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Integrating software and robotics promises a symbiotic partnership between the two domains. A handful of the benefits Logic provides is found in this The Robot Report article!

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Reflecting on my journey through the ARIAC(Agile Robotics for Industrial Automation Competition) 2023 has been nothing short of incredible. Collaborating with my teammates, Vishaal Kanna Sivakumar, Abhinav Garg, Nishant Pandey, and Saketh Narayan Banagiri, has been a privilege. I owe immense gratitude to Professor Zeid Kootbally for this amazing opportunity. Competition Overview ARIAC pushes the boundaries of industrial automation, challenging participants to develop autonomous robotic solutions. Using ROS2 and Gazebo, we interacted with a simulated factory setup, tackling tasks like kitting, assembly, and the combined task. Agility Challenges Faulty Parts Challenge: Post-kitting, we checked parts for faults by calling a service, replacing them as needed to maintain quality and reliability in assembly processes. High-priority Orders Challenge: As soon as this order was received the floor UR10e robot was stopped from working on the current task and moved on to the high priority task and returned to the incomplete task afterwards. Prioritization strategies ensured timely completion of high-priority orders. Insufficient Parts Challenge: We had conditions set up to replace the parts that were insufficient with a parts with the same type and different color if available on the bins or conveyor belt else the order was completed without it and submitted. Strategic resource management optimized efficiency in the face of shortages. Flipped Parts Challenge: This made use of both out Gantry and Floor Manipulators to complete the task and hence our system adeptly corrected flipped parts. Order Parsing and Processing Orders were received and stored in vectors based on their priority, with our Main node processing them efficiently to ensure sufficiency of parts and optimal task completion. Sensors and Cameras Our setup included a fusion of 5 logical and RGBD cameras on top of the bins and the start of the conveyor belt for part color detection and localization. Two perception pipelines, incorporating HSV masking and experimentation with Deep Learning-based approaches for part classification, facilitated accurate part detection and localization. Also one key highlight of the competition was our dynamic pick and place Algorithm. This innovative approach on the conveyor belt helped the floor UR10e robot to efficiently track part movements with considerations of time required for it to complete its current task, optimizing pick and place tasks on the conveyor belt without additional sensor requirements like break beam. For more insights, check out my GitHub repository and portfolio page! GitHub Repository :[https://lnkd.in/eHNXCw3U] | Portfolio Page :[https://lnkd.in/exVjidxT] #ARIAC #kitting #assembly #computervision #ros2 #deeplearning #sensorfusion #objectdetection #objectorientedprogramming #imageprocessing #qualitycontrol #motionplanning #robotics

📝 A Game-Changer in Robotics! 📊💡 An innovative stair-climbing robot design is making waves in the field of robotics with its ability to climb stairs, opening doors to diverse applications, from search and rescue operations to warehouse automation and accessibility solutions. This technology holds immense potential for urban exploration and inspection. Let's delve into some key highlights and considerations: 🔥 Important Highlights You Can't Afford to Miss Today 💪💼 [🏙️] Versatile Applications: The stair-climbing robot's adaptability opens doors for a wide range of applications, such as search and rescue missions, warehouse automation, and accessibility solutions. [🌆] Urban Exploration: It holds great promise for urban exploration and inspection, potentially transforming how we navigate and inspect complex urban environments. [🌐] Technological Innovation: This design represents a significant leap in robotics, showcasing the power of innovation in the field. [💡] Future Tech Potential: What other groundbreaking applications can you envision for this technology? Join the conversation and share your thoughts on its limitless possibilities. [🚧] Obstacle Avoidance: Some have raised questions about obstacle avoidance, suggesting it could enhance the robot's functionality even further. [🤔] Challenges and Improvements: Concerns regarding load capacity and stability have been discussed, emphasizing the need for careful design, prototyping, and real-world testing to address these challenges. 🌟 Track the Trend: Stay ahead of the curve and explore the possibilities, follow me on Linkedin.com/in/psmahesh ⛷❄🏂🌄 "Credits: 🌟 All rights and credits for the content presented are reserved for their respective owners. 📚 For attribution or content removal requests, please contact me. 📩 Only used for Academic Learning/Sharing good work purpose, giving due credit to respective owner 📚 Thank you, and God bless. 🙏"

