The NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform is tapping into the latest generative AI and advanced simulation technologies to accelerate AI-enabled robotics. At GTC 2024, NVIDIA announced Isaac Manipulator and Isaac Perceptor - a collection of foundation models, robotics tools and GPU-accelerated libraries. During Monday’s keynote, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang demonstrated Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robot learning. Project GR00T uses various new tools from the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform to create AI for humanoid robots. “Building foundation models for general humanoid robots is one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today,” Huang said.…
Real-time AI is helping with the heavy lifting in manufacturing, factory logistics and robotics. In such industries - often involving bulky products, expensive equipment, cobot environments and logistically complex facilities - a simulation-first approach is ushering in the next phase of automation. NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang demonstrated at Monday’s GTC 2024 keynote how developers can use digital twins to develop, test and refine their large-scale, real-time AIs entirely in simulation before rolling them out in industrial infrastructure, saving significant time and cost. NVIDIA Omniverse, Metropolis, Isaac and cuOpt interact in AI gyms where developers can train AI agents…
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Mobile robot power-in-motion provider CaPow demonstrated its Genesis charging system at MODEX 2024. The trade show was held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. As part of the demonstration, the Genesis system powered two mobile robots from different manufacturers while in motion. CaPow’s charging-in-motion systems use supercapacitors to ensure adequate electricity pickup. Genesis can be installed on new robots as well as retrofitted onto existing autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). CaPow said it reduces upfront automation costs by removing the need to invest in additional fleets, charging stations, or third-party logistics providers. With constant energy delivery…
Machine vision software provider RGo Robotics and computer hardware provider Theobroma Systems recently announced availability of an integrated computer system for mobile robots. The system combines RGo’s Perception Engine with Theobroma’s JAGUAR computer board. RGo also announced at MODEX 2024, in collaboration with Intel, that its Perception Engine is optimized to run on Intel core processors. The trade show was held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. The RGo team will also be available at LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany from March 19-21 in Hall 6, stand D25. Theobroma Systems JAGUAR designed for mobile robots RGo’s…
Kardex, an automated storage and retrieval system manufacturer, unveiled its new FullfillX system at MODEX 2024. where it unveiled its FulfillX solution, The warehouse execution system (WES) was specially designed by automation engineers to maximize the capabilities of AutoStore robotic cube storage systems and deliver a fast order fulfillment offering. Kardex and AutoStore partnership AutoStore powered by Kardex allows new systems to ramp up faster and takes the unexpected surprises out of go-live, with systems capable of meeting or exceeding business cases in as little as 6 months, according to the companies. “It was great to be able to demonstrate…
HWArobotics showcased its shuttle automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) technology at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The Singapore-based warehousing and logistics robot company has 20 years’ experience in developing and building shuttle robot systems. HWArobotics is looking to expand its customer base in the North America region and develop new partnerships with distributors, following its shuttle system deployment by Canadian 3PL business Darwynn. HWArobotics launched four product lines at MODEX, including three tote shuttles, one pallet shuttle and associated cargo lifts, racking and control software. The customizable shuttle robot systems deliver high throughput for a wide range of industry sectors…
Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced the availability of its Reliant forklift operator assist offering on an additional 16 Yale models at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The new entrants to the Yale Reliant lineup are predominantly warehouse lift trucks. This expansion brings Reliant’s availability to 59 Yale models covering a wide range of applications, including those common in retail and e-commerce fulfillment, wholesale distribution and third-party logistics operations. Reliant expansion, ADS technology highlighted at MODEX The Reliant expansion includes several models that weren’t previously available for standard order with the technology, along with additional capacities or configurations of models for which…
Machine vision software provider Slamcore launched its Slamcore Aware system at MODEX 2024. The trade show was held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Slamcore said its latest hardware and software package improves the accuracy, robustness, and scalability of 3D localization data for tracking intralogistics vehicles. Collecting and processing visual data, Slamcore Aware provides rich, real-time information on the exact position and orientation of manually driven vehicles. Slamcore said its new package is easy to commission and scales easily across large, complex, and ever-changing industrial and warehouse sites. Slamcore Aware is now available to pre-order.…
Fizyr, an AI for robotic systems provider, welcomed Zivid to its partner program during MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. Zivid cameras are integrated into several of Fizyr’s new certified vision packs, and integrators now have access to a variety of Vision Pack configurations to help work through complex automation challenges. Extended vision capabilities with Zivid cameras Fizyr’s certified vision packs currently tackle six of the most complex automation challenges: Pick and Place Singulation Palletization/Depalletization Detection Trailer/Container Unloading Laundry Integrators can choose from several configurations to secure the right combination of components, capabilities and costs to handle customer automation challenges. Through its…
Plus One Robotics, a provider of machine vision software and systems for robotic parcel handling, announced two product updates at MODEX 2024. The trade show was held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. The company said the new features include updates to depalletization and parcel induction capabilities designed to enhance efficiency and expand Plus One’s reach into new market segments. Plus One said its new updates offer significant advancements for businesses seeking to streamline and optimize their fulfillment operations where speed, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount. In addition to machine vision software, Plus One provides…
ATLANTA - The third day of MODEX 2024 saw lighter crowds compared to Monday and Tuesday, but attendees had plenty of opportunities to visit with robotics and automation organizations from around the world. Robotics 24/7 continued its coverage of the trade show with meetings, product demonstrations and press conferences as companies showcased their tools and technology to an engaged audience. Click through the slideshow to view a small portion of the news from Wednesday March, 13 at MODEX, and be sure to follow along to Robotics 24/7 for all the news and notes from before, during and after the show…