Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.93
…wheel encoders. They also include infrared sensors for accurate localization, navigation, and telepresence. The mobile base is fully integrated with a 2D lidar and a front-facing spatial AI stereo camera. Clearpath said this makes it ideal for SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) and AI-based testing. With the Standard model, users can easily customize and expand the capabilities of the robot by adding sensors and accessories via the accessible powered USB hub, power breakouts, and the top mounting plate. The platform's IP address is also displayed, allowing users to quickly connect to the robot through Wi-Fi. Both models include a charging…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.49
…“We provide accurate, robust, and commercially viable SLAM [simultaneous localization and mapping] using affordable cameras and components that will benefit wide swathes of businesses and improve the user experience of consumer products,” he added. “We've been working on the technology for four years, and it has been on the commercial market for the past year,” Nicholson told Robotics 24/7. “Over 100 customers use the SDK [software development kit], and most are in POC [proof of concept].” SLAMcore helps robots 'read the room' SLAMcore said it uses deep learning to help devices identify physical space, objects, and people around them in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.26
…pricing accuracy, planogram compliance, product stock levels, and product localization. Each function negates the need for time-consuming and potentially inaccurate manual processes, said Brain Corp. Inaccuracies often lead to lost revenue opportunities, waste caused by overordering, and not enough attention given to shoppers, it noted. “The new integrated inventory analytics accessory is filling a much-needed AI and data process gap for retailers,” said Maggie Koester, global product manager at Tennant. “What makes this solution compelling is the ability to integrate with retailers’ inventory management systems utilizing their existing floor scrubbers. By adding data collection functionality to these machines, we are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.04
…and outdoor drones and robots with vison-based SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) and AI for movement designed specifically for GPS-denied autonomous UAVs [unmanned aerial vehicles] with obstacle avoidance,” the company said in a release. The San Diego, Calif.-based company added with 5G, “VOXL 2 enhances mission critical navigation, including beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) to support safer, more reliable flight.” New system powered by Qualcomm ModalAI said VOXL 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G platform. It is integrated with a PX4 real-time flight controller, which the company says has “an eight-core CPU up to 15 TOPs [trillions of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.17
…with local service providers. The company said the establishment of a branch in Korea will accelerate its global and localization speed.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.01
…chief technology officer at Seegrid. “This advances our perception, localization, planning, and safety systems—increasing the human-like situational awareness and agility of our AMRs, a critical capability for the extremely demanding conditions in which they reliably operate every day.” AMRs capable of transporting 3,500 lb. With advanced Smart Path sensing capabilities and 360° safety coverage, Palion Lift automates the transport of material up to 3,500 lb. throughout customer operations. It can precisely and securely retrieve and place palletized goods at heights of up to 6 ft. for an end-to-end solution, claimed Seegrid. “As supply chain pressures continue to compound, our customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.77
…cm / ±1°). The precision of scan matching’s vehicle localization is comparable to the cell size of its reference map. To reduce file size, vehicles using scan matching often downgrade their maps, creating cell sizes between three and ten centimeters. This is not a limitation faced by ANT® driven vehicles as the reference map, containing only permanent features, is a smaller file size and does not need to be downgraded. Additionally, because scan matching registers the entire environment – looking for matches – it also captures dynamic objects, which can move. For example, pallets may be regularly placed in one…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.11
…MP1000R mobile robot with Bosch Rexroth's ROKIT Locator laser localization software. “The signing of this North American strategic channel agreement with Geek+ is another milestone in the cooperation between our two companies,” stated Armando Gonzalez, business leader for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and robotics at Bosch Rexroth. “From cooperation in product development to cooperation in the channel market, we firmly believe that our two companies' innovativeness and expansion strength will be increased.” Lohr am Main, Germany-based Bosch Rexroth is a global supplier of electric drive and control technologies. The company, whose U.S. headquarters are in Charlotte, N.C., has experience with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.47
…Robot Operating System (ROS), drives and motors, and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). Median prices for robot arms have dropped over the past six years, said the AI Index Report 2022. AI investments continue to climb Private investment in AI totaled about $93.5 billion in 2021, more than double the amount of investment in 2020. However, the number of newly funded AI businesses dropped from 1,051 companies in 2019 and 762 startups in 2020 to 746 companies in 2021. In 2020, there were four funding rounds worth $500 million or more; in 2021, there were 15, said the “AI Index…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.46
…interacting in the warehouse space. “We have information about localization, the different types of sensors that we use within the warehouse to try to identify where the robots are located, and the actual movement of the robot,” said Kuhl. “Can they plan to get from the current location to destination safely and efficiently? They can have a short path, but they still need to avoid other robots and people.” Using deep neural network strategies—types of machine learning techniques—RIT researchers trained the system components to make specific, sequenced decisions based on common tasks, but also infrequent or unusual actions that might…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.75
…precision of Traptic's robotic arm movement engineered by 3D localization and pathing is very exciting. By joining forces with Traptic, Bowery's network of smart indoor farms will achieve another level of technological sophistication and maturity.” Traptic robots use 3D cameras and neural networks to determine whether fruits are ripe or not, according to Bowery. Its robots are also equipped with grippers and AI to help them pick and harvest fruits and vegetables delicately. “Traptic's technology works 24 hours per day, reduces food waste up to 20%, and increases yields of high-quality, blemish- free produce,” Bowery said in the release. While…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.16
…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.…