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Case study

We introduce the demonstration experiments and the currently developing technical elements using our proprietary ROS-based self-propelled drone.

Hardware

Hardware

Mobile Manipulator Development
　(Soar)

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We are developing mobile manipulators (self-propelled drones with arms) based on our experience and achievements in RoboCup2022 and WRS. Ten years of hard work. Finally, we can see the back of Fetch.
The assumed task is shopping at a convenience store.
This video shows the autonomous driving between low/high level area via relay floor by elevator linkage.

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​ Charging dock

​ Charging dock

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We have developed a charging dock equipped with "a charging connector that enables rapid charging" and "a ROS package that aligns toward the AR marker."

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Cube petit

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"Cube petit" is an autonomous robot that can be integrated into people's lives. It is being developed as a low-cost, compact robot kit to be used widely throughout the world.

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Cube petit
Software

Software

Elevator patrol by "Fetch"

 

"Fetch", an autonomous robot with arms from Fetch robotics, operates elevator buttons and patrols a building. It also performs human detection using YOLO, an image recognition algorithm based on deep learning.

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3D SLAM using R3Live

 

We installed a global shutter camera and Livox Lidar Horizon on an electric wheelchair and created a 3D map using R3 LIVE  from the acquired data.

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Remote monitoring web system with ROS-equipped robot

 

Video distribution and rostopic transmission/reception are performed using WebRTC. This function enables remote monitoring and simple operation of the robot.

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Development of cliff detection function using 2DLidar

 

Developed a cliff detection mechanism using 2DLidar mounted on a robot.

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Emotional expression based on "rostopic" content

 

The robot will express emotions based on the content of "rostopic".
Smooth movement is achieved by using SVG and web animation libraries.

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Demonstrations and Projects

Demonstrations and Projects

Tethered Autonomous Mobile Cells for Smart Cities
(University of Agricalture and Technology, Yu Nakayama Laboratory)

 

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Nakayama Laboratory, conducted a feasibility study for tethered autonomous mobile cells for smart cities using our developed indoor autonomous drone (autonomous mobile robot) "Cuboid".

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Integrated Self-Positioning and Optical Camera Communication Using Image Sensors
(University of Agricalture and Technology, Yu Nakayama Laboratory)

Integrated Self-Positioning and Optical Camera Communication Using Image Sensors (University of Agricalture and Technology, Yu Nakayama Laboratory)

 

The Nakayama Laboratory at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has developed an integrated self-position estimation and Optical Camera Communication(OCC) system for autonomous mobile robots using image sensors, utilizing our indoor autonomous drone (autonomous mobile robot) "Cuboid".

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Data sharing between delivery robots and AR navigation using spatial ID
(Digital Agency demonstration)

空間IDを活用した配送ロボットと ARナビゲーションのデータ共有 （デジタル庁実証）

 

As part of the "Research and Research on Digital Twin Construction"*1 commissioned by the Digital Agency, a demonstration experiment on data sharing between delivery robots and AR navigation using spatial ID was conducted in February 2023 at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba in Minato-ku Tokyo.

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Elevator Linkage
(Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications IoT Verification)

 

Demonstration of elevator boarding and disembarking and package delivery across multiple floors in actual serviced senior housing and office buildings.

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Delivering luggage in cooperation with elevators
(NEDO demonstration)

 

Conducted a demonstration experiment of indoor delivery using an elevator linkage system with an automated robot as a project implementer of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), a national research and development corporation.

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Outdoor last mile linked with traffic signals
(NEDO demonstration)

 

Conducted a demonstration experiment of outdoor delivery by an automated robot as a project implementer of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), a national research and development corporation.

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Building Mobile Environment Measurement and Notification System.
(Toda Corporation)

 

Integrating information from CO2 sensors installed on the indoor self-propelled drone "Cuboid" and CO2 sensors installed in the building.

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Competitions and Contests

Competitions and Contests

Tsukuba Challenge

 

Every year, we participate in the "Tsukuba Challenge" held in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, with a self-propelled outdoor drone developed by the Chief Scientist Office.

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Robocup @Home 2022

 

In the RoboCup @Home, a mobile robot must be able to not only navigate autonomously but also detect, pick up, and place objects in the environment.
 

World Robot Summit 2020
Future Convenience Store Challenge

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In 2020, we participated in the World Robot Challenge (WRC) , an event sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) as part of the World Robot Summit (WRS). Our team achieved third place in the "Future Convenience Store Challenge," which focused on the coexistence of humans and robots in a convenience store environment by stocking and disposing of products.

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