Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.69
June 22, 2022
When Amazon.com Inc. acquired Kiva Systems Inc. in 2012, it pulled the shelf-moving robot off the market for in-house use only. This forced retailers, warehouses, and logistics providers to turn to other suppliers, ultimately leading to the fast-growing mobile robot market. “While the Kiva acquisition kickstarted the use of robotics and other technology at our facilities, it was just the start of our robotics journey,” wrote Amazon in a blog post. “We continued to innovate in new and exciting areas to improve the customer and employee experience and create an even safer workplace. And that innovation continues.” In conjunction with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.94
June 17, 2022
…cover the following robotics trends and topics: How the robotics market has grown to meet logistics challenges, including the “Amazon effect” and the COVID-19 pandemic Why collecting and using data is critical for global supply chains, as well as managing innovation Addverb's value proposition as “the Tesla of integrators” Maturing hardware and software equal automation nimbleness When to integrate automation with enterprise systems Addverb's entry into the U.S. market and its priority of building relationships Whether competition, specialization, and quality matter in the warehouse space Why scaling support matters Don't worry about humanoid robots; automation is here to help Tune…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.59
June 17, 2022
…of its customers are looking at using software from Amazon Web Services (AWS) called RoboRunner for this purpose. Other Automate exhibits of interest SVT Robotics had a sizeable booth at Automate. The vendor, which offers a software platform to speed and simplify integration of robotics solutions with host systems like a warehouse management system (WMS) or an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, has drawn significant funding from investors that see industry interest in rapid integration of robotics solutions. Jim Hodson, vice president of marketing for SVT, noted it’s not just deployment speed for one system that interests companies in SVT’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.16
June 15, 2022
…cover the following robotics trends and topics: How the robotics market has grown to meet logistics challenges, including the “Amazon effect” and the COVID-19 pandemic Why collecting and using data is critical for global supply chains, as well as managing innovation Addverb's value proposition as “the Tesla of integrators” Maturing hardware and software equal automation nimbleness When to integrate automation with enterprise systems Addverb's entry into the U.S. market and its priority of building relationships Whether competition, specialization, and quality matter in the warehouse space Why scaling support matters Don't worry about humanoid robots; automation is here to help Tune…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.47
June 14, 2022
…former vice president and distinguished engineer in robotics at Amazon, today announced that he and his team have raised $10 million to launch Collaborative Robotics. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based startup said it will use the funding to quickly onboard strategic new hires, accelerate research and development, and build out its infrastructure. “There are more warehouse and manufacturing jobs than people willing to do them,” wrote Porter in a blog post. “Healthcare has experienced the type of spike that can only be handled with greater automation. In manufacturing, we’ve woken up to the urgent need to electrify everything and new companies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.82
June 10, 2022
…having to hire more labor, added Lombardi. For instance, Amazon’s next-day deliveries for many products have put pressure on other e-commerce providers to improve cycle times and fulfillment accuracy. Mobile robots help with both, she said. In addition to addressing labor challenges, LocusBots can improve workplace safety, according to Geodis. Robots as data-collection devices Companies can leverage business intelligence by capturing, analyzing, and visualizing data with robots, noted Lombardi. “The Locus data engine is at the heart of digital transformation,” she said. The local platform includes workforce optimization, labor management and efficiency, and predictive forecasting capabilities. The platform’s real-time BI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.51
June 09, 2022
…addition, the company has established a large-scale partnership with Amazon for remote health, safety, and security monitoring. New investors join backers Vayyar's Series E round includes first-time backers GLy Capital Management and Atreides Management LP. Existing investors included KDT, Battery Ventures, Bessemer Ventures, More VC, Regal Four, and Claltech. To support investor outreach in China, Vayyar engaged China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) as its lead financial adviser. “KDT is excited to help further Vayyar's vision to improve the health and safety of people's lives at a global scale,” said Brett Chugg, senior managing director of Koch Disruptive Technologies. “Their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.92
June 08, 2022
…second half of 2023. Labrador Systems' investors include SOSV/HAX, Amazon’s Alexa Fund, iRobot Ventures, and Grep VC. It was awarded a National Science Foundation Phase I SBIR Grant in 2021. Engelberger grant to be presented at Automate The Engelberger Foundation will award its grant to Labrador Systems at a ceremony tonight at Automate 2022. Tickets to the award ceremony are available online. Mike Dooley, co-founder and CEO of Labrador, discussed advances in assistive robotics and demonstrated the company’s assistive robot earlier in the event. Joseph Engelberger is widely considered the “father of robotics” for inventing the first industrial robot in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.23
June 07, 2022
…Robotics Inc. today announced that it is working with Amazon Web Services Inc. to begin testing the software powering its Flippy 2 and Flippy Lite systems using AWS RoboMaker. The companies said this will enable Miso to run up to 50 simulations at once, helping it to turn prototypes into functional products at a faster rate. “Integrating into AWS RoboMaker has been a gamechanger for us to scale our products and make sure the software and its updates are ready to deploy with units in the field,” said Chris Kruger, chief technology officer of Miso Robotics. “We went from running…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.83
May 18, 2022
…than any other player in the market outside of Amazon,” he said. “This growth financing enables us to rapidly deliver our premium solution to meet the expansion demand from existing customers, rapidly onboard our high volume of new customers, reach new partners, and accelerate our unique product roadmap with an expanded suite of software solutions and predictive analytics.” GreyOrange addresses 3PL labor woes As labor shortages, volatile lead times, global supply chain problems, and rising costs affect retailers, they are rapidly implementing automation, said GreyOrange. Seventy-three percent of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) reported finding, training and retaining qualified labor as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.18
May 15, 2022
…distribution. The exhibitors were Kiva Systems, now part of Amazon; RMT Robotics, now part of Cimcorp; and Seegrid. Each had a relatively small booth in which its vehicles moved on their own like oversized toys. While ProMat 2005 was all about RFID, AMRs were the hit of the 2007 show. Here’s what I wrote at the time: In 2007, RMT Robotics, Kiva Systems, and Seegrid introduced mobile robots to the industry. They were to AGVs [automated guided vehicles] what go-karts are to Formula 1 race cars: small vehicles designed to move small loads. But what really distinguished them is that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.86
May 13, 2022
…[acquired in 2020 by Caterpillar] and Dispatch [acquired by Amazon in 2017] exploring this space. Are there certain types of robots where you expect strong growth? Any that are overhyped? Sharma: Articulated robots: Robotic arms, also known as articulated robots, are fast, reliable, and accurate and can be programmed to do an infinite number of tasks in a variety of environments. They are used in factories to automate execution of repetitive tasks, such as applying paint to equipment or parts. In warehouses, robot arms pick, select, or sort goods from distribution conveyors to fulfill customer orders. On farms, they can…
