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Franka Robotics Introduces Franka AI Companion to the Market
2025-02-12 14:50:48
Franka Robotics Introduces Franka AI Companion to the Market
Published by Özlem Odeh on 19.3.2024
Munich, March 19, 2024 - Franka Robotics, a pioneer in the field of robotic technology with human-like tactile sensing, announces the market launch of Franka AI Companion, a platform designed to support researchers in robotics. With its intuitive operation and integration of hardware and software, Franka AI Companion sets a new standard for efficiency and innovation in robotics research.
Franka AI Companion is compatible with a wide range of different sensor systems and software components, such as the NVIDIA Isaac Manipulator. Based on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin, the AI Companion offers seamless integration of GPU computing power with real-time robot control, eliminating the need for additional computers and similar devices. Moreover, the platform leverages highly precise NVIDIA AI Foundation Models, for example, for 6D pose detection and tracking. These capabilities are being showcased in cooperation with SICK at the robotics booth during NVIDIA GTC 2024 from March 18 to 21 at the San Jose Convention Center, USA, where the functions of the AI Companion are combined with the latest generation of SICK Visionary camera modules and NVIDIA AI tools.
"At Franka Robotics, it is our mission to provide researchers and developers with tools that enhance their capabilities and accelerate progress in the field of robotics. Franka AI Companion embodies this goal by offering an integrated solution for research applications that can be combined with the NVIDIA Isaac Manipulator. This framework includes Foundation Models and modular functions tailored to the NVIDIA Jetson Orin, ultimately contributing to driving innovation," says Lars Johannsmeier, Head of Robotics Learning at Franka Robotics.
The key advantages of Franka AI Companion include:
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Integration of NVIDIA GPU-accelerated applications with real-time control: Advanced applications benefit from the connection between NVIDIA AI Foundation Models and real-time robot control on a single platform.
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Intuitive setup: Easy creation, management, and switching between applications using an isolated development environment that allows seamless integration with Docker containers.
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Sharing of applications: Rapid transfer of research results within the same lab or with other institutions to promote collaboration and accelerate research progress.
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Growing ecosystem: Out-of-the-box compatibility with a growing number of common hardware devices and software components, enabling high adaptability in the research environment.
Franka AI Companion joins a growing ecosystem of Franka Robotics and complements offerings such as Franka MATLAB Toolbox and Franka ROS 2. These synergies enable users to fully utilize the robust data acquisition and real-time control of Franka robots.
Franka AI Companion offers a wide range of use cases, such as the quick switch between incompatible applications, rapid evaluation of ML models, object detection with real-time visual feedback, and the provision of experimental software for research publications. Thanks to these capabilities, researchers can focus more on their research and thus sustainably advance robotics research.
For more information about Franka AI Companion and its capabilities, visit Franka AI Companion..
About Franka Robotics
Founded in 2016, Franka Robotics is a renowned company specializing in the development and manufacturing of state-of-the-art robotic platforms. Franka Robotics' products are designed, developed, and manufactured in Munich and Bavaria. Thanks to their innovative control interface, human-like tactile sensing technology, and a large community of robotics researchers, Franka Robotics' robots have made a name for themselves in research and beyond.
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