Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), simulation and modular hardware continue to contribute to greater capability for robot dexterity, creating more flexible, skillful, and even easier, robotic systems. Highly beneficial to addressing high-mix, low-volume production runs, these solutions are helping manufacturers of all sizes effectively deal with labor gaps, supply chain woes and more.To get more news about Robots as a Service, you can visit glprobotics.com official website.
Robots as a Service Companies, such as Ambi Robotics, are seizing the opportunity to help supply chain and logistics customers even further via these technologies by offering a unique concept known as Robots as a Service (RaaS). "Robots have been making an impact in the automotive and manufacturing space for decades, but the RaaS model is now reducing barriers to entry for new supply chain brands to take advantage of automation," says Sandra Kazee, VP of Finance at Ambi Robotics. "We understand each customer has different needs, so we not only design unique solutions for them, we also offer flexible pricing models so they can meet their financial requirements."
Ambi Robotics combines advances in simulation-to-reality (Sim2Real) artificial intelligence and modular hardware configurations to build highly dexterous solutions at scale. Their ability to accelerate training during simulation opens up new capabilities in robotic dexterity – using more flexible and powerful robots that perform successfully in unique operations from day one. Capable of sorting boxes, polybags and envelopes from bulk input flow (i.e., chutes, totes and bins) into destination containers over 50% faster than manual labor, Ambisort – the company’s flagship solution – is used by global shippers to expedite parcel sortation to last mile delivery couriers. Powered by AmbiOS, the company’s AI operating system, AmbiSort can train robotic systems 10,000x faster than alternative solutions, increasing adaptability with effortless integrations and providing the ability to handle new items without item-specific training.
Welding as a Service Addressing the need for RaaS in the welding space, Path Robotics offers a concept known as Welding as a Service (WaaS). “We provide WaaS,” says Joe Onderko, VP of Business Development and Marketing at Path Robotics. “Our cells are not a CapEx, but rather an OpEx, pay as you go, solution. Manufacturers can conserve cash and mitigate risk (as a subscription term is only 12 months), and it enables the utilization of a capital budget toward other improvements.”
Packaged as a complete workcell, Path’s patented solution uses advanced technology, including a proprietary version of AI software, to determine part shape and weld seam locations. Also giving a QA analysis of the weld performance, this technology effectively provides users access to the equivalent of many skilled welders. “Given that our cells are completely turnkey,” continues Onderko, “The added overhead of robotic programmers, weld engineers, etc. is unnecessary. Just press GO.”
Frequently used for fabricating specialty automotive components, Path’s solution complements evolving industry trends, including the shift toward high-mix, low-volume production. With Path workcells, “there is no risk of obsolescence,” concludes Onderko. “Our cells are always up to date; they need to be to keep earning their place on shop floors. And, given that our AI is wrapped around the entire tech stack, the cells get smarter and faster every day.”
