FORT Robotics Integrates NVIDIA Tech for Enhanced Robot Safety
Autonomous systems operating in crowded warehouses often struggle to balance high-speed efficiency with human safety. Philadelphia-based FORT Robotics is now addressing this gap by joining NVIDIA’s Halos for Robotics ecosystem, deploying an outside-in safety framework that utilizes external sensors to guide robot behavior in real time.
The new safety application, debuting at the Automate conference in Chicago, moves beyond traditional onboard sensors. By leveraging NVIDIA IGX Thor and Holoscan Sensor Bridge, the system integrates building-mounted cameras and external infrastructure into the robot’s perception loop. This allows autonomous machines to dynamically adjust their speed and paths, preventing the frequent, costly slowdowns typically required by conservative, reactive safety protocols.
Samuel Reeves, CEO of FORT, emphasizes that true industrial scale depends on intelligent perception. By providing robots with a broader view of their environment, the platform enables them to work alongside humans without compromising throughput. Beyond mere accident prevention, the technology aims to optimize complex tasks like trailer unloading and inventory replenishment. As a member of the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, FORT continues to refine this framework, aiming to set a new benchmark for functional safety and compliance in the physical AI sector.
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