Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.73
May 19, 2023
…4:15 p.m. Bosch Rexroth will be featuring the ACTIVE Shuttle in the AMR Demo Area at the following times: Tuesday, May 23, from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. (EST) Thursday, May 25, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Bosch Rexroth demos at Automate The company said its key booth demos and highlights will include: ctrlX AUTOMATION: This four-sided demo will illustrate the modularity and scalability of ctrlX AUTOMATION while presenting an overview of ctrlX DRIVE and ctrlX CORE hardware capabilities. On display will be a three-axis ctrlX DRIVE linked to a ctrlX CORE industrial PC running in real-time. Other components, such…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.71
June 01, 2022
…agile AMRs to numerous pallet movers and multi-ton transport shuttles. BlueBotics cited the following potential benefits of choosing vehicles driven by ANT: Robustness: ANT-driven vehicles are highly reliable, offering repeatable accuracy, each and every time, it said. Flexibility: Vehicles are quick and simple to install – typically taking days, not weeks to commission – and a vehicle’s operations are easy to modify as a site’s needs evolve. Scalability: Many ANT-driven vehicles are 100% interoperable, enabling users to create a custom multi-brand fleet that meets their business’ specific needs. In addition, ANTdriven.com users can request a free consultation call with a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.59
June 27, 2022
…is aiming to be the leading player in Level 4 autonomous passenger and goods transport. It has developed Autonom Shuttle, dedicated to passenger transport. Since its launch, more than 200 units have been sold in 25 countries, as of Dec. 31, 2021. Navya designed the Autonom Tract to transport goods. Navya claimed that its corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach is illustrated by its ISO 9001 certification in September 2021. The Valeo and Keolis groups are among the company's shareholders.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.57
December 16, 2019
…and assign moves from a single location YARD & SHUTTLE TRUCKS - Create tasks, automate moves, see live location data, and increase moves per hour METRICS - Standard, customizable and scheduled reports, alerts, dashboards & KPIs RTLS - Gain real-time location information to all yard activities Advanced Yard Management System: Sensor Platform Extensible Real-Time Location System (RTLS) to enable inventory accuracy and automated yard management. ASSETS - Passive RFID Tags GATE - Staffed or unstaffed RFID gate system GROUND - RFID, GPS, cellular tracking system and in-cab tasking system AIR - RFID, GPS, Optical tracking system Enterprise Yard Management Visibility…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
January 12, 2022
…came a day after Magna International Inc. acquired autonomous shuttle developer Optimus Ride Inc. Nuro designed for safety, sustainability Nuro said its third-generation vehicle is designed to carry more goods and enable more deliveries, with twice the cargo volume of its second-generation vehicle. The automotive production-grade vehicle will also feature modular inserts to customize storage and new temperature-controlled compartments to keep goods warm or cool. Since all of Nuro’s vehicles are designed for transporting goods and not passengers, the new vehicle continues to prioritize the safety of other road users and in particular pedestrians and cyclists, claimed the company. Safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
November 12, 2018
…piece-picking robotic put walls; nine aisles of mini-load and shuttle technology for automatic case storage and handling; a warehouse execution system (WES) for balancing the workload through the facility; a split-tray sortation system; and automatic bagging and trailer-loading technologies. Inbound cartons are conveyorized (top) in the trailer or container and automatically delivered to storage. It’s a case study in risk management and resilience and an innovative approach to automation. “In the past, distribution was viewed as a cost center and now, because of innovation, it’s a competitive advantage for us,” says Kuntz. “If we can do our job quicker and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.47
February 16, 2021
…companies will continue other micro-fulfillment tests, such as the multi-shuttle pilot with Stop & Shop and TakeOff Technologies in the Hartford, Conn., market. Additional micro-fulfillment pilots will be announced in the coming months. Once built, the new EFC will add to Ahold Delhaize USA companies’ growing supply chain. As of March 1, the supply chain will include 18 self-managed traditional distribution centers, 28 EFCs and over 1,100 click and collect locations. By 2023, this network will increase to more than 27 distribution centers with additional EFC and click and collect growth as part of the overall transformation of the omnichannel…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.42
August 27, 2020
…technologies like Swisslog’s CarryPick mobile robotic solution, Cyclone Carrier shuttle system, AutoStore and ItemPiQ single item robotic picking solution, which can be integrated with those goods-to-person systems. Swisslog’s second business unit focuses on consumer goods, particularly pallet handling in food and beverage applications with its Vectura pallet stacker cranes, PowerStore pallet shuttle systems, and ACPaQ mixed case palletizing robots. Although roughly 30% of the Swisslog Group’s revenue is generated by Swisslog Healthcare, Baur says that business has recently become a separate brand and entity. Christian Baur, CEO of Swisslog: “Swisslog’s growth can be attributed to a clearly defined strategy, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.37
December 18, 2022
…10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST on Jan. 7. Shuttles will depart from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) West Hall beginning at 11:00 a.m., and there will be a rideshare pickup/drop off, as well as onsite parking. According to the competition rules, the race will consist of a single elimination tournament with multiple rounds of high-speed, head-to-head passing matches with AV-21 racecars, culminating in a championship rounds. Nine university teams are seeking to compete and break autonomous racing world records in the Autonomous Challenge @ CES 2023, including: AI Racing Tech (ART)—University of Hawai'i, with the University of California,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.37
April 25, 2017
…This white paper, the second installment in a series of AS/RS materials from Intelligrated, outlines how workflow adjustments and shuttle technology can increase efficiency for high-volume e-commerce fulfillment operations. Download Now! Zone Skipping Strategies to Reduce E-commerce Shipping Costs This white paper explains the zone skipping strategy and outlines the sortation technology best suited for operations, based on criteria like packaging type, footprint, labor availability and throughput requirements. Using LMS to Address Omnichannel Challenges The key roles labor management software play in omnichannel order fulfillment: meeting rising customer service expectations, driving labor savings and ensuring process rigor. Download Now!
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.35
August 02, 2023
…high-performance, solid-state lidar and could be used for robotaxi, shuttle, and delivery applications, claimed Innoviz. It is designed to be reliable, affordable, and power-efficient and to integrate with Level 3 to 5 autonomous vehicles, ensuring safety, the company said. What about the debate between cameras and lidar? Are both necessary? “Visual sensors are very popular, but if you want 3D visibility, cameras can struggle,” Shabat replied. “Even with stereo vision, they're still not able to achieve the accuracy of lidar of a few centimeters at 100 meters. For different lighting and weather conditions, you want to have redundant systems and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
September 15, 2020
…technology is changing our world already,” says Ivannikov. “Driverless shuttles are being tested in medical facilities, on huge campuses, at airports, for last-mile deliveries and for other purposes and places. The demand for the autonomous shuttles is constantly high, so we are about to see ecosystems emerge and regulations change around the globe. New human-machine interfaces are expected to emerge as well. There are voice assistants on the market already, and they’ll become more sophisticated. The industry is experimenting with all kinds of displays, sensor panels, rearview mirrors, cameras [and] heads-up systems. The drivers and time will decide which of…
