Robotics Applications for Embedded Vision

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

R²D²: Unlocking Robotic Assembly and Contact Rich Manipulation with NVIDIA Research
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. This edition of NVIDIA Robotics Research and Development Digest (R2D2) explores several contact-rich manipulation workflows for robotic assembly tasks from NVIDIA Research and how they can address key challenges with fixed automation, such as robustness, adaptability, and

Humanoid Robots Acting Up
The recent acting up of a humanoid robot that took place in China highlights the space for further development within this technology sector. IDTechEx‘s “Humanoid Robots 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets and Opportunities” report explores the growing need for strict regulation, alongside developments creating the potential for success behind this promising technology. Showcased by the surprise of

NVIDIA Powers Humanoid Robot Industry With Cloud-to-robot Computing Platforms for Physical AI
New NVIDIA Isaac GR00T Humanoid Open Models Soon Available for Download on Hugging Face GR00T-Dreams Blueprint Generates Data to Train Humanoid Robot Reasoning and Behavior NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstations and RTX PRO Servers Accelerate Robot Simulation and Training Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Foxconn, Lightwheel, NEURA Robotics and XPENG Robotics Among Many Robot Makers Adopting NVIDIA Isaac COMPUTEX—NVIDIA today announced VIDIA

D3 Embedded to Showcase Robotic Perception and Generative AI Solutions at the Embedded Vision Summit
D3 Embedded to demonstrate real-time solutions integrating cameras and 3D sensors, robust connectivity, embedded processing, and generative AI at the Embedded Vision Summit. Rochester, NY – May 15, 2025 – D3 Embedded announced today it will exhibit at the 2025 Embedded Vision Summit, the premier event for practical, deployable computer vision and AI, for product

SENSING Tech to Debut Three Advanced Vision Solutions at Embedded Vision Summit
May 16, 2025 – SENSING Tech will debut three new visual perception solutions at the upcoming Embedded Vision Summit USA, taking place from May 20 to 22 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to imaging innovation, the new lineup includes an 8MP HDR/LFM Camera, a Defrosting & Deicing HDR Camera

What is the Role of Cameras in 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 perform repetitive handling tasks with speed and consistency, making them invaluable across industries. These robots depend heavily on the right camera setup. Get insights about the challenges faced by cameras, their

Fast Growth of Humanoid Robots in the Automotive & Logistics Industry
Timeline for humanoid robots being adopted for different industries. Historically, the automotive and logistics sectors have led the charge in adopting automation and robotics, ranging from mobile robots and industrial arms to collaborative robots. Now, in a similar trend, automotive OEMs and warehouse operators are once again taking the lead, this time with humanoid robots.