Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.55
March 30, 2021
HAI Robotics, which makes autonomous case-handling robots, or ACRs, for logistics and industrial automation, this month announced a Series B+ funding round of nearly $15 million (U.S.) led by 5Y Capital, with participation from existing investors Source Code Capital and Walden International. According to the company, the capital will fuel its research and development, operational capabilities, and business expansion. Warehouse automation can enable fast, safe, and error-free distribution, as well as shorter time to market, and it is about to make an enormous impact on logistics and supply chain operations, said the Shenzhen, China-based company. “With an increasingly aging population…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.47
December 20, 2023
Doosan Group is set to unveil new technologies to support a cleaner and safer future for its family of companies, including Doosan Bobcat, Doosan Enerbility, Doosan Robotics, and HyAxiom. As part of a slate of CES show announcements in January, Doosan Group plans to introduce the following: Doonsan Bobat, will unveil a new, electric, AI-driven, autonomous concept machine and will showcase the recently unveiled Bobcat S7X, the world’s first all-electric skid-steer loader, which has been named a 2024 CES Innovation Award Honoree* within the Sustainability, Eco-Design, & Smart Energy and Smart Cities categories. The S7X featuring operator vision technology will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.46
September 13, 2024
When Universal Robots (UR) recently surveyed 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe about their use of technology and future investment plans, over 50% of the respondents indicated they are now using AI and machine learning in their production processes. At IMTS 2024, UR showed a machine-tending application with new AI-based perception capabilities running on NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac acceleration libraries integrated into UR’s new PolyScope X platform. This combination enables dynamic path planning, ensuring the robot takes the most effective, collision-free paths in and out of the machine without requiring extensive user configuration. UR plans to make this technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.45
March 07, 2023
WiBotic today announced that it has partnered with ResGreen Group International Inc. to enable ResGreen's LilBuddy autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, to use wireless charging stations. This will allow the AMRs to operate for extended periods without human intervention, said the companies. “We are thrilled to partner with WiBotic to provide wireless charging on our vehicles,” said Parsh Patel, CEO of ResGreen. “WiBotic’s technical support and dedication has helped us create the best option for our customers. Wireless charging is transforming the material handling industry by providing increased flexibility in mobile robot systems.” Shelby Township, Mich.-based ResGreen provides software, automated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.42
September 24, 2024
…is Texas-based supply chain and logistics service provider JAMCO GROUP, marking the first deployment of the company’s technology in the state. JAMCO GROUP is using Dexory’s AI-powered robotics and digital twin technology to gain a deeper understanding into its operations across its distribution centers and improve efficiency. “The North American market has been very responsive to the DexoryView solution and value proposition,” said Todd Boone, Dexory head of North America. “Since our expansion to the market and our first customer deployment in early 2024, we have witnessed multiple high-profile organizations such as JAMCO GROUP deploy the technology to gain visibility…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.28
February 22, 2022
…company said its booth will include a small pallet-moving operation controlled by one ANT server software project. “As our fleet demo at MODEX will show, ANT natural-feature navigation is not only robust and precise, but it also allows a business to connect the widest possible range of vehicle types and brands together in one robust fleet,” stated Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics. “Today's global organizations demand a high level of flexibility when building their AGV [automated guided vehicle] operations.” “The wide ecosystem of ANT-driven vehicles provides the opportunity for multinationals to work with different local vehicle suppliers in different countries,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.25
April 21, 2021
…offering includes Berkshire Grey’s Intelligent Enterprise Robotics systems, including robots using artificial intelligence to autonomously pick, place, and pack customer orders for the demanding Japanese market. SoftBank Robotics is a unit of Japan-based SoftBank Group Corp. It has produced more than 35,000 robots, including the Pepper and NAO humanoid service robots and the Whiz cleaning robot, which are used in more than 70 countries. SB Logistics provides pay-per-use, third-party logistics (3PL) services, starting with e-commerce business-to-consumer (B2C) fulfillment and expanding to offline merges online (business-to-business) and direct-to-consumer (D2C) fulfillment. Bedford, Mass.-based Berkshire Grey combines AI and robotics to support fulfillment,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.13
August 04, 2022
…and improving the accuracy and performance of supply chain operations. Numina Group Inc. this week said it has increased its workforce by 34% in the first half of 2022. The Woodridge, Ill.-based company deisgns automation and process-improvement systems to reduce warehouse labor costs and increase productivity and business profitability. With a 35-year track record as an independent systems integrator and software developer, Numina Group said it focuses on lean processes that optimize manufacturing and distribution operations. The company added that it can help them with picking, packing, and shipping. Numina has in-house software development, engineering, and automation controls departments. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.86
March 11, 2024
…autonomous intralogistics offerings, opened its showroom of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for flexible manufacturing and warehousing during MODEX 2024. As part of the AIUT Group - one of Europe’s largest robotic and automation integrators - AFORMIC is implementing its intralogistics offerings in the North American market. AFORMIC works to understand the needs of smart factories to increase production flexibility and automate goods delivery. The company offers customized AMRs to help deliver a smart factory fleet management package, that it demonstrated during the show in Atlanta. Autonomous robots in intralogistics AFORMIC’s smart robotics option offers real-time intralogistics management by providing automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.85
December 20, 2021
…Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), RAD-M (for mobile), and RAD-G (group for remote services) units, AITX said it offers AI and robotics to help organizations streamline operations, increase return on investment (ROI), and strengthen their business. The company added that its mobile robots can provide situational awareness to affordably augment existing security staffs. AITX said its systems are also suitable for use in government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. AITX recognizes delivery robot demand The global market for delivery robots was valued at $300.2 million in 2021 and will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.3% through 2030,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.77
June 16, 2022
Robots are starting to come to commercial kitchens worldwide. Miso Robotics Inc. today announced that it has partnered with Americana Group, which operates leading food and beverage brands in the Middle East and North Africa, or MENA. The collaborators plan to begin with a pilot of the Flippy 2 frying robot at the flagship Wimpy restaurant in Dubai. “In the past year, we’ve announced partnerships with some of the largest brands in the U.S., and that momentum has led to us being pulled internationally to introduce our technology on a global scale,” stated Mike Bell, CEO of Miso Robotics. “Americana…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.74
September 21, 2023
…yesterday announced strong global sales growth for its Autopicker robots, which debuted in February. The privately held company said it has ramped up operations to fill the demand, and it is now manufacturing hundreds of robots annually for installations around the world at its plant in Europe. “Demand for Brightpick Autopicker has far exceeded our expectations,” said Jan Zizka, co-founder and CEO of Brightpick, in a release. “E-commerce and e-grocery companies seem to quickly understand the operational enhancements that a fleet of Brightpick Autopicker robots can provide,” he said. “Our strongest traction is in grocery and pharmaceuticals, probably because our…
