Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.42
April 03, 2019
…editor for Network World, Computerworld, and various newspapers across Massachusetts, New York, and Florida. He holds a degree in journalism from Syracuse University. This year at ProMat (April 8-11 in Chicago) we are joining forces with other Robotics market leaders, including 6 River Systems, Right Hand Robotics, Magazino, Tompkins Robotics, IAM Robotics, on what we call the Passport to the Future: Robotics in the Supply Chain. This is a fun way to enhance your learning experience in the latest robotics technologies. Drop by any of the participating booths to pick up your passport and get enrolled for a chance to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.07
October 07, 2018
…robots across its warehouses. Other XPO robotics vendors include Massachusetts-based 6 River Systems, which has deployed more than 100 robots for XPO; and KUKA Group's Swisslog, which is said to be providing the robotics for the digital warehouse XPO is building in the U.K. for Nestle. It was unclear whether the robots will be deployed in time for the holiday rush, which may be more challenging this year as logistics and order fulfillment centers look for seasonal workers. XPO itself said it plans to hire 8,000 seasonal workers in the fourth quarter, up from a seasonal hiring of 6,000 last…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.33
October 04, 2018
…beverage alcohol retail license ever to be issued in Massachusetts. Today, Martignetti holds the distinction of being the largest wine and spirits wholesaler in New England. Two years ago, the company built a 700,000-square-foot state-of-the-art, LEED-certified headquarters location in Taunton consolidating all of its office, sales and warehouse operations in one location. Roughly half of the firm’s inventory is managed internally, while the remainder is vendor-owned. In liquor control states like New Hampshire, for example, the firm ships to a third-party warehouse where it pays storage fees until the state “draws” the product for retail sale. With about 12,000 total…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.63
September 06, 2018
…Georgia, and launched a major R&D center in Boston, Massachusetts. Samay Kohli, Co-Founder and CEO, GreyOrange said, “We are fortunate to have an experienced management team and investors with a common vision to build the next generation of flexible supply chain systems. Having a veteran board member and strategist like Ajay Royan join the board will help fulfill that vision faster. Fundraising events are important milestones in a company’s journey, and for GreyOrange, the funds will allow us to continue to invest in our R&D and supply chain to maintain our market-leading position.” He added, “GreyOrange offers robotics technology for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.65
September 06, 2018
…intelligence and inventory and network optimization. In 2017, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology tested drone technology using RFID tagged items. Drones could read RFID tags tens of meters away with an average error of only 19 centimeters - quite accurate given the distance. Researchers said the goal was to prevent inventory mismatches and locate individual items. “If you're carrying inventory you have inventory accuracy problems and it doesn't matter what line of business you're in, everybody has this problem,” Matt Yearling, CEO of PINC, told Supply Chain Dive. However, automated warehouse inventory systems like drones suffer from the “garbage in,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.90
August 28, 2018
…opening a research and development (R&D) center in Boston, Massachusetts, to further expand its technology development capability and propel innovation in robotics logistics. GreyOrange plans to build a team of more than 60 engineers for R&D in AI, human-machine interface (HMI), machine vision and data intelligence, adding to the current global team of 250 R&D engineers. GreyOrange selected Atlanta and Boston for their respective reputations for excellence in supply chain and emerging tech. With the robotics segment of the materials handling equipment market expected to reach over $20 billion by 2024, the U.S. is ripe for robotics innovation. To drive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.43
July 31, 2018
…experts at RightHand Robotics. The collaboration will integrate the Massachusetts-based company’s RightPick automation system into Capacity’s fulfillment solution offering. The robotic workcells will be integrated with existing warehouse material handling systems, such as those from Lightning Pick, and will increase the level of automation. The integration of RightPick technology will begin in Capacity’s New Jersey fulfillment center this year, and later expand to its California location. Capacity handles thousands of e-commerce and B2B orders daily. The company’s initial use of robotic piece-picking automation builds upon Capacity’s strategy of deploying engineered systems that improve speed, accuracy and flexibility to meet its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.09
May 17, 2018
…Dubois, co-founder and co-CEO of 6 River Systems, a Massachusetts-based mobile collaborative robotics company, says his approach is the result of the lessons learned when he worked at Kiva Systems before the company was sold to Amazon in 2012. “When we founded the company in 2015, we decided that innovation means nothing unless it brings value to the customer,” Dubois says. “So, we asked: What’s the application that can be improved in the warehouse and that was pick-to-cart? Ultimately, our ah-ha moment was that it’s really a labor and a training issue. We decided not to go after the picking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.91
November 10, 2017
…Carlo Ratti practices in Italy and teaches at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he directs the Senseable City Lab. Ratti has co-authored over 200 publications and holds several patents. He has been included in Esquire Magazine’s Best and Brightest list, and in Blueprint Magazine’s 25 People who will Change the World of Design. Related Article: Is Amazon Creating Self-Driving Cars for Delivery? Related White Papers The Future Isn’t What It Used To Be According to predictions made a few decades ago, current travel should involve self-driving automobiles, jetpacks and flying cars, with space transport a common occurrence. Download Now!…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.66
February 24, 2017
…Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Pratt and Rus will be honored at a special ceremony held in conjunction with the Automate 2017 Exhibition and Conference and the International Symposium on Robotics. The award is named for Joseph F. Engelberger, known throughout the world as the ”father of robotics.” Engelberger was founder and president of Unimation, Inc., the world’s first industrial robot manufacturer. The Engelberger Robotics awards are presented to individuals for excellence in technology development, application, education and leadership in the robotics industry. Each winner receives a $5,000 honorarium and commemorative…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 24.31
March 02, 2016
Boston Dynamics began as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where National Academy of Engineering member Marc Raibert and his colleagues first developed robots that ran and maneuvered like animals. They founded Boston Dynamics in 1992, and their ground-breaking research continues to inspire much of the company's work. Boston Dynamics said it has developed and deployed robots equipped with advanced mobility, dexterity, and intelligence, enabling automation in unstructured or hard-to-traverse spaces, from manufacturing plants and construction sites to distribution centers and warehouses. In 2021, Hyundai Motor Group acquired a majority interest in Boston Dynamics and now holds 80%…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 38.36
September 23, 2013
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