Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.50
October 25, 2024
…the past 18 months, Vecna Robotics has worked with GEODIS, a worldwide transport and logistics organization, to develop an offering that could increase their case picking productivity by automating both robot travel and human work. Since fully deploying CaseFlow at its Indianapolis pilot site, GEODIS has more than doubled workflow productivity with no reported safety issues. “The warehouse segment is facing chronic labor shortages, and case picking is the most labor-intensive operation at many of our sites,” said Andy Johnston, senior director of innovation at GEODIS. “By implementing CaseFlow with Vecna’s robots, we were able to increase picking efficiency by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.60
June 21, 2024
…product performance and the release of new automation technology.” GEODIS, Vecna developing new case-picking robot Over the past year, Vecna has combined cloud software updates and investments in its Pivotal Command Center remote monitoring and teleoperation service. The company said its service has helped customers including GEODIS, FedEx, DHL, Caterpillar, Shape, and others realize upwards of 70% performance improvements in ground-to-ground and low-lift warehouse workflows like case picking, packaging, and cross-docking. In addition to these improvements, Vecna said the cash infusion will support the launch of next-generation platforms that will help the company provide more deployment flexibility and reach into…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.71
March 28, 2024
…with barcodes, according to the company. Customers include NFI, GEODIS, DSV, Barrett Distribution and DPI Specialty Foods (KeHE). “Gather AI’s cutting-edge computer vision and workflow software, purpose-built for inventory monitoring, has seen significant commercial adoption and rapid growth separating them from the field of other venture-backed startups,” said Ajay Agarwal, partner at Bain Capital Ventures. “We are excited to welcome Gather AI to our portfolio of companies such as Kiva, ShipBob, FourKites and Vention that are leveraging AI and software in the physical world.” The company says its AI software enables drones to fly autonomously through warehouses, scanning 15 times…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.00
November 02, 2023
…and scale operations fast. Earlier this year, the company cited the case study of how it helped logistics provider GEODIS “reimagine” its processes. It also acknowledged that collaboration with human workers is key to successful robot deployments.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.28
October 09, 2023
…across the U.S. and Canada for leading brands including GEODIS, Gap Inc., Ariat, and Decathlon. It said it expects the North American market to represent one-third of its global business by 2025. Western Europe sees expansion In Western Europe, Exotec claimed new customer wins and expansions into new countries. In April 2023, it solidified its presence in the U.K. market with a “significant” customer partnership with Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), a European leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. In June, Exotec collaborated with CEVA Logistics to deliver 57 robots to two sites in the Netherlands. In July, the company partnered…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.09
August 22, 2023
…“The nice thing is that existing clients such as GEODIS and DHL have expanded significantly,” he noted. “They're expanding their robot fleets within existing buildings as well as in new buildings.” “Locus’ consistent innovation, user-centric approach, and genuine dedication to customer relationships puts them at the forefront of warehouse automation,” said Alan McDonald, vice president of continuous improvement at GEODIS. “This milestone is a testament to its technological leadership and synergistic collaboration. We look forward to building on our work together and driving even greater efficiency improvements in the future.” In addition, GEODIS provides diverse use cases, such as handling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.00
June 16, 2023
…Drew Bailey, vice president of design engineering at 3PL GEODIS. Companies considering automation should make their requirements clear to robotics suppliers and integrators, he said. Girton and Bailey cited challenges such as changing how they measure a floor's grade before implementing Skypod. Both noted that they were ultimately pleased with the results of their deployments, including significant increases in throughput. Integrators can help assess a customer's processes and collaborate to ensure successful deployments, but the learning curve can be steep, said Zac Boehm, vice president of robotic solutions at Hy-Tek Intralogistics. Exotec has worked hard to be a trusted partner…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.14
May 26, 2023
…application. Klunk, former senior vice president of operations at GEODIS, is a fulfillment operations veteran and brings over two decades of warehouse experience to Figure's team. Parkway Venture Capital led round Parkway Venture Capital led Figure's Series A round, with participation from Adcock, Aliya Capital, Bold Capital Partners, Tamarack Global, FJ labs, and KUKA Robotics CEO Till Reuter. “We're focused on investing in companies that are pioneers in AI technology, and we believe that autonomous humanoid robots have the potential to revolutionize the labor economy,” stated Jesse Coors-Blankenship, co-founder and managing partner of Parkway Venture Capital. “We are impressed by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.70
March 15, 2023
To improve case-picking productivity, logistics provider GEODIS had to reimagine its processes as it added mobile robots to its Indianapolis campus. Vecna Robotics yesterday said GEODIS had nearly doubled throughput by combining the capabilities of robots—and humans. In covering yesterday's announcement, Robotics 24/7 spoke with Anthony Moschella, senior vice president of product management at Vecna Robotics. In addition, Alan McDonald, vice president of continuous improvement at GEODIS, provided his company's point of view about the deployment and the returns from robotics as an end user. GEODIS addresses a common pain point How did GEODIS identify case picking as a task…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.97
March 14, 2023
Vecna Robotics today announced that it has worked with GEODIS to deploy autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, for case picking at the logistics company's Indianapolis campus. Starting late last year, the implementation “rethought” human-robot interaction, reduced inefficient travel, and doubled workflow throughput, Vecna said. “GEODIS has been a really amazing, flexible partner with a tech-forward mindset,” said Anthony Moschella, senior vice president of product management at Vecna Robotics. “We have deployed systems together for almost four years, and both recognized a huge unmet need in the market to re-imagine the most common order-picking workflow—case picking—in a way that combines the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.76
February 14, 2023
…wasn't dedicated to autonomous vehicles or robots; it was Geodis' “Puppy Park,” where attendees could take a break with actual puppies. Geodis' “Puppy Park” at Manifest 2023. Credit: Eugene Demaitre It's never too late to start with robotics “People don't know where to start,” said Zac Boehm, vice president of robotic solutions at Hy-Tek Intralogistics in a panel on trends, opportunities, and challenges of warehouse robotics. “A lot of our customers say they want a robot, and we kick into educational mode. There's board-driven versus operations-driven decisions.” “What industries are most interested in robots?” asked Bob Trebilcock, moderator and executive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.84
January 16, 2023
…and Asia. Its global customers include DHL Supply Chain, GEODIS, Radial, Ryder eCommerce, and VF Corp. The company said it averages more than 3 million units picked per day around the world. In 2022, Locus surpassed over 1.3 billion units picked. It raised $117 million in Series F funding in November. Last year alone, Locus Robotics won more than 17 industry awards, including being named to the Inc. 500 for the second year in a row. It also received a 2022 IFOY Award in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category. How LocusBots will operate in Japan Designers can place orders…
