Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.21
August 21, 2021
…you or the service provider will need to monitor interoperability efforts. Source: Meili Robots 5. Functionality You'll eventually want to add new features and carry out updates for any software. Here, building your own FMS has a clear advantage over buying an existing one. Building and knowing your own strong, stable technological foundation allows you to expand it at any time. When buying an existing FMS, you will be highly dependent on the vendor in terms of new features and updates, as well as for responding to possible system failures and downtime. 6. Scalability When building your own FMS, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.29
August 16, 2021
Just as several organizations are addressing interoperability among autonomous mobile robots in warehouses, so too is management of both drones and ground robots of interest to the U.S. Department of Defense. Today, Sarcos Defense and BAE Systems PLC announced that they are jointly developing advanced perception and sensing capabilities for autonomous platforms for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL. “We look forward to seeing the results of this research project and the potential impact it may have on our U.S. defense operations,” said Dr. Peter Zulch at AFRL. “Better perception and improving sensing lags are critical challenges, particularly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.83
August 12, 2021
…company and some of its customers are watching various interoperability efforts. “Our system is fairly open,” said Charles. “With REST APIs [application programming interfaces], you can get fleet and position information from the robots, whch is what you need for systems from different vendors to work together. A lot of software providers are looking at providing another layer.” Top modules from partners such as ROEQ for the MiR600 and 1350 offer flexibility “out of the box” without requiring extensive customization for different tasks or workflows, said MiR. These top modules enable the AMRs to pick up and drop off pallets…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.78
August 06, 2021
…$6.4 billion raised in June 2021. With fleet management, interoperability, training via simulation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence growing in importance to robotics, it should come as little surprise that software firms participated in $754 million worth of transactions last month. That was more than double of the previous month. The global market for robot software will grow from $4.27 billion in 2020 to $47.24 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.3%, according to Allied Market Research. Research and Markets predicted that the market will grow at a CAGR of 45.5% from 2021 to 2026, thanks…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.66
August 02, 2021
…to communicate with one another and enterprise systems for interoperability and efficiency. Organizations are addressing the issue, and a software ecosystem is growing to meet this need. Global shipping company DHL, for instance, has collaborated with Microsoft and AI-driven fulfillment provider Blue Yonder to integrate warehouse robots. DHL's initial implementation of the system was in a Madrid warehouse, where the company said it saved integration time by 60%. What’s driving the rapid of adoption of automation? Companies have cited different reasons for implementing robotics and automation in their warehouses. The following are the most common ones: Economics: Robotics can reduce…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.45
July 23, 2021
…own data mining. What do you think about the interoperability efforts currently under way? Thomason: There is such a thing as standardizing APIs too early. For example, there was an early push for RPC and CORBA that went awry. Does OLAP still matter? It doesn't; the Web crushed all that. Everybody thinks the iPad was the first tablet, but before that was Windows Tablet Edition, but the hardware wasn't ready. Won't know what will be like the Web for robotics, so I'm not sure about standardiziation of functions before it makes sense. When robots are ubiquitous, we'll need anti-collision protocols,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.72
July 22, 2021
Recording: July 22, 2021 at 2:00 EST
…adaptable warehouse automation The role of data services in monitoring and optimizing productivity Growing awareness of and efforts around interoperability Register for this webcast to view the discussion and live questions and answers. Speakers: John Santagate, vice president, robotics, Körber Supply Chain John Seidl, supply chain technology leader, Grey Orange Lior Elazary, co-founder and CEO, inVia Robotics Eugene Demaitre, editorial director, Robotics 24/7, Peerless Media
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.82
July 21, 2021
Autonomous mobile robots interoperability is an increasing concern for AMR providers and users. InOrbit Inc. today announced that its InOrbit Platform for cloud-based robot operations is fully compatible with robots that implement the new MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard. The standard enables different robots to share information about their speed, location, direction, status, tasking/availability, and other performance characteristics. “At InOrbit, our mission is to maximize the potential of every robot through RobOps best practices and technology,” stated Florian Pestoni, co-founder and CEO. “Third-party logistics, parcel delivery, and warehouse operators need to orchestrate robots performing different tasks, and interoperability across robot vendors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.00
July 11, 2021
…in Barcelona last month and discussed the need for interoperability (see video below). “Robots are a critical aspect of the 5G future,” said Elise Neel, vice president of New Business Incubation at Verizon. “The formation of this new business unit will accelerate the symbiotic relationship between humans and machines, paving the way for Verizon to transform the way businesses approach innovation and the future of work.” “Our talented team of roboticists will leverage the power of Verizon’s network, paired with the sophistication of next-generation software, to orchestrate and unify robotic experiences,” she added. “This work will help deliver on the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.66
June 23, 2021
…Indiana initiative, which brings stakeholders together to test the interoperability of mobility innovations and facilitate the efficient movement of people and goods. It also supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Sustainable Cities and Communities goal (No. 11) and Toyota's commitment to “providing mobility for all.” The autonomous shuttle service began on June 1 and serves the downtown Indianapolis and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) communities. It operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will run through Nov. 19, 2021. The service is available to the public and features five Lexus RX 450h vehicles and…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 38.12
June 21, 2021
…best practices to be successful. The team at Robotics 24/7 has carefully curated some of the best articles on interoperability efforts, demystifying the hype around robots, and finding the right fit for your warehouse. As Robot Fleets Grow, So Does Demand for Warehouse Management, Interoperability Disruption vs. Hype: What Is the Reality for Robotics Dissecting the Startup Buzz around Robotics in DCs How Warehouse Operators Can Find the Best Robotics Fit ProMat DX Offers the Latest Automation for Supply Chains Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.99
June 15, 2021
…evolving, with new tools for managing fleets, cybersecurity, and interoperability with other types of automation and enterprise systems. RiACT ApS has built a development platform that founder and CEO Bjarne Grossmann has described as “WordPress for robots” in terms of adaptability and ease of use. The company today announced that it has raised $850,000 (U.S.) in pre-seed funding. Copenhagen, Denmark-based RiACT was founded in 2018. The company's founders had worked with major European automotive manufacturers for 10 years, recalled Magnus Philip Ritzau, co-founder and chief commercial officer of RiACT. They realized that one of the biggest problems with scaling robotics…
