Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.34
…pricing accuracy, planogram compliance, product stock levels, and product localization. Each function negates the need for time-consuming and potentially inaccurate manual processes, which often lead to lost revenue opportunities, waste caused by overordering, and not enough attention given to shoppers, said the partners. “This new product marks the beginning of realizing the next phase in our company’s vision,” said Dr. Eugene Izhikevich, CEO of Brain Corp. “We are actively taking BrainOS-powered robots from primarily task-oriented machines to in-store data-acquisition platforms. This delivers critical insights and adds significant ROI [return on investment] for retailers.” Systems using Brain Corp's operating system are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.31
…startup employs 25 people. It offers industry-grade 3D simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)-based navigation for all kinds of autonomous service machines, from forklifts to professional cleaning machines. Sevensense said it uses computer vision and AI algorithms to create 3D maps that are more accurate than what today’s 2D systems can produce. It also claimed its technology is more cost-effective than laser scanner-based navigation. Differences between 2D and 3D perception, according to Sevensense. Source: ABB An AMR equipped with 3D SLAM will be able to accurately interpret its environment or identify a person, a pallet, or another robot, said the company.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
…avenues of the systems for uses in environments that present extreme challenges. “We’ve built world-class platforms that incorporate mapping, localization, planning, coordination – all the high level stuff,” Humbert said. “There are only a handful of teams across the world that can do that. It’s a huge advantage that CU Boulder has.” Watch this video for a deep dive on CU Boulder’s award-winning autonomous robot research efforts.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.20
…approach to autonomous driving combines the functions of sensing, localization, perception, planning, control, a vehicle interface, and map data. The company's Pilot.Auto is an extensible platform based on Autoware, and its Web.Auto is a cloud DevOps platform for implementation of autonomous driving. In addition, TIER IV said its systems include data management, simulation, and fleet management to accelerate the development of self-driving vehicles. It also offers autonomous driving Web services, development kits, and training. The company raised more than $100 million in 2019 and has begun a data-acquisition project in Tokyo for the practical application of automatic driving. Yamaha joins…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.17
…and reliable coverage, it said. 5G could also allow localization in dynamic environments without requiring artificial landmarks. Kollmorgen tests 5G with Ericsson Kollmorgen said its tests with Ericsson were carried out on both a private 5G network, as well as a public 4G network, with an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) controlled by the Kollmorgen NDC S platform. The Wi-Fi communication link in the Kollmorgen CVC700 onboard vehicle control unit was replaced with a 5G communication link. “[The] test results were promising,” said the company. “The NDC Solutions hardware and software proved to run as stable on 5G as on Wi-Fi.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.08
…Object Detection With Ground Removal Intelligence 1/17/2023 US-11,372,115 Vehicle Localization 6/28/2022 US-11,186,234 Vehicle Sensor Systems 11/30/2021 US-11,169,271 Obstacle-Detection Systems 11/9/2021 Cyngn has obtained 16 patents. Source: Cyngn Cyngn develops modular AV technologies Cyngn added that its patents are focused on modularity and flexibility of AV systems with multiple sensor modalities and configurations. It said more information is available at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The company's DriveMod Kit can be installed on new industrial vehicles at end of line or via retrofit. This enables customers to add self-driving technology into their operations without high upfront costs or the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.05
…for the future of logistics,” said Kerner. “We want to have as many people as possible work on the localization, navigation, and AI of these kinds of dynamic robots in simulation.” Fraunhofer presented a session on “Towards a Digital Reality in Logistics Automation: Optimization of Sim-to-Real” at NVIDIA's GTC (GPU Technology Conference) this past spring. The next GTC will be from Sept. 19 to 22, and attendees can register now for the robotics sessions.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.04
…so they are a critical component for 3D object localization via ultrasound,” said Dr. Roland Helm, vice president and head of the sensor product line at Infineon. “They offer a combination of exceptionally low noise and the highest SNR [signal-to-noise ratio] in the industry, resulting in improved reliability of the 3D data. This allows the detection of even the faintest ultrasonic echoes from distant, complex, and small objects.” The next-generation reference product allows customers to reduce their development efforts and time-to-market. In addition, it is low-cost and energy-efficient compared with existing industrial 3D sensors and can improve AGV performance, said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.04
…Segura said. “Robots equipped with ABB’s new Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Visual SLAM) technology, for example, have advanced mapping and navigation skills, granting new levels of autonomy, while greatly reducing the infrastructure needed by previous generations of guided robots. This paves the way for a shift from linear production lines to dynamic networks, creating significant efficiencies and taking on more dull, dirty and dangerous tasks, to enable workers to take up more rewarding jobs.” 2. AI will see robots enter new sectors The potential offered by AI-enabled robotics is influencing sectors far beyond manufacturing. In 2024, these technologies are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.99
…S4971 at ProMat. The LilBuddy AMR uses natural-feature simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) guidance to move loads up to 220 lb. (100 kg) without tape, reflectors, or tags for flexibility, it said. The company added that LilBuddy has a 17 x 17-in. base, making it is one of the smallest AMRs in the industry. The vehicle’s size and ability to rotate 360 degrees make it suitable for congested environments with narrow aisles, according to ResGreen. In addition, it will show the BotWay interoperable traffic management and monitoring software. BotWay can control AGVs, AMRs, and industrial automation, even devices from other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.85
…Some examples include SICK AppSpace, deep learning, quality control, localization and navigation technologies, and a broad diversity of Light Detection and Ranging (lidar) sensors. “SICK’s brand is synonymous with quality, innovation, and leadership. Starting in 2004, the company rebranded itself as “SICK Sensor Intelligence” to position itself as the data provider for Industry 4.0 and IIoT. This early movement marks SICK’s long-term focus and track-record compared to other manufacturers; the company’s head start enabled it to evolve alongside the market and grow into a strong leadership position,” said Sebastián Trolli, senior industry analyst of Industrial Technologies at Frost & Sullivan.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.84
…battery charge.” Cartken’s robots use Jetson to run simultaneous localization and mapping, or SLAM, to automatically build maps of their surroundings for navigation. “They are basically Level 4 autonomy—it’s based on visual processing, so we can map out a whole area,” Bersch said. “The nice thing about our navigation is that it works both indoors and outdoors, so GPS is optional—we can localize based on purely visual features.” In addition, Cartken is a member of NVIDIA Inception, a program to help startups with GPU technologies, software, and business development. Cartken uses NVIDIA Jetson for sensing and navigation. Source: NVIDIA Cartken…