Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
September 29, 2024
…applications offline. ABB said RobotStudio can deliver a 99% match between the simulation and reality, eliminating the need for touch-ups and guaranteeing precise and efficient implementation.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.20
July 02, 2024
…experience to propel the adoption of ForwardX Robotics' full line-ups and advanced offerings. This collaboration extends to Romania, with Voyatzoglou's subsidiary, EuroFit, playing a role in distributing ForwardX AMRs in the Romanian market. ForwardX moves forward in Europe “This collaboration holds paramount importance in ForwardX Robotics' 2024 Go Global strategy.,” said Nicholas Chee, CEO of ForwardX Robotics. “Through partnerships with industry leaders worldwide, we aim to deliver superior and more efficient logistics automation solutions to clients globally.” As warehouse and manufacturing automation progresses in the Greek and Romanian markets, ForwardX Robotics’ assisted picking offerings deliver value with minimal capital investment,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.47
April 10, 2024
…One’s systems are used by major parcel couriers, including UPS, FedEx and DHL. Plus One's customers want faster cycle times for their applications. “In an each picking situation, you might do seven orders a minute,” Nieves said. “We have to live at 25 plus cycles per minute. So the robot never stops moving, which means the vision processing has to happen at that cadence.” Rather than develop a generalized AI model to accomplish tasks, Nieves said Plus One has created a purpose-built, “adaptable” AI specifically for parcel picking. “A generalized model has to learn a bunch of stuff it may…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.40
March 06, 2024
…General Electric, GXO Logistics, Moderna, Siemens, Target, Toyota, and UPS. In addition, the 2023 keynote session focused on how clothing provider Ariat International reimagined its operations by automating its warehouses. Matthew S. Hardenberg, vice president of distribution for Ariat International, was joined by John Santagate, vice president of robotics for Körber Supply Chain Software, and Randy Randolph, vice president of channels & partnerships at Geekplus America. This year’s event will highlight new developments in these applications and more. How to speak at the 2024 Robotics Applications Conference For RAC’ 24, Peerless Media is looking for submissions from robot and automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.39
March 06, 2024
…sessions will be hosted by Bill Seward, President of UPS Supply Chain Solutions on Monday, Gerd Leonhard, CEO of The Futures Agency and founder of The Good Future Project on Tuesday, and Nick Saban, former head football coach at the University of Alabama on Wednesday. MODEX 2024 will also feature several special events during the show, including Monday’s MHI Young Professionals network reception and Women in the Supply Chain industry forum, and Wednesday’s Industry Night. Daily sessions will focus on integral topics across multiple industries, including robotic implementation in warehouse settings, automation options in the marketplace and picking systems for…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 2.70
February 28, 2024
…Table of Contents How cobots have gained a foothold in reverse logistics operations Berkshire Grey’s systems handle hard-to-sort returns UPS uses robots and AI to strengthen network capabilities, enhance the employee experience Plus One Robotics raises $50M in Series C to advance AI vision software products Pitney Bowes to automate middle mile sorting with Ambi Robotics Optoro and Locus Robotics team up to deliver integrated, high volume reverse logistics system Advanced Robotics to begin selling Opex’s Perfect Pick and Suresort Systems to European warehouse customers Ambi Robotics releases AmbiSort B-Series, a robotic modular parcel induction system
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.81
February 21, 2024
…When these products are shipped back from FedEx, or UPS, or whatever it is, they all look different,” Franzer said. “They're all palletized differently, different sized pallets, different boxes, different shrink wrap around the outside, different packaging. That makes it a challenge.” Heavier cobot payload options Universal Robots expanded its cobot offerings with the UR30 in late 2023. The sixth generation offering (alongside the UR20), can handle 30 kg payloads, a 10 kg increase compared to the UR20. As the cobot industry grows, so too do the demands of its users. Increased payload capabilities allows other organizations to wade into…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.67
November 24, 2023
UPS Supply Chain Solutions has introduced the new state-of-the-art UPS Velocity facility, which harnesses smart automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to boost its customer experience and service. UPS Velocity will change our customers’ experience for the better in five ways: Bots to the rescue: The facility has over 700 bots in operation – a number UPS Supply Chain Solutions plans to triple across its network in the next year. Goods-to-person technology uses AI to arrange space for optimal speed and can even pick up inventory. Rack-to-person technology, developed by Geek+, optimizes storage by 30% compared to facilities without the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.68
October 29, 2023
…Amesbury, Mass. Its mobile carts are used in manufacturing, retail, and shipping and receiving applications by companies including Walmart, UPS, DHL, Wayfair, Tesla, and Amazon. Newcastle Systems recently released an industry report, “Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Automation.” This article is posted with permission.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.36
October 14, 2023
…that establishes system goals and success metrics, with regular check-ups on progress, Leavitt said. Locus said its AMRs can work alongside human pickers to make them more effective by enhancing pick density. With about 125 customers and more than 300 sites running its robots, Locus' software platform learns over time from all the work going on. Meanwhile, its RaaS includes support to ensure that customers stay on track toward their goals. “We’re trying to solve problems our customers are having on the ground tied to the growing volumes of piece handling many operations have,” said Leavitt. “What we say is,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.65
September 28, 2023
…package flow and the overall efficiency of its network. UPS also described its use of robotics and automation to reduce repetitive tasks and physical stress for its employees. Founded in 1907, the company claimed that it has a long history of driving innovations for logistics. Atlanta-based UPS noted that its use of automation and digital technologies has accelerated with advances in artificial intelligence. “UPS has been a technology company since its founding. Innovation is in our DNA,” stated Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS. “We continuously look for ways to leverage technology to improve our employee experience and increase efficiency. This…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
September 26, 2023
…IFR said. Annual installation counts grew slowly, with cyclical ups and downs, said the IFR. In 2022, 1,858 robots were installed in Brazil. This was 4% more than in the previous year, it said. The automotive industry is still the main driver of industrial robotics in the U.S. Click on image to enlarge. Source: International Federation of Robotics IFR gives bullish outlook “The year 2023 will be characterized by a slowdown of the global economic growth,” said the IFR. “Robot installations in 2023 are not expected to follow this pattern.” “There is no indication that the overall long-term growth trend…