#Features #Industry Rivelin Robotics CEO hails Hardware as a Service as ‘transformative concept’: By Robert Bush, CEO, Rivelin Robotics Across the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is proving to be a transformative concept. The world at large has become familiar and comfortable with software delivered as a service commodity via subscription model both for professional organisations and individuals. This has laid the […]

* 🤖 Robotic Hand Innovation 🦾💡 "Exploring the Advancements in Robotic Hand Technology" 🌟 Ingenious Belt and Link Design: The robotic hand showcases an innovative belt and link gripper system, revolutionizing gripping performance. 🧠 5 Degrees of Dexterity: With five degrees of freedom, this robotic hand exhibits remarkable dexterity comparable to human hands. 🔄 Adaptive Finger Positioning: Its adaptive finger positioning capability enables it to handle a diverse range of tasks with precision and versatility. 🎯 Pushing Boundaries of Precision: From delicate object handling to robust grips, this robotic hand's adaptability is pushing the boundaries of precision and versatility in robotics. 💡 Craftsmanship Evolution: It signifies the evolving craftsmanship in robotics, merging mechanics and control seamlessly for efficient operation. 🌌 Impressive Innovation: The development of this robotic hand reflects the ongoing advancements in robotics technology, promising enhanced functionality and efficiency. Marvel at the simplicity and dexterity of this robotic hand, capable of a two or three-finger grip, engineered for nuanced tasks. Its belt and link gripper system, combined with 5 degrees of freedom, offers a gripping performance that rivals the complexity of the human hand. From delicate object handling to robust grips, the adaptability of this robotic hand is pushing the boundaries of precision and versatility. It is a testament to the evolving craftsmanship in robotics, merging the best of mechanics and control for a seamless operation. 🌟 Track the Trend: Stay ahead of the curve and explore the possibilities, follow me on Linkedin.com/in/psmahesh ⛷❄🏂🌄 "Credits: 🌟 All write-up is done by me(P.S.Mahesh) after indepth research. All rights and credits for the video/visual presented are reserved for their respective owners. 📚 For attribution or content removal requests, please contact me. 📩 Only used for Academic Learning/Sharing good work purpose, giving due credit to respective owner 📚 Thank you, and God bless. 🙏"

The AUBO i5s is AUBO Robotics USA's 5KG robot capable of a wide variety of tasks and built for flexibility and versatility. The i5s excels in a number of areas, but in this blog you'll discover the key applications we most often see our customers solve for with an AUBO i5s Cobot. https://lnkd.in/gB3W3-y3 #theAUBOdifference #Cobots #Automation #Robotics

💡No-Code Robot Ushers Automated Painting/Coating Industrial Robotics Company's versatile RoboSpray leverages state-of-the-art imitation learning to enable automated painting/coating without any programming.  Workers simply guide the robotic arm through desired motions and the AI system encodes their movement expertise to replicate independently. This empowers configuring spray trajectories rapidly for different objects by demonstration rather than manually coding paths. Solutions like RoboSpray mark a huge leap towards intuituve industrial automation scalable beyond specialized engineers. As platforms democratize access, custom implementations grow feasible for more teams to boost experiment velocity and productivity. Of course, responsible transitions remain vital as emerging tools risk certain jobs. But consciously leveraged, intuitive automation can uplift worker safety and skills development simultaneously. People FIRST policies realize mutually beneficial, ethical adoption. What possibilities excite you as no-code/low-code robotics lower barriers across contexts? How can leaders encourage positive transformation? Keen to exchange perspectives! 👇

Robotics companies, please accept a little advice from someone in the trenches: It doesn't matter how groundbreaking your software is. It doesn't matter how impressive your hardware is. If the end user isn't excited by or invested in the product, it will fail. If they're not excited about it, they won't care about it. If they don't care about it, they won't maintain it. If they don't maintain it, they can't use it. If they don't use it, there's no ROI If there's no ROI, the rollout is a failure. Be excited about the product, even if it's the 100th time you've deployed it. It's the first time this user has seen it. Robots are cool! It's okay to be excited!