InDro Robotics

Welcome InDro Robotics to the CAAM Ecosystem! ✈️ We’re excited to announce that InDro Robotics has joined CAAM as a proud, project partner of our collaborative ecosystem! InDro Robotics is a leader in robotic and remotely piloted systems, specializing in technologies that enable safe, efficient, and scalable robotic operations with economic and environmental benefits for clients and partners. As the first RPAS organization to hold a CTA license, InDro Robotics has been instrumental in advancing air mobility—particularly in complex environments and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. From delivering medical supplies to conducting critical infrastructure inspections, the company is building the foundations for a future where autonomous air transport of goods today—and people tomorrow—is a reality. "InDro Robotics joined CAAM to help shape the future of advanced air mobility in Canada through collaboration, innovation, and regulatory leadership. As early adopters continually pushing the boundaries of RPAS operational capabilities, we recognize that advancing AAM requires a coordinated, cross-sector effort and CAAM provides the forum to make that happen. We're excited to contribute our technical and operational expertise while learning from others across the ecosystem. We look forward to a future where safe, sustainable, and autonomous air transportation becomes a practical reality and to play a key role in making that vision take flight." — Kate Klassen, Training & Regulatory Specialist, InDro Robotics Join us in welcoming InDro Robotics! 🤝 Explore how your organization can take part in the journey of shaping the future of air mobility in Canada by becoming a CAAM member ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eV7DuxFx

🧍Why is there so much "hype" for humanoid robots? For many investors and industry professionals, the thesis for humanoid robot adoption is simple: unlike traditional AMR robots, the infrastructure doesn't need to change to accommodate a humanoid. From there, companies can expect the proven benefits of robots: they don't quit, they don't need breaks, their work speed is predictable & they don't make mistakes. In theory, that means that #Factories, #Offices, #Sites and #Homes, which are presently built for the human form-factor, can adopt bipedal robots with ease. This means that these systems can navigate spaces people currently occupy, work under difficult conditions and operate existing equipment/machinery. The caveat? Well they need the right training... In practice, the current lack of unstructured physical world data is holding back these systems from having a "general purpose understanding of the world" that'd enable them to be "plug-and-play" for these use cases. The good news? Well, the industry is making progress through advanced techniques like training through VR teleoperation, simulation and outfitting workers with sensors to record their movements. So I think it's fair to say that the humanoids deployed in the short-term will be purpose-driven and trained on specific tasks, but the robots of tomorrow will be functional (with minimal setup times) when dropped onto any site that requires physical interaction. I think it's important to set expectations around what these systems are capable of today, and what they'll be capable of tomorrow, so industries can start planning their strategy for adoption accordingly.

We like nothing more than seeing our robots out in the field.   And when that field happens to involve high-level research, we take special interest.   At North Carolina State University, InDro robots are being used for autonomy research that may one day make delivery robots faster, safer – and able to quickly adapt to uncertain conditions.   https://lnkd.in/gSdUszjE

At InDro Robotics, we're proud to be at the forefront of innovative operations like this collaborative effort involving the University of Victoria, Cowichan Tribes and the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada. Research initiatives like these not only advance capabilities but also build and maintain strong partnerships that are essential for groundbreaking progress. Together, we're shaping the future of aerial technology and applications. Learn more about this groundbreaking research: https://lnkd.in/gG4GkMSG

Think all robots are assigned to work that is dirty, dull or dangerous?   Think again.   Innovative research at the University of Alberta under the direction of Dr. Mahdi Tavakoli is poised to one day transform multiple aspects of healthcare with collaborative robotics. The work being carried out by smart people like Sadra Zargarzadeh and Mahdi Chalaki could one day find its way into an O-R – or even a home – near you.   https://lnkd.in/gbUAVVwe

