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Black-I Robotics wins autonomous mobile robot picking challenge
- Black-I Robotics won the Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking (CHAMP) Challenge, addressing limitations in warehouse automation.
- Chewy and MassRobotics organized the challenge to enable robots to handle large, heavy, and non-rigid items in fulfillment centers.
- Black-I Robotics, based in Massachusetts, developed a sophisticated autonomous picking system with a mobile base and a custom industrial arm.
- Twelve global teams participated in the CHAMP Challenge, focusing on manipulation tasks and system-level integration.
- The robotic platforms had to navigate narrow aisles, coordinate with live warehouse operations, and place items in shipping containers.
- Teams were provided with Chewy's robotic lab access and simulation packages to develop their systems.
- Black-I Robotics integrated AI-driven perception for object detection and precise grasping of non-rigid items.
- The team demonstrated full-facility navigation, obstacle avoidance, and integration into downstream workflows.
- Breezey Machine Company, a team of independent engineers, came in second place with an innovative gripper design.
- Breezey's low-profile gripper focused on adaptability and secure grasps without complex control algorithms.
- Their modular arm-mounted system impressed with practicality and potential for integration into automation workflows.
- Both Black-I Robotics and Breezey Machine Company exemplified targeted, systems-level thinking in the challenge.
- The competition aimed to spur innovation for autonomous mobile picking robots in warehouse environments.
- The CHAMP Challenge showcased advancements in AI perception, manipulation, and integration within real-world constraints.
- Participating teams collaborated closely with Chewy Robotics experts to meet the challenge requirements.
- The innovative solutions presented by the winning teams highlight progress in autonomous robotics technologies.
- Black-I Robotics' victory underscores their technical excellence in developing a complete mobile manipulation pipeline.
- Breezey Machine Company's second-place finish recognizes their inventive approach and practical gripper design for robotics applications.
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