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Daily industry briefings distilled from robotics research and industrial automation news — each links back to its original source.

Körber launches Downstream turnkey de-palletizing system for pallet-to-tray sorting

ArchiveOpinion · Mar 31, 2023

Körber launches Downstream turnkey de-palletizing system for pallet-to-tray sorting

Körber Supply Chain unveils Downstream, an AI-based turnkey system that fully automates pallet-to-tray de-palletizing, handling up to 2,400 items per hour.

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ArchiveOpinion · Mar 11, 2023

Robot Trajectory Accuracy's Effect on Milling Regenerative Chatter

Study shows robot trajectory tracking errors can expand milling stability but reduce surface quality, explaining chatter that appears then disappears.

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ArchiveOpinion · Mar 11, 2023

Rectangular Spray Gun Modeling and Camouflage Coverage Path Planning

Researchers design a rectangular spray gun to prevent overspray and improve BINN-based path planning for digital camouflage painting on vehicles.

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ArchiveOpinion · Mar 11, 2023

RGB-D Fusion Semantic Segmentation Using Neighborhood Metric Relations for Deep-Space Terrain Perception

A new RGB-D fusion algorithm with a neighborhood metric relations module improves semantic segmentation accuracy without extra inference cost, tested on indoor and Mars-like datasets.

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ArchiveOpinion · Mar 11, 2023

Hybrid Sampling RRV Algorithm Boosts Space Manipulator On-Orbit Assembly Planning

A new HS-RRV algorithm improves motion planning efficiency and success rate for space manipulators in cluttered on-orbit assembly tasks.

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ArchiveOpinion · Mar 11, 2023

Novel Large-Stroke, High-Precision Parallel Micro-Motion Mechanism Developed

Researchers propose a 3-PRC compliant parallel micro-motion mechanism combining flexure hinges and plate springs to achieve large workspace and high precision for micromanipulation.

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ArchiveOpinion · Mar 11, 2023

Monocular Pose Estimation Combining Multi-module Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm

A monocular pose estimation method integrating neural networks and genetic algorithm achieves 6D pose estimation of industrial parts in about 0.5 s with high accuracy under occlusion.

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ArchiveOpinion · Mar 11, 2023

Underwater Visual SLAM Enhanced by Dust-Filtering and Illumination Equalization

A semi-mean filter and illumination equalization algorithm boosts feature extraction and mapping point clouds by 200% on average in underwater visual SLAM.

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ArchiveOpinion · Mar 11, 2023

Bionic Soft Hand with Compound Cavity for Underwater Grasping

Researchers design a three-finger soft hand with sealed tube and bionic features, achieving 26 N grip force and 3000 m depth rating.

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