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…become increasingly more adept at path planning, even when GPS signals fail, and at object avoidance. The increased autonomous mobility capability will in turn enable a lower operator-to-fleet-size ratio, furthering boosting overall fleet productivity. Mobile Robots & Drones in Material Handling & Logistics 2017-2037 details a quantitative picture, in unit numbers as well as revenue, of the emergence of last mile delivery mobile robots over the coming two decades, clearly explaining the different phases of evolution from trial/early commercial sales toward rapid market penetration and finally towards maturity and then revenue decline (our model shows that hardware commoditization outpaces volume…
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…platform for autonomous navigation for drones and robots in GPS-denied environments. It also develops a hardware-optimized solution for indoor navigation for mobile phones and AR/VR glasses with low power consumption. HEBI Robotics—Modular series elastic actuator designed to function as full-featured robotic components. The modules quickly create custom robots of virtually any configuration from wheeled robots to collaborative robotic arms with multi-degrees of freedom. Kinema Systems—Addresses the depalletizing problem where boxes are picked off a pallet and placed onto a conveyor. The Kinema Pick product combines a custom 3D/2D sensor with 3D vision, deep learning, and motion-planning software to provide an…
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…this magnitude. Underwater acoustics were also used to broadcast GPS signals from the research vessel to the AUVs so that they could be tracked with high precision through each deployment. Topside, the science team would recharge the instruments, and offload sonar imagery to analyze data. More than 100 gigabytes of sonar data were captured during the expedition. R/V Sally Ride oversaw the underwater survey, continuously broadcasting underwater GPS signals to the autonomous underwater vehicles so that the vehicles and their sonar mapping data were highly accurate on the seabed. Crews remained in communication with shore using satellite data links. Credit:…
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…up production of Advanced Manufacturing's artificial intelligence navigation for GPS-denied environments. “Determined to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolution, we are commercializing technologies that are key to addressing some of humanity’s biggest challenges” said Chris Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Advanced Navigation, in a release. “We are honored to partner with UTS, who has a reputation for supporting multidisciplinary research and opening access to next-generation technologies.” Shaw and fellow engineer Xavier Orr founded Advanced Navigation in 2012 to commercialize university research on AI-based inertial navigation. The Syndey, Australia-based company has advanced into technologies including underwater acoustics, GNSS antennas and…
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…Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle uses a sensor suite including GPS for location, radar and lidar for obstacle detection, and stereoscopic (3D) cameras for remote monitoring. The vehicle also can be operated by remote control. Vehicle dimensions 9' 6” L x 4' 8” H x 4' 11” W Unladen vehicle weight 721 kg (1,590 lb.) Maximum loading capacity 399 kg (880 lb.) Towing weight limit 750 kg (1, 653 lb., including the weight of a trailer) Minimum turning radius 3.9 m (12 ft., 9.5 in.) Range at maximum loading capacity Up to 45 km (27.9 mi., depending on the use case)…
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…and productivity, digital technologies, like DHL’s MySupplyChain application and GPS tracking for final mile delivery, will provide engineers with additional transparency, visibility and control over their orders and returns. The 260,000 square-foot Memphis WDC is expected to open in October, with DHL owning the entire 422,000 square-foot facility, which DHL said was the first speculative distribution facility built in Memphis going back to 2007. Siemens Healthineers President and Head of the Americas David Pacitti said in a statement that the Americas is an important growth market for Siemens Healthineers, and the quality, flexibility and speed of the service logistics platform…
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…in its test group. The company said it has developed an in-vehicle computer that features a street-view camera and GPS device called Fleet Edge. “We have already added more than 120,000 new signs to Amazon’s mapping system using Fleet Edge,” it said. “With these combined technologies, we are creating a safer experience for drivers and eliminating our carbon footprint in the communities where we deliver.”
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…as dead reckoning, it's like having a built-in compass, GPS, and speedometer all in one—a sort of sixth sense for the robot—even in areas where GPS signals may be weak or nonexistent. But that's not all. AMRs can also communicate with the warehouse management system (WMS) so they can be routed to specific locations based on inventory needs or custom orders. This means they can be used for various tasks, from picking and packing orders to transporting goods around the warehouse. Overall, AMRs are like the ultimate chauffeur, able to expertly navigate a complex environment and adapt to changing circumstances…
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…for deep learning, 360-degree simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), GPS-denied indoor navigation, high-resolution 4K imagery, and ultrasonic object detection for added safety. Qualcomm's latest products also suport 4G LTE, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi in addition to 5G, said Singh in response to a question during the briefing. In addition, it includes support for Linux and the Robot Operating System (ROS). Interest in the RB5 is largely coming in drones and service robots for cleaning, Singh said. He said the reference design could be used in first-mile and last-mile delivery, UAM, and many other applications over the next 12 to 18 months.…
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…fully automated system can eliminate small drones without using GPS or radio-frequency jamming. Launched from a designated pod, the interceptor flies autonomously towards the targets based on initial radar guidance, then “locks on” to the target with advanced machine vision. The intercepting drone follows the target, then incapacitates and captures it, using a net and a parachute to safely lower it to the ground. The whole process is fully automated without the need for a human pilot, said Iron Drone. Airobotics completed its acquisition of Iron Drone's assets on March 6. The company presented the government-grade system at the World…
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…these robots use software-controlled flight plans that work with GPS. Drones are used in various fields like surveying, delivery services, and agriculture. Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs): These robots function in underwater environments for applications like oceanography, oil and gas exploration, and archaeology. Prospective users should evaluate the mobile robots whose designs best address the demands of the task at hand. Mobile robots can provide multiple benefits AMRs and related systems can help businesses in various sectors in the following ways: Increased efficiency: Robots can operate 24/7, significantly increasing productivity by learning and adapting to new routes, increasing operational efficiency. Cost…
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…team said that its autonomous racecar lost its main GPS sensor and then its backup one at 123.45 mph. After the German TUM team's run at IMS, the EuroRacing vehicle had a good run but slowed down to 124.5 mph during its second lap. The consortium captain said he suspected a programming problem. In the end, the top three teams in the IAC were all from Europe. “Participating in the Indy Autonomous Challenge allowed our team to advance autonomous driving technologies and being able to take first place after two years of hard work acknowledges that we had an outstanding…