Kyoto, Japan (March 19, 2021) — Coarobo GK has collaborated with Panasonic Corporation to develop simulation tools for evaluating motion planning strategies for the robotic arm of a tomato harvesting robot . This partnership focused on creating a simulator capable of testing various motion planning approaches for harvesting in highly constrained environments. The tools were designed to accelerate the evaluation process, enabling Panasonic to optimize the operating speed and efficiency of their robotic system without deploying it on the field.
The simulator was built entirely using open-source technologies, including Docker, ROS, and MoveIt. These tools allowed Panasonic to rapidly benchmark various motion planning algorithms such as OMPL, CHOMP, and STOMP. Felix von Drigalski, Vice President & Founder of Coarobo GK and Maintainer of MoveIt , led the technical development of the project.
"This collaboration demonstrates the power of open-source software in solving complex robotics challenges," said Felix von Drigalski. "We are proud to have contributed to Panasonic's efforts in advancing robotic manipulation in real-world applications."
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