AI in robotics (also known as machine learning) is one of the most exciting developments in robotics in recent years. It’s created new types of robots that learn to do tasks on their own, like drive cars, or guide robots with human-like cognition and emotion, like the cute, talking humanoid robots that are cropping up in our living rooms.
But what has spurred this recent boom? Some of it has to do with the evolution of AI. AI has revolutionized technology since the 1950s, and robotics has been no exception. Now, more than 30% of robotics companies are using AI, which is predicted to increase to 50% by 2020.
Here Are the Top Companies that Use AI Robotics
Miso Robotics
One company, Miso Robotics, is leading the way in industrial robots using machine learning. The technology allows robots to learn through human interaction, which significantly speeds the rate of robotics growth and eliminates the need for expensive coding.
Perceptive Automata
Perceptive Automata (or PAA) is one such type of artificial intelligence. PAAs are a type of cellular automaton, defined as “an abstract model of computation that consists of discrete entities called cells (or agents) that interact through some defined rules to form a stable spatiotemporal structure.”
Piaggio Fast Forward
Piaggio Fast Forward, a technology company that designs and develops robotics and automation solutions, originally began by designing robots to weld heavy objects together. Their new robots, however, do more than just weld. They now build innovative machines that make complex, intricate products.
Cruise
Cruise Automation, a General Motors-owned company that is the “leading technology provider for self-driving cars,” has been testing its self-driving cars on public roads for the last 12 months. However, they have been using AI robotics technology long before this, using IBM’s Watson AI system to create its software. While Cruise Automation is not the only company using AI, it is one of the first well-known companies to do so.
Starship Technologies
Starship Technologies, the startup that wants to transform the parcel delivery industry, uses AI robots to route deliveries in cities. The startup uses a combination of autonomous and dockless delivery robots called Starships. The Starships use artificial intelligence to determine the most efficient route and drop-off location, and they use a simple custom app to schedule deliveries.
Brain Corp
Brain Corp Inc., a technology firm based in Austin, Texas, uses robots called Baxters to automate warehouse tasks. The robots help people working on warehouse floors perform repetitive tasks and free up time for other responsibilities. The robots are used for packing, retrieving, and picking items. In addition, the robots make fewer errors than humans, reducing shipping and labor costs. Brain Corp’s robots are cheaper and more efficient than humans, and they use less energy. Obviously, there is still a need for human workers, and the use of the various lifts they have for retrieving stock, doing inventory, etc., may only be able to be used by humans at this current time, but that may change.
Hanson Robotics
Hanson Robotics is an intriguing company, to say the least. They have built several robots using artificial intelligence (AI) and printed their bodies using 3D printing. To find out more about what these companies do, check out the links below.
Elroy Air
Elroy Air, an e-commerce retailer of air purifiers and humidifiers, uses AI robotics to fill orders on customers’ behalf. These robots, which use a camera to scan products for size and color and then place them on a virtual scale, are faster and more accurate at picking and packing orders than human employees.
UiPath
UiPath was founded in 2010 as a cloud services company with offices in 18 countries, including the U.S. The company’s artificial intelligence platform allows companies to automate processes using robots, letting employees focus on higher-value tasks. UiPath’s platform is available in both cloud and on-premises versions. In 2018, UiPath introduced its enterprise automation platform, UBP 12.1.
Neurala
Neurala’s robotics technology can help anyone create and share their digital experiences. Neurala is an AI robotics company that uses machine learning and computer vision software to create machine intelligence. This intelligent machine can then be used to create and curate interactive content. This AI robotics technology can be used to create an interactive digital experience-from a robotic waiter that serves you dinner at a restaurant to a robotic dog that greets you as you come home after a long night at work.
Sea Machines
Sea Machines, a company out of Sweden, uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology in manufacturing in order to automate its production processes. By employing AI, the company is able to train its robots to perform various tasks autonomously, while the company’s engineers can focus on other aspects of the business. Using AI in manufacturing not only makes production more efficient but also reduces the number of people needed to handle the robots.
Robotics is inching closer to making significant advances, and one of those advances is the integration of artificial intelligence. AI is becoming more and more incorporated into robotics, and while some may think that’s a bad thing, it’s actually a good thing. It is a crucial part of robotics because it provides more information to robots, which helps them operate more efficiently. AI also helps robots learn and make decisions, which allows them to interact better with people.