Teradyne Robotics, encompassing Universal Robots (UR) and MiR, is teaming up with Nvidia to infuse AI capabilities into its automation solutions, Control Design reported.
At the recent Nvidia GTC conference, UR showcased AI-powered autonomous inspection, integrating Nvidia accelerated computing into its cobot. This integration features Nvidia's Jetson AGX Orin and cuMotion path planner from the Isaac Manipulator platform, enhancing UR's PolyScope X software and UR5e cobot platform.
Additionally, Teradyne Robotics unveiled the MiR1200 Pallet Jack, an AI-powered pallet handling solution utilizing Nvidia's Jetson AGX Orin for pallet detection through 3D vision. These initiatives mark the beginning of Teradyne Robotics' series of AI offerings, aiming to establish UR and MiR as premier robotics platforms for AI applications in industrial automation, leveraging Nvidia's AI platform.
The collaboration between Teradyne Robotics and Nvidia underscores the significance of integrating AI and accelerated computing in automation technologies, particularly cobots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Through this partnership, Teradyne aims to drive increased autonomy in robotics, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in industrial automation.
Learn more about the collaboration between Teradyne Robotics and Nvidia in this article from Control Design.