Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.98
October 19, 2021
…rise from 1% to 33% in 2030, according to ABI Research. Similarly, Fortune Business Insights predicted that AMR demand will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.7% between 2021 and 2028. Despite growing demand, logistics vehicle manufacturers and new players find it hard to develop AMRs and automated logistics vehicles that meet customer expectations. There has been a lack of development tools and enterprise-grade robotics software, said MOV.AI. The Robotics Engine Platform can speed up robot development, ensure deployment success, and enable smooth operation and control of robot fleets, said the company. It is based on the Robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.12
September 23, 2021
…and exceed 500,000 global shipments in 2030, according to ABI Research. “Productivity technologies can achieve far greater return on investment if correctly combined with other technologies,” stated Adhish Luitel, an industry analyst for supply chain management and logistics at ABI Research. “For example, by combining location-tracking data with a voice solution, warehouses using a warehouse execution system (WES) platform can optimize workflows by minimizing distance traveled based on where the worker is.” Automated storage also growing In addition to mobile robotics, the growth of solutions such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) has also been explosive, said ABI. Led…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.34
August 23, 2021
…and labor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ABI Research. Technologies such as augmented reality-powered smart glasses and handheld devices with enhanced capabilities are addressing productivity. In addition, autonomous, collaborative, and mobile robots are the most popular and fastest-growing systems in the warehouse workspace. “Mobile robots are at the heart of the warehouse robotics market and account for most shipments and revenue,” stated Adhish Luitel, an analyst for supply chain management and logistics at ABI Research. “These robots, made up of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), are being used to move goods within the warehouse…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.97
August 14, 2021
…common, with 50,000 facilities using them by 2025, predicts ABI Research. Pick-and-place robots have seen more interest than most, but the reasons why may not be immediately clear. Here’s how robots can improve picking operations in warehouses. Improved efficiency The most immediately recognizable benefit of robots in picking is that they can improve productivity. Repetitive tasks are ideal for automation because machines can typically perform them faster than people, who may find the job tedious. After hours of doing a monotonous task, human workers can start to grow tired and slow down, but not robots. Pick-and-place robots further improve efficiency…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.55
July 04, 2021
…for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) has also been increasing. ABI Research estimates that there will be 50,000 robotic warehouses around the world by 2025, which is a huge difference from the mere 4,000 back in 2018. Source: ABI Research, Meili Robots However, as we have already seen, warehouse automation comes in many different forms — WMSes, inventory management systems, and mobile robots. Here are some other common automation solutions for warehouses: Integrating shipping management systems and automating the shipping process with the use of barcode scanners Deploying automatic pallet wrappers and box builders Replacing fixed conveyors with automated conveyor systems…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.92
June 09, 2021
…will grow to $158.6 billion by 2030, according to ABI Research There will be more than 15 million autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the world by then, and some type of visual perception will power 90% of those machines, said Gideon Brothers. AMRs can make processes and workflows more efficient and productive, the startup said. This is typically achieved by performing non-value added tasks—such as transporting, picking up, and dropping off products—in order to free up laborers to perform other tasks that add value to the operation. Gideon Brothers said that with its technology, ” a true collaboration between robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.68
May 23, 2021
…a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25%, predicted ABI Research. It attributed this growth to updated U.S. regulations, the highly visible role of drones in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and advances in 5G networking and edge processing. Similarly, Markets and Markets forecast a CAGR of 55.9% for the commercial drone services market, growing from $4.4 billion in 2018 to $63.6 billion by 2025. It noted increasing development of industry-specific applications such as inspection and delivery, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. “We're not just selling the data or the hardware,” said Rabkin. “There's an opportunity to make the business…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.53
May 04, 2021
…than 50,000 warehouses to meet market demands, according to ABI Research. Over 50% of warehouses will have invested in robotics by 2025 to augment labor, predicted Gartner. NextShift patents join JASCI portfolio Mary Ellen Sparrow, co-founder and CEO of Nextshift Robotics, will be joining the new company as a co-founder. Sparrow is the co-author of many robotic patents. The NextShift patent portfolio contains eight robotic patents, with three unique patents and one patent family containing five additional patents. By incorporating lidar and cameras, the NextShift autonomous mobile robot (AMR) can move accurately as well as use a mapping/traffic management system,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.14
April 27, 2021
…€175.75 billion ($212.34 billion U.S.) by 2025, according to ABI Research. Sales of service robots—including systems for logistics, healthcare, military, and field applications—rose by 61% in 2018, with more than 271,000 units being shipped. Companies are investing in automation for inventory management, procurement, assembly, and transportation, among other applications, said Meili Robots. With more companies buying robots, suppliers are unable to keep up with the growing demand, it added. As a result, businesses will deploy different brands of robots, leading to more diverse technology portfolios. According to the industry report, problems can arise when multiple systems — particularly automated guided…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.25
March 31, 2021
…simulate, and configure optimal solutions to support customers worldwide. ABI Research recently named the company as one of the top 10 providers of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Bolt desgined to go faster, longer, and farther IAM Robotics claimed that Bolt's new features is more adaptable, safer, and power-efficient than other AMRs. Bolt is designed to enable users to add standardized tops or customize a unique accessory to flexibly meet their needs. They can add everything from piece-picking arms to pallet movers, said the company. For “smarter safety,” Bolt uses 360-degree vision and a combination of state-of-the-art sensors and direct-drive wheel…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.07
March 25, 2021
…in 2016 expanding to $800 million in 2020, said ABI Research. The market advisory firm yesterday said it has identified and profiled 10 of the most promising vendors of autonomous handling robots. They include Teradyne, Fetch Robotics, BlueBotics, Seegrid, Gideon Brothers, Agilox, Baylo, IAM Robotics, Vecna Robotics, and Forward X. ABI said its ranking criteria include the companies' innovations, mass deployments, and partnerships. It said the following automation providers performed the best: Market leaders: Teradyne, Fetch Robotics, BlueBotics Top implementers: Teradyne, Fetch, BlueBotics Top innovators: IAM Robotics, AGILOX, Seegrid, Gideon Brothers, Vecna Robotics, Fetch Robotics Teradyne led the field through…
