Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.42
…superior vision capabilities shorten order cycle time to speed delivery and improve order accuracy. Eases labor issues: Addresses labor shortages and boosts production without adding headcount: complements and enhances existing systems with reliable vision so that they can perform 24/7—without training, breaks, injuries, or overtime. Lowers risk: Upfront assessments and multiple pricing options, including robot-as-a-service (RaaS), lower the risk of every project. Provides end-to-end Hypercare support: OSARO’s team of engineers and Hypercare customer support managers provides pre-deployment planning, clear documentation, and continuous technical solutions for project implementation. Customers praise SightWorks LG CNS, a company specializing in digital transformation (DX), demonstrated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.06
…robots being used around the public are less robust. “Delivery robots? Who do they fall under?” Prather asked. “When I bring that question up, some states' local departments of transportation say, 'Yeah, we should address them.' Some states are like, 'No, that should be done at the federal level.' Who is it?” Similar challenges arise with robots used in healthcare settings or restaurants. Franklin echoed Prather's sentiment. “Robots have begun to move out of where they have been for the past few decades, which was manufacturing,” she said. “Now, we're seeing them performing various services for people.” Franklin noted, however,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.71
…entering into different industries such as fast food and delivery services, how are those spaces taken into account when you write these safety documents? Nelson Shea: It's really, really super tough. If you are talking about it being in a workplace, if you think industrial, think workplace, the industrial safety standards can still apply. The big thing about the workplace is that the people that are going to be near robots are considered working age, meaning they are given training. They're given safety operating procedures, even someone working the fryolator. You have instructions. You have particular clothing you have to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.87
…6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. while still promising next-day deliveries. NEXT uses robots for picking, sorting Enderby, England-based NEXT claimed that it is the largest clothing retailer by sales in the U.K. The company has around 700 stores, of which about 500 are in the U.K., and 200 are across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. In 45,000 sq. m (484,375.9 sq. ft.) of warehouse space, 250 Geek+ autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) handle both goods-to-person picking and order-sorting processes for NEXT's e-commerce operations.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.79
…towards integrated scalable, modular production cells, while optimizing the delivery of components across facilities. Ongoing developments in artificial intelligence are powering autonomous grasping and positioning, which will expand the range of tasks robots can perform. This greater use of AI in robotics helps with tasks like the picking of non-uniform objects, which is on prominent display at a Burrtec Waste Industries material recovery facility in Riverside, California. Here, vision- and AI-enabled ABB delta robots scan materials on waste stream conveyor, picking a variety of contaminants from the line that the robot has learned are not able to be recycled. At…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.61
…to show its latest Formica AMRs to automate goods delivery and increase production flexibility at Booth 2850 at Automate. The system includes an AI-powered integrated software management system called Qursor, as well as customized, next-generation AMRs. The company claimed that its logistics platform provides comprehensive automation and control of internal transportation operations in industrial plants and warehouses. Aformic said its business strategy aims to perfectly tailor the system to the individual needs of each company. Customization applies to both the software system and the mobile robots from the Formica family, as well as other devices and equipment that are part…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.85
…years, and consumer expectations for lower prices and faster delivery, noted OSARO. The partners said they will jointly deploy scalable systems that can improve accuracy and productivity while keeping costs low, despite inflation. Geek+ said that unlike conventional fixed conveyor systems, its mobile robots are easy to install or reconfigure, needing only moveable QR code floor marks to operate. “Solving the labor shortage is critical for anyone in e-commerce today,” stated Rick DeFiesta, executive vice president of sales and solutions at Geek+ America. “Geek+ systems take less floor space and are highly flexible in both their use and installation, allowing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.85
…driving experience, OTTO said it is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding industrial environments. It said 70% of its customers are Fortune 500 companies, including GE and Toyota. OTTO Motors cited recent awards, including Fast Company’s 2023 Most Innovative Companies, Business Insider Top 40 under 40 and The Vector AI20 Top AI Companies to Watch in 2023. Clearpath Robotics had 335 employees as of January 2023, according to Mitsubishi. Collaboration with OTTO Motors to continue Mitsubishi Electric and OTTO Motors said the latest investment expands their strategic relationship and strengthens their commercial collaboration. “The relationship between Mitsubishi Electric…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.22
…of retail-facing experiences, including overall supply, expanded selection and delivery of products to stores. Willmington, Mass.-based Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, A.I.-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-generation technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic said it enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce, Symbotic transforms the flow of goods and the ASF turns to Symbotic Associated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.03
…and downtime, but CaPow's Genesis system offers perpetual power delivery. Not only do CaPow's antenna stickers provide continual power—and throughput—but they also integrate with existing and new mobile robots. Users can simply place the stickers on the floor and on the robots. A receiver and power bank require less space and weight than batteries, which are also supported. In addition, CaPow's Floor Planner software is designed to make it easy to plan and optimize an AGV or AMR deployment. Floor Planner enables users to compare or change layouts, and up to 20% surface coverage can achieve 100% throughput. Genesis eliminates…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.63
…attractive jobs while improving productivity and ensuring more reliable delivery times, especially during periods of high or fluctuating demand. Covariant Brain to power robot rollout Covariant claimed that it “delivers the widest portfolio of robotic picking, placing, and sorting solutions available in today’s market.” Each of these systems runs on the Covariant Brain, a deep learning platform that the company said “enables robots to see, think, and act.” Under the strategic partnership, the goal is to install hundreds of Covariant AI-powered robots across all of the Otto Group's fulfillment centers. The companies said they are starting with deploying robots at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.70
…Robotics Inc., which specializes in cargo and last-mile robotic delivery at scale, yesterday announced an exclusive strategic engineering partnership with InDro Robotics, a leading Canadian research and development firm. InDro said it will provide engineering support for Real Life Robotics’ systems to address labor shortages with “unique, customizable, and affordable last-mile delivery robotic solutions.” “InDro’s world-class team of engineers brings exceptional depth to our product development path as we expand globally,” said Cameron Waite, founder and CEO of Real Life Robotics. “We’re excited to expand our partnership and know it will accelerate our ability to deliver robotics solutions to market…