Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.51
July 18, 2023
…pandemic created a huge shift to online fulfillment and delivery that few were prepared for. Retailers were forced to quickly create an e-commerce strategy that met customer expectations but also made money. Many took the basic approach of using grocery stores to fulfill online orders, which worked well while customers were not shopping in stores. Today, online ordering is still popular, but the number of in-store customers has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels. As a result, retailers still using in-store fulfillment for online orders are challenged with empty shelves and stock outs. “Customers are quite happy going back into store,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.46
July 18, 2023
…UNIQLO, Walmart, Orbis, Mitsubishi, JD Logistics, BYD, and more. TCL deployed Flex AMRs with a lifting module for line-side delivery, which FowardX said was “the world’s first 5G AMR deployment” (see video above). Chery recently deployed more than 100 AMRs from across ForwardX's product lines as one unified fleet to support its automotive Super Factory, which produces over 300,000 vehicles and 200,000 KD units per year. ForwardX said these partnerships have demonstrated the value of its technologies in improving efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence across various sectors. Last week, ForwardX named Richmond Rolling Solutions as exclusive distributor of its AMRs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.99
July 17, 2023
…it plans to use the capital “to scale the delivery of zero-error warehouses and predictable value across a supply chain industry that is increasingly turning to technology to improve crucial operational impediments—labor shortages, lost productivity, inventory errors, and waste.” Verity's founders include Raffaello D’Andrea, who co-founded warehouse automation company Kiva Systems, which was acquired by Amazon in 2012. The Zurich, Switzerland-based company said it has combined fully autonomous drones with advanced data analytics to provide insights that enable increased operational efficiencies. Verity aims for inventory market leadership Verity said its clients can gain real-time visibility and precise control over their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.08
July 16, 2023
…reduce injuries and make jobs easier, enabling more efficient delivery of all kinds of products. And with packages arriving incredibly fast in homes everywhere, what’s not to like? You can learn more on NVIDIA's site about Isaac Sim, Jetson Orin, Omniverse Enterprise, and Metropolis, as well as from this Deep Learning Institute course: “Introduction to Robotic Simulations in Isaac Sim.” About the author Gerard Andrews is a senior product marketing manager focused on the robotics developer community. Prior to joining NVIDIA, he was product marketing director at Cadence, responsible for product planning, marketing, and business development for licensable processor IP.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.17
July 14, 2023
…are integral to Chang Industrial's successful engineering and program delivery.” ASRS provides 'modern storage density,' says Hai Robotics “Hai Robotics is thrilled to collaborate with Chang Industrial to jointly innovate new solutions to automate factories and improve supply chain performance,” stated Will McInnis, technical sales and automation advisor at Hai Robotics. The Fremont, Calif.-based company said its ASRS provides modern storage density, reaching 32 ft. in height. Hai Robotics said its systems can reduce customer's storage footprints up to 75%, increasing workflow efficiency gains up to 4x, maximizing order pick accuracy by over 99.9%, and improve the fulfillment rate for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.30
July 13, 2023
…is working with Walmart China, helping prepare orders for delivery within 42 hours. Post-COVID, we're seeing more “buy online, pick up in store,” shifting distribution. Some operators are looking to turn stores into large warehouses, increasing efficiency without increasing staff. We're expanding in the U.S. to address widespread labor shortages. What mobile robots has ForwardX displayed at recent trade shows? Guan: At ProMat, we showed three types of AMRs. The smaller Flex has capacity up to 661 lb. for piece picking. The Max is a pallet-size AMR with 1,322-lb. capacity. Other robots can only handle small unit picking, but the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.53
July 11, 2023
…conveyor belts to grippers to safety systems. Price and delivery time are calculated in real-time. Robot Workstations Configuring a new robot workstation is a complex undertaking, requiring more than simply selecting a robot model. An automated production environment also requires the right workplace design, which often involves manipulating complex structures in CAD programs. The process is time-consuming and stressful, first requiring obtaining offers from different suppliers via sales. The components must then be harmonized. The entire process can take weeks and requires expertise on the part of the customer, who is ultimately responsible for compatibility and function. Small and medium-sized…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
July 06, 2023
…LG’s Guidebot, Remote Control Rover and Fake Terrain Course, Delivery and Cleaning Robot Testing Stations and more. 12 p.m. – Panel Discussion with Cross-Disciplinary Professionals: Elad Inbar, RobotLAB Founder and CEO Dr. Balakrishnan Prabhakaran, esteemed computer scientist and professor at University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) with notable research on big data systems and machine learning. Dr. Sriram Villupuram, professor of Finance at the University of Texas at Arlington & director of the Ryan-Reilly Center for Urban Land Utilization Dr. Narayanan Janakiraman, marketing professor at University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), frequent expert feature in outlines like Harvard Business Review,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.21
July 06, 2023
…hydraulics and factory automation in North America and shortening delivery routes. The Lohr a. Main-based company is investing about 160 million euros in the new location and will create about 900 jobs by 2027. The aim is to strengthen local production for the North American factory automation and hydraulics market and thus be able to serve customers even better and more efficiently in the future. At its 42,000-square-meter plant in Querétaro, Bosch Rexroth began manufacturing hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves for mobile machinery such as excavators, forklifts, and tractors in June. The company is preparing the ramp-up of hydraulic components…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.71
June 24, 2023
…pandemic, as well as high demand from consumers. Home delivery had become critical, and then there were shortages on the worker side. You'd think that supply chains and warehousing would already be automated, but at least 50% in the U.S. is largely manual. Coupled with e-commerce demand and worker shortages, you'll have serious problems. Our team saw during COVID that a lot of these companies have been investing heavily in automation. Now we have haptic sensors and companies like FANUC, Honeywell, Omron, and Yaskawa rolling out robotics. And there's more autonomous technology coupled with 5G, whose low latency can help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.37
June 21, 2023
…with each pick. Brightpick Dispatchers consolidate and speed order delivery In most online grocery fulfillment centers, including Rohlik’s, picked items from each picking zone are sent via totes on conveyor belts to a central location for consolidation. Brightpick Dispatcher robots consolidate items arriving from these various picking zones into completed orders to dispatch for delivery, curbside pickup or in-store pickup. Brightpick Dispatchers also enable companies to pre-pick customer orders in advance by storing them in a temporary staging area until they need to be dispatched. This enables warehouses to smooth out picking volumes throughout the day and increase total daily…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.37
June 20, 2023
…is a group of manufacturing technology companies working to bring together their people, resources, and ecosystem of technology and delivery partners. Its stated goal is to help companies that design, build, make, and install products to “manufacture to their potential and with confidence.” The ISN said its growing network of 76 locations has the industrial knowledge and experience to develop and provide the tools, services, and resources to help manufacturers achieve their goals.
