Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.66
March 31, 2022
…PickNik said it helps organizations such as NASA, Google, Amazon, and Samsung address the technical, cost, and time challenges associated with the development of advanced robotics applications. The Boulder, Colo.-based company also supports and collaborates with the worldwide open-source robotics movement and is the lead developer of the MoveIt motion-planning framework. Sierra Space works on Dream Chaser “At Sierra Space, our mission is to build a platform in space to benefit life here on Earth,” said Steve Lindsey, chief strategy officer at Sierra Space and a former astronaut who has flown five missions for NASA. “To fulfill that mission, we…
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 5.63
June 11, 2021
…delivery solutions like autonomous drones.” “Customers are used to Amazon Prime-like experiences, where they can schedule and track their deliveries in real time,” he added. “We are excited to take this market-first offering to retailers in partnership with Telegrid and transform modern-day retail deliveries.” Drone Express offers retailers agility As e-commerce demand rapidly increases, retailers are under pressure to apply last-mile innovations to meet the growing demand while providing a positive customer experience, said Drone Express. These expectations have led to driver shortages, complexities in carrier partnerships, and a focus on order fulfillment. Autonomous drones are a viable, more sustainable,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
March 30, 2023
…America. Attendees included leading global companies including Ahold Delhaize, Amazon, Cargill, Carrier, Fuji, Garmin, General Mills, HomeGoods, Johnson & Johnson, the Mayo Clinic, and Starbucks. In addition, Aaron Prather, director of the Robotics & Autonomous Systems Program at ASTM International, delivered the keynote address on optimizing warehouse operations with robots and AI. He was previously former senior advisor for technology research and planning at FedEx. This year’s event will highlight new developments in these applications and more. Robotics vendors are welcome to provide speakers as long as they also bring users. How to speak at the 2023 Robotics Applications Conference…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
September 04, 2019
…technology it now uses for food logistics in Australia. Amazon introduced its Prime Air delivery drone last June, with the intent to deliver food from the Amazon platform. Finally, Uber Eats is testing the first-ever commercial application of drone food delivery in high-density urban areas. The initial customer tests will showcase what the future of food logistics may look like for millions of consumers worldwide. Ryan Hammer, corporate vice president and president of Golden State Foods, was also on hand for the discussion. He notes that his logistics operation recently partnered with IBM to pilot a solution that combines radio-frequency…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.53
May 02, 2023
…and retail industries. Denali said its recent collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) will give customers the option of combining collaborative robots with machine learning, using data and analytics to drive decision making. Denali provides IT and automation integration for large enterprises. Source: Denali Partners expect to deliver strong ROI “This partnership combines industry-leading technology with industry-leading services,” said Justin Long, vice president of global automation at Denali. “The combination of Denali, an experienced IT/OT [information/operational technology] partner, with Universal Robots, the leader in collaborative robots, allows us to bring the best automation designs to our customers while driving a…
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 5.49
January 26, 2023
…additional backing from ArcTerm Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and the Amazon Alexa Fund. “It’s a huge vote of confidence from a diverse space of investors,” Jack Morrison, Scythe Robotics CEO, told Robotics 24/7 in an interview. “We’re really proud of that and the excitement there.” The M.52 autonomous mower features 12 onboard ultrasonic sensors and eight HDR (high dynamic range) cameras to allow for 360 degrees of coverage, the company said. It takes advantage of 3D mapping, semantic awareness, precision localization, and motion planning software to help it navigate. Scythe is not going after consumers with its robotic mower, but professional…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.46
October 13, 2023
…intelligence to serve the global e-commerce, warehouse and distribution, and manufacturing industries. The Noida, India-based company recently partnered with Amazon Web Services to improve warehouse robot performance and opened a “smart factory” with Purdue University. Its U.S. offices are in Irvine, Calif.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.45
May 12, 2023
…add more bots! Locus Robotics pursues strategic partnerships After Amazon.com Inc. took Kiva Systems off the market in 2012, Locus Robotics spun out of Quiet Logistics in 2014. In November 2022, Locus raised $117 million in Series F funding, bringing its valuation to close to $2 billion. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company reported that its systems, which collaborate with human warehouse associates, completed more than 230 million cart picks during last year's holiday peak. While it has stayed independent, Locus has recently also partnered with several companies on automation deployments, including Berkshire Grey, Design Future Japan, FANUC, Körber Supply Chain, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.40
April 25, 2023
…U.S. Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. Addverb counted among its more than 100 current customers Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, DHL, Amazon, Colgate Palmolive, Reliance, Unilever, Flipkart, Johnson & Johnson, and PAR Pharmaceutical.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.38
December 19, 2021
…the seventh largest cargo airport in North America, with Amazon Air's primary U.S. Hub and the DHL Express Global Superhub. The original pilot of Ottobots at CVG started running in late 2020. The partners gathered feedback from participating passengers including details on the experience, cost, and desire to have autonomous delivery in airports. These live robot deliveries will gather additional research to further develop the program and user experience. More Ottobots roll out for the holidays at CVG Officially launched for the holiday travel season. Passengers can now order contactless delivery directly to their location in Concourse B of CVG…
