Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.00
March 12, 2022
…within the next few years. Legacy players such as Amazon, FedEx, and Postmates are also investing in autonomous vehicles and mobile robots, bringing their systems into more cities and countries regularly. Among the challenges for both sidewalk and street-based systems is a lack of unified regulations across jurisdictions. Delivery challenges Many of these robots have SAE Level 3 or Level 4 autonomy. Several companies' delivery robots are still remote-controlled, however. Delivery robots are limited by how much they carry and how long they last on a single charge. But they are improving all the time. At CES 2022, delivery robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
March 08, 2022
…to the body much in the way that AWS (Amazon Web Services) has done for web applications and digital applications,” he added. Robison noted that the FDA is aligned with the company’s vision because they’ve already provided regulatory guidance work concerning software as a medical device. Building hardware is much more expensive than developing software, he said. He estimated that on average it takes six years and $30 million to bring a medical device to market. “If you can bring that to market at software speeds and software costs, we can have this real explosion of new and innovative solutions,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.81
February 25, 2022
…was even more bullish, forecasting a CAGR of 69.4%, from $500 million in 2021 to $20.3 billion in 2028. Amazon's Zoox unit is operating autonomous shuttle buses in Las Vegas, and General Motors-backed Cruise has opened rides to the public in San Francisco. Aurora and Toyota are planning an autonomous van pilot for multiple U.S. cities, while China-based WeRide is testing driverless vehicles in San Jose, Calif. Alphabet unit Waymo recently sued the California Department of Motor Vehicles to keep details of its autonomous vehicle deployment permit, including some public-safety data, private. It and other developers are also testing autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.66
February 22, 2022
…startup has partnered with organizations such as NASA, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. It said it also supports open-source robotics movement and is the lead developer of the MoveIt motion-planning software. MoveIt Studio built on ROS 2 RE2 Robotics uses MoveIt Studio to speed the integration of its RE2 Sapien and RE2 Sapien Sea Class robotic arms for new applications across multiple markets. PickNik said its software provides an intuitive user interface that allows robot operators to remotely manage complex robotic arms using “supervised autonomy.” MoveIt Studio is based on the open-source MoveIt 2 platform, which PickNik described as an industry…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.83
February 17, 2022
…the report help shed light on the challenges facing Amazon's drone-delivery program, Amazon Prime Air. (Click here for full image.) Source: IDTechEx Drone regulations seen as a barrier IDTechEx said that regulation is one of the biggest hurdles for the drone market. In most countries or regions, there is no regulation specifically for autonomous delivery drones, found the research firm. For instance, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) require waivers from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). This makes it “impossible” for the drone-delivery industry to grow because somone must always monitor flights…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.52
February 15, 2022
…sector. The team has worked collectively across companies including Amazon, Mattel, Geek+, and HAI Robotics. “The supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic have accelerated the demand for automation globally, and we are looking forward to expanding U.S. and EMEA [Europe, the Middle East, and Africa] operations to deliver the next generation of Industry 4.0 automation to the customers,” said Sangeet Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Addverb Technologies. “We are delighted to onboard Mark and Luke to drive our continuing efforts to strengthen and scale the business in the U.S.,” he added. “We hope that the duo will take Addverb…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.27
February 13, 2022
…service in retail. Online and offline retailers adopt AMRs Amazon.com Inc.'s Kiva robots have helped it speed the e-commerce order-fulfillment process from distribution centers to drop-off locations. Mobile robots also enable the company to fulfill orders with a remarkable degree of accuracy. Amazon Robotics is also working on other forms of automation. Amazon's purchase of Kiva Systems in 2012 helped create the AMR category because Kiva's robots were no longer available to other retailers and logistics providers. Other retailers, such as Walmart, Best Buy, and Shopify, have gained greater flexibility and visibility into their logistics operations with advanced software and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.32
February 07, 2022
…in online retail. In fact, e-commerce providers such as Amazon.com, Asos, and Zalando have found AI and deep learning departments essential. Why do they invest in machine learning (ML)? It can helps them better understand their clients, customize offers for particular buyers, and automate manual tasks. Machine learning allows online stores to be upgraded with smart on-site search, personalized ads, and intelligent chatbots. That’s why you should integrate it into your website, the Magento “headless commerce” architecture or a headless platform on another content management system (CMS), or even in brick-and-mortar store. Here are three ways to use machine learning…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.93
February 06, 2022
…to keep up with expectations and competitors such as Amazon. Mobile robots are revolutionizing manufacturing and logistics, enabling faster order fulfillment, increasing efficiency, and lowering labor costs. AMRs use sensors and cameras to build digital maps of their environments and include safety mechanisms to move around warehouses guidance-free. (This is different from the previous generation of automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, which required more infrastructure.) Let’s take a look at some use cases for deploying AMRs in the warehouse, along with the benefits that automation can bring to your supply chain. AMRs can increase pick rates, decrease labor costs Evo,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.34
January 21, 2022
…industries. The team has experience from companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Dell, Microsoft, Uber, Cruise, and Zoox, as well as from Northern California agriculture operations such as Trattore Farms. Agtonomy platform widens workforce Farmers must make continuous improvements, weather labor shortages, and reduce field-to-table timelines, all while working with tight budgets and seasonal challenges, said Agtonomy. The company said its platform turns tractors and other equipment into autonomous machines providing a low-cost, technology-enabled labor force to remotely manage such equipment. By partnering with some of the most trusted names in agricultural OEM equipment, Agtonomy claimed that it will deliver…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.12
January 19, 2022
…company said it has more than 100 customers, including Amazon (a Reliance rival), Coca-Cola, Flipkart, and Unilever. In addition to expanding production in India, Addverb said it plans to expand innovation laboratories and sales in new markets worldwide. “With this round of funding, we are planning to deploy our robots across hospitals and airports,” Kumar said. “In the next five to six years, we want to be a billion-dollar company in revenue. We do everything in India— design, manufacture, and deliver across the world.” India's robotics market grows Although India doesn't have a high robotics density, or number of robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
January 14, 2022
…its Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) to Aurora Innovation, and Amazon acquired Zoox after it laid off 120 contractors. Last year, Lyft sold its self-driving division to Toyota, and delivery robot firm Nuro acquired self-driving trucking firm Ike. Waymo, which is owned by Google parent Alphabet, and Cruise, which spun out of General Motors, have pumped billions of dollars into self-driving car research and development. Cruise acquired Voyage in March 2021. Also this week, Magna International acquired the employees and assets of Boston-based Optimus Ride Inc. Former Local Motors executives expressed optimism, however, about the industry's potential. “As with most adventures,…
