Aptiv PLC, a global technology company focused on creating a safer, greener, and more connected future, and Robust.AI, a leader in AI-driven industrial automation, announced a strategic collaboration to jointly develop AI-driven collaborative robots. This collaboration combines Aptiv’s industry-leading product portfolio, including the Wind River platform and tools, with Robust.AI’s robotics expertise and human-centric design philosophy, aiming to accelerate innovation in warehousing and industrial automation.

Javed Khan, Executive Vice President and President of Software, Advanced Security and User Experience at Aptiv, stated, “Aptiv is working with strategic partners to empower the future of the intelligent edge through technologies that enable real-time sensing, thinking, acting, and optimization. By combining Aptiv’s intelligent sensing, computing, and software solutions with Robust.AI’s innovative robotics platform, we will accelerate the deployment of scalable, AI-driven solutions that create real value across multiple industries.”

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Aptiv’s perception portfolio and machine learning technologies will be integrated with the Robust.AI platform to create scalable, efficient, and safe robotic workflows. The joint solution will have the following core characteristics:

  • The Aptiv PULSE sensor —a compact surround-view camera paired with ultra-short-range radar—enables reliable and accurate 360-degree perception.
  • Aptiv Radar ML and Behavior ML – advanced machine learning technologies developed based on Aptiv’s industry-leading Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to enable real-time perception and dynamic path planning in complex environments.
  • Robust.AI’s platform architecture encompasses AI-driven advanced optical sensors and decision models, real-time simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), a patented omnidirectional drive system, force-sensitive joysticks that instantly transfer control to human operators, and other intuitive features that enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety.
  • The expanded proof-of-concept (PoC) leverages Aptiv computing technology and the Wind River platform (including the VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) and Helix Hypervisor) to deliver best-in-class performance and virtualization capabilities, low latency, and greater flexibility to support a variety of system designs.

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Robust.AI’s Carter is a versatile collaborative robot designed to enhance the efficiency of existing workforces. Its software-defined capabilities integrate the core capabilities of three robots—fulfillment picking, point-to-point transport, and mobile sorting—supporting multiple workflows on a single platform. With its plug-and-play automation capabilities, Carter quickly and significantly boosts productivity while optimizing workflows, improving warehouse efficiency, and supporting continuous learning through data-driven insights. This unprecedented flexibility allows customers to dynamically adapt Carter’s functionality to the evolving needs of their facilities.

Rodney Brooks, co-founder and chief technology officer of Robust.AI, stated, “Aptiv’s expertise in developing advanced AI models, sensors, and real-time operating systems for autonomous vehicles will enhance Carter’s ability to safely collaborate with human operators in dynamic, close-range environments. By integrating these AI-driven capabilities, we can even surpass other advanced solutions, bringing Carter’s productivity and efficiency advantages to new industries.”

Aptiv’s strong integration capabilities, global footprint, and resilient supply chain enable it to scale complex systems across multiple markets—a capability proven by deploying advanced technologies in millions of vehicles worldwide. This allows Robust.AI to focus on its core strengths: human-centric design and AI-driven workflows, while ensuring solutions are delivered at scale in a cost-effective manner.

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Source – businesswire

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