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Unitree Robotics says its new L2 4D lidar is an “ideal solution” for robot vacuums, intelligent distribution systems, smart factories, and more.
Unitree, a global robotics company that develops and sells consumer and industry-level, high-performance robots, has released an upgraded 4D lidar. The company’s new L2 4D lidar boasts a 200 percent performance improvement, and sells for just $419. [Read more…] about Unitree Robotics releases new lidar system with ‘200 percent performance increase’
Orbbec, a developer of 3D vision systems, has launched the Gemini 335Lg Stereo Vision 3D Camera at ROSCon 2024.
As the latest addition to the Gemini 330 series, the Gemini 335Lg utilizes advanced Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link 2 (GMSL2) and a Fakra connector, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in fulfillment centers, warehouses, and factories, as well as for robotic arms in complex tasks such as bin-picking and palletizing/de-palletizing.
The Gemini 330 series offers versatile 3D solutions, focusing on AMRs and robotic arms. These cameras operate in both passive and active laser-illuminated modes, ensuring high-quality depth and RGB output in challenging indoor and outdoor lighting conditions. [Read more…] about Orbbec unveils ‘stereo vision 3D camera’ for mobile robots and robotic arms
The rapidly expanding use of automation has generated an array of technologies and applications; creating a critical need for high performance solutions for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) that can adapt to different scenarios.
Industry leader SICK has developed its modular series of sensors to do just this – meeting and exceeding industry needs for adaptability, safety and precision to provide long-term solutions.
SICK’s modular sensor technology enables manufacturers and users of mobile robots to select precisely the modules they require and combine them to create the ideal solution for their application. [Read more…] about Achieve more with mobile robots using SICK modular sensor solutions
Sonair has closed a new funding round, led by Skyfall Ventures, to “propel the robotics industry into a new era of sensing technology”.
The investment introduces a completely new category of sensors that will transform a mobile robot’s spatial awareness from 2D to 3D, offering a significantly improved safety performance over traditional vision systems while cutting costs by 50-80 percent.
The company’s Early Access Program now counts AMR manufacturers, automakers, and distributors from across the world. [Read more…] about Sonair raises $6.8 million to develop ‘breakthrough’ 3D ultrasonic sensor
SICK has enhanced its multiScan and picoScan LiDAR sensors to provide customers with a range of robust, high performance, customisable 2D and 3D sensors that deliver superior object detection, field evaluation and fast data streaming to a huge range of applications
Sensor expert SICK has expanded its high performance multiScan and picoScan LiDAR ranges to make them even more powerful, compact and robust.
With a variety of industry specific software applications that run on-device, SICK is taking LiDAR sensor technology to new levels of performance, reliability and flexibility.
The modular multiScan 100 3D product family and compact picoScan 150 LiDAR sensors are customisable to suit a wide range of applications, with bespoke parameters, operation and integration.
[Read more…] about SICK’s new multiScan and picoscan LiDAR sensors ‘more powerful, compact, and robust than ever before’Naviq is introducing the MTS160, a “state-of-the-art” magnetic guide sensor for mobile robots, featuring patented angle measurement capabilities with 1-degree precision and position accuracy within 1 mm.
This unique dual functionality provides exceptional orientation and positioning precision, significantly improving the navigation capabilities of mobile robotic systems.
Unlike traditional magnetic line-following sensors that only detect position along a single dimension, the MTS160’s unique angle detection allows robots to assess the curvature of the track. [Read more…] about Naviq releases magnetic guide sensor to ‘enhance’ mobile robots path following
Roborock, a provider of intelligent home robotics, has launched the intelligent sweeping and mopping all-in-one robot Roborock Qrevo Slim, equipped with an innovative 3D camera module for navigation and obstacle avoidance using the REAL3 Time-of-Flight (ToF) imager by Infineon Technologies.
Time of flight is the measurement of the time taken by an object, particle or wave to travel a distance through a medium.
The technology allows to reduce size and increase reliability. Compared to the body height of traditional sweeping and mopping robots of around 100 mm, the overall height of the Roborock Qrevo Slim is only 82 mm, allowing it to pass through lower and narrower spaces while providing high reliability.
[Read more…] about Roborock launches ‘all-in-one’ robot that sweeps and mopsTom Cash, director at Foxmere, explains how engineers can ensure PLCs last for their expected duration
Programmable logic controllers, or PLCs, can survive for more than 20 years, and it’s something we see regularly here at Foxmere.
Although the component parts of a PLC, such as central processing units (CPUs) and power supply units (PSUs), boast long lifespans, components such as input/output (I/O) modules and communication modules are not so robust.
In fact, about 80 per cent of PLC failures result from field devices, I/O module failure or power supply issues.
[Read more…] about Looking after your programmable logic controller: A PLC maintenance checklistATI Industrial Automation (ATI) has developed the GBX 10 Gigabit Tool Changer Ethernet Module, designed to allow smart manufacturing processes to optimize performance and flexibility with timely, accurate communication.
It excels in high-speed data and signal communication with vision, inspection, metrology, motion control, and fieldbus systems.
The new Ethernet Module provides a variety of industries and applications with safe and reliable transmission of high-speed data, signals, and fieldbus communication for advanced automation, AI, and Industry 4.0.
[Read more…] about ATI releases high-speed Ethernet module to enhance robotic tool changer performanceLuxolis, a 3D vision systems startup from South Korea, has successfully completed the Korea Softlanding Program, an initiative supported by the CIC Institute Tokyo and the Seoul Business Agency (SBA).
This program was designed to foster collaboration and investment opportunities between Korean startups and Japanese enterprises.
The Korea Softlanding Program, which ran from May 20 to August 9, provided comprehensive support to ten innovative Korean startups. [Read more…] about Luxolis completes first investment program
