization and mapping] and visual SLAM, commercial service robots represented by food delivery robots will usher in an explosion,” Zhou added. “The intersection of traditional automation with AI unlocks various new applications for robotics beyond typical repetitive tasks,” said Aysar Tayeb, executive managing director of Prosperity7 Ventures. “Keenon is leading integrating robots into the services industry, with various interesting applications. We are looking forward to support bringing these robots into Saudi Arabia and helping Keenon expand its rapidly growing global footprint.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.09
…has 3D mapping, onboard semantic segmentation, onboard visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), and terrain-aware motion planning. It also has 8 HDR cameras and a host of sensors. It’s designed for large landscape commercial contractors who make anywhere from $1 million to $100s of millions in annual revenue. The company isn’t selling the mower as a standalone. Instead, it charges by acreage mowed. Scythe has been testing the M.52 in three states: Colorado, Texas, and Florida. “We’ve been going out and mowing for landscaping contractors for years and testing in real-world environments,” Morrison said. “And we’ve been mowing with customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.05
…are fitted with multiple cameras and respond to situations in real-time using a combination of machine learning and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)-based navigation algorithms. The company was formed in 2019 by a group of former Google employees who worked on Bookboot, which TechCrunch describes as a “robot created within the company's Area 120 incubator for experimental products.” Cartken's autonomous delivery robot fleet is in commercial operation and has been deployed for various autonomous delivery use cases in malls, hotels, universities, retail, back-of-house, and warehouses around the globe.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.04
…data with the MOV.AI Robotics Engine Platform, advanced simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) navigation, obstacle avoidance, and risk-avoidance systems. The companies said they will help AMRs operate efficiently and continuously in dynamic environments, environments with little static information, and environments with repeated structures. “MOV.AI's mission is to speed up robot development and to provide AMR manufacturers and integrators with everything they need to develop and operate great robots,” said Motti Kushnir, MOV.AI's CEO. “Through our partnership with Ouster, we are able to offer our customers autonomy solutions that work seamlessly in environments with a limited field-of-view and physical features.” Lidar…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.90
…The enablement of new vision-based AI data applications Advanced localization and navigation performance Enhanced safety and durability Improved human-robot interaction Dane works to increase retail productivity Dane Technologies and Brain Corp said their expanded collaboration will focus on developing advanced systems for intelligent inventory management and other applications to increase retail productivity, efficiency, and visibility. “We're thrilled to further our partnership with Dane Technologies and bring the next generation of inventory scanning retail solutions to market,” said John Black, senior vice president of strategy at Brain Corp. “Retail is a rapidly evolving business with large opportunities, and this collaboration is…