Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.72
February 24, 2021
…picking robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and mobile robotic shuttles for transport, as well as software to orchestrate robotics with, so it has always taken a wholistic approach to solutions. “The underlying technologies are complicated, so what we do is to offer customers a solution which incorporates picking, incorporates mobility, and then orchestrates all of that,” he said. As for going