Autonomy for your robots
Robots have become a crucial tool in many industries. Robotic manipulators are efficient at manufacturing and assembling, yet their use is limited to highly controlled and static surroundings. The evolution of robotic tools for a broader range of applications requires more versatile technologies if these tools are to be used in more dynamic and busy environments that are shared with humans.
During their time at Wyss Zurich, the Sevensense team developed and launched their Alphasense product, a vision-based navigation technology that enables robots to measure their position with a high level of accuracy and to move precisely and safely in unfamiliar and dynamic environments. The systems process images from cameras and an inertial measurement unit to construct a map of the surroundings and pinpoint the position on the map. Robots equipped with this autonomous navigation technology can be employed in a wide range of applications, including industrial cleaning, material handling, delivery, surveillance, and inspection.
In January 2024, Sevensense Robotics merged into ABB to continue to drive innovation in robotics as part of ABB Robotics’s Autonomous Mobile Robots portfolio.
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