Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.22
September 30, 2020
…America, about varous topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, final mile logistics, and Peak Season, among others. MacDonald was appointed to his current role in May and has been in the supply chain sector for more than 30 years. MacDonald joined DHL Supply Chain in 2006 and, for the last decade prior to May, served as VP, Retail, DHL Supply Chain North America. Logistics Management (LM): How would you characterize the last six months, or so, going back to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic? What is different between now and then, in terms of some of the logistics takeaways? Rick…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.21
June 14, 2021
…services. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and Waymo LLC last week announced a collaboration to autonomously move freight in Texas for one of J.B. Hunt’s top customers. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with J.B. Hunt as we advance and commercialize the Waymo Driver,” stated Charlie Jatt, head of commercialization for trucking at Waymo. “Our teams share an innovative and safety-first mindset as well as a deep appreciation for the potential benefits of autonomous driving technology in trucking. It’s companies and relationships like these that will make this technology a commercial reality in the coming years.” Since its start as the Google…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.21
March 15, 2023
…sort mixed parcels like polybags, flats and boxes into last-mile mailsacks. The systems are modular and configurable to accept parcels via rolling bin or the new conveyor-fed automated induction system. The new AmbiSort A-Series conveyor-fed system improves the efficiency of existing parcel sorting applications by autonomously sorting parcels in a modular footprint that can be overseen by one operator for every three to four robotic systems, the Berkeley Calif.-based company said. Simulation used for parcel sortation Ambi Robotics’ systems are powered by AmbiOS, the company’s proprietary operating system that leverages advanced simulation-to-reality (Sim2Real) artificial intelligence (AI). This technology enables Ambi…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.20
November 01, 2022
…combine decades of experience in the design, development, and delivery of omnichannel and parcel distribution solutions. The Atlanta-based company claimed that it gives customers “a uniquely versatile end-to-end path forward to optimize operations in the face of continual upheaval.” FORTNA said it has the scale and capabilities to help customers and partners meet increasing consumer demands as they face continued supply chain disruptions and other challenges. The company claimed that it works with leading brands to “transform omnichannel and parcel-distribution operations.” FORTNA brand represents supply chain resilience “The decision to retain the legacy Fortna name was the result of careful…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.20
April 15, 2021
…lot of money, and who better to support driverless delivery than one of the largest retailers in the U.S.? Cruise LLC today said that several institutional investors and Walmart Inc. have joined its previously announced investment round, bringing the total capital raised to $2.75 billion at a valuation of more than $30 billion. “This investment is a marker for us – it shows our commitment to bringing the benefit of self-driving cars to our customers and business,” stated John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S. “We’re excited to join Cruise’s already impressive partner and investor ecosystem with the likes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.20
April 08, 2022
…to sustain 24/7 operations across the more than 750 miles between Dallas and Atlanta — two of our nation's busiest freight hubs — represents a giant step forward for Kodiak, and for the AV trucking industry as a whole,” he added. “We chose to make U.S. Xpress a cornerstone partner in our Partner Deployment Program because we see U.S. Xpress and its Variant division as ideal long-term partners for the deployment and scaling of our autonomous long-haul solution.” Partners began autonomous hauling last month A Kodiak truck and U.S. Xpress trailers completed a freight four round-trips in eight segments totaling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.19
February 14, 2023
…can be used for a range of applications, including: Last-mile and just-in-time delivery Measuring the nutrient levels of soil and precision crop spraying to collect risk-assessment data for construction companies Surveying real estate for reforestation projects Aiding emergency responders in risk assessment and delivery of life-saving equipment The company added that H2D55 is programmed with a control system that contains multiple gyroscopes and supporting algorithms to extend the operating limits of stable flight. It will showcase the drone later this month at IDEX 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The company also recently announced that it was given…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.19
August 30, 2021
…one challenge is distinguising their unique value proposition. Attabotics last week filed a claim in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts against Urbx Logistics alleging that it violated its patents. “Attabotics has a robust and growing portfolio of cutting-edge intellectual property, including patented technology for its unique robotics storage, retrieval, and delivery systems, and [it] is dedicated to ensuring it protects its intellectual property diligently and to the fullest extent of the law,” stated the company. The lawsuit claims that Urbx’s dual-robot system, infringes on multiple patents held by Attabotics. The Calgary, Alberta-based company is seeking appropriate relief, including a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.18
February 19, 2021
…has put on their internal operations, customer service, and delivery partners. “Both manufacturers and retailers, faced with ecommerce volumes that no one anticipated until 2025, are trying to meet this outsized demand with networks that were not prepared to handle this much volume this soon for such an extended period.” So then, the questions on many minds are these: How can existing supply chains rapidly mature to the same five-year future level? And how can a business rise to the current challenges with only the resources at hand? Like most supply chain decisions, the answers to these questions are found…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.17
March 29, 2023
…added it works with customers in logistics, manufacturing, and last-mile delivery. Accelerated customer traction Capra Robotics, an award-winning mobile robot manufacturer based in Denmark, selected RGo’s Perception Engine for its new Hircus mobile robot platform. “RGo continues to develop game-changing navigation technology,” said Niels Juls Jacobsen, CEO of Capra and founder of Mobile Industrial Robots. “Traditional localization sensors either work indoors or outdoors – but not both. Combining both capabilities into a low-cost, compact and robust system is a key aspect of our strategy to deliver mobile robotics solutions to the untapped ‘interlogistics’ market.” RGo Robotics said it has completed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.17
November 09, 2022
…Safety is paramount at AutoStore.” ASRS offers alternative to 'last mile' shipping AutoStore said its new technology is a direct response to the evolving demand for greater efficiency in how customers receive products. “Adding public-facing ports to stores can drive additional in-store purchases and enable retailers to provide a frictionless omnichannel shopping experience for customers,” it said. “We are constantly piloting and rolling out new technology,” said Fernández. “People want more flexibility, and the buy-online-pickup-in-store trend is quickly becoming an attractive alternative to last-mile delivery, since it’s simple, fast, and offers a lower carbon footprint.” The PickUpPort is the fifth…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.16
April 25, 2016
…unimaginable levels of optimization in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and last mile delivery that could become a reality in less than half a decade despite high set-up costs deterring early adoption in logistics. Changing consumer behavior and the desire for personalization are behind two other top trends Batch Size One and On-demand Delivery: Set to have a big impact on logistics, on-demand delivery will enable consumers to have their purchases delivered where and when they need them by using flexible courier services. Batch Size One explores what could happen as consumer demand for highly personalized products goes head to head with…
