Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.09
September 27, 2023
…distribution centers, certain tasks have been challenging to automate. Dexterity Inc. yesterday announced that it is collaborating with FedEx Corp. to apply artificial intelligence and robotics to the loading of boxes into trucks and trailers. “Our culture of innovation is driven by a desire to help our team members and customers succeed,” stated Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president of operations science and advanced technologies at FedEx, in a release. “Based on feedback from our operations team, we have been looking for a solution that helps alleviate the challenges of truck loading,” she said. “Collaborating with Dexterity AI to combine the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.08
August 02, 2023
Dexterity Inc. today released Version 3.0 of its Palletizing and Depalletizing, or PDP, software for warehouse robots. The company said PDP 3.0 includes features to improve throughput, reduce installation and integration time and cost, and increase performance flexibility. “Dexterity’s AI software platform uses cutting-edge robotic and automation technology to drive value for our customers,” said Cary VandenAvond, chief revenue officer of Dexterity, in a statement. “With our Palletizing and Depalletizing 3.0 release, we’re providing even more features to our customers to ensure they are able to fully utilize robots in the full diversity of their pallet operations.” Redwood City, Calif.-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.65
September 30, 2022
Dexterity Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corp. to deploy 1,500 Dexterity-powered robots in warehouses across Japan by 2026. Prior to this agreement, Sumitomo invested in Dexterity through Presidio Ventures Inc., its U.S.-based corporate venture capital arm. “The full-task robots we have deployed have only increased demand for flexible automation that can operate in existing workflows and infrastructure,” stated Samir Menon, CEO of Dexterity. “Partnering with Sumitomo will accelerate Dexterity’s customers in getting FTE [full-time equivalent] robot systems up and running in their facilities.” Redwood City, Calif.-based Dexterity offers robots for logistics, warehouse, and supply chain customers. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.12
August 22, 2022
…Dematic Corp. today announced that it has partnered with Dexterity Inc. to offer “full-task” robotics globally. It will also facilitate Dexterity's entry into the European market. “Our growing partnership with Dexterity is yet another example of Dematic taking the necessary steps to continue to be a software and technology leader,” stated Hasan Dandashly, president of Dematic and an executive board member at KION Group. “As a leader, we provide our customers with the intelligent solutions they require for success, and fully integrated robotic solutions fit hand-in-glove with that.” By combining their expertise in supply chain systems and robotics, the strategic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.34
October 13, 2021
Dexterity Inc. today announced that it has raised an additional $140 million in Series B equity funding and debt. The Redwood City, Calif.-based company has created robots for logistics, warehouses, and supply chain customers. “Customers in retail, consumer goods manufacturing, and parcel handling need robots to scale quickly in order to manage the ever-increasing volume and variety of packages moving through their distribution centers,” said Samir Menon, CEO of Dexterity. “Dexterity is grateful to be at the forefront of delivering intelligent robotic systems in production across existing customer sites with the goal of rapidly transforming their warehouse operations.” Dexterity said…
