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Tokyo, Japan - December 18 , 2024 -SENSYN ROBOTICS,Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its Robotics R&D Support Service. This service leverages the ELAS (Edge LiDAR Autonomous System), a system for autonomous robot control utilizing data acquired through LiDAR*1.
Background of the Service Launch
While the use of robotics such as drones in industrial applications like inspections and patrols is increasing, traditional technologies still encounter challenges in real-world deployments. Sensyn Robotics has already implemented numerous R&D support projects utilizing ELAS. Drawing on its extensive experience, the company has launched this service to further address the growing needs for research and development.
ELAS enables autonomous control and object recognition through modules equipped with LiDAR and cameras, functioning effectively in both GNSS*2 and non-GNSS environments. This system ensures safe and autonomous drone flights even in challenging conditions such as tunnels where GNSS signals are unavailable or around high-rise buildings with unstable GNSS reception.
Additionally, ELAS, being developed on an open-source robotics platform, is highly adaptable and can be integrated into various devices beyond drones, including unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and other robots.
Key Features of ELAS
- Self-positioning in GNSS-deprived indoor environments
- Detection and recognition of surrounding objects
- Acquisition of surrounding point cloud data
- Real-time tracking of robot positions for effective route planning
- Obstacle detection and avoidance
- Seamless navigation linked with maps
Location of Filming: FUKUSHIMA ROBOT TEST FIELD
Example Application of 'ELAS': Flying in a non-GNSS environment, such as a tunnel, while acquiring point cloud data of the surroundings.
*The above point cloud data has been simulated.
Details of the Robotics R&D Support Service
1. Workshops, Research, and Knowledge-Sharing
Customized workshops tailored to corporate needs provide knowledge and expertise on robotics technology. Business and technical research, along with workshops, help define research and development themes.
2. Prototyping and Demonstration Experiments
By leveraging the ELAS platform, the service provides an environment for prototyping and testing. Demonstration experiments using ELAS allow rapid evaluation of in-development technologies in real-world scenarios, identifying practical challenges for commercialization.
3. Support Toward Practical Application
The service supports the creation of roadmaps for practical applications of prototypes and offers continuous assistance. Based on field data analysis and evaluation results, Sensyn Robotics proposes phased schedules and resource allocations to solve technical challenges.
SENSYN ROBOTICS aims to expand its R&D support services utilizing ELAS while enhancing the functionality of ELAS and extending its compatibility with various devices. Through these efforts, the company seeks to promote the adoption of robotics across a wide range of industries.
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Notes
*1 LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): A technology that measures distances and object shapes using reflected laser light.
*2 GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System): A collective term for global satellite positioning systems, including the U.S. GPS, Japan's QZSS, Russia's GLONASS, and the EU's Galileo.
About SENSYN ROBOTICS
SENSYN ROBOTICS is a leading company in the field of social infrastructure DX with the mission of "evolving the 'natural' in society. SENSYN ROBOTICS is a leading social infrastructure DX company that uses the power of AI and data to solve the problems faced by society and businesses.
We solve issues such as labor shortages, safety risks, and rising costs that exist in the social and industrial infrastructure that supports Japan and the world with software solutions for data utilization that anyone can handle, making full use of the latest technologies, including AI.
Utilizing the know-how gained from a wealth of projects and our proprietary software development platform "SENSYN CORE," we provide comprehensive support from consulting to scenario formulation, business feasibility evaluation, technology and system development, and implementation in actual operations. We will help realize a sustainable future by solving social issues such as inspections of aging infrastructures, a declining workforce due to the falling birthrate and aging population, and increasingly severe disasters.
Head Office：4F Sumitomo Fudosan Oimachiekimae Building 1-28-1 Oi, Shinagawa-City, Tokyo Japan
Established：October, 2015
CEO：Takuya Kitamura
https://www.sensyn-robotics.com/en