Robotics Applications for Embedded Vision

Collaborative Robots Drive Workforce Return in Auto Industry
Analysis of the cobots market penetration by different tasks and industries. Collaborative robots (cobots), a type of lightweight and slow-moving robot designed to work next to human operators without a physical fence, have gained significant momentum thanks to their flexibility and the initiatives of bringing humans back to factories, industry 5.0, and many announcements from

Vision Components MIPI Bricks: Modular System for Plug and Play Embedded Vision
Vision Components at Robotics Summit & Expo Ettlingen, April 15, 2025. Vision Components presents its new VC MIPI Bricks system at Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston, April 30 – May 01. VC MIPI Bricks is a modular system based on perfectly matching components and comprises camera modules, accessories and services, right through to ready-to-use

Using AI to Better Understand the Ocean
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. Humans know more about deep space than we know about Earth’s deepest oceans. But scientists have plans to change that—with the help of AI. “We have better maps of Mars than we do of our own exclusive

Futuristic Robotics: Robodogs and Gardening Experts
Robots mastering the weekly shop could soon free up time at the weekends. With the introduction of collaborative robots and AI agents, household chores could also become a display of the latest intelligent robotics technology. From companionship robots that engage in conversation and play board games to cars that drive themselves safely using radar and

R²D²: Advancing Robot Mobility and Whole-body Control with Novel Workflows and AI Foundation Models from NVIDIA Research
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. Welcome to the first edition of the NVIDIA Robotics Research and Development Digest (R2D2). This technical blog series will give developers and researchers deeper insight and access to the latest physical AI and robotics research breakthroughs across

RGo Robotics Implements Vision-based Perception Engine on Qualcomm SoCs for Robotics Market
This blog post was originally published at Qualcomm’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Qualcomm. Mobile robotics developers equip their machines to behave autonomously in the real world by generating facility maps, localizing within them and understanding the geometry of their surroundings. Machines like autonomous mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGV)

NVIDIA Announces Isaac GR00T N1 — the World’s First Open Humanoid Robot Foundation Model — and Simulation Frameworks to Speed Robot Development
Now Available, Fully Customizable Foundation Model Brings Generalized Skills and Reasoning to Humanoid Robots NVIDIA, Google DeepMind and Disney Research Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Open-Source Newton Physics Engine New Omniverse Blueprint for Synthetic Data Generation and Open-Source Dataset Jumpstart Physical AI Data Flywheel March 18, 2025—GTC—NVIDIA today announced a portfolio of technologies to supercharge humanoid

NVIDIA Announces Major Release of Cosmos World Foundation Models and Physical AI Data Tools
New Models Enable Prediction, Controllable World Generation and Reasoning for Physical AI Two New Blueprints Deliver Massive Physical AI Synthetic Data Generation for Robot and Autonomous Vehicle Post-Training 1X, Agility Robotics, Figure AI, Skild AI Among Early Adopters March 18, 2025—GTC—NVIDIA today announced a major release of new NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models (WFMs), introducing

NVIDIA Unveils Open Physical AI Dataset to Advance Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Development
Expected to become the world’s largest such dataset, the initial release of standardized synthetic data is now available to robotics developers as open source. Teaching autonomous robots and vehicles how to interact with the physical world requires vast amounts of high-quality data. To give researchers and developers a head start, NVIDIA is releasing a massive,

3LC Supports Saga Robotics in Agricultural ML
3LC and Saga Robotics Elevate Agricultural Robotics with Advanced Machine Learning and Computer Vision Houston, March 17, 2025 – 3LC is proud to announce that Saga Robotics is working with 3LC’s leading-edge machine learning platform to enhance the performance of its robotic solutions. By incorporating 3LC’s data quality and curation tool, Saga Robotics aims to

Build Real-time Multimodal XR Apps with NVIDIA AI Blueprint for Video Search and Summarization
This article was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. With the recent advancements in generative AI and vision foundational models, VLMs present a new wave of visual computing wherein the models are capable of highly sophisticated perception and deep contextual understanding. These intelligent solutions offer a promising

Optimizing Edge AI for Effective Real-time Decision Making in Robotics
This blog post was originally published at Geisel Software’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Geisel Software. Optimizing Edge AI Key Takeaways Instant Decisions, Real-World Impact: Edge AI empowers robots to react in milliseconds, enabling life-saving actions in critical scenarios like autonomous vehicle collision avoidance and rapid search-and-rescue missions. Unshakeable Reliability, Unbreachable

Digica Collaborates with Toradex to Enhance Interactive Robotics with AI-driven Object Recognition on Torizon
March 7, 2025 – Digica, a leader in AI-driven solutions, is excited to announce its collaboration with Toradex to develop an advanced robotics system featuring real-time object recognition and dynamic change of user interface display. This collaboration integrates cutting-edge computer vision technology with interactive robotics, pushing the boundaries of human-machine interaction. Toradex, a leading provider

AI Disruption is Driving Innovation in On-device Inference
This article was originally published at Qualcomm’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Qualcomm. How the proliferation and evolution of generative models will transform the AI landscape and unlock value. The introduction of DeepSeek R1, a cutting-edge reasoning AI model, has caused ripples throughout the tech industry. That’s because its performance is on

Empowering Civil Construction with AI-driven Spatial Perception
This blog post was originally published at Au-Zone Technologies’ website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Au-Zone Technologies. Transforming Safety, Efficiency, and Automation in Construction Ecosystems In the rapidly evolving field of civil construction, AI-based spatial perception technologies are reshaping the way machinery operates in dynamic and unpredictable environments. These systems enable advanced

Edge Intelligence and Interoperability are the Key Components Driving the Next Chapter of the Smart Home
This blog post was originally published at Qualcomm’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Qualcomm. The smart home industry is on the brink of a significant leap forward, fueled by generative AI and edge capabilities The smart home is evolving to include advanced capabilities, such as digital assistants that interact like friends

Single- vs. Multi-camera Systems: The Ultimate Guide
This blog post was originally published at e-con Systems’ website. It is reprinted here with the permission of e-con Systems. Single and multiple camera setups play a vital role in today’s vision systems, enhancing applications such as Automated sports broadcasting, Industrial robots, Traffic monitoring and more. Explore the key differences, advantages, and real-world applications of

Qualcomm Brings Industry-leading AI Innovations and Broad Collaborations to CES 2025 Across PC, Automotive, Smart Home and Enterprises
Highlights: Spotlight on bringing edge AI across devices and computing spaces, including PC, automotive, smart home and into enterprises broadly, with global ecosystem partners at the show. In PC, continued traction for the Snapdragon X Series, the launch of the new Snapdragon X platform, and the launch of a new desktop form factor and NPU-powered