Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.81
September 16, 2021
…The two companies have also established a real estate footprint and commercial fleet management capabilities, including fueling, servicing, and cleaning of self-driving vehicles. “Argo and Ford are aggressively preparing for large-scale autonomous vehicle operations across a broad footprint of U.S. cities,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Ford Autonomous Vehicles & Mobility Businesses. “Pairing Walmart’s retail and e-commerce leadership with Argo and Ford’s self-driving operations across these multiple cities marks a significant step toward scaling a commercial goods delivery service that will ultimately power first-to-scale business efficiencies and enable a great consumer experience.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.32
August 19, 2021
…and being virtually maintenance free with no watering, battery cleaning or changing required.” “It may not be right for the really high-throughput applications, but I think it has its sweet spot for many light- to medium-duty operations,” Bruin added. “Just like with lithium, it’s a matter of assessing the application benefits and costs, and making the ROI work.” In many ways, lift truck OEMs are taking a dual path to addressing labor availability concerns. One is the fully automated lift truck. In addition, a range of other technologies, including new motive power options, operator-assist functions, and semi-autonomous functions, can maximize…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.09
August 06, 2021
…million in deals in July 2021 for use in cleaning, deliveries, farming, and security. Other industries represented in transactions tracked by Robotics 24/7 included defense/military, food preparation, and marine/energy. Merger and acquisition activity picked up, with 26 last month in comparison with seven in June, but only a few involving special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). There was also one notable failure: the shutdown and sale of Hayward, Calif.-based Abundant Robotics Inc., which was working on apple-harvesting robots. Speaking of mergers and mobile robots, even though no amount was announced, ABB Group's purchase of ASTI Mobile Robotics Group is significant, with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.29
July 26, 2021
…stages of maturity, according to Styleintelligence. Mobile robots for cleaning stores are more mature than inventory systems or aerial drones for deliveries. In addition, the supplier landscape includes companies solving individual problems rather than more holistic approaches. Source: Styleintelligence However, the nature of fulfillment will also change as robotic manipulation improves, said respondents. “There are quite specific challenges in picking groceries compared to normal item picking,” stated Fizyr. “You often have closely stacked items that can stick to each other.” “Secondly, some of the of the materials are reflective, and it can be like looking into a mirror sometimes,” it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.57
July 23, 2021
From materials handling to inventory and floor cleaning, autonomous mobile robots are finding more uses beyond factories and warehouses. Brain Corp. has developed the BrainOS software-as-a-service offering to provide autonomy and reporting features to more than 16,000 robots and logged over 4.9 million hours of operation. The San Diego, Calif.-based company was founded in 2009, and its customers include Walmart, Kroger, and the Mall of America. Denver Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the U.S., plans to use Tennant Co. floor scrubbers with BrainOS, starting with 14 buildings. Brain recently hired Jon Thomason as its new chief…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.43
July 20, 2021
Recording: August 25, 2021 at 4:00 EST
…5pm CEST Duration: 30 minutes For companies that make cleaning robots, an immense amount of data is required to ensure a space is cleaned correctly. Founder of Cyberclean Systems, Buck Ward, will share his experience with cleaning robots and the value of data and dynamic controls.For companies that make cleaning robots, an immense amount of data is required to ensure a space is cleaned correctly. Founder of Cyberclean Systems, Buck Ward, will share his experience with cleaning robots and the value of data and dynamic controls. Companies know they need to automate in order to keep up with the demand…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.01
July 15, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic increased interest in cleaning and disinfection robots worldwide. Dutch robotics startup AZIOBOT BV has teamed up with Belgian network operator Proximus to test its SB2 floor-cleaning robots over a 5G wireless network. “COVID-19 has raised awareness of autonomous robots tremendously, especially for cleaning in public spaces such as airports, schools, and hospitals,” stated Sarthak Yadav, CEO of AZIOBOT. “That’s where our robots are playing a vital role.” AZIOBOT said its goal is to make autonomous technology as easy for businesses to use as consumers can operate smartphones. The company has received investor from Koolen Industries and Amsterdam-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.80
July 14, 2021
…freight in its stores. Walmart has also invested in drone delivery, autonomous vehicles for middle-mile and last-mile deliveries, and cleaning robots. “The digital transformation happening today, alongside evolving customer habits, is reshaping the retail industry,” said Joe Metzger, executive vice president of supply chain operations at Walmart U.S. “To serve customers now, and in the future, our business must provide the right tools and training to our associates so they can deliver the items our customers want, when they want them, with unmatched convenience. We're investing in our supply chain at an unprecedented scale in order to optimize that process…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.07
July 07, 2021
…Nano is protected against dirt, dust, splash water, or cleaning agents, obtaining CE, FCC, VCCI, and RoHS certifications. Complete suite for simple use. With a multi-language software development kit (SDK) for popular platforms, end users can integrate Mech-Vision graphical vision software and Mech-Viz intelligent robot programming environment to develop customized applications. Cost efficiency. Mech-Eye Nano is competitive in terms of pricing. Moreover, it helps customers boost efficiency and productivity in typical industrial applications, said Mech-Mind. Mech-Mind says its latest camera includes industrial-level precision. Source: Mech-Mind Robotics Mech-Mind supports industrial applications Mech-Mind noted that Mech-Eye 3D industrial cameras have been deployed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.62
July 06, 2021
…they can work on other higher-value tasks, such as cleaning between classes and in-depth sanitizing. The machines will be deployed this summer at various high schools in the district, which includes more than 200 schools and serves 90,000 students. “These new autonomous floor cleaners are a critical technology investment that will help us enhance cleanliness at 14 of our largest buildings, mainly our 10 comprehensive high schools. This is a huge benefit to our students, while maintaining future operating costs,” stated Rich Archuletta, director of facility operations at Denver Public Schools. “At the same time, this program will help us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.61
June 20, 2021
…marks RobotLAB's debut as a integrator for SoftBank's Whiz cleaning robots. The companies said their collaboration builds on their long-standing partnership in advancing automation and bringing SoftBank Robotics America's (SBRA) business-to-business systems to market. San Francisco-based RobotLAB has already deployed and supported thousands of robots in the field, including Pepper and NAO. “We are pleased to expand our partnership with SBRA to become the exclusive distributor of Pepper and NAO, while also adding a new solution into our collaborative portfolio with Whiz and Whiz Connect,” stated Elad Inbar, CEO of RobotLAB. “SoftBank Robotics is known for commercializing robotics that make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.22
June 16, 2021
…Anders Dedenroth Høj, director of methods and technologies for cleaning at ISS World Services. “Companies need to re-establish the physical connection by bringing employees safely back to a work environment that meets a higher standard of hygiene. And they need to restore the emotional connection by building employees’ confidence in the safety of their workplaces.” “Being able to offer disinfection which also includes UVD Robots is a powerful and effective way for our company to address and meet our customers’ needs and expectations,” he said. Blue Ocean Robotics designs for disinfection Blue Ocean Robotics, which describes itself as “the world's…
