Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.58
July 21, 2024
…for warehouse, supply chain, logistics and other labor-intensive industrial operations. This news builds on a successful distribution agreement between the two companies in 2022. The newly formed Dexterity-SC Japan will sell, market, localize and provide financing options for AI-powered robotic offerings. They will leverage cutting-edge AI technology and intelligent robotics to solve the most complicated, dynamic material handling challenges in industrial settings. Labor shortage hitting hard in Japan According to the Japan Times, recent labor statistics in Japan estimate that there will be up to a 35% transportation capacity shortage by 2030, impacting industries across the Japanese economy. “The timing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.68
July 02, 2024
ForwardX Robotics, a provider of “assisted picking” autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), announced its partnership with Voyatzoglou as the official distributor in Greece and EuroFit in Romania. This strategic alliance serves as a further expansion of ForwardX offerings in the European marketplace. Voyatzoglou a Greece-based company that has developed solutions for retail stores, warehouses and distribution centers since 1992, brings its experience to propel the adoption of ForwardX Robotics' full line-ups and advanced offerings. This collaboration extends to Romania, with Voyatzoglou's subsidiary, EuroFit, playing a role in distributing ForwardX AMRs in the Romanian market. ForwardX moves forward in Europe “This collaboration…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.98
July 01, 2024
…announced a $40M Series B round, led by Chartered Group, with further participation from its existing and new strategic investors, including Clal-Tech. With the new funding, XTEND will look to further develop its proprietary XOS operating system and its application in various time-consuming, dangerous enterprise and security scenarios worldwide. XTEND will also ramp up global sales of its own drones and robotics products. Human, AI-driven drone and robot OS XTEND provides a human-supervised, AI-driven drone and robot operating system that enables operators to perform highly complex and dynamic missions in any environment with minimal training. When drones and robots are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.01
July 01, 2024
…throughput. Finally, Zhang said widespread adoption of autonomous mobile robots (AMR), contributed to by the robotics as a service (RaaS) business model, has driven demand for fleet management systems. Interact Analysis said it expects the automation-related software segment will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 19.5% between 2023 and 2030, compared with 12.7% for the warehouse software market as a whole. Competition to provide WES could be on the horizon According to Interact Analysis’ latest study, the deployment of a warehouse execution system (WES) can be a strategic choice leading to increased operational warehouse efficiency. Not…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.73
May 24, 2024
United Robotics Group (URG) recently announced the launch of its uLink series of service robots for retail, warehouse logistics and manufacturing settings at the VivaTech trade show in Paris. URG, a German-based organization founded in 2020 that united eight service robotics companies into a single ecosystem by bundling hardware and software expertise under one roof, made the announcement as the organization expanded its CobiotX line of service robots. Retail, warehouse space with uLink URG designed uLink to expand its CobiotX program to integrate retail and logistics operations on the global stage. The uLink will offer a modular platform that seamlessly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.76
May 23, 2024
…robotics system for FLX Logistics, part of the Freshlinc Group, at its new Peterborough, UK warehouse facility. Dexory said by using robotics and digital twin technologies, FLX Logistics - which specializes in ambient logistics management - can improve its efficiency. “At FLX Logistics, we are always looking for ways to enhance efficiency and accuracy across our operations,” said Sam Goodger, FLX Logistics Peterborough general manager. “Using DexoryView from the outset at our new facility provides us with unparalleled real-time data on stock accuracy that empowers our team to drive the business forward.” FLX Logistics’ new facility spans 140,000 square feet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.18
May 13, 2024
Humanoid robot developer Agility Robotics recently announced a partnership with systems integrator Zion Solutions Group. Through this partnership, Zion will offer Agility’s Digit bipedal humanoid mobile manipulation robot (MMR) to the supply chain industry. While many companies have turned to automation to increase warehouse efficiency and productivity, Agility said there remain a series of tasks that are difficult to automate and nearly impossible to keep filled due to high turnover, high injury rates, and an ever-growing labor gap. Agility said its humanoid robots are designed to execute exactly these types of monotonous bulk material handling and movement tasks that connect…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.98
May 10, 2024
Japanese autonomous mobile robot (AMR) conveyance systems provider LexxPluss recently launched its portfolio of four automation systems at Automate 2024 in booth 3076. The trade show was held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Attendance was free. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 800 exhibitors, and an expected 30,000 registrants, with learning and networking opportunities. Attendees are able to see the latest in robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and motion control. LexxPluss featured its Lexx500 AMR, LexxTug towing interface attachment, LexxFleet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.47
March 25, 2024
…this investment will propel its AI platform, enabling industrial robot arms to perform vision-based tasks across a variety of industries. “We are incredibly excited about the possibilities that our recent fundraising opens up,” said Miika Satori, CEO of Cambrian Robotics. “Our primary goals are to enhance the scalability of the product and strengthen our sales and operations in our main target markets. In addition, we are bringing new AI-vision-based skills to robot arms, further pushing boundaries in the field of robotics.” Cambrian’s executive team, led by Satori, has over 50 years of combined experience in AI and Robotics. Joao Seabra,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.46
March 18, 2024
…demonstrated Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robot learning. Project GR00T uses various new tools from the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform to create AI for humanoid robots. “Building foundation models for general humanoid robots is one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today,” Huang said. “The enabling technologies are coming together for leading roboticists around the world to take giant leaps toward artificial general robotics.” NVIDIA also announced a new computer for humanoid robots based on the NVIDIA Thor system-on-a-chip (SoC), and new tools for the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform, including Isaac Lab for robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.00
March 15, 2024
…for businesses seeking to streamline and optimize their fulfillment operations where speed, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount. In addition to machine vision software, Plus One provides human-in-the-loop remote supervision service through Yonder. In an adjacent booth, Yaskawa Motoman demonstrated parcel induction using Plus One Robotics’ machine vision systems. Photo: Donald Halsing / PEERLESS MEDIA AI and machine vision increase depalletization SKU compatibility Plus One’s new depalletization feature can address customer needs in grocery fulfillment, including the demand for increased SKU entitlement for shrink-wrapped cartons and trays. The new capabilities help overcome a longstanding technical challenge faced when automating the depalletization…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.86
March 11, 2024
…autonomous intralogistics offerings, opened its showroom of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for flexible manufacturing and warehousing during MODEX 2024. As part of the AIUT Group - one of Europe’s largest robotic and automation integrators - AFORMIC is implementing its intralogistics offerings in the North American market. AFORMIC works to understand the needs of smart factories to increase production flexibility and automate goods delivery. The company offers customized AMRs to help deliver a smart factory fleet management package, that it demonstrated during the show in Atlanta. Autonomous robots in intralogistics AFORMIC’s smart robotics option offers real-time intralogistics management by providing automation…
