Robotics Applications for Embedded Vision
Humanoids, AI Chips, and Autonomy in the Future of Robotics
Humanoids, AI Chips, and Autonomy. Co-habiting or working alongside robots with humanlike capabilities may no longer be a thing of science-fiction. Assembling car parts or doing the weekly shop may be smart tasks for collaborative robots, while robotaxis boast the independence possible with the latest developments in vehicle autonomy. IDTechEx‘s research into Robotics & Autonomy
Robot-based Shelf Monitoring Cameras for Retail Operation Efficiency
This blog post was originally published at e-con Systems’ website. It is reprinted here with the permission of e-con Systems. Robot-based shelf monitoring systems integrate camera systems with autonomous robotics. It helps ensure seamless inventory tracking, planogram compliance, and shelf organization. Discover how these camera-based systems work and their must-have imaging features. Retail management has
R²D²: Training Generalist Robots with NVIDIA Research Workflows and World Foundation Models
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. A major challenge in robotics is training robots to perform new tasks without the massive effort of collecting and labeling datasets for every new task and environment. Recent research efforts from NVIDIA aim to solve this challenge
Namuga Vision Connectivity Demonstration of Compact Solid-state LiDAR for Automotive and Robotics Applications
Min Lee, Business Development Team Leader at Namuga Vision Connectivity, demonstrates the company’s latest edge AI and vision technologies and products at the 2025 Embedded Vision Summit. Specifically, Lee demonstrates a compact solid-state LiDAR solution tailored for automotive and robotics industries. This solid-state LiDAR features high precision, fast response time, and no moving parts—ideal for
Lattice Semiconductor Demonstration of Random Bin Picking Based on Structured-Light 3D Scanning
Mark Hoopes, Senior Director of Industrial and Automotive at Lattice Semiconductor, demonstrates the company’s latest edge AI and vision technologies and products at the 2025 Embedded Vision Summit. Specifically, Hoopes demonstrates how Lattice FPGAs increase performance, reduce latency and jitter, and reduce overall power for a random bin picking robot. The Lattice FPGA offloads the
Stereo ace for Precise 3D Images Even with Challenging Surfaces
The new high-resolution Basler Stereo ace complements Basler’s 3D product range with an easy-to-integrate series of active stereo cameras that are particularly suitable for logistics and factory automation. Ahrensburg, July 10, 2025 – Basler AG introduces the new active 3D stereo camera series Basler Stereo ace consisting of 6 camera models and thus strengthens its position as
Humanoid Robots: Players, Technical Overview and Outlook
In the video below, IDTechEx senior technology analyst Yulin Wang talks you through the state-of-play of humanoid robots, covering: A comparison of weight versus payload capabilities of humanoid robots from multiple suppliers Industrial & non-industrial use cases of humanoid robots and the companies developing them A breakdown of key components in humanoid robots Tackling the
The Rise of Collaborative Robots: Technical and Commercial Insights
Analysis of cobots market penetration by different tasks and industries. Collaborative robots (cobots) have transformed manufacturing, with their market projected to grow from US$1.2 billion in 2023 to US$29.8 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 34.5% based on IDTechEx‘s analysis. Unlike traditional industrial robots, which operate in isolated, caged environments for safety, cobots work
How to Select the Right Camera for Pick and Place Robots
This blog post was originally published at e-con Systems’ website. It is reprinted here with the permission of e-con Systems. Pick and place robots handle repetitive, labor-intensive tasks. They help deliver high throughput and seamless workflows, thanks to camera solutions. Get expert insights on how cameras work in these robots, their challenges, use cases, and
R²D²: Building AI-based 3D Robot Perception and Mapping with NVIDIA Research
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. Robots must perceive and interpret their 3D environments to act safely and effectively. This is especially critical for tasks such as autonomous navigation, object manipulation, and teleoperation in unstructured or unfamiliar spaces. Advances in robotic perception increasingly
Automated Accessibility for Streamlined Living
Smart glasses could create real life subtitles for accessible interactions, while helmets for firefighters or policemen with sensing technology could make high-risk jobs safer. IDTechEx‘s Research Report Portfolio on Emerging Technologies provides the latest research on advancing accessibility technologies and integrated communication across devices, in both personal and work environments. Subtitled chats and real-time narration
Upcoming Webinar Explores SLAM Optimization for Autonomous Robots
On July 10, 2025 at 8:00 am PT (11:00 am ET), Alliance Member company eInfochips will deliver the free webinar “GPU-Accelerated Real-Time SLAM Optimization for Autonomous Robots.” From the event page: Optimizing execution time for long-term and large-scale SLAM algorithms is essential for real-time deployments on edge compute platforms. Higher throughput of SLAM output provides
Addressing Tariff Pressures and Labor Costs with Cobots
Roadmap and maturity analysis of cobots by industry. US$2million downtime cost per hour for automakers? Cobots are designed to enable more flexibility The global automotive industry is under mounting pressure due to rising raw material costs – many of which are driven by tariffs and shifting trade policies. These cost increases are straining profit margins
Humanoid Robots to Have a 14-fold Market Expansion in 5 Years
Humanoid sensory components expected to grow fast over the next decade. Humanoid robots, widely perceived as embodied AI, are projected to grow rapidly over the next 10 years. This surge is fueled by major players like Tesla and BYD, who plan to expand humanoid deployment in their factories more than tenfold between 2025 and 2026,
How Embedded Vision Is Shaping the Next Generation of Autonomous Mobile Robots
This blog post was originally published at e-con Systems’ website. It is reprinted here with the permission of e-con Systems. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are being deployed across industries, from warehouses and hospitals to logistics and retail, thanks to embedded vision systems. See how cameras are integrated into AMRs so that they can quickly and
NAMUGA Unveils Stella-2: Compact, Solid-state Lidar Powered by Lumotive, at Embedded Vision Summit
REDMOND, Wash., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lumotive, a leader in programmable optical semiconductor technology, today announced that NAMUGA Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced camera modules, will debut its first solid-state 3D lidar sensor—Stella-2, powered by Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM) technology—at the upcoming Embedded Vision Summit in California. Stella-2 brings software-defined intelligence,
e-con Systems Showcased New Lattice FPGA-based Holoscan Camera Solutions at Computex Taipei and Embedded Vision Summit 2025
California & Chennai (May 22, 2025): e-con Systems, a leading provider of camera solutions for embedded vision applications, successfully showcased its new Holoscan camera solution based on the low power Lattice FPGA technology for NVIDIA® platforms at two major industry events in 2025: Computex Taipei and the Embedded Vision Summit (EVS) in Santa Clara, CA,
Human-like Robots and Flexible Movement
Humanoid and collaborative robots are two growing robotics technologies explored by IDTechEx in their portfolio of Robotics & Autonomy Research Reports. Senior Technology Analyst, Yulin Wang, will be speaking at the 2025 Humanoids Summit, covering details explored in depth in the IDTechEx report, “Humanoid Robots 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets and Opportunities“. The energy efficiency of humanoid
