By The Robot Report Staff | September 27, 2024
Organization: Sereact
Country: Germany
Website: sereact.ai
Year Founded: 2021
Number of Employees: 11-50
Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services
Generative AI is a groundbreaking technology that was almost impossible to ignore in 2023. While researchers have been finding novel ways to harness generative AI and large language models (LLMs) for robotics, there haven’t been many companies that have been able to commercialize a system combining generative AI and robotics.
This is where Sereact stands out. Last year, it released PickGPT, a robotics transformer that combines LLMs with the company’s computer vision technology. The technology allows robot operators to instruct robots using natural language. By leveraging generative AI, PickGPT enables robots to process natural language and visual information and correlate multimodal data.
PickGPT is a software-based robotics system that doesn’t require programming or training, claimed Sereact. Every day, more robots are deployed in more places, but the number of roboticists and programmers isn’t growing at the same rate. This means robots need to be intuitive enough that those without specialized skills can work with them.
PickGPT reduces the time needed to set up and customize robots, allowing employees to focus on other essential tasks. PickGPT also offers more flexibility and quality control. With the robotics transformer, robots can respond quickly and easily to new tasks or changing environmental conditions, which are common in warehouse settings.
PickGPT can also recognize and identify objects and products in real-time based on their visual characteristics. These characteristics can include product titles, descriptions, as well as visual cues. The transformer automatically analyzes product images and matches them with items in any real-world scenario. PickGPT uses groundbreaking technology to make robots smarter and easier to use.
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Ambi Robotics | AmbiSort uses real-world data to improve picking |
Apptronik | Apollo humanoid features bespoke linear actuators |
Boston Dynamics | Atlas shows off unique skills for humanoid |
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Capra Robotics | Hircus AMR bridges gap between indoor, outdoor logistics |
Dexterity | Dexterity stacks robotics and AI for truck loading |
Disney | Disney brings beloved characters to life through robotics |
Doosan | App-like Dart-Suite eases cobot programming |
Electric Sheep | Vertical integration positions landscaping startup for success |
Exotec | Skypod ASRS scales to serve automotive supplier |
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Glidance | Provides independence to visually impaired individuals |
Harvard University | Exoskeleton improves walking for people with Parkinson’s disease |
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MIT | Robotic ventricle advances understanding of heart disease |
Mujin | TruckBot accelerates automated truck unloading |
Mushiny | Intelligent 3D sorter ramps up throughput, flexibility |
NASA | MOXIE completes historic oxygen-making mission on Mars |
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NVIDIA | Nova Carter gives mobile robots all-around sight |
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Robel | Automates railway repairs to overcome labor shortage |
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