Simultaneous localization and mapping

Revolutionizing 3D Scanning Data Capture, FARO® Unveils Orbis™ Mobile Scanner

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies (Nasdaq: FARO), a pioneer in the field of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology is proud to announce the release of the FARO® Orbis™ Mobile Scanner, a groundbreaking advancement set to redefine 3D reality capture.

Key Points: 
  • Orbis is the first to market hybrid scanner that can be used for both mobile and stationary data capture in one device.
  • Orbis is the first to market hybrid SLAM scanner that can be used for both mobile and stationary data capture in one device.
  • Users can integrate data from static scanning, mobile scanning, 360° capture and iPhone LiDAR data all within a single, digital reality workflow platform.
  • Project stakeholders can upload, view, measure and analyze 3D point clouds, 360° images and BIM (building information modeling) data for centralized cloud-based data storage and collaboration.

Bonsai Robotics Raises $13.5M Seed Round to Bring Autonomous Vehicles to Labor-Starved Orchards and Other Remote, Off-Road Environments

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Bonsai Robotics will use the funds to accelerate its product roadmap and invest in both hiring and sales & marketing.

Key Points: 
  • Bonsai Robotics will use the funds to accelerate its product roadmap and invest in both hiring and sales & marketing.
  • Bonsai Robotics is focused on environments where traditional GPS, stereovision, time of flight sensors and LIDAR-based autonomy systems fail.
  • Bonsai Robotics solutions are integrated with OEM farm equipment to allow vehicles to autonomously traverse orchards without human operators (see video at bonsairobotics.ai ).
  • “With our use case now proven, Bonsai Robotics can move forward with expansion into other areas of agriculture and beyond to other off-road environments.

WiMi Developed an HMD-based Control System for Humanoid Robots Controlled by BCI

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Friday, July 21, 2023
Cloud, Holography, SLAM, Augmented reality, Human, BCI, Simultaneous localization and mapping, WIMI, SSVEP, HMD, Acquisition, EEG, Environment, AR, Medical imaging, Instrumentation, Surveying

The control system of the head-mounted display BCI consists of several components: signal acquisition device, head-mounted display, humanoid robot, embedded camera, control algorithm, etc.

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  • The control system of the head-mounted display BCI consists of several components: signal acquisition device, head-mounted display, humanoid robot, embedded camera, control algorithm, etc.
  • The experimental results show that the control system can provide precise control signals as well as an immersive interactive experience, providing users with a novel way to control their robots.
  • The experimental results show that the control system can provide precise control signals with an average control accuracy of 98.1%.
  • Subsequently, the control system can be combined with other sensor technologies, such as voice and gesture, to provide more diverse control.

Unmanned Ground Vehicles Market Report 2022: Rapid Adoption of Autonomous Systems in Defense and Commercial Sectors Fuels Growth

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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The market growth is being driven by the increasing adoption of autonomous systems in both commercial and defense sectors, as well as the development of UGV payloads for combat operations and the growing demand for autonomous control systems.

Key Points: 
  • The market growth is being driven by the increasing adoption of autonomous systems in both commercial and defense sectors, as well as the development of UGV payloads for combat operations and the growing demand for autonomous control systems.
  • Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) are typically utilized in challenging terrain, harsh environments, or areas that are inaccessible to humans, significantly reducing the risk of injury to defense personnel.
  • To improve the safety of forces on the battlefield, research and development efforts are underway to design and construct autonomous unmanned defense systems and vehicles.
  • The global unmanned ground vehicle market is segmented based on navigation systems into payloads, navigation systems, controller systems, power systems, and others.

Gausium to Showcase Groundbreaking New Navigation Engine at CES 2023

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gausium, the world-leading solutions provider of autonomous cleaning and service robots, will bring its latest navigation technology"GMind X" and comprehensive product suites to CES 2023.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gausium, the world-leading solutions provider of autonomous cleaning and service robots, will bring its latest navigation technology"GMind X" and comprehensive product suites to CES 2023.
  • Having won six awards in best innovation and design in 2022, Gausium is leading the autonomous cleaning market.
  • In addition, all of the tech behind Gausium products are developed 'in house' with nearly 200 patents," said Peter Kwestro, Global Business Development Director at Gausium.
  • "During the event we will showcase the latest version of the autonomous navigation engine, GMind X, on the site, so visitors can see for themselves what we mean with 'Robolution by Gausium'," added Kwestro.

