Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.17
September 18, 2023
…the round. Richard Peretz, former chief financial officer of UPS and a venture partner at Playground Global, will join the company’s board of directors. “Boxbot is modernizing conveyor belts for smarter dispatch,” he said. “I’ve seen firsthand that there is a massive opportunity to shift manual processes to machine-enabled smart and efficient solutions leveraging software and hardware. Boxbot’s one-stop solution is a versatile and integrated system that works across a variety of areas in the supply chain.” Founded in 2015, Playground Global is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
September 08, 2023
…lens. Nothing goes straight up forever, and we've had ups and downs. Companies told us similar stories of why they're seeing a decline in orders. Nobody thinks it has to do with the capabilities of robots or the long-term possibilities. Future uses and robotics adoption will make the industry much larger than it is today. In the next quarter or two, the Purchasing Managers' Index expects an upturn in manufacturing purchasing in the fourth quarter of this year or the first quarter of 2024. We won't see an immediate surge. What are some other factors in the slowdown in robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.74
August 09, 2023
…a year from manual to SLAM. Stretar: Applying a UPS-type label to a box can take three to four seconds for a human, plus positioning time, void fill, packing slips, etc. We can increase throughput from a half-day to a two- to three-hour window turnaround. Between our automation team and the industrial automation team, we can tell exactly how long an item takes from Process A to Process B. SLAM line automation eliminates some of that motion. Warehouses are already really good with AGVs and goods-to-person systems, so they just need standardized SLAM line implementations from racking for that last…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.79
July 10, 2023
…be perfect.” Semi-autonomous or hybrid operations make remote interventions easier, he said. It also gives large customers such as UPS more confidence in adopting automated package carts, according to Gaskell. Safety is another major consideration for forklift users, according to Crown Equipment. Last week, the company published an e-book on An Integrated Approach to Forklift Safety.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.25
June 26, 2023
…fast cycle times. The company said it partnered with start-ups to explore new markets and ideas. The company's 675 sq m Automatica stand will shine a spotlight on new topics supported by proven expertise and technical depth. There will also be a separate area for those interested in career opportunities at FANUC. Food and battery handling applications to be shown Robots on mobile platforms are an easy way to make production more flexible. FANUC has developed a mobile handling unit in collaboration with Austrian partner Ger4Tech. The “G4T4” mobile platform combines with a CRX collaborative robot and solves bin picking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
June 16, 2023
…in its eleventh year, the annual list identifies fast-growing start-ups that are “developing new business models and inspiring change within the business landscape,” said the company. “We moved up from 46 to 11,” noted Moulin. At ExoDay, Exotec recognized Hy-Tek Intralogistics as its integrator of the year. At Momentum 2023 in Phoenix last month, Manhattan Associates awarded Exotec the 2023 MVP Excellence Award in the Technology & Solution category for its work with Alliance Automotive Group France, the largest independent distributor of truck and automotive parts in France. This year's SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards attracted more than 1,400 nominations from over…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.91
June 02, 2023
…launched ADR Ventures to support the growth of the start-ups operating inside its Innovation Hub. It said it is the first initiative of its kind in the Italian air-transport sector financing projects in synergy with the airport's operational and strategic needs. ADR Ventures is intended to help develop youth entrepreneurship, invest in startups that integrate with the business, and support the commercialization of innovations. It said it looks for high-potential startups in the aviation, travel, and hospitality industries. Not only does ADR Ventures plan to offer further support to startups in economic terms, but it said it also offers know-how…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.38
March 31, 2023
…$500 million of fund assets and invests in early-stage start-ups in artificial intelligence, mobility, electrification, advanced materials, climate technologies, life-sciences, next generation display, XR, Web3, mobile and 5G. “Venti is solving real-world problems for large customers in huge markets with technology that has proven safe, mature and capable of near-term driverless deployment,” said Anshul Agarwal, managing director at LG Technology Ventures. “We are impressed not only by the technology, which is more complete and rapidly able to provide value to end customers, but also by the world-class team.” Safar Partners is a seed- to growth-stage venture fund investing primarily in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.93
February 23, 2023
…of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and hosts four annual events around the world, plus in-person and online meet-ups, as well as additional specialist events. It engages with over 50,000 global industry executives on a weekly basis.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.78
February 17, 2023
…robotics programming and opens up new automation opportunities. Software start-ups are entering this market with specialized systems for the needs of small and midsized companies. For example, a traditional heavyweight industrial robot can be equipped with sensors and new software that allows collaborative operation. This makes it easy for workers to adjust heavy machinery to different tasks. Companies will thus get the best of both worlds: robust and precise industrial robot hardware and state-of-the-art cobot software. Easy-to-use programming interfaces, which allow customers to set up the robots themselves, also drive the emerging new segment of low-cost robotics. Many new customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.80
February 02, 2023
…the TII Infrared Tracking Challenge is open to “innovators, start-ups, research institutes, and university students from anywhere in the world.” Participants must be 18 years of age or older and can apply as an individual or as a team. “Challengers are encouraged to leverage publicly available datasets with similar content as TII's provided sample dataset and utilize color-to-thermal domain adaptation techniques when necessary,” TII said. “Submissions will be evaluated based on TII-defined criteria.” TII will choose three winners who will be awarded a total of $75,000 U.S. by May 17, 2023. First place will be awarded $40,000; second place will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.35
January 30, 2023
…select companies – including Amazon Prime Air, Alphabet’s Wing, UPS, and Zipline, the companies said. “We live in an era of instant gratification, where consumers want to get their food or goods faster, more reliably, more economically and more sustainably – and drone delivery has risen to the occasion,” stated Yariv Bash, CEO and cofounder of Flytrex. “Flytrex’s continued success delivering to customers throughout North Carolina and Texas has put us ahead of the curve. “With this certification, we look forward to bringing our super swift, sustainable and safe airborne delivery systems to every backyard across the US,” Bash said.…
