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Robots With Laser and Vision Systems Conquer New Industrial Terrain

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SPENCER ALLEN, AETHON INC.

Classic automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems are used in many industrial applications characterized by physical path guidance in the form of embedded magnets or wires, painted lines or magnetic tape, or other electrical or mechanical path-defining means. These vehicles generally have no concept or need of “location” other than distance along the prescribed pathway, which can be used to trigger speed changes, stops, loading/unloading and more, in fulfillment of the intended application. Lidar is often used for obstacle presence detection and slowing or stopping the AGV at a...Read full article

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    Published: September 2016
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    simultaneous location and mapping
    Technology that uses data from an array of sensors, one of which is commonly lidar, to solve the problem of creating a map of an unknown environment while simultaneously maintaining a location within that map. Simultaneous location and mapping (SLAM) algorithms enable autonomous mobile robots to navigate environments without the aid of reflectors or markers.
    machine vision
    Machine vision, also known as computer vision or computer sight, refers to the technology that enables machines, typically computers, to interpret and understand visual information from the world, much like the human visual system. It involves the development and application of algorithms and systems that allow machines to acquire, process, analyze, and make decisions based on visual data. Key aspects of machine vision include: Image acquisition: Machine vision systems use various...
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