Army researchers developed Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning that allows swarms of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles to optimally accomplish various missions while minimizing performance uncertainty on the battlefield. Army researchers developed a reinforcement learning approach that allows swarms of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles to optimally accomplish various missions while minimizing performance uncertainty. The post Hierarchical […]

Drones can do many things, but avoiding obstacles is not their strongest suit yet – especially when they move quickly. Although many drones are equipped with cameras that can detect obstacles, it typically takes from 20 to 40 milliseconds for the drone to process the image and react. It may seem quick, but it is […]

Source: ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Robots can reduce or eliminate the need for time-consuming manual inspection and increase manufacturing productivity, said ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation last week. It said its new 3D quality inspection, or 3DQI, robot cell provides fast, accurate testing to make metrology easier and faster. The company added that its […]

Source: Photoneo Manual singulation of huge piles of parcels and envelopes, followed by sorting and placing them on a conveyor belt, gets challenging, especially during peaks. Automation of this process can increase productivity, save costs and time, and reduce injuries. A robotic singulation and sorting system powered by artificial intelligence is becoming a necessity for […]

Source: Neocis Neocis Inc. said that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Yomi system for robot-assisted dental implant surgery. The clearance allows for a new splint attachment, which broadens Yomi’s application to include full arch implant cases as well as partially edentulous cases, or those involving missing […]

A pediatric HAL S2225 on mechanical ventilation. Source: Gaumard Among the uses for robotics in healthcare is in safely training medical personnel. This is especially important with ventilator shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaumard Scientific has created HAL, a robotic patient simulator that can be intubated and attached to an actual ventilator. The post Gaumard […]

Source: Locomation Autonomous trucks have gained ground lately, as the complexity of long-haul highway driving poses less of a challenge than urban traffic for passenger vehicles. Locomation today announced the successful completion of its first on-road pilot program transporting commercial freight. The pilot is the result of a partnership with Wilson Logistics. Both companies said […]

A U.S. Army cadet and ARL West intern assists with research on the CCDC Army Research Laboratory Joint Understanding and Dialogue Interface, or JUDI, capability, which enables bi-directional conversational soldier-robot interaction. Credit: U.S. Army Researchers from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory, in collaboration with the University of Southern California’s Institute […]

As the National Aeronautics and Space Administration prepares to return to the moon with robotic rovers, researchers are working on ways to keep them rolling in the loose sands and slopes of the lunar surface. Similar techniques for avoiding getting stuck in sand traps could also help with rover missions to explore Mars. The post […]

Cognitive Pilot announced its Cognitive Mini Radar, which is designed for use in autonomous vehicles. The Moscow-based company suggested that its sensor could also be helpful for drones and robots being developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Cognitive Mini Radar developed for autonomous vehicles and robots appeared first on The Robot Report.