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ABB says it would proceed to advance its portfolio to fulfill the rising market wants for cellular robots. | Supply: ABB
ABB Robotics has introduced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous cellular robotic (AMR). ABB outfitted the Flexley Tug with AI-based Visible SLAM navigation expertise and its new AMR Studio software program. The corporate says this expertise simplifies configuration and may scale back commissioning time by as much as 20%.
The Zürich, Switzerland-based firm’s AMR Studio software program allows first-time robotic customers to program and function whole fleets of robots. This newest announcement follows the corporate’s acquisition of Sevensense in January. On the time, ABB stated it was desirous about providing extra autonomy and cognitive intelligence in its AMRs.
“Following our acquisition of Sevensense in January, I’m happy to supply our first AMR with AI-based Visible SLAM expertise and AMR Studio software program. This mix of cellular robotics and main AI-powered navigation expertise brings unmatched intralogistics flexibility and scalability for ABB’s prospects, in an surroundings that’s shifting from linear manufacturing to dynamic manufacturing networks,” Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics, stated in a launch. “The AMR T702 is an ideal match for a variety of industries, equivalent to automotive, shopper items sector or logistics, particularly in massive, busy warehouses and success facilities the place the surroundings is consistently altering.“
Inside Visible SLAM expertise
Visible Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Visible SLAM) expertise combines AI and 3D imaginative and prescient to assist robots make clever choices and differentiate between fastened and cellular objects in a dynamic surroundings.
Utilizing Visible SLAM expertise, cellular robots can create a map of their surroundings. This permits them to function independently, scale back commissioning time from weeks to days, and allow totally autonomous operation in extremely complicated, dynamic environments alongside individuals. ABB’s robots are continuously updating these maps and sharing up to date maps throughout the fleet. This makes it simple for patrons to scale throughout operations and offers them better flexibility in comparison with different navigation applied sciences.
Sevensense, which spun out of ETH Zurich in 2018, makes a speciality of Visible SLAM expertise. ABB had invested in Sevensense in 2021, the identical yr it acquired ASTI Cell Robotics for $190 million. The economic automation supplier had added the startup’s VSLAM expertise to its AMRs over the previous few years.
ABB’s AMR Studio
ABB says the capabilities supplied by Visible SLAM are additional enhanced by the launch of its AMR Studio. The software program allows inexperienced customers to simply create and configure AMR routes and jobs, with no programming information wanted, in accordance with the corporate.
AMR Studio streamlines the method of establishing a whole AMR fleet from begin to end, in accordance with ABB. The platform guides customers by way of the required steps, from surroundings mapping to mission era and system configuration.
As soon as the fleet is up and operating, AMR Studio Fleet Supervisor software program places customers in full management of what’s occurring on the store ground, ABB says. The system’s clever order project function makes use of algorithms to make sure orders are distributed effectively. Actual-time visualization and knowledge monitoring gives ABB’s prospects with full traceability.
The software program’s versatile, userfriendly interface additionally makes AMR fleets extra simply scalable by placing customers straight in command of system modifications and including new routes. ABB says it plans to increase its AMR portfolio with Visible SLAM navigation expertise and AMR Studio sooner or later.
