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Universal Logic, Inc.
IndustryAutomation; machine vision; software; artificial intelligence; big data; cybernetics
Founded2001, commenced operations 2008
HeadquartersNashville, Tennessee
Key people
David A. Peters, CEO
Hob Wubbena, VP
ProductsNeocortex Goods to Robot Cells, Neocortex, Spatial Vision, Unlimited Depalletization, 3D Inspection, engineering services
Websitehttp://www.universallogic.com

Universal Logic, Inc. , formerly Universal Robotics, Inc., is an artificial intelligence software engineering and robotics integration company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.[1][2][3][4]The company offers supply chains complete material handling systems for high-mix, high-volume applications. The systems integrate artificial intelligence with vision, grasping, and motion control to give machines flexibility at high speed.[5][6]

Founded in 2008, the company specializes in complex or chaotic processes not previously automated.[7] The technology was funded by DARPA and NASA, and was originally co-developed through a 7-year[8] partnership between NASA and Vanderbilt University[7] and is employed in NASA’s Robonaut.[5] In 2015, the company received its first million-dollar contract.[9]

NASA Robonaut

Applications

Airline Beverage Replenishment

Universal collaborated with NextGen Robotics in 2017 to introduce a Neocortex G2R Cell for replenishing airline drink cans located in trolley cart drawers in an airline hub catering kitchen between flights.[10][11] Neocortex determines which cans are empty, partially used, or unopened as well as the brand of drink and sorts them accordingly. Then it reuses unopened cans and supplements the drawer as needed.[12] [13]

E-Commerce Consumer Goods Order Fulfillment

In 2016, Universal introduced the Neocortex Goods to Robot (G2R) Cell for order fulfillment. It picks a mix of SKUs or objects at 800 to 1,400 per hour. It identifies bottles, tubes, bags in various colors with or without labels. It can pick from totes, bins, trays or cases, and place into shipping bags, boxes or cartons. Barcode scanners are optionally available for read the SKU code for 100% verfication to order when picking. The skid-mounted cell includes artificial intelligence software, 3D vision guidance software, 6-axis robot with EOAT (end of arm tool), safety barriers, communication interface to a PLC and WMS, panel-mounted operator interface. The Cell is maintained through remote diagnostics and software upgrades via Universal.[14][15][16]

Pharmaceutical Order Fulfillment

In 2015, Universal formed a strategic partnership with R/X Automation Solutions and Yaskawa America - Motoman Robotics to deliver a robotic pharmacy order fulfillment system.[17] In 2016, the partnership introduced a RX Unit Pick Workcell that is a fully automated robotic pharmacy order fulfillment system capable of handling thousands of different pre-packaged medicine with 100% verification for mail order delivery.[18][19]

Random Bin Picking

The Random Bin Picking application enables a robot to automatically move a number of randomly placed parts, regardless of their orientation in bins up to 48 inches deep.[20] It picks parts at up to 1,400 per hour. Whether loosely or tightly packed, either on the floor, conveyor or bin/container, the parts can be in any orientation. It provides 3D position and pose to the robot regardless of the presence or type of labels, the object material type, and whether the parts are in a single layer or randomly packed.

Box Moving & Depalletizing

The Random Box Moving application moves or de-palletizes up to 500 - 900 cases per hour of cartons in any orientation with any combination of labels.[21] The application handles box sizes from 6 to 48 inches, any dimension, and pallets up to 60 inches in height (72" high optional). The boxes can also be in any random orientation or location. It unloads partial, mixed, or full pallets of loosely or tightly packed boxes – regardless of the number of layers, as well as determines single double picks on the fly. It moves boxes from floor to conveyor, table to pallet, pallet to conveyor, truck to conveyor, or assembly line to staging area.[22][23] Neocortex assists proper identification of mixed-size boxes.[7][24]

Random Bag Picking

The Random Bag Picking application enables a robot to automatically move a number of randomly placed bags at 700 - 1,000 bags per hour, regardless of their orientation or how many layers are ‘piled’ together up to 60 inches deep. The application dynamically provides 3D guidance to the robot for bags regardless of labels or material type..[25][26][27]

3D Inspection

The Universal 3D pallet inspection[28] replicates manual inspection of both sides of a pallet through an automated 3D vision system. It identifies a wide range of defects, including raised nails, and wood damage – whether split, loose, or missing – at production line speed. CHEP, the global leader in pallet and container pooling services, uses this for automated 3D pallet inspection.[29]

Engineering

Universal’s engineering team works in technologies related to sensing, manipulation and artificial intelligence. The company offers customers engineering services in the following areas:

