Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.22
May 17, 2022
…associates and operators, the labor shortage that predated the COVID-19 pandemic has led to improvements in working conditions, according to a study by Zebra Technologies Corp. The global “Warehouse Vision Study” found that companies are investing in ways to better fulfill the needs of both customers and workers. “We’re seeing a positive shift occurring in the supply chain and, specifically, within warehouses,” stated Mark Wheeler, director of supply chain solutions at Zebra Technologies. “Most decision makers believe investments in automation far outweigh the risk of doing nothing, and they are becoming more comfortable integrating all sorts of new technologies into…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.26
May 13, 2022
…robotics, is sure to continue attracting investment. Self-driving cars, COVID-19 shape robotics We've talked before about the potential for robotics in general to benefit from the money currently pouring into AV development. Have you seen any of that happen yet? Sharma: The field of robotics has immense application in the development of autonomous vehicles. As such, investments in the AV market have benefited companies primarily engaged in robotics. Self-driving technologies such as ADAS [advanced driver-assist systems] and lidar have boosted investment in robotics. Large automakers such as Ford, BMW, Honda, and General Motors have been investing heavily in the development…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.35
May 11, 2022
…force is the acceleration of e-commerce demand around the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Dorabot deployments in DHL eCommerce Solutions is a winning example of the effective collaboration between the business unit and the DHL Innovation Center,” said Ben Perlson, robotics and automation lead at DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation. Last year, DHL eCommerce Solutions’ sister division DHL Express announced the deployment of its first Dorabot AI-powered robotic sortation systems at its service centers in Singapore, South Korea, and Miami. “We started our robotics and loop-sorter programs well before COVID—there wasn't enough time to respond to volumes when the first pandemic surge…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.22
May 08, 2022
…Interest in intralogistics has grown because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, persistent labor shortages, spiking e-commerce orders, and ever-evolving consumer preferences. The exhibition hall at the recent MODEX trade show, one of the leading materials handling events in the world, brought the current state of warehouse robotics into clear focus, all under one roof. There, hundreds of vendors from all over the world were showcasing their innovations, most of which were directly or indirectly related to automation and robotics. Are you currently using or considering other types of large-scale logistics automation like conveyors, sortation, storage/retrieval, or shuttle systems? Source: Peerless…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.17
May 03, 2022
…satisfied. They’re still contending with the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing labor and supply shortages, and a never-ending string of disruptions. These challenges will pass. Other changes, like the exponential increase in e-commerce sales and direct-to-consumer deliveries, are permanent, and automation can play a role. Distribution centers (DCs) are handling more items than ever, while having to do it accurately and with greater speed to meet increasingly high customer expectations. Once taken for granted, the DC is now a vital component of a company’s go-to-market strategy. “The last four or five years for supply chain leaders has felt a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.48
May 02, 2022
…Universal Robots, Doosan, Hanwa, Omron, and FANUC. While the COVID-19 pandemic affected all industries, EasyRobotics reported that its turnover doubled in 2021 and said it expects similar growth this year. Plans for the future As most industries worldwide suffer from supply chain bottlenecks and a severe shortage of qualified staffers, more operators are turning to robots to keep costly machinery running 24/7, noted EasyRobotics. The company said it is currently preparing a large order to send to the U.S.—“an order so big that it has to be shipped in a two-storey, 40-ft. container.” The order includes 70 complete systems for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
May 02, 2022
…Hospitality expected to make a robust recovery As the COVID-19 pandemic finally abates, Relay Robotics said it expects the markets it serves to make a robust recovery. The Business Research Co. said it expects the global hospitality market to grow from $3.9 trillion in 2021 to $4.5 trillion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The research firm predicted that it will reach $6.7 trillion by 2026 at a CAGR of 10.2%. Major U.S. hotel chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Mandarin Oriental, Holiday Inn, and Radisson have deployed Relay's systems, as have nationally recognized hospitals…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.58
April 29, 2022
…cost advantage as a market differentiator. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and uncertain international relations, the logistics and robotics industries are weathering a year of challenges, said Li Luyang, CEO of VisionNav. They are moving toward large-scale and standardized deliveries, he said. VisionNav said it has build an ecosystem around unmanned intralogistics, improved supply chain integration, and expanded its operational capacity to be competitive. According to Li, VisionNav's sales grew tenfold growth between 2019 and 2021. Compared with 2021, the company said it expects its sales to grow by 300% in 2022, with average order amount increasing by 350% and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.53
April 28, 2022
…and access equipment. “The productivity imperative, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, has accelerated the need for, and adoption of, robotic technologies beyond the factory floor,” said Frank Nerenhausen, executive vice president at Oshkosh and president of JLG Industries. “In fact, a large focal area in construction and industrial applications today is remote operation of equipment that keeps workers out of harm’s way.” “The combination of Sarcos and RE2 brings together two leading robotics companies working to accelerate the implementation of robotics and move the access industry forward,” he said. “We look forward to building on the excellent progress we have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
April 27, 2022
…Italy has registered solid growth in e-commerce, catalyzed by COVID-19 pandemic. The country is the 14th largest market for e-commerce, with a revenue of $26 billion in 2021, according to Statista Digital Market Outlook. Also, as fewer people want to do hard manual labor, the lack of enough qualified workers is another driver for warehouses in Italy to turn their eyes on automation, Tuzi said, noting robots will improve the work environment in warehouses. HAI ACR can carry eight loads of totes HAI Robotics said its ACR systems, using HAIPICK robots doing picking and sorting, offer a warehousing efficiency of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.99
April 27, 2022
…rate (CAGR) of 35.1%, predicted Markets and Markets. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges to supply chains that were exacerbated by labor shortages, it said. As AMR regulations become standardized across North America, Ottonomy.io said it expects demand for robot deliveries “to grow exponentially.” It offers its AMRs through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The company's Ottobots have been running at CVG Airport in Cincinnati since late 2021, and it is starting pilots in the Rome and Pittsburgh airports. In addition, Ottonomy.io plans to roll out delivery pilots across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East this year. See Ottobot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.24
April 18, 2022
…throughput is changing. Remember how different e-commerce looked before COVID-19. Modular is important because it allows the easiest path to adapting to dynamic conditions. Robust is important because it accommodates the first four requirements on the list. Requires little to no teaching is important because this is the future that is already here. Suppliers generally agree that artificial intelligence advances that allow robots to learn on the fly are the single greatest technical advancement of the past couple of years. 4. Integration over point solutions We’ll round this out with a fourth best practice: The best solution is an integrated…
