Unique Group, a provider of integrated subsea and offshore technologies, has announced that launch of its first USV, Uni-Cat.
According to Unique Group, Uni-Cat has proven hydrographic survey capabilities, making it effective for bathymetry survey offshore and in shallow waters. The ideal use for the USV is in locations where conventional survey methods are not practical.
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Kongsberg Maritime unveils new Sounder USV System
During Ocean Business 2019, Kongsberg Maritime unveiled its new Sounder USV System, which is designed and built to provide the “highest possible standard of data acquisition,” Kongsberg says.
Shortly after unveiling the new Sounder USV System, Kongsberg announced that it had signed a contract to deliver the Sounder USV System to the largest fishing company in Peru, TASA.
RightHand Robotics announces new autonomous piece-picking platform
RightHand Robotics, a provider of autonomous robotic piece-picking technologies, has released its next-generation, integrated software and hardware product platform, RightPick2.
RightPick2 is responsible for the core task of picking and placing individual items as part of a wide range of warehouse workflows and processes. The platform works in conjunction with logistics facility employees and existing manual or automated systems, to provide businesses with a “vital productivity boost as part of a lean and highly efficient material handling process,” RightHand Robotics says.
The latest generation of RightHand Robotics’ RightPick platform, RightPick2 combines new skills based on an AI-enabled vision and motion control software with deep learning known as RightPick.AI.
Boston Dynamics acquires robotics company Kinema Systems
Boston Dynamics recently acquired Kinema Systems, a company that uses deep learning technology to enable industrial robotic arms to locate and move boxes on complex pallets.
Kinema Systems’ initial product, Kinema Pick, uses a combination of vision sensors and deep learning software to work with commercial robotic arms to move boxes off pallets to conveyors or build stacks of boxes on pallets.
With Kinema Systems’ Pick technology, logistics, retail, and manufacturing companies “achieve high rates of box moving with minimal set up or training for both multi-SKU and single-SKU pallets,” Boston Dynamics says.
Triangle UAS launches UAS-mounted real-time video streaming system
During the 2019 Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo, a North Carolina-based UAS services and technology provider called Triangle UAS LLC launched its UAS-mounted real-time video streaming system, which is designed to enhance situational awareness during disaster/accident response, search and rescue, and law enforcement events.
According to Triangle UAS, the streaming system will give first responders, public safety officials, and smart cities a “cost-effective, easy-to-use method” of providing real-time video streaming from an aerial UAS to remote operators or an emergency operations center through a secure internet connection.
UAVOS releases advanced UAS communication system for unmanned systems market
UAVOS has released its pMDDLRadio Data Link, which the company describes as an advanced UAS communication system designed for the unmanned systems market.
According to UAVOS, the pMDDLRadio is an “easy plug & play device” that packages all UAS communication into a single RF channel, with the exception of using separate technologies for control, telemetry and payload, which reduces costs and weight.
The system, which uses open architecture, enables “full duplex wideband with cybersecurity protection, digital link, error correction techniques and high-rate communication in the Uplink (UPL) and Downlink (DNL) channels,” UAVOS says.
Dynautics launches modular and scalable Dynautics Phantom AUV
Dynautics Ltd, a developer of intelligent marine electronics for unmanned boats, has announced the launch of the Dynautics Phantom, which the company describes as a modular and scalable AUV.
According to Dynautics, the Dynautics Phantom AUV represents a new concept in modular AUV design that can be adapted to carry a variety of payloads, and scalable to make sure it can be adapted to suit the mission of the end user.
“We designed the Phantom AUV to be modular to ensure we can adapt the design to meet the needs of our potential customers,” says Dr Henry Robinson, Dynautics CEO.
Magnesium acquires UAS software provider Cyberhawk
Cyberhawk, a provider of UAS inspections and asset visualization software for energy infrastructure, has announced that it has been acquired by funds advised by Magnesium Capital LLP.
According to Cyberhawk, the transaction will provide more growth capital to fund further stages of software development, as well as U.S. expansion.
“We are extremely proud to have established a globally renowned reputation and to be relied upon by many of the world’s largest energy companies,” says Cyberhawk CEO Chris Fleming.
Stanford University researchers develop system to help autonomous cars safely navigate unknown circumstances
Stanford University researchers have announced that they have developed a new way of controlling autonomous cars that integrates prior driving experiences, which will help cars perform more safely in extreme and unknown circumstances.
Two of Stanford’s autonomous vehicles, Niki and Shelley, were used to test the system at the limits of friction on a racetrack. Researchers say that the system performed about as well as an existing autonomous control system and an experienced racecar driver.
