After a year of working in “stealth” mode, Canvas Technology has gone public and announced that their company is currently working on technology that will allow “automotive-level autonomous driving for indoor operation.” The company will look to provide technology for the autonomous moving of goods inside of warehouses and factories.

“The methods available to move goods and materials from factories to end consumers are outdated and waste tremendous time, cost and fuel,” said Jonathan McQueen, CEO of Canvas Technology. “Moving goods and materials autonomously is achievable now and can help companies develop a competitive advantage.”

Canvas Technology, which is made up of a team of engineers that have worked with big named companies such as Google, Toyota, and Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics), will offer solutions in the key areas of localization, mapping, planning and navigation. Using state of the art cameras, and the possibility of 3D sensors in the future, Canvas Technology will seek to help a growing need for organizations that are looking for more convenient ways of moving and organizing supplies.

According to Nima Keivan, an engineer and co-founder of Canvas Technology, via an article from Robotics Business Review, if the company can successfully integrate their technology indoors, it will go a long way in what they can do outdoors.

“We are beginning indoors because there is significant demand for a better system, and safe autonomous driving indoors is an easier problem to solve first. The experience we gain indoors will pave the way for successful outdoor delivery as well.”

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