Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.16
March 22, 2021
…doesn’t need expensive programming. The ideal is like an Amazon warehouse—software is making all the decisions, but humans are working side by side with robots and autonomous systems. The mix of manual and automated labor will change and develop over the years as solutions change and develop. The future depends on the first stage, the current stage, working well. Ingredient technologies enabling autonomy Artificial intelligence is one of the key enabling ingredient technologies, but it is not the only one. In the past few years, machine learning, computer vision, and deep learning have enabled some amazing capabilities and tasks. However,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.15
April 03, 2019
…and automotive verticals. The Fast Radius team is headquartered in Chicago and includes senior leaders from McKinsey & Company, Amazon, PayPal, GE and Blue Origin. Also participating in the Fast Radius Series B financing were previous investors Jump Capital, Skydeck, and Hyde Park Venture Partners. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
April 21, 2021
…Markets and Markets. Meituan's e-commerce rivals include Alibaba Group, Amazon.com, and JD.com. All of them are actively developing delivery robots and drones or are partnering with autonomous systems providers. Other companies working on delivery robots include Daxbot, Eliport, Postmates, Refraction AI, Tortoise, and Unity Drive Innovation. Kiwibot last week launched Version 4.0 of its eponymous robot and partnered with Segway. Chipotle invested in Nuro last month, and Domino's Pizza is testing deliveries with the Nuro R2 in Houston. In January, Starship Technologies raised $14 million and added more college campuses to the locations it serves. The company said it has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.06
September 27, 2022
…are not many examples, and we look up to Amazon.” OPLOG topped the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Turkey, having experienced 4,564% growth. It also graduated from the Microsoft for Startups’ GrowthX Accelerator. The company said it has experienced 91% year-over-year growth in units fulfilled, in contrast to the wider e-commerce slowdown post-pandemic. Halit Develioglu, founder of OPLOG, notes that automated fulfillment centers must differentiate themselves in a crowded market. Source: OPLOG Smart warehouses use robots OPLOG said its warehouses will use up to 50 robots. The company's proprietary& technology stocks a merchant’s products and prepares orders on their behalf. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.05
March 22, 2022
…about Jetson AGX Orin from the robotics ecosystem, including Amazon Web Services, Hyundai Robotics, JD.com, Komatsu, and Meituan. “We are extending the powerful Microsoft Azure platform to the intelligent edge,” said Roanne Sones, corporate vice president for Microsoft Azure Edge + Platforms. “Combining Azure’s advanced capabilities with performance and software development tools such as NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin helps give developers a seamless experience to easily build, deploy, and operate production-ready AI applications.” Jahmy Hindman, chief technology officer at John Deere, noted: “With the global population expected to reach nearly 10 billion people by 2050, farmers have a steep challenge…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.02
October 11, 2017
Big Data, Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, the Amazon Effect—no matter what your business is up against, it’s probably safe to say your warehousing and distribution operations do not look like they did five years ago. Start-ups have shaken up the solutions landscape with innovative software, hardware and go-to-market strategies. Established systems suppliers have made meaningful shifts in how they provide solutions and services. In the process, the warehousing and distribution playing field has leveled somewhat. Thanks to consumer demands, massive automated facilities and mom-and-pop shops are expected to deliver similar service. And, thanks to faster and cheaper technology,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.99
July 11, 2022
…lot of buzz about drone delivery in recent months. Amazon and Walmart have committed to a future that includes it, as have restaurants such as Domino’s and El Pollo Tropical. Consumers have indicated that they are also ready for a move in the drone delivery direction. Yet it leaves many people wondering what types of changes could bring to their city. What a large-scale drone delivery service will look like is on the minds of many people. “This is an exciting time for both businesses and consumers,” said Dan O'Toole, founder, and chief executive officer of Dronedek. “We are on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.98
December 10, 2021
…the technology's potential impact on the utility industry, and Amazon Robotics supported a drone camp. New and noteworthy partners recognized “When I worked with Gov. Baker, we focused on the importance of public-private partnerships,” said Ash. “We got a lot of crazy requests for funding, but not only did Tom have a passion for such partnerships and the local robotics community, but he also anticipated all my questions.” “Gov. Baker and I learned a new word together—convergence,” he said. “Massachusetts' economy is strong because of the convergence of a lot of people with great ideas. I congratulate you for your…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.96
September 17, 2023
…University of Technology. The company has also collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and BT Group, which provide cloud and 5G communications infrastructure for its autonomous vehicle systems. Bridge round is another investment opportunity The Series A+ funding is a combination of equity and debt and the result partnership with an unnamed global private equity (PE) firm. Conigital declined to identify the PE firm but said it manages £150 billion ($185.7 billion) in assets. The company asserted that its latest investment positions it as “the highest-funded driverless vehicle startup in the U.K. and Europe.” Conigital said the funding is in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.92
May 05, 2021
…robotics and AI companies. 6 River Systems Alert Innovation Amazon Robotics Autodyne LLC Cleo Robotics GreenSight iRobot Locus Robotics MORSE Corp NeXtera Robotics Optimus Ride Pison Technology Ras Labs Realtime Robotics ThayerMahan Toyota Research Institute Vecna Robotics Vicarious Surgical Massachusetts technology hub fosters innovation “Talent is the No. 1 reason tech companies locate in Massachusetts, and the inability to source enough skilled workers is the No. 1 constraint to growth in the white-hot robotics and AI space,” stated Tom Hopcroft, CEO of the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC). “We're excited to partner with MassRobotics to help increase opportunities for talented…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.92
December 19, 2016
…breakout sessions at the event, featuring industry experts from Amazon, Microsoft, and other leading vendors and analysts. Topics include: ● The future of electric vehicles and their impact on automation industry ● Industrial operability from sensor to cloud ● Why intuitive, friendly robots are critical for team adoption Executives will discuss innovations, analyze how to apply automation breakthroughs, share common challenges and develop strategies to overcome them through discussions on automation, robotics, economics, business transformation, and sales. “The Forum highlights key trends and issues defining our market,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3. “We provide an invaluable resource that helps…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.91
January 29, 2021
…e-commerce and logistics providers, including UPS, FedEx Ground and Amazon. “We are thrilled to have Material Handling Systems join us in South Central Kentucky. Their operations will bring diversity to our manufacturing sector as a leading provider of material handling systems that support a portion of the world’s e-commerce infrastructure,” said Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ron Bunch. “We look forward to working with them for years to come.” This week’s announcement comes just two weeks after MHS announced plans earlier this month to acquire Michigan-based TGW U.S. Conveyors, formerly Ermanco, Inc., a division of TGW…
