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Autonomous Navigation
Autonomous navigation combines perception, localization, planning and control so a machine can move toward goals with limited direct human input.
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92 results for “navigation”
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Research
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM): Part I — The Essential Algorithms
A tutorial treatment of the probabilistic foundations and core formulations of SLAM.
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Technology
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
SLAM estimates a machine's location while constructing or updating a map of an initially uncertain environment.
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Regulation
NHTSA Automated Vehicle Safety Framework and Guidance
NHTSA explains driving-automation levels and its federal motor-vehicle safety role. State traffic and licensing rules may also apply.
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Glossary
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
The problem of estimating a system's location while building or updating a map of an initially uncertain environment.
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Glossary
Global Navigation Satellite System
The general term for satellite constellations and receivers used to estimate position, navigation and timing.
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Robot
Type-X RCV
Type-X is a tracked robotic combat-vehicle platform developed for mechanized-unit support, with remote operation and autonomous functions including waypoint navigation…
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Robot
Walker X
Walker X is a bipedal service humanoid with vision-based navigation, hand-eye coordination and human-interaction functions.
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Medical Robot
ExcelsiusGPS
Robotic navigation platform designed to assist instrument guidance and implant placement in supported spine procedures.
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Medical Robot
Genesis RMN
Robotic magnetic navigation system designed to steer compatible magnetic interventional devices under physician control.
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Component
u-blox ZED-F9P
ZED-F9P is a multi-band GNSS receiver module designed for high-precision positioning with correction data.
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Glossary
Inertial Measurement Unit
A sensor assembly that measures acceleration and angular motion, often using accelerometers and gyroscopes.
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Robot
Walker C
Walker C is a full-size commercial humanoid for reception, guidance and interactive service in human environments.
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Robot
Locus Origin
Locus Origin is an autonomous mobile robot used in directed picking and material-movement workflows.
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Maritime System
HUGIN
HUGIN is a family of autonomous underwater vehicles for seabed mapping, inspection and defense-related missions.
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Space Robot
Perseverance
Perseverance is NASA's Mars 2020 rover, built to study Jezero Crater, cache samples and demonstrate exploration technologies.
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Robot
AgXeed AgBot 5.115T2
Tracked autonomous agricultural vehicle designed to pull compatible field implements.
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Robot
BellaBot
BellaBot is a multi-tray service robot designed to deliver meals and collect dishes in busy hospitality environments.
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Robot
Cartken Courier
Cartken Courier is a compact indoor-outdoor delivery AMR for secure, lightweight goods movement across campuses and nearby destinations.
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Robot
Cartken Hauler
Cartken Hauler is a heavy-duty indoor-outdoor AMR for moving materials between buildings, production zones and warehouse areas.
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Robot
Cruzr S2
Cruzr S2 combines a humanoid upper body with an omnidirectional mobile base for service, interaction and light object handling in indoor environments.
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Robot
farm-ng Amiga
Modular electric mobile robot intended for farm automation, research, and compatible tool integration.
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Robot
FarmDroid FD20
Solar-powered field robot that records seed positions for subsequent inter-row and intra-row mechanical weeding.
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Robot
FlashBot
FlashBot is an enclosed indoor courier robot designed for secure item movement through hotels, offices and other multi-floor buildings.
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Robot
FlashBot Max
FlashBot Max is a larger enclosed delivery robot for moving goods through multi-floor commercial buildings with elevator and access-system integration.
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Robot
John Deere Autonomous 8R
Autonomous tractor using cameras and machine learning to perform bounded tillage work under remote monitoring.
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Robot
MiR Shelf Carrier 250
MiR Shelf Carrier 250 is a MiR250 configuration that autonomously collects, moves and returns mobile shelves.
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Robot
MiR Shelf Lift 600
MiR Shelf Lift 600 uses the MiR600 platform and lift module to transport loaded shelves through industrial and warehouse facilities.
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Robot
MiR1350
MiR1350 is MiR's heavy-duty AMR for moving pallets and other large loads in demanding production and warehouse environments.
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Robot
MiR250
MiR250 is a compact AMR for transporting carts, shelves and custom loads through factories and warehouses, including narrow doors and elevators.
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Robot
Mission Master SP
Mission Master SP is a compact electric uncrewed ground vehicle in Rheinmetall's autonomous Mission Master family, configured for evaluation in logistics, observation…
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Robot
Naïo Dino
Straddle field robot developed for mechanical weeding in large-scale vegetable beds.
