Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.35
January 09, 2022
…of 23.6%, according to a report by Allied Market Research. Industries including healthcare, defense, food and restaurant, retail, and logistics are increasingly demanding automation. In turn, these industries are accelerating the evolution of robotics and related technologies. These end users are pushing researchers, vendors, and integrators to create and offer best-in-class products. Amazon works to develop new robots Amazon Robotics last year said it has developed “Bert,” a robotic arm for delivering containers to staffers, and “Ernie,” an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) for carrying items. They're intended to reduce the physical strain of workers bending down to move objects and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
October 19, 2021
…with a growth rate of about 35%, according to Research and Markets. In the forklift market, automated vehicles are expected to 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,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.76
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 7.11
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 0.48
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 1.16
July 04, 2021
…to $6.98 billion in 2028, according to Grand View Research. Source: Grand View Research, Meili Robots. With a WMS, you can finally get rid of all that paper and instead focus on analyzing your operations and achieving optimal efficiency. However, there are a number of factors to keep in mind when considering a WMS: Choose a WMS that can be easily integrated into your existing interface. Assess the WMS’s core capabilities and activity requirements. Make sure you can measure your outputs in terms of capturing key performance indicators (KPIs), labelling, documentation, and management reports. Most importantly, choose a WMS that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.46
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 1.70
June 02, 2021
…and autonomous driving. Founded in 2013, ZongMu has six research and development centers across China and in Stuttgart, Germany, as well as two factories in China. The company supplies advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as lane departure and blind-spot detection to customers including BAIC Group, Chang'an Automobile, FAW Group, Geely, and Li Auto. ZongMu focuses on autonomous parking ZongMu's products include the SurroundView vision system, the ZATLAS learning and simulataneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology, and the ZEALOUS cloud-based autonomous driving system. In addition to wireless charging for electric vehicles, ZongMu is working on Level 4 autonomous parking as a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.34
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 0.77
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 1.07
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…
