The camera delivers 640 x 480 depth resolution at up to an 8.3m working distance and a frame rate of 30 fps in standard mode. In High-Speed Mode the Helios2+ camera can run up to 103 fps at 2.5m distance.
Despite supply chain issues, UR makes record $78M in Q3
On the backs of Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots, Teradyne’s industrial automation group generated $91 million in revenue in Q3 2021.
Skyline Robotics Ozmo automates skyscraper window cleaning
The solution uses industrial robots suspended on a platform to autonomously clean the windows in a skyscraper.
FlexLoader M family brings the power of modularity to machine tending
The FlexLoader M replaces ABB’s current family of FlexLoader cells, offering six different configurations based on piece size and count.
How Waymo handles autonomous driving in SF
From cyclists riding against the flow of traffic to nudging over to let another car pass on a narrow street, watch a handful of typical events Waymo’s autonomous vehicles deal with in San Francisco.
Retrofitting a Classic Mini with an autonomy stack
Modern car design offers many suitable options for mounting autonomous vehicle sensors. A Classic Austin Mini Cooper does not.
Fabric raises $200M to develop ASRS for microfulfillment
Fabric will use the funding to expand its tech across the general merchandise market and build microfulfillment centers across the U.S.
TUM Autonomous Motorsport wins the Indy Autonomous Challenge
The first autonomous race at Indy Motor Speedway was a huge success and great entertainment.
Leopard Imaging launches Hawk 3D depth camera for robotics
The $349 camera supports NVIDIA’s Jetson edge AI and Isaac robotics platforms to deliver real-time depth perception.
ABB paid $190M for ASTI Mobile Robotics
ASTI solutions are currently selling at a revenue of $50M per year with a 30% annual growth rate.
Is Softbank Robotics Europe for sale?; Melonee Wise on Fetch’s new AMRs
We got the scoop on the new AMR solutions from Fetch Robotics and recap the week that was in robotics.
Embodied piloting Moxie companion robot with pediatric patients
The goal is for Moxie to increase treatment tolerance, reduce distress, and improve long-term health outcomes for children recently diagnosed with diabetes.
Report: Softbank negotiating sale of French robotics business
Is Pepper about to get a new lease on life? Softbank is reportedly in discussions to sell Softbank Robotics Europe to German distributor United Robotics Group. Earlier this month, United became the master distributor for Pepper throughout Europe.
4 startups selected for inaugural healthcare robotics catalyst
Assistive Technology, Bionomous, Eureka Robotics and Kinarm will have access to subject-matter experts and also receive technical and marketing support.
Fetch Robotics adds 3 AMRs for person-to-goods workflows
Zebra Technologies’ $290 million acquisition of Fetch Robotics is bearing its first fruit today.
TurtleBot 4 re-designed from ground up with ROS 2
The mobile base of TurtleBot 4 is built on the iRobot Create 3 educational robot, which provides an IMU, optical floor tracking sensor, and wheel encoders for accurate positioning and localization.
AutoStore stock surges during Oslo Stock Exchange IPO
This morning’s IPO valued AutoStore at $12.4 billion. This is Norway’s biggest IPO since 2001.
RightHand Robotics raises $19M for robotic piece-picking
RightHand Robotics is looking to raise a total of $40 million in its latest funding round.
J&J delaying Ottava surgical robot by 2 years
J&J said the system is being delayed due to technical development challenges and COVID-19-related disruptions, including supply chain constraints.
A3: robot orders increased 67% in Q2 2021
Association for Advancing Automation (stats show positive outlook for automation industry as manufacturers and others continue to get back to business.
Epson launches block-based programming for SCARA robots
Epson said the visual-based teaching environment offers faster setup for users who have little-to-no programming experience.
Spyce closes original robotic restaurant in Boston
Closing the restaurant will help Spyce focus on developing technology for Sweetgreen’s restaurants. Spyce was acquired by Sweetgreen in August.