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Robot
Naïo Jo
Compact electric crawler developed to carry tools for work between vineyard rows; Naïo says the model is no longer manufactured, sold, or supported.
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Robot
Naïo Orio
Autonomous tool-carrier platform developed for crop-row operations including precision weeding.
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Robot
Naïo Oz
Compact electric field robot designed for weeding and crop-row work in market gardens and similar operations.
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Robot
Naïo Ted
Electric straddle robot designed to carry tools and perform work between vineyard rows.
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Robot
OMRON HD-1500
OMRON HD-1500 is an autonomous mobile robot configured for high-capacity autonomous movement of large industrial loads. OMRON positions the family for production and…
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Robot
OMRON LD-250
OMRON LD-250 is an autonomous mobile robot configured for heavier internal transport with route planning and collision avoidance. OMRON positions the family for…
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OMRON LD-60
OMRON LD-60 is an autonomous mobile robot configured for lighter-duty transport in constrained production and warehouse spaces. OMRON positions the family for production…
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OMRON LD-90
OMRON LD-90 is an autonomous mobile robot configured for factory and warehouse material transport with configurable top modules. OMRON positions the family for…
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OMRON MD-650
OMRON MD-650 is an autonomous mobile robot configured for mid-range pallet and heavy-load movement. OMRON positions the family for production and intralogistics…
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Robot
OMRON MD-900
OMRON MD-900 is an autonomous mobile robot configured for heavy material movement across industrial facilities. OMRON positions the family for production and…
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OMRON OL-450S
OMRON OL-450S is an autonomous mobile robot configured for omnidirectional under-load transport. OMRON positions the family for production and intralogistics workflows…
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OMRON OL-450S Full-Mast
OMRON OL-450S Full-Mast is an autonomous mobile robot configured for omnidirectional pallet transport with a full-mast lift configuration. OMRON positions the family for…
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OMRON OL-450S Mid-Mast
OMRON OL-450S Mid-Mast is an autonomous mobile robot configured for omnidirectional pallet transport with a mid-mast lift configuration. OMRON positions the family for…
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Robot
REEM-C
REEM-C is a bipedal research humanoid designed for walking, balance, human interaction and software development.
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Robot
Seegrid Lift CR1
Lift CR1 is Seegrid's high-reach autonomous lift truck for heavier pallet handling and vertical storage workflows.
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Robot
Servi
Servi is an autonomous tray-delivery robot that supports food running, table service and dish return in hospitality venues.
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Robot
Servi Mini
Servi Mini is the compact member of Bear Robotics' delivery family for narrower dining rooms and smaller service routes.
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Robot
SwarmFarm SwarmBot
Autonomous field platform designed to run compatible implements in coordinated farm operations.
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Robot
THeMIS
THeMIS is a modular tracked uncrewed ground vehicle family that accepts logistics, reconnaissance, engineering and other defense payloads on a common hybrid-electric…
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Robot
Walker S1
Walker S1 is UBTECH's industrial humanoid for multi-task factory scenarios, including material movement, inspection and station-side handling.
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Robot
Zena
Zena is Aethon's smaller autonomous service robot for moving items and interacting with people in healthcare and hospitality environments.
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Robot
Zena RX
Zena RX is a secure autonomous courier designed to move medications and other pharmacy materials through hospitals.
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Autonomous Vehicle
EasyMile EZDolly
EZDolly is an autonomous cargo dolly for air-cargo and ground-handling operations, designed to move unit-load devices and pallets directly across airport aprons.
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Autonomous Vehicle
EasyMile EZTow
EZTow is an autonomous electric tow tractor for airports, factories and logistics hubs, designed to move heavy loads between indoor and outdoor mixed-traffic areas.
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Autonomous Vehicle
Motional IONIQ 5 Robotaxi
Motional's IONIQ 5 Robotaxi is an all-electric passenger vehicle integrated with the company's SAE Level 4 autonomous-driving system and multi-modal sensor suite.
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Maritime System
Bluefin-12
Modular autonomous underwater vehicle designed for survey and search operations.
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Maritime System
Bluefin-21
Large autonomous underwater vehicle developed for deep-water survey and search missions.
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Maritime System
Bluefin-9
Portable autonomous underwater vehicle designed for survey, search, and environmental monitoring missions.