Robotics Applications for Embedded Vision
“Taking Computer Vision Products from Prototype to Robust Product,” an Interview with Blue River Technology
Chris Padwick, Machine Learning Engineer at Blue River Technology, talks with Mark Jamtgaard, Director of Technology at RetailNext for the “Taking Computer Vision Products from Prototype to Robust Product,” interview at the May 2025 Embedded Vision Summit. When developing computer vision-based products, getting from a proof of concept to a… “Taking Computer Vision Products from
Humanoids, Soft Grippers, and Delivery Robots
Robotics is a multifaceted technology sector presenting many capabilities to expand into a variety of applications, from automotives and warehousing and logistics, to domestic functions. IDTechEx‘s portfolio of Robotics & Autonomy Research Reports covers the extensive range of robotics, including humanoids, collaborative robots, and mobile robotics. Humanlike robotics for automotives and warehousing Humanoid robots possess
Upcoming Presentation and Demonstrations Showcase Autonomous Mobile Robots and Machine Vision
On Wednesday, October 15 from 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM PT, Alliance Member company eInfochips will deliver the presentation “Real-time Vision AI System on Edge AI Platforms” at the RoboBusiness and DeviceTalks West 2025 Conference in Santa Clara, California. From the event page: This session presents a real-time, edge-deployed Vision AI system for automated quality
“Integrating Cameras with the Robot Operating System (ROS),” a Presentation from Amazon Lab126
Karthik Poduval, Principal Software Development Engineer at Amazon Lab126, presents the “Integrating Cameras with the Robot Operating System (ROS)” tutorial at the May 2025 Embedded Vision Summit. In this presentation, Poduval explores the integration of cameras within the Robot Operating System (ROS) for robust embedded vision applications. He delves into… “Integrating Cameras with the Robot
RealSense and NVIDIA Collaborate to Usher in the Age of Physical AI
Integration of RealSense AI depth cameras with NVIDIA Jetson Thor and simulation platforms sets a new industry standard, driving breakthroughs in humanoids, AMRs and the future of intelligent machines SAN FRANCISCO — Aug. 25, 2025 — RealSense, Inc., the global leader in robotic perception, today announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate the adoption
NVIDIA Blackwell-powered Jetson Thor Now Available, Accelerating the Age of General Robotics
News Summary: NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, robotics computers designed for physical AI and robotics, are now generally available. Over 2 million developers are using NVIDIA’s robotics stack, with Agility Robotics, Amazon Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, Figure, Hexagon, Medtronic and Meta among early Jetson Thor adopters. Jetson Thor, powered by NVIDIA
AI at the Edge: The Next Gold Rush
This blog post was originally published at SiMa.ai’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of SiMa.ai. Generative AI has ushered in a new era of technological progress, reminiscent of the rise of the internet in the 1990s. Beyond the impressive chatbots we’re now used to, the constant flow of innovation has introduced new
Maximize Robotics Performance by Post-training NVIDIA Cosmos Reason
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. First unveiled at NVIDIA GTC 2025, NVIDIA Cosmos Reason is an open and fully customizable reasoning vision language model (VLM) for physical AI and robotics. The VLM enables robots and vision AI agents to reason using prior
R²D²: Boost Robot Training with World Foundation Models and Workflows from NVIDIA Research
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. As physical AI systems advance, the demand for richly labeled datasets is accelerating beyond what we can manually capture in the real world. World foundation models (WFMs), which are generative AI models trained to simulate, predict, and
NVIDIA Opens Portals to World of Robotics With New Omniverse Libraries, Cosmos Physical AI Models and AI Computing Infrastructure
New NVIDIA Omniverse NuRec 3D Gaussian Splatting Libraries Enable Large-Scale World Reconstruction New NVIDIA Cosmos Models Enable World Generation and Spatial Reasoning New NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Servers and NVIDIA DGX Cloud Let Developers Run the Most Demanding Simulations Anywhere Physical AI Leaders Amazon Devices & Services, Boston Dynamics, Figure AI and Hexagon Embrace Simulation and Synthetic Data Generation August 11, 2025—SIGGRAPH—NVIDIA
Collaborating With Robots: How AI Is Enabling the Next Generation of Cobots
This blog post was originally published at Ambarella’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Ambarella. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are reshaping how we interact with machines. Designed to operate safely in shared environments, AI-enabled cobots are now embedded across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and even the home. But their role goes beyond automation—they
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
