Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 57.06
Before a robot can navigate, it needs to know where it is. The NVIDIA Isaac™ ROS Map Localization package provides a GPU-accelerated node to find the position of the robot relative to a lidar occupancy map. In this webinar, we’ll present how this package works, and how to use it for initial localization of your robot.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.74
Vehicle tracking and localization software within a manufacturing setting is essential in order to safely collaborate with robotic vehicles. As a result, one challenge associated with the tracking of these autonomous vehicles is a loss of tracking guidance that leads to the potential for unplanned vehicle stops and fleet jams. But in the near future, this will be a thing of the past for automated industrial trucks in the area of intralogistics. Using the LiDAR-LOC software from SICK, automated guided vehicles, carts, and robots can continue to remain on track even if the magnetic or optical-guide tape happens to be…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 30.60
RGo Robotics developed and deployed an AI powered artificial perception solution enabling mobile machines, whether robotic or human operated, to understand complex surroundings and adapt to changes in the environment. The solution powers autonomous driving, remote operations and tracking of forklifts, driving major improvements in safety, efficiency and productivity. The modular software stack can be easily and quickly integrated into any mobile machine to provide high accuracy localization, obstacle detection and object recognition information.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.89
…is presenting digital twin and 3D safety concepts, part localization for bin picking, and lidar localization for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Founded in 1946, SICK is a leading maker of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, emissions monitoring systems, flow measurement, encoders, and automatic identification products for industrial applications. With more than 3,500 patents, the Waldkirch, Germany-based company offers systems for every phase of production in the logistics, automotive, packaging, electronics, food and beverage, material handling, and process automation markets. SICK has operations or representation in 65 countries worldwide, and its U.S. office is in Minneapolis. Digital twins enable safe machinery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.69
…and fulfilment environments is exposing critical limitations in traditional localization technologies. Overcoming this gap between an AMR's theoretical capabilities and its practical performance hinges on implementing a new class of robust, adaptable localization solutions. The constraints of legacy 2D laser scanners have become increasingly apparent, spurring the industrial automation sector's pivot towards vision-based localization driven by the surging performance, cost-effectiveness and ubiquity of camera technology. However, integrating an industrial-grade 3D vision localization system into an AMR platform is a formidable technical and operational challenge. Companies find themselves grappling with a critical strategic decision - should they marshal resources for an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.47
…models simultaneously on the robot,” said Ari Yakir, vice president of research and development at Cogniteam. “These skills included localization, gesture recognition, skeleton recognition, object recognition, simultaneous localization and mapping [SLAM], and beyond.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.21
…this week announced plans to showcase its visual simultaneous localization and mapping, or Visual SLAM, technology at LogiMAT. The Zurich-based company claimed that it is a trusted partner to some of the world's most innovative robotics manufacturers. “We are thrilled to be exhibiting at LogiMAT 2023 and to have the opportunity to demonstrate our Visual SLAM solution at a key event for the intralogistics industry,” said Gianluca Cesari, business development officer at Sevensense Robotics, in a press release. Sevensense said its Visual SLAM systems enable precise positioning and navigation of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.40
…leader for perception at ANYbotics. “The sensors enable precise localization and mapping capabilities our robots need to understand the physical environment they are operating in and any changes such as moving people and objects.” San Jose, Calif.-based Velodyne Lidar said its real-time, surround-view sensors and software provide flexibility, quality, and performance. The company said they can meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), smart cities, and security. ANYmal takes Puck to new sites Zurich-based ANYbotics said its ANYmal mobile robot can perform inspection and monitoring tasks…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.38
…WLAN. After initial environment teaching through the SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) algorithm, the software takes over localization in space (on the vehicle itself) as well as vehicle coordination (on a central computer). The fleet manager uses parameters such as distance and speed to determine the best route on the network of paths – avoiding all collisions, said KUKA. The global market for mobile robots could expand from $4.7 billion in 2022 to $8.9 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forecast Research Reports World. Infiniti Research Ltd.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.13
…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 16.95
…deep learning and reinforcement learning algorithms to deliver enhanced localization, more accurate obstacle avoidance and more efficient path-planning in dynamic environments by integrating inputs from RGB, RGBD, LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. A centralized fleet management system manages robot and human tasks while seamlessly integrating with WMS/MES/ERP/PLC systems. Nic Temple, VP of sales, Americas, said AI helps the robots “learn from mistakes while continuing to push customer operations forward.” Modex 2020 is scheduled to be held March 9-12 at Georgia’s World Congress Center in Atlanta. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the materials…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.73
…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. SDK and stereo cameras allow real-time facility mapping Slamcore Aware combines the company’s software development kit (SDK) with industrial-grade hardware, which Slamcore said can provide an all-in-one solution for fast installation on intralogistics vehicles and seamless…