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ABB Robotics has introduced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous cellular robotic (AMR). ABB geared up the Flexley Tug with AI-based Visible SLAM navigation know-how and its new AMR Studio software program. The corporate says this know-how simplifies configuration and might scale back commissioning time by as much as 20%.
The Zürich, Switzerland-based firm’s AMR Studio software program permits first-time robotic customers to program and function complete fleets of robots. This newest announcement follows the corporate’s acquisition of Sevensense in January. On the time, ABB stated it was thinking 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 know-how and AMR Studio software program. This mixture of cellular robotics and main AI-powered navigation know-how 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, similar to automotive, shopper items sector or logistics, particularly in massive, busy warehouses and success facilities the place the surroundings is continually altering.“
Inside Visible SLAM know-how
Visible Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Visible SLAM) know-how combines AI and 3D imaginative and prescient to assist robots make clever selections and differentiate between mounted and cellular objects in a dynamic surroundings.
Utilizing Visible SLAM know-how, cellular robots can create a map of their surroundings. This enables them to function independently, scale back commissioning time from weeks to days, and allow absolutely autonomous operation in extremely complicated, dynamic environments alongside individuals. ABB’s robots are always updating these maps and sharing up to date maps throughout the fleet. This makes it straightforward for purchasers to scale throughout operations and offers them larger flexibility in comparison with different navigation applied sciences.
Sevensense, which spun out of ETH Zurich in 2018, makes a speciality of Visible SLAM know-how. ABB had invested in Sevensense in 2021, the identical 12 months it acquired ASTI Cellular Robotics for $190 million. The economic automation supplier had added the startup’s VSLAM know-how 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 permits inexperienced customers to simply create and configure AMR routes and jobs, with no programming information wanted, based on the corporate.
AMR Studio streamlines the method of establishing a complete AMR fleet from begin to end, based on ABB. The platform guides customers by 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 taking place 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 supplies ABB’s prospects with full traceability.
The software program’s versatile, userfriendly interface additionally makes AMR fleets extra simply scalable by placing customers immediately in charge of system modifications and including new routes. ABB says it plans to develop its AMR portfolio with Visible SLAM navigation know-how and AMR Studio sooner or later.