Lantronix teams with Misty Robotics to build Misty II open platform
/Among the hurdles for social robots is the need for engaging content and development of useful applications. Lantronix Inc. today said that it has supported Misty Robotics in creating the Misty II open platform. The robot, which uses Qualcomm Robotics technology, has built-in apps for education, elder care, and COVD-19 transmission prevention.
“For robots to become a part of our everyday lives, developers need an accessible robot platform upon which to build,” stated Morgan Bell, head of engineering at Misty Robotics. “Working with Lantronix and its Intelligent Edge Solutions [IES] platform, we created Misty II with the performance and development capabilities needed for meaningful tasks and customization for business, home healthcare, and educational use.”
“Lantronix’s role in the creation of Misty II is a direct result of our expanded offerings in edge computing and engineering services attributed to our recent acquisition of Intrinsyc Technologies Corp.,” said Paul Pickle, CEO of Lantronix. “Our expanded strengths enable us to offer Intelligent Edge Solutions that address a wide variety of development and manufacturing needs to support our customers’ visions — ranging from robotics to medical solutions to the fight against COVID-19.”
Lantronix acquired Intrinsyc Technologies, which supports the development of embedded and Internet of Things (IoT) products, in January.