Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.94
October 28, 2024
…fly autonomously through warehouses with no GPS, WiFi or infrastructure changes needed. The machine learning algorithm analyzes inventory pictures and is able to read and interpret barcodes, lot codes, text, expiration dates, case counts and occupancy information. Gather says this data is exactly what warehouse operators need to compare the real-time physical inventory with what is digitally stored in the warehouse management system (WMS). Now, any Bosma employee trained to use the technology can participate in the cycle counting and inventory management processes, as Gather AI’s accessible offering contains voiceover and screen magnification capabilities. The voiceover function allows the operator…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.96
October 16, 2024
…put sprinklers underneath it. It requires hardwired electrical. The infrastructure costs are greater. “With our system, it's flexible, modular, scalable, even portable,” he said. “Nothing bolts to the floor. Everything is on wheels - even the platforms you see the robots running on are on wheels.” Tompkins Robotics’ tSort systems can plug into standard 110 volt outlets to collect power for robot charging. Tompkins Robotics’ product line includes its flagship tSort robot family, along with the PickPallet, PickPal, and xChange AMRs. Its newest addition is the tSortPost pedestal AMR. Source: Tompkins Robotics Without the tethers of more traditional fixed automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.97
October 12, 2024
…enter the era of 'Software-Defined Everything,' where devices and infrastructure increasingly rely on software for operations, new features, and innovation, the importance of functional safety and security are paramount,” said John Wall, BlackBerry QNX head and SVP. “While 90% of organizations surveyed recognize this as a priority, developers are under growing pressure to meet deadlines and budgets, which is why pre-certified software is so important to enabling organizations not only meet their goals, but doing so without compromise.” Security breaches lead to project delays Security is also a pain point for developers, particularly for open-source operating systems, which are more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.01
October 10, 2024
…system in a lights-out distribution center without any added infrastructure like reflectors, stickers or beacons. The newest generation product is supported by an $18 million Series A round and seed funding led by S2G Ventures and Spero Ventures. “Corvus Robotics fits our mission to invest in companies that truly transform the way business is conducted,” said Marc Tarpenning, co-founder of Tesla and partner at Spero Ventures. “Other than a landing pad, its drone-powered system requires no infrastructure, is quick and easy to deploy, and cost-effective to manage. It literally merges with the existing warehouse environment.” “At S2G Ventures, we seek…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.42
October 03, 2024
…invested more than $41.5 billion in New York, including infrastructure and compensation to employees, and has created more than 47,000 direct jobs across the state. These investments support an additional 83,100 indirect jobs across the state, in fields like construction and professional services, and have contributed more than $36 billion to the New York GDP, on top of the company’s direct investments. “Since its groundbreaking, this facility has already been responsible for creating quality, good-paying construction jobs in our community, and once completed, will employ hundreds to the benefit of Niagara County and the Western New York Economy,” said Rob…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.05
August 27, 2024
…“The initial application for this to test out the infrastructure was palletizing,” Hummel said. “Boxes were actually the first things onboarded. Then we tried other simple shapes, like cans, other types of boxes, but it’s all really customer driven.” As Rapid added customers, it also added to its internal object database of objects and shapes. Hummel noted that one of the beauties of the system is that Rapid Robotics doesn’t need a massive object database before RapidID goes to market. Onboarding objects - in the grand scheme of all this very extensive and ever-evolving technology - is actually the “easy”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.15
August 19, 2024
…pose of a pallet when picking or the facility infrastructure (e.g., tables and racks) when placing. Pallets in the real-world are often damaged or presented to the AMRs with high levels of variability. Computer vision systems need to be resilient enough to tolerate these disturbances to reliably determine the position and orientation of the pallet as well as estimate the location of the fork pockets. One particular challenge Panzarella noted is occlusions, often from facility infrastructure, that blocks the camera’s line-of-sight to the pallet. Cameras and sensors on automated lift trucks tell the robot where it is, where the pallets…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.82
August 13, 2024
…to grow in North America, leveraging Coesia's experience and infrastructure to facilitate and cater to its expansion. “Joining forces with Coesia allows us to expand our market reach and footprint,” said Peter Mellon, PWR managing director. “We look forward to a synergetic collaboration that will benefit our customers, driving innovation and further enhance our technological integration capability.” During the upcoming Fachpack and PPMA trade shows in September, PWR will join the Coesia booth to showcase its integrated portfolio and technological advancements. “We are excited to partner with PWR and work alongside its team,” said Alessandro Parimbelli, Coesia CEO. “PWR's expertise…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.63
July 24, 2024
…wanted to provide a product that utilizes even less infrastructure with an even quicker deployment for parcel sortation in last mile, regional hubs, and fulfillment and distribution centers. The tSortPost has an adjustable post that allows for sortation into containers at a variety of heights while running on the floor of the facility. This means users can deploy a new sortation system in a facility with almost no infrastructure, relying only on fiducial markers, scanning stations and destination bins around the perimeter. “I am excited about what this launch means for the sortation industry,” said Jim Serstad, VP of robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.21
July 08, 2024
…factories.” Robotize AMRs can be integrated with with existing infrastructure Robotize’s platform lifting AMRs for warehouse and manufacturing automation can be integrated with existing infrastructure. Its robots can navigate complex environments, transport heavy pallets, and perform repetitive tasks with precision. By joining forces with Robotize, Peak Technologies said it aims to accelerate the adoption of AMRs across industries. “We look forward to working closely with Peak Technologies as we drive the next generation of internal material transport automation together,” said Anders Pjetursson, Robotize CEO. “Our shared passion for innovation and excellence will redefine how goods move within distribution centers, ensuring…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.17
July 01, 2024
…scenarios, including first response, search and rescue, logistics, critical infrastructure inspection, defense and security.” Hundreds of XTEND's drone and robotics systems are already operationally deployed worldwide, and the company is continuously developing its XOS operating system and those platforms to deliver more human-machine teaming. XOS is hardware agnostic, which allows it to control all sorts of platforms, including third party devices, complement existing technology or create entirely new systems from scratch. XOS’s open architecture means that it can host applications developed by other companies, too. “Our XOS operating system is based on “Practical Human Supervised Autonomy” which empowers drones and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.04
June 20, 2024
…is also different from a city where even the infrastructure has its own variations.” Ottonomy made its first deployment in the airport space in late 2021 at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Source: Ottonomy With business to consumer (B2C) deliveries, customers waiting at departure gates can order items from vendors within terminals, and those items are delivered directly to them. Vijay said B2C deliveries open up the reach of retailers and restaurants who are geographically far from certain gates by providing an additional distribution channel, allowing them to reach customers who don’t want to walk across terminals to shop and…
