There is a great opportunity to have multiple robots work together in many application domains, including manufacturing and logistics. The potential performance advantage of being able to use multiple robots is similar to the benefits of being able to use multiple people to complete a task. Using a standard bin […]
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People and Robots, Working Together At Last
Today’s robot workspaces are designed to detect worker entrances—perhaps with a fence or a sensor—and which instructs all of the robots to idle. Why? Because today’s robots don’t perceive and react quickly enough at typical speeds to operate safely within close proximity to people. Having a fence or sensor that […]
Read MoreWhy Autonomous Vehicles are Stuck in Neutral
Despite the surge in funding and news that autonomous vehicles (AVs) are attracting widespread adoption is still far from becoming a reality. To date, there has been a lot of success driving in relatively friendly conditions like highways in California. However, before AVs can be let loose in complex urban […]
Read MoreWhy Intelligent Robots Require More Than AI
Robots are touted as the solution to multiple manufacturing problems from increasing productivity to solving the labor shortage. However, the promise of autonomous machines currently lags the underlying technology. One of the key constraints with robotic automation is the risk of collisions. Robots need a way to work in harmony […]
Read MoreRealtime Robotics’ Technology Interfaces with Yaskawa Motoman
Realtime Robotics’ technology allows this Yaskawa Motoman GP7 to operate at full speed while autonomously avoiding unexpected obstacles that enter its workspace. Traditionally, a robot moving at these speeds would only be operated behind a cage in order to ensure safety. Realtime Robotics provides Motion Planning and Spatial Perception solutions […]
Read More3 Reasons Why Autonomous Vehicles Need to be Able to React Like a Human
As the age of automation continues to gather steam, car manufacturers are racing to achieve the ultimate goal: full autonomy of vehicles. However, before this becomes a reality, there are many hurdles to navigate. As an earlier post outlined, rapid motion planning (RMP) is an essential component for autonomous vehicles […]
Read MoreSolving the Autonomous Vehicles Motion Planning Conundrum
Our last blog explained the importance of motion planning for the adoption of AV. In this post, we’ll discuss how Realtime Robotics is enabling normal autonomous driving in urban environments. Realtime Robotics has developed its own, special-purpose computer processor for AV motion planning to address the critical need for super-fast motion […]
Read MoreAutonomous Driving and the Need For Motion Planning
Our last blog outlined why autonomous vehicles are not a passing fad and are the future of transportation. However to realize their full potential motion planning is an essential component that will address a myriad of safety challenges. Before we dive into motion planning let’s look at autonomous driving in more […]
Read MoreSolving the Autonomous Vehicle Safety Challenges
The future of driving is automated. The certainty of this future—despite well-publicized delays and technical challenges—derives from the numerous and substantial benefits of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The potential safety benefits are extraordinary. At least 31% of road deaths happen in DUI crashes, and an additional 10% occur when the driver is either […]
Read MoreRealtime Robotics, Inc Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science Foundation
Small Business Innovation Research Program Provides Seed Funding for R&D Boston, MA, July 3, 2018 – Realtime Robotics has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for$225,000 to conduct research and development (R&D) work onRisk-Aware Motion Planning for Autonomous Vehicles. This R&D work will […]
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