Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 10.18
September 08, 2016
For more than 30 years, FlexLink has been a leading, global provider of production logistics solutions to manufacturing industries. FlexLink supplies a wide range of conveyor systems, handling functions and software enhancing efficiency in assembly, filling, machining and packaging lines. Over the years, FlexLink’s solutions have earned recognition for being efficient, compact, flexible and durable. Common effects of FlexLink’s solutions are increased throughput, reduced throughput time and a predictable delivery of the products in process. Engineering and field services are part of our long term commitment to customers.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.11
June 27, 2022
One route to autonomous vehicles is to build delivery systems that can be automated later. Navya SA today announced that it has signed a contract with Muses Europe to assemble 300 electric utility vehicles with the plan to develop a self-driving version in the future. “With an eye on the important place autonomous mobility will occupy in the years to come, it was considered essential to set in motion the automization process straight away,” stated Damien Biro, chairman of Muses Europe. “We are glad to partner with Navya on this key project, a company that has globally recognized expertise in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.03
November 28, 2022
…retailer Carrefour, which recently deployed BellaBot units, Pudu’s smart delivery robot, at two of its retail stores in Warsaw, Poland. The service shelf robot, also known as Kerfus, is being used to promote and deliver Pepsi products. Pudu noted customers have enjoyed interacting with the robot and have posted about their experiences with it on social media. Memeing a robot “Through the collaboration between Carrefour and Pepsi, Kerfuś has become a source of popular memes on social media, particularly on Twitter, where Kerfuś fans have been actively engaged in discussions on the bot's adorable design and smart delivery features,” the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.92
July 25, 2021
…customers online. About Instacart and Fabric Instacart provides same-day delivery and pickup services from nearly 55,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America. The company said its delivery service is available to over 85% of U.S. households and 80% of Canadian households. Its enterprise technology also powers the e-commerce platforms of some of the world’s biggest retail players, supporting their websites, applications, and deliveries. Instacart offers an Instacart Express membership that includes reduced service fees and unlimited free delivery on orders over $35. Founded in 2015, Fabric is a retail technology company on a mission to enable on-demand…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.84
February 09, 2018
…industry might look like in five years. Read: Amazon's Delivery Dream Is a Nightmare for FedEx and UPS Shipping with Amazon is not a new project for the company. For years, the e-commerce giant has been building out its delivery infrastructure, expanding into ocean freight, leasing its own cargo planes, finding ways to deliver packages inside your house with Amazon Key, and even planning for the future with its drone delivery initiatives. Despite all this, though, the company isn’t ready to go toe-to-toe with established firms, which spend billions each year just upgrading their existing networks. For that reason, Shipping…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.81
June 08, 2021
…The PandarXT lidar is designed for applications including robotic deliveries, mapping, and surveillance, according to Hesai. The company has more than 500 employes and customers in 70 cities in 23 countries and regions. It supplies mechanical and solid-state lidar sensors to AutoX, Nuro, Lyft, Navaya, WeRide, and Zoox. Investors want lidar for multiple applications GL Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hillhouse Capital, led Hesai's Series D round. Chinese Internet provider Meituan and smartphone maker Xiaomi and also participated, as did Citic Private Equity (CPE) Funds Management. Other investors included Baidu, Bosch, Huatai International Private Equity Fund, and ON Semiconductor.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.77
January 02, 2022
…just added urgency to this trend. Customers expect ultra-fast deliveries, while e-commerce retailers struggle with a serious lack of workforce and increasing labor costs. Machine vision, artificial intelligence, and mobile robots are among the technologies helping warehouses, “dark stores,” and distribution centers consolidate orders and quickly, efficiently, and flawlessly prepare them for delivery. When it comes to warehouse automation, the sorting of parcels for shipment is a key part of successful order fulfillment. Robotics can help optimize the flow of goods, keep track of all parcels, and prevent chaos and lost parcels. Orders often need to be sorted according to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.69
March 12, 2017
…Starsky Robotics has a solution to on- and off-highway deliveries by self-driving trucks, including the “last mile” issue for how a driverless vehicle will deliver cargo at its final destination. In an interview, Starsky founder and Chief Executive Stefan Seltz-Axmacher said the company's goal is to employ robotics, sensors and software to “make trucks completely driverless.” The trucking industry is keenly following efforts to automate various aspects of big trucks, in part to address highway safety concerns as well as the growing shortage of skilled drivers. As with self-driving cars, federal and state regulators have not finalized new rules covering…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.69
May 10, 2023
…Robotics Inc., which specializes in cargo and last-mile robotic delivery at scale, yesterday announced an exclusive strategic engineering partnership with InDro Robotics, a leading Canadian research and development firm. InDro said it will provide engineering support for Real Life Robotics’ systems to address labor shortages with “unique, customizable, and affordable last-mile delivery robotic solutions.” “InDro’s world-class team of engineers brings exceptional depth to our product development path as we expand globally,” said Cameron Waite, founder and CEO of Real Life Robotics. “We’re excited to expand our partnership and know it will accelerate our ability to deliver robotics solutions to market…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.67
December 01, 2022
…personnel soon.” Sarcos reports revenue increase, plans for 2023 deliveries Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. last month reported a net loss of $22.5 million, compared with a third-quarter 2021 net loss of $37 million. The company said its total revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was $4.7 million, up from $1.1 million in the same period of 2021. It attributed this to a $3.8 million increase in revenue from R&D services following its acquisition of RE2 Robotics Inc. Among its accomplishments in the past year, Sarcos said it met customer field-trial milestones for shipyard maintenance and repair and airport…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.67
May 24, 2024
…advanced safe navigation control, allowing it to carry out deliveries in a spanned area of <400,000 m². Accessories for the uLink include: A locker for click and collect or confidential deliveries A pegboard for tools and parts delivery Or trays for transporting stock items Each of these options can be integrated into the platform through a plug and play mechanism that align with the platform’s interface and allow its functionality to evolve throughout the day. Partner integrators can also create new accessories to respond to specific needs. “It is important for us to be able to support players in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.63
November 22, 2022
…issue, the biggest obstacles in bringing innovation to the delivery market, and thereby moving a step closer to full commercialization. Neubie has been testing robot in parts of South Korea Based on Neubie’s technological prowess and commercial feasibility, Seoul, South Korea-based Neubility has actively conducted demonstration projects in major downtown areas including Seoul and Songdo in Korea and plans to commercialize autonomous delivery services for golf courses before the end of this year. Also, last October, it signed an MOU with a last mile logistics solution provider Goggo Network in Europe, test-operating autonomous mobile robot-based delivery services in downtown areas…
