Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 66.44
April 09, 2018
NextShift Robotics (Booth C2363) is unveiling their new robotics system for use in eCommerce warehouses and cellular manufacturing. NextShift Robotics’ unique independent robot/independent worker approach helps e-commerce distribution centers expedite order picking and fulfillment. “NextShift Robotics makes e-commerce fulfillment dramatically more efficient and less costly,” said Mary Ellen Sparrow, co-founder and CEO of NextShift Robotics. “Our robots collaborate with workers, allowing them to pick merchandise quickly and efficiently. Workers stay in their dynamic zones while robots do the rest – loading and unloading heavy order-totes unassisted, and carrying them over long distances. We are able to get very high throughput…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 50.46
May 04, 2021
…as a service, today announced that it has acquired NextShift Robotics, which makes autonomous mobile robots. Lowell, Mass.-based NextShift will operate as JASCI Robotics and said it will focus on warehousing and logistics. A purchase price was not disclosed. Scarcity of warehouse labor and the massive growth of e-commerce are driving interest in automation, said Elmsford, N.Y.-based JASCI. By 2025, as many as 4 million robots could be deployed in more than 50,000 warehouses to meet market demands, according to ABI Research. Over 50% of warehouses will have invested in robotics by 2025 to augment labor, predicted Gartner. NextShift patents…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.91
October 11, 2019
…platform, and how it easily connects with enterprise software systems and robotics technologies, including the autonomous mobile robot from NextShift Robotics, also on display at the facility. The Innovation Test Lab will continue to provide an opportunity to connect with new and innovative robotics technologies as the lab continues to grow and Kenco continues their research, which is sure to add value and provide insight to their customers. Kenco executives as well as business and IT leaders were among those who participated in the grand opening.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.24
May 20, 2019
…| ProShip | WestRock | Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Locus| NextShift Robotics | inVia Robotics | Fetch Robotics | 6 River Systems | Autonomous Drones: PINC | Vtrus | Eyesee Source: A.T. Kearney research Pop-Up Warehousing Start-Ups such as Flexe, Flow Space, Ware2Go have emerged in the market, first to support e-commerce business and peak season demand but also as a safety valve for large shippers and 3PLs seeking flexibility. Major retailers such as Walmart.com, Walgreens, Staples, and Bath & Body Works are already working with these and other startups. Also known as on-demand warehousing, benefits such as no start-up costs,…