Leadership

Universal Robotics was founded and is led by David Peters, CEO[31] and his brother[32] Dr. Alan Peters, CTO.[33] Dr. Peters is the principal architect of Neocortex and is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.[34] Hob Wubbena is the company’s Vice President of Strategic Planning and Marketing.[35][36]

References

  1. ^ "Universal Robotics Announces Expansion of Artificial Intelligence Robot Cells and a New Corporation, Universal Logic". PRWeb. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  2. ^ "Universal Robotics, Inc". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  3. ^ Hogan, Hank. (November/December 2010). "Universal Robotics' 3D Vision." Robotics Business Review: 23-25.
  4. ^ "Universal Robotics Announces Expansion of Artificial Intelligence Robot Cells and a New Corporation, Universal Logic". PRWeb. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  5. ^ a b Universal Robotics Introduces Neocortex, "Software with an IQ." Yahoo! Finance. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  6. ^ "Universal Robotics". Universal Robotics. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  7. ^ a b c "Universal Robotics Introduces 'Software with an IQ'". Robotics Trends. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  8. ^ http://www.robotics.org/content-detail.cfm/Industrial-Robotics-Featured-Articles/Robotics-Vision-at-a-Glance-The-Dos-Don-ts-and-Applications/content_id/4189
  9. ^ Universal Logic (2017-05-19), Universal Introduction with CEO David Peters, retrieved 2017-09-26
  10. ^ Universal Logic (2017-07-03), Neocortex Automated Airline Beverage Replenishment 2017-5-29, retrieved 2017-09-26
  11. ^ "Neocortex Goods to Robot Cell for Replenishing Airline Beverages is Now Available". PRWeb. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  12. ^ "Too Many Robots in the Kitchen – Or Not Enough?". apex.aero. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  13. ^ "New robotic Neocortex G2R Cell quickly clears and restocks airline beverage trays - The Robot Report". The Robot Report. 2017-02-25. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  14. ^ "Neocortex Goods to Robot Cell Fuses Best of Collaborative and Industrial Robots for Order Fulfillment and Material Handling Applications". PRWeb. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  15. ^ Universal Logic (2015-09-10), Neocortex Bin Picking for Order Fulfillment, retrieved 2017-09-26
  16. ^ Universal Logic (2015-03-19), Goods to Robot, retrieved 2017-09-26
  17. ^ Div., Yaskawa America, Inc.- Motoman Robotics. "Yaskawa Motoman, R/X Automation Solutions and Universal Robotics Announce Strategic Partnership". www.motoman.com. Retrieved 2017-09-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  18. ^ Universal Logic (2016-05-11), Neocortex Pharmaceutical Handling, retrieved 2017-09-26
  19. ^ Div., Yaskawa America, Inc.- Motoman Robotics. "Robotic Pharmaceutical Unit Pick Workcell". www.motoman.com. Retrieved 2017-09-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ http://www.universalrobotics.com/random-bin-picking
  21. ^ http://www.universalrobotics.com/random-box-mover
  22. ^ http://www.prweb.com/releases/neocortex-box-moving/unlimited-depalletizing/prweb10899645.htm
  23. ^ Universal Logic (2014-09-18), Neocortex Unstructured Multi-Pick Depalletizing, retrieved 2017-09-26
  24. ^ "iRobot: A Robot that Learns.". Nashville Technology Council: Catalyst. 2010.
  25. ^ http://www.universalrobotics.com/random-bag-picking
  26. ^ Universal Logic (2011-11-07), Universal Robotics Random Bag Picking, retrieved 2017-09-26
  27. ^ Universal Logic (2014-12-01), Robotic Snack Bag Moving Demo, retrieved 2017-09-26
  28. ^ http://www.universalrobotics.com/3D-inspection
  29. ^ Cite error: The named reference “CHEP Selects Universal Robotics to Provide Innovative Pallet Inspection System.” CHEP website for Media Releases September 23, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2012 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  30. ^ "Engineering". Universal Robotics. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  31. ^ "David Peters". Universal Robotics. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  32. ^ Cite error: The named reference “Robots Can’t Learn if They’re Tied Down.” The Global Transition. Retrieved June 8, 2011 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  33. ^ "Alan Peters". Universal Robotics. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  34. ^ "Richard Alan Peters III, PH.D." Vanderbilt School of Engineering. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  35. ^ "Robotics Software Firm Hires Marketer". Nashville Post. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  36. ^ "Hob Wubbena". Universal Robotics. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
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