Intel camera gives robots 3D vision
Bot-maker Savioke announces an open-source wrapper for Intel's RealSense Camera, adding another low-cost 3D sensing solution to the roboticist's toolkit.
The wrapper will allow developers to make use of the RealSense Camera, which enables robots to sense rich three-dimensional environments. "Intel RealSense Cameras bring great low-cost depth sensing to robotics, in a platform that is widely available and easy to integrate using ROS," says Steve Cousins, CEO of Savioke.
Until recently, bot makers looking to incorporate 3D sensing on the cheap have relied on a sensor made by Israeli company PrimeSense. But in late 2013 PrimeSense was acquired by Apple for $350M, an indication of just how much potential the Cupertino-based giant sees in 3D sensing technology.
Since the acquisition, robot developers have been eager for a flexible and cheap depth sensor. Intel, meanwhile, is making an aggressive move into the world of robotics, and the company was thrilled to offer ROS support for RealSense.
Telepresence Robots Enable Oral Roberts University Students to Tour Campus, Take Classes, and Participate in Graduation from Anywhere in the World
ORU turns to Carousel Industries to support learning in a digital society
Developing Bio-Mechanical Hands
A small California company uses their expertise and the latest in reliable technology to design, prototype, and produce multifunctional bio-mechanical gloves aimed at providing users with a more normal life experience.
Integro Technologies Receives Patent for Tire Inspection Application
Integro Technologies, a world leader in vision system integration, received official patent notification from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the Tire Guardian Series.
SXSW Eco Announces Third Keynote, Finalists for Startup Showcase and Place by Design Competitions and Additional Programming
James Redford, will serve as the third Keynote for the 2015 event
Sarcos to Debut First-of-its-Kind Snake Robot
Guardian S Robot, the Ultimate Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Security, Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing, to be Made Available in a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) Offering
A Vision for the Future: Baxter Shines in Research to Guide the Blind
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's TechBridgeWorld Group Use Collaborative Robot Technology to Enhance Navigation in Urban Settings
Hawk Aerial Introduces the CropHawk350 Solution for Agricultural Industry
Solution includes options for drone purchase, periodic crop monitoring and reporting
Intelligrated Software announces enhancements to key warehouse execution system software module
Enhanced Route Manager offers simplified configuration and scalability, improved user experience and expanded support for IT platforms
Arrow Electronics Announces Availability of Intrinsyc's Open-Q 410 System on Module
"Its a strong addition to Arrows portfolio."
Game Changer for Wire Harness Manufacturers: Panduit Quick-Build Harness Board System
Up to 65% Cost Savings over Conventional Plywood, Nail Layout, and Board Builds
Improving Productivity with Multi-vision Inspection Systems
Machine vision uses cameras, computers and software algorithms for carrying out inspection tasks that require precise and repetitive verification and testing in high speed. Accomplishing such tasks with human vision is extremely difficult, if not impossible, because while human eyes are capable of making precise measures in details, they aren't equipped to do so in a rapid and repetitive manner; human vision, by comparison, is error-prone and could deteriorate irreversibly when made to perform such visually intensive tasks.
iRobot receives $4 million order for the U.S. Navy
"iRobot is pleased to provide these state-of-the-art robots to the U.S. Navy as they will help to address a wide variety of missions"
Carbon3D Closes $100 Million Series C Investment Led by Google Ventures
"Carbon3Ds printing technology is an order of magnitude faster than existing technologies"
CRAFT Program Aims for Affordable Designer Circuits that Do More with Less Power
Many systems could benefit from advances of the sort that CRAFT seeks to catalyze.
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