Seegrid Vision-Guided Robotic Trucks Part of MODEX

Jan 26
07:36

2012

Thomas R. Cutler

Thomas R. Cutler

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Seegrid Vision-Guided Robotic Trucks Part of MODEX exhibit in Atlanta show Feb 8th

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Based in Pittsburgh,Seegrid Vision-Guided Robotic Trucks Part of MODEX Articles Pennsylvania, Seegrid Corp. (www.seegrid.com) brings robotic vision-guided technology to the material handling industry. The Seegrid hiring expansion recently continued with a new Director of Quality.  The hiring was the natural and necessary progression, especially with respect to the recent partnerships with Raymond Corp. and Linde Material Handling. These two leading industrial truck manufacturers worldwide have captured the top two market share positions in the industry. Seegrid has entered into a rapid growth period to meet the demands of its OEM partners and its ever-growing, material handling client base.

Seegrid is proud to participate in one the largest expositions for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the Americas in 2012; Seegrid will be a significant part of MODEX 2012 in Atlanta, GA February 6 – 9th, exhibiting at booth 3100.   To view a one-minute video about Seegrid, go to www.modexshow.com/attendees/youroneminute.aspx  video link. Registration is required to vote for the video.  MODEX is designed to offer supply chain efficiency solutions, learning opportunities and information by showcasing the products and services of exceptional companies, like Seegrid.

With more than thirty years of innovation and research by the leading robotic scientists, engineers, programmers and logistics practitioners worldwide, Seegrid’s exclusive Robotic Industrial Trucks are revolutionizing the movement of materials in manufacturing and distribution environments. Seegrid’s technology transforms industrial vehicles into un-manned, automated pallet trucks and tow tractors that operate without the need for wire, tape, laser or other costly automated guided vehicle (AGV) guidance systems. Seegrid offers solutions that optimize workflow processes by increasing productivity and reducing costs, creating economic and operational advantages.

Hans Moravec, Ph D, is the Chief Scientist and Co-Founder at Seegrid.  He  is a former Research Professor and Director of the Mobile Robot Lab at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University. His academic work has been funded by numerous government agencies, including the Office of Naval Research, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Moravec is the author of two books, Mind Children: The Future of Robot and Human Intelligence and Robot: Mere Machine to Transcendent Mind, that explore the implications of evolving robot intelligence.

Moravec holds a PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University, a Master of Science degree in computer science from University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Acadia University.

Moravec is one of the key personnel at Seegrid who ensures a leadership role in robotic industrial trucks.

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