Counting inventory with Nokia AIMS smart drone technology

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By The Robot Report Staff | September 2, 2024

In Episode 160 of The Robot Report Podcast, cohosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest news. On today’s show we talk with Paul Heitlinger, General Manager of Nokia AIMS (autonomous inventory management system). We learn about the new Nokia AIMS inventory counting solution, the technology behind it, and why Nokia is in the warehouse management space now

Show timeline

6:45 – News of the week
35:23 – Interview with Paul Heitlinger, General Manager of Nokia AIMS

News of the week

Boston Dynamics released a new video showing the electric Atlas robot doing pushups.

Waymo’s vehicles are already serving more than 100,000 paid weekly trips across its deployment sites using its 5th-generation robotaxi, released in March 2020. The company says this system has been crucial in helping it scale its service to some of the densest cities in the U.S. Waymo has also started picking up and dropping off riders at the Phoenix airport.

Fanuc launches new R50i robot controller with new cybersecurity features. Fanuc’s new controller has obtained third-party certification for international cybersecurity: IEC62443-4-1 and 4-2. The R-50iA also includes password-based user authentication. The company said this can serve robotic applications such as dispensing and other demanding tasks that require exceptional control. Fanuc was a 2024 RBR50 Innovation Award winner for reaching another milestone with producing its one-millionth industrial robot.

LimX demos the latest generation of CL-1 humanoid. LimX Dynamics upgraded the physical and functional capabilities of its CL-1 humanoid robot. Since debuting the robot in late 2023, the company has been busy teaching the robot to work in a warehouse setting. LimX said the robot uses real-time perception to understand the world around it, along with full-body coordinated motion to lift and place heavy objects. The robot is not equipped with a human-like hand, but it uses simple paddle end effectors to grip and control a tote or box.