MIT researchers have developed a representation of spatial perception for robots that is modeled after the way humans perceive and navigate the world. The key component of the team’s new model is Kimera, an open-source library that the team previously developed to simultaneously construct a 3D geometric model of an environment. Kimera builds a dense […]
The prototype miniature antenna is integrated on a UGV with a software-defined radio and other robotic sensors. The system streams video between the UGV and a second node. Source: U.S. Army In addition to the intelligence for coordination, swarm robotics requires reliable communications among small robots. A new, miniature, low-frequency antenna with enhanced bandwidth is […]
Farming is a major emitter of greenhouse emissions. But a whole host of companies are working on methods of reducing the environmental impact of farming by altering farming methods, and employing new technologies, including robotics systems.
Waymo’s lineup of autonomous vehicles. | Credit: Waymo 2020 was supposed to be the year of self-driving cars. That’s what General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Waymo and many others preached several years ago, anyway. But as 2020 begins to wind down, it turns out developing autonomous vehicles that are safe and reliable is much harder than […]
Eugen Elmiger, CEO of maxon Group (left) and Peter Fankhauser, CEO of ANYbotics. Source: maxon Legged robots are finding use in construction, utilities, and infrastructure inspection. Global drive specialist maxon Group and autonomous robot supplier ANYbotics AG today announced a strategic partnership they said would strengthen Switzerland as a prime location for robotics. The companies […]
Universal Robots’ cobot certification program is available for students and industry professionals. | Credit: Universal Robots Universal Robots (UR) has been accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is now authorized to issue the IACET CEU (Continuing Education Units). The Education Program provides a clearly defined pathway for students to […]
Rapid technological advancements are giving rise to a new generation of robots that have the ability to perform diverse tasks in open spaces and work with and alongside people. While already a mainstay within industrial and manufacturing sectors, next-generation robots are being utilized in non-traditional settings, such as grocery stores, hotels, airports, banks, shopping malls […]
Robots are performing critical duties across the world, including dangerous and repetitive manufacturing tasks, toting heavy materials in logistics centers, and performing complex surgeries. Ongoing advances in these robotics systems, and enabling technologies, are making it possible to apply robotics solutions across an ever-increasing range of consumer, commercial and industrial applications. We hope you enjoy […]
The 1741 … CXR motor. Source: FAULHABER Musculoskeletal disorders are a common occupational hazard in Europe and North America and are among the most common reasons for long-term absences. Wearable technologies can reduce such injuries and loss of productivity and livelihood. One example is the Ironhand soft robotic glove from Bioservo Technologies AB.
As application opportunities increase, the mobile robotics sector continues to expand rapidly, with funding to start-ups continuing, and larger established technology companies, including AGV suppliers, entering the market with solutions developed in-house or acquired. As standardization and commoditization looms, companies emphasize SW, RaaS and specialization as differentiators. The post Mobile Robot Sector Expanding Rapidly, But […]
