Realtime Robotics
Realtime Robotics specializes in generating collision-free motion paths and optimizing cycle times for multi-robot cells using proprietary software and industrial automation expertise.
Company Overview
Realtime Robotics, headquartered in Boston with additional offices in Berlin, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan, specializes in advancing robot and autonomous vehicle motion. Founded with a goal to transform robotic movement, the company integrates innovative technology to achieve efficient and collision-free operations. With a total of $57 million raised, including a Series A funding round of $31.4 million in 2021, Realtime Robotics continues to make significant strides in the industrial automation sector. As of 2023, the company is an official supplier for BMW Group and possesses an extensive intellectual property portfolio, including 18 awarded patents.
Products
Realtime Robotics offers several key products designed for industrial automation. RapidPlan generates automatic, collision-free motion paths and provides multi-robot control. The Process Simulate Plugin integrates with Siemens Tecnomatix to accelerate design with automated path planning and interlocks. RapidSense enables real-time, sensor-based motion planning and obstacle avoidance in dynamic environments. These products collectively aim to increase throughput and reduce the operational footprint in diverse industrial settings.
Services
Realtime Robotics provides a range of services focused on optimization for robot path planning and target sequencing, helping clients achieve optimal cycle times. Their Optimization-as-a-Service leverages proprietary software to plan paths and optimize cycle time, with clients benefiting from efficiency gains without disrupting existing processes. Notable applications include reducing cycle times for Valiant TMS and programming complex welding points for FFT.
Key Partnerships
Realtime Robotics has established significant partnerships to advance their technology. Collaboration with Siemens integrates their Process Simulate Plugin for advanced automation in industrial contexts. In 2022, the company partnered with Kawasaki Robotics to enhance programming, deployment, and control of industrial robots. Additionally, a partnership with Dematic aims to deliver innovative capabilities for mixed case palletizing. These collaborations underscore the company's commitment to increasing automation efficiency and productivity.
Technological Innovations
Realtime Robotics has developed several proprietary technologies that reduce manual programming and improve robotic efficiency. Examples include the AutoHoming feature, which allows robots to return to their home position without collisions, and the Optimization solution that evaluates numerous permutations to find the shortest cycle time. RapidPlan, a signature product, supports autonomous multi-robot control and runtime path planning, significantly enhancing industrial automation processes.