Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.49
October 29, 2023
…workers. Many large retailers, like Home Depot, Walmart, and Kroger, have chosen to invest in automation to supplement some of their human staffs. In addition to self-checkout counters, artificial intelligence is another example of automation on the retail floor helping shoppers find items as well as track customer behavior. Behind the scenes, automation is streamlining the various logistics processes that bring products to retail shelves. For example, there are now systems to count and put away inventory as well as prepare items for shipment to retail locations. Robots are a positive development for retail careers While the shift to automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.38
October 18, 2023
…vision-based applications. More than 1,000 companies, including BMW Group, Kroger, Tyson Foods, and Infosys, are using NVIDIA Metropolis developer tools to solve Internet of Things (IoT), sensor processing, and operational challenges with vision AI, noted NVIDIA. It said the rate of adoption is quickening, as users have downloaded the tools more than 1 million times. NVIDIA said it plans to make an expanded set of Metropolis APIs and microservices available on Jetson by year's end. It said that hundreds of customers use Isaac to develop high-performance systems across diverse domains, including agriculture, warehouse automation, last-mile delivery, and service robotics, among…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.64
March 27, 2023
…a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from a Kroger Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) in Dallas, Texas, to multiple retail locations. Gatik said its delivers goods safely and efficiently using its fleet of light and medium-duty trucks. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 customers including Kroger, Walmart, Loblaw, and Georgia-Pacifi. Gatik’s Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks are commercially deployed in multiple markets including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario. Gatik’s autonomous trucks each feature a cold chain-capable 20’ foot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.42
January 13, 2023
…big companies like Walmart, Target, Amazon, GXO, DHL, or Kroger could automate. While we were talking about a labor crisis coming, it was hard work to sell robotics. The companies that leaned in early on are now scaling automation—they've made those investments. Now, everyone realizes it's happening, and there's no debate over whether to automate. It's now, “How do we do it? How can we make it happen with no skills within the organization?” SVT Robotics said its SOFTBOT integration platform and network of partners can help warehouses bring in robots. Click image to enlarge. Source: SVT Robotics SVT partners…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.80
July 29, 2022
American grocery retailer The Kroger Co. this week announced the official opening of its newest customer fulfillment center, or CFC, in Dallas. Powered by the Ocado Group, the CFC will use advanced robotics technology. “Kroger's fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes the promise of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest food and quality ingredients to your own doorstep—when you want it, how you want it,” said Bill Bennett, Kroger vice president and head of e-commerce. “Customers can use Kroger.com or the Kroger app to check the weekly circular, select personalized digital coupons, search products by dietary…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.50
June 17, 2022
…platform.” “Our panel on digital twins at Automate last week was well-received,” he recalled. “The panelists from companies like Kroger and our newly announced partnership with READY Robotics demonstrate that the technology is becoming really important to diverse users.” “Our discussions with them and people at our booth showed that it's not just the technology providers—end users are starting to think about how digital twins and simulation can help them improve efficiency, save money and energy, and make a smaller climate impact,” said Andrews. “The overall theme of this release is that NVIDIA is providing a rich toolbox for developers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.05
January 12, 2022
…of Nuro. “Through our strategic partnerships with Domino’s, FedEx, Kroger, 7-Eleven, and more, we are doing just that—improving road safety, sustainability, and overall access to goods delivery.” “With the introduction of our new flagship model and the ground-breaking of our new production facility—one of the industry’s first end-of-line manufacturing facilities in America—we are excited about the opportunity to fulfill our vision of improving everyday life through autonomous delivery at scale.” Nuro has been piloting its autonomous vehicles for local deliveries in Texas, Arizona, and California. Last year, the company closed on $600 million in Series D funding. Its announcement came…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.00
December 02, 2021
…while Mountain View-based Nuro has also partnered with FedEx, Kroger, and Domino's Pizza. Nuro delivers in hometown “The delivery service will begin with our fleet of Prius vehicles in fully autonomous mode, followed by our custom-designed electric R2 autonomous vehicles,” said Zhu. He credited federal and state regulatory progress that enabled Nuro to test and operate driverless vehicles for deliveries. “Residents in the state of California – a major hub of innovation – have never been able to experience the commercial delivery of goods by an autonomous vehicle,” said Zhu. “Nuro is teaming up with 7‑Eleven to change that.” “We’ve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.78
November 03, 2021
…across the U.S. Financial and strategic investors included Google, Kroger, and SoftBank. “We’re thrilled to have the backing of these prominent investors and world-class companies, and honored that they support our vision of improving communities and revitalizing local commerce,” said Dave Ferguson, co-founder and president of Nuro. “We believe this investment will allow us to accelerate our commercialization strategy and better everyday life with Nuro’s technology.” Mountain View, Calif.-based Nuro said its custom electric autonomous vehicles are designed to bring everything from produce to prescriptions right to customers' homes. The company claimed that its alternative to driving is convenient and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.98
August 30, 2021
…momentum—including strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Domino’s, Kroger, and FedEx and operations in three states—we are now able to invest in the infrastructure to build tens of thousands of robots,” said Jiajun Zhu, co-founder and CEO of Nuro. “We greatly appreciate the state’s leadership in working with us to finalize this partnership. The decision to place these facilities in Southern Nevada was an easy one.” Nuro has developed electric autonomous vehicles (AVs) to delivery items from produce to prescriptions to customers' homes. The company has provided its delivery services to communities in Texas, Arizona, and California. Nuro, BYD…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.37
July 23, 2021
…was founded in 2009, and its customers include Walmart, Kroger, and the Mall of America. Denver Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the U.S., plans to use Tennant Co. floor scrubbers with BrainOS, starting with 14 buildings. Brain recently hired Jon Thomason as its new chief technology officer. He is former vice president of autonomous solutions at Uber Advanced Technologies Group (ATG), and he has also held senior roles at Amazon and Qualcomm. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Thomason about his experience, his views on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and his plans for Brain Corp. You've been a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.91
July 12, 2021
The Kroger Co. last week said it plans to expand its Great Lakes Distribution Center in Delaware, Ohio, with partner KNAPP AG. Kroger, which claims to be the largest grocer in the U.S., said it will add new technologies to the facility renovation, which it expects to be completed this summer. “Kroger’s investment in KNAPP’s latest technology allows the Great Lakes Distribution Center to improve efficiency in replenishing our stores, enabling us to quickly deliver fresh food to our customers,” stated Tony Lucchino, vice president of supply chain and network strategy at Kroger. “The expansion of the facility is part…
