Robotics > Open Source

Due to the increasing use of robots in every field, the demand for robot programmers is also rising. Robot programming software company RoboDK, has launched a free online platform called RoboDK Academy, to help learners from any capacity, such as engineers, professionals, students and educators master industrial robot programming skills. The users can sign up and complete the courses in their own pace. The platform includes hands-on interactive projects based on real world tasks and scenarios, step by step tutorials exercises, videos, simulation and offline programming, from beginner to advanced levels. The program’s focus is the use of RoboDK software, which has various tiers for users, starting with a free […] Read More

Robot Operating System (ROS) is an open source, flexible software framework* used for building and controlling robots. Despite its name, ROS should not be confused with a traditional operating system because it runs on top of existing operating systems like Linux or Ubuntu. It does not replace an operating system; it only provides tools, conventions, and software libraries* for robot building and development. A robot can be considered as a system made up of many small programs, each handling a specific job like controlling motors, processing sensor information, detecting objects, and planning navigation. ROS acts as a unifying layer that enables all these parts to communicate and operate in smooth […] Read More

Two of the most critical success factors in the manufacturing industry are time to deployment and cycle time. Despite this, the design and deployment of robotic workcells has long remained a surprisingly manual and time-consuming process. Realtime Robotics is aiming to change that with Resolver, a cloud-based optimization engine that introduces industrial-scale automation into the earliest stages of robotic system planning. At its core, Resolver addresses some of the most persistent engineering challenges in workcell design: motion planning, robot task allocation, target sequence optimization, and layout validation. Traditionally, these steps require iterative tweaking, deep domain expertise, and a significant investment of time and resources to get right and be able […] Read More

Weed that grow among crops is a problem in many ways since humanity started agriculture. Weeds compete with crops for water, soil nutrients, sunlight. They can host pets, harbor diseases. They cost labor to remove them, either manually or chemically. This also increases overall costs and chemical removal may mean environmental impacts. Overall, weeds cause lower crop yield, decrease in quality, and higher costs. Considering all these, it is a very critical task, to remove them as efficiently as possible, which is where robots can be very useful and bring the costs down. A robot that is developed in Spain, which is called “The GreenBot” aims to undertake such task. […] Read More

Inspection robots, which are one of the most common application of autonomous mobile robots, are being deployed more often every day. In the press release below from ANYbotics of Zurich, Switzerland, a system called “Data Navigator” is introduced. Image Credit: Anybotics – www.anybotics.com Image Credit: Anybotics – www.anybotics.com ANYbotics Press Release: **************************** ANYbotics Launches Data Navigator: Unlocking the Value of Robotic Inspection Data for Energy, Metals, Mining, Oil & Gas Industries Zurich, Switzerland – ANYbotics, a global leader in AI-driven robotic inspection solutions, today announced the launch of Data Navigator, a new asset management platform that empowers businesses to harness the full potential of inspection data. Data Navigator transforms data collected by ANYmal robots into actionable insights, […] Read More

DEEP Robotics develops a range of advanced robotic platforms, each designed for specific real-world applications across industrial, public service, and research sectors. Lite3 is an agile quadruped platform ideal for education, research, and light industrial tasks, offering versatility for developing AI and robotics solutions.Lite3 supports open source, users can develop advanced perception capabilities such as autonomous navigation, automatic obstacle avoidance, visual localization, environment reconstruction, customizable API for robotics development and AI training Image credit: Deep Robotics – deeprobotics.cn X30, a robust quadruped, is tailored for inspection, security, and autonomous navigation in hazardous environments such as industrial sites and power plants.X30 robot dog conducts autonomous inspection day and night in any […] Read More

In this post we will take a look at robot simulators and physics engines which should be discussed together. Robot Simulator: Basically a robot simulator is a computer program that facilitates building and testing of robots in a virtual environment. Some key points: Firstly, robot simulators help save great deal of time and money by elimination of physical prototypes and testing, at least during a major part of the design except the very last stages. Errors can be corrected, the simulations and tests can be reset, and any desired changes can be made far more easier than in real world for all aspects of the robot such as its sensors, […] Read More

Parrot announces two new professional drone solutions at InterDrone 2018 – the senseFly eBee X and the Parrot ANAFI Work   The two cutting-edge platforms by Parrot-the leading European drone group-help professionals work more efficiently, cut costs, reduce worker risk and make better decisions   September 5, 2018, InterDrone (Las Vegas, USA) – Parrot today strengthens its Parrot Business Solutions portfolio with the release of two new innovative platforms: the senseFly eBee X and the Parrot ANAFI Work.   Launched with the promise that “it’s not about the drone,” but instead about overcoming business challenges, these reliable aerial solutions offer highly accurate insights, whatever the user’s level of drone experience and budget.   […] Read More

Technology overview Collaborative robots (also known as co-bots; an emerging automation technology) are designed to work alongside humans with precision, strength, and speed for achieving high efficiency in production. Collaborative robots differ from industrial robots in several ways, such as the absence of “safety fence” while working alongside humans, simplified programming and reduced setup time, integration of auto-speed reduction and distance monitoring or proximity sensors, and ability to reduce motor power and force in case a worker is working too close to the co-bot. Co-bots are safe and easy to operate, and yield quick return on investment (ROI). These robots offer quick ROI owing to their numerous advantages, such as […] Read More

Press Release by Silicon Designs: Silicon Designs Introduces Inertial-Grade MEMS Capacitive Accelerometers with Internal Temperature Sensor and Improved Low-Noise Performance  Five Full Standard G-Ranges from ±2 g to ±50 g Now Available for Immediate Customer Shipment November 9, 2017, Kirkland, Washington, USA – Silicon Designs, Inc. (www.SiliconDesigns.com), a 100% veteran owned, U.S. based leading designer and manufacturer of highly rugged MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, today announced the immediate availability of its Model 1525 Series, a family of commercial and inertial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometers, offering industry-best-in-class low-noise performance. Design of the Model 1525 Series incorporates Silicon Designs’ own high-performance MEMS variable capacitive sense element, along with a ±4.0V differential analog output stage, internal […] Read More