🛠️Even if your project is complex, your robot doesn't need to be... Ground-breaking robotics R&D requires intricately designed systems, but building them from scratch is both time and cost prohibitive for most organizations. That's why at InDro Robotics we take a modular approach to deliver world-class research robots for research institutions & other businesses. By combining the best available COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) technologies, and pairing them with our own, we can jump-start any project or business idea while meeting, and often exceeding, the requirements. All of our robot builds have 4 critical aspects: 1 - #Platform, or the base of the robot, can be wheeled, tracked or legged, and of varying sizes. The optimal platform is determined based on the environment the robot will operate in. For instance, navigating tight spaces may require an omni-directional platform (like the Ranger Mini) while a robot needing to do multi-level inspection will require legs (like the B2). 2 - #Commander, or the brain of the robot, houses all project-critical hardware components in an IP54-rated enclosure while remaining accessible during development. This includes, but is not limited to: compute, connectivity, power distribution, cameras, LiDAR, IMU, GPS, etc. The optimal configuration is driven by project requirements and the hardware already available to the client (which is plug-and-play with the help of our Support team - you shouldn't re-purchase components you already have). 3 - #Integration, or additional feature sets the robot can have, are bundled offerings that can be added to the system. This could be anything from wireless charging systems to mobile manipulation to safety improvements. These aren't needed for all projects, but when they are, it saves months of development time for our clients. 4 - #Software offerings come in the form of InDro Controller, our in-house software that enables remote development, data visualization and more. Optionally, this can include open-source packages for teleoperation, SLAM-based autonomy or GPS-based navigation. This is way more than just a UI and frequently serves as a building block to the UX our commercial clients offer their customers. With this approach we've helped start-ups dramatically reduce their time to market, businesses adopt new critical robotics automations and research institutions tackle projects ranging from offroad navigation to pick-and-place applications to human-robot interaction. Our thesis is simple: for those looking to move away from simulation, and begin working with real-world hardware, this approach is the most cost effective, time efficient and versatile way to get started.

InDro Robotics sells a lot of robots and drones for the purpose of research and development. Those devices range all the way from small and highly affordable out-of-the-box solutions like the LIMO PRO right through to highly complex builds for some of the largest technology companies in the world. And that image above? A recent build with a manipulator arm (and many other capabilities) for a client. Check out the full article by InDro Robotics here: https://lnkd.in/ed_bDkyj #robotics #drones #technology #engineering #stem #innovation #robots #R&D #research #development

📑By popular demand from my last post... Below are the different versions of the #LIMO robot currently available through InDro Robotics where: > LIMO: best available budget option > LIMO PRO: high performance option using #ORIN in #ROS1 or #ROS2 > LIMO ROS2: high performance option using #NUC in #ROS2 > LIMO Cobot: Pro spec equipped with manipulator & gripper Each of these systems has their advantages for specific projects or courses, and I can make a recommendation while sharing pricing if you contact me here on LinkedIn. No customization needed as these robots come fully equipped, and they're all under $4k!

At UVic Engineering and Computer Science we are proud to support the cutting-edge work of Homayoun Najjaran and the Advanced Control and Intelligent Systems (ACIS) lab in transforming how we manage natural disasters. On Feb. 27, ACIS, along with partners from Cowichan Tribes Emergency Services and InDro Robotics, successfully tested an innovative drone prototype. This drone, equipped with cameras, LiDAR, and onboard computers, autonomously maps areas of interest to help mitigate risks from natural disasters like floods and wildfires. We’re excited to see how this technology will help communities better assess and manage risks in the face of natural disasters, especially in regions like BC, where wildfires and flooding are frequent challenges. Read more about this groundbreaking project here: https://lnkd.in/gG4GkMSG

Companies with remote assets – think electrical substations or certain oil and gas infrastructure – need to carry out regular inspections to reduce downtime.    Nearly always, that work is carried out by human beings. It’s time-consuming, costly…yet absolutely necessary.   If only there was a more convenient, cost-effective way to carry out this work.   Oh, wait. There is:   https://lnkd.in/gF-9tuMY