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Symbotic Inc. acquired Veo Robotics, which includes Veo’s FreeMove 3D depth-sensing computer vision system for industrial workcells and all related intellectual property.
“The innovative FreeMove vision system allows Symbotic to enhance productivity for customers and provide the highest levels of safety in environments where humans interact with robots,” says Rick Cohen, chairman and CEO of Symbotic. “We are pleased to have the former Veo Robotics team join Symbotic where they will continue this exciting work as they bring their talent, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to our company.”
Key takeaways:
- The FreeMove system’s patented sensors and software monitor collaborative robot workcells to dynamically anticipate the future position of humans and objects within the robot’s environment and autonomously restrict or resume motion, ensuring worker safety without sacrificing efficiency.
- FreeMove is said tob e the only intelligent 3D robotic safeguarding solution to meet EU standards for safety, including ISO 13849 certification for PLd, Category 3 from TUV Rheinland, which is key for Symbotic’s future growth.
- By integrating FreeMove into its robotic warehouse automation system, Symbotic expects to increase productivity with more dynamic, flexible human-machine collaboration.
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