Blippar pushes the boundaries of no-code AR creation, enabling compatibility with leading AR glasses

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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“Ensuring that the immense potential of AR remains accessible and in the hands of creators is of the utmost importance to us at Blippar,” said Preet Prasannan, CEO of Blippar.

Key Points: 
  • “Ensuring that the immense potential of AR remains accessible and in the hands of creators is of the utmost importance to us at Blippar,” said Preet Prasannan, CEO of Blippar.
  • As AR headsets continue to increase in importance as a way to consume AR alongside mobile hand-held AR, Blippar is ensuring AR experiences created with its platforms are accessible across both types of devices.
  • Blippar’s free, no-code AR creation tool, Blippbuilder, is the most accessible AR creation platform on the market.
  • Through the use of technology at the cutting edge of AR design, Blippar is leading the way for the three-dimensional, digital revolution.

Novatek Adopts CEVA's Latest Sensor Hub DSP for New Multi-sensor IP Camera SoC

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions today announced that Novatek Microelelctonics Corp, a leading fabless chip design company, has licensed and deployed the SP500 DSP from CEVA's SensPro2 Sensor Hub DSP architecture family in its newest generation NT98530 multi-sensor IP Camera SoC targeting surveillance, retail, smart city, transportation and more. Novatek was ranked No.2 in Taiwan and No. 6 in the world by fabless chip design house revenue in 2021, and specializes in smart display and smart image total solutions, ranging from full line of display ICs and SoC for all types of display and image applications. To date, Novatek has shipped more than 1 billion SoCs worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • The companies will showcase this latest Edge AI camera solution at CES 2023 in CEVA's meeting suite.
  • The Novatek NT98530 SoC is a highly-integrated SoC with high image quality, low bitrate, low power consumption, providing the best cost/performance Edge-Computing IP camera solution in the market today for multi-sensor security cameras.
  • SensPro2 is the highly-scalable and enhanced 2nd generation high performance sensor hub DSP for multitasking sensing and AI of multiple sensors including camera, Radar, LiDar, Time-of-Flight, microphones and inertial measurement units.
  • For sensor fusion, our Hillcrest Labs sensor processing technologies provide a broad range of sensor fusion software and inertial measurement unit ("IMU") solutions for markets including hearables, wearables, AR/VR, PC, robotics, remote controls and IoT.

Understanding Extended Reality Technology & Data Flows: XR Functions

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Sunday, November 6, 2022
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Innoviz and Kudan Announce Partnership for LiDAR-Based Geospatial Mapping Solution Across Various Industries and Use-Cases

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Kudan's perception software allows machines to generate 3D maps of surrounding environments and gain autonomous mobility based on Innoviz LiDARs.

Key Points: 
  • Kudan's perception software allows machines to generate 3D maps of surrounding environments and gain autonomous mobility based on Innoviz LiDARs.
  • The cooperation between Innoviz and Kudan addresses the growing need for 3D digital mapping solutions leveraging "Simultaneous Localization and Mapping" (SLAM) technology.
  • Coupled with Innoviz's LiDAR scanning, the SLAM technology enables a dynamic mapping of the environment with accurate, high-density, colorized 3D point cloud generation.
  • Innoviz and Kudan will collaborate on digital mapping projects in Japan and globally.

The Global Robotics VC Investment Hit US$5.7 Billion in 2021, Led by the Need for Mobility, Autonomy, and Collaboration

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SINGAPORE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, the global robotics Venture Capital (VC) investment reached US$5.7 billion in 2021, a 38% year-on-year growth.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, the global robotics Venture Capital (VC) investment reached US$5.7 billion in 2021, a 38% year-on-year growth.
  • Leading startups demonstrated strong capabilities in three major domains: mobility, autonomy, and collaboration, specifically human-machine collaboration.
  • The investment market worldwide was relatively muted in 2020, as fewer deals were concluded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This is reflected in the large funding raised by robotics vendors in three major verticals: delivery, warehousing, and healthcare.