Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.43
June 13, 2022
…arms and legs. There's also robotics as a service [RaaS].” Zebra builds vision, automation portfolio Also last week, Zebra said it has completed its $875 million acquisition of Matrox Electronic Systems Inc., a developer of machine vision components, software, and systems. The company said Matrox Imaging will complement its automation and vision offerings, as well as its new fixed industrial scanning portfolio and recent acquisitions of Adaptive Vision and Fetch Robotics. “I expect additional consolidation in the market,” said Lawton. “It was a seller's market in 2021, and it's a buyer's market in 2022. VCs [venture capital firms] are said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.20
June 06, 2022
Getting Started with Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) - Wednesday, June 8 - 9AM ET Association for Advancing Automation, brings transformational technologies which help build a better world. Automate will bring forth experts and bleeding edge technologies in which automation can meaningfully transform operations and help leverage technology in beneficial means. RIOS experts, Mandy Dwight and Clinton Smith, will present a seminar on, “Getting Started with Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS): Robotic Workcells to Immediately Increase Productivity and Supplement Labor.” Every company has a unique opportunity to review how to incorporate robotic automation into their operations. Mandy and Clinton have extensive experience helping facilities of all…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
June 03, 2022
…on selling robots or providing robots as a service (RaaS) to customers. Rather, it provides customers with solutions, she claimed. Such a strategy has enabled the company to grow tremendously over the last five years. Inc. Magazine ranked Locus Robotics at No. 428 on its 2021 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Another reason for the company’s growth, according to Lombardi, is that Locus empowers employees in the field and in the office to service customers, rather than forcing customers to wait on several levels of sign-offs. Robots and reskilling Lombardi said that supply chain automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.76
June 01, 2022
…warehouse orchestration system and are available through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Manhattan Associates last week named Locus Robotics the winner of its “Distribution Services Partner of the Year” award. Yesterday, Locus, an IFOY nominee, expanded its Locus Origin product line by adding heavier-payload capability for new use cases. SVT satisfies need for speed “Kenco’s collaboration with SVT and Locus Robotics has made deploying autonomous mobile robots seamless, significantly easier, and faster,” said Kristi Montgomery, vice president for innovation and research and development at Kenco Group. “As we add robotics to additional sites, being able to be up and running in…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 12.20
June 01, 2022
…is Robotics as a Service? Robotics as a Service (RaaS) is a paradigm-shifting new business and service delivery model for robotics. This arrangement dramatically reduces the barrier to entry for introducing robotics into any industry by delivering a robotics-driven solution on a subscription basis. However, the advantages of RaaS solutions extend far beyond the sticker price. In a traditional model, businesses would identify a need for automation, seek out the right hardware for the situation, and then purchase—or build themselves—whatever corresponding software was required to control and manage their new robot fleet. Maintenance, upgrades, and operational management would also fall…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.01
June 01, 2022
…the cost of traditional automation. Frost & Sullivan recognizes RaaS offering inVia claimed that its robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model beat out category competitors because it provides retailers and 3PLs with a flexible, cost-effective system. It noted that its RaaS model allows customers to pay for the productivity of its robots and software in comparison with competitors that lease or sell robots. The subscription service covers all system updates and includes 24/7 monitoring and support through inVia’s Robotics Operation Center (ROC). A team of robotics experts is dedicated to each customer to oversee fulfillment operations and troubleshoot any problems, often fixing them…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 5.75
May 25, 2022
…mobile robots (AMRs), and other self-driving systems. This download will address key performance indicators, service-level agreements, and the robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. It will also share examples of how mobile robots and the tools to supervise them are improving productivity at scale. It will cover the following: Recent developments in AMRs and use cases Insights from MODEX 2022 Fleet management software and other warehouse management systems The role of RaaS providers, integrators, and in-house teams Orchestrating robots, other equipment, and people Measuring efficiency over time Interoperability for environments with multiple types of robots
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
May 25, 2022
…anyone can deploy and operate them in a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. No more code, programming, or complex path planning—vision-guided robotics automates this, too, it said. Covision Quality (Brixen, Italy; Booth 4453), which automates and scales visual inspection with unsupervised machine learning technology. The startup said production lines can install its software within one hour and reduce pseudo-scrap rates by up to 90%. FLX Solutions (Bethlehem, Pa.; Booth 4354), whose first product is a patented 1-in. snake-like robot that is able to fit into spaces humans cannot easily access to inspect, map, and then perform any required maintenance. INNOCISE GmbH (Saarbrücken,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
May 19, 2022
…10 days. Advanced Construction Robotics uses the robotics-as-a-service model (RaaS). For TyBOT, it charges per tie. The company is also developing a rebar carrying and placing robot called IronBOT, which it plans to start testing out with companies later this year. The company said IronBOT will be capable of self-packing loads of up to 5,000 lb. Proctor said she sees the two products as partners. Once IronBOT has finished moving the rebar, TyBOT can come in to tie them up. “What IronBOT and TyBOT will be able to achieve together is a continuous carry, lift, place, and tie operation,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.37
May 16, 2022
…(AR-WS), a comprehensive command-and-control UOM platform. Like the robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model, Drone-in-a-Box “represents the next phase of industry development, as it allows for centralized, remote operations of drones, enabling rapid upscaling of lightweight drone operations,” said DroneMatrix. The company said it is responsible for the development of Belgium's commercial air layer operated by aerial robotics (6th NeTWorK). “We offer a drone network where end users acquire the results and data from the drone operations in a smooth, simple way,” said Lander Vanwelkenhuyzen. “To ensure optimal operation, DroneMatrix relies on a network of ‘standby’ multifunctional drones and an open drone service…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.50
May 15, 2022
…wasn’t needed because they planned to use a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. As to their robotics journeys, 72% were in early stages, with 38% learning about the market and technology, 22% formulating their strategy and vision for robotics, 8% performing an impact analysis, and 4% documenting their requirements. Others were further along, with 12% planning to roll out additional robots based on previous successful tests, 2% about to implement their first robots in a live production environment, and 2% piloting robots. The remainder either didn’t know or said they were doing something different. Given the huge number of technology providers and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.26
May 13, 2022
…focusing on simpler use cases and adopting a robots-as-a-service [RaaS] business model with zero upfront costs. Last year, we saw a lot of activity around special-purpose acquisition corporations (SPACs) in robotics and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Do you think that trend is likely to continue? Sharma: Yes. The trend of investments in robotics and AVs is likely to continue, as the development of technology accelerates and they find applications in new areas. For instance, AV application areas are increasing, especially in self-driving cars and robotaxis, military supply chain and logistics, and last-mile delivery. Similarly, the use of robots is increasing across…
