GeckoSystems recently declared that its portfolio of fundamental mobile robot solutions for automatic, self-navigation was designated ‘SafePath Enabled.’ This validation was presented as a result of improvements and upgrades implemented on GeckoNav.
By promoting enhanced development and application with "Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and Service," GeckoSystems has been progressing to be a well-established company in the budding mobile robotics industry.
GeckoSystems created an innovative navigation system called SafePath technology, wherein the robotic technology is integrated with conventional steering, locomotion and automatic guidance systems. SafePath exceeds the performance of existing collision avoidance systems used in automobiles. With SafePath, the user can reach a particular destination as the system is capable enough to carefully manipulate speed adjustment, avoid collision and also leverage the different terrain modulations like slippery or uneven surfaces. GeckoSystems expects to manufacture its first SafePath wheelchair commercially by 2012 end. The production process will take place in its subsidiary facility in Nanle, China, which is yet to complete its construction.
SafePath navigation can be adapted for use in all mobile robotics applications. Furthermore, it can supplement non-robotic applications including automobiles, power wheelchairs, and military vehicles such as land mine detection systems. It can also be used as an additional tool for industrial transportation, and airport luggage and passenger carts.
Japan-based ZMP is a partner of GeckoSystems. Based on GeckoSystems SafePath technology, the company has been developing robotic applications such as Low-Level Sensors and Controls; the CareBot MSR( using GeckoSystems' proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) software solutions); and High-Level GeckoSavants.
Source: http://www.geckosystems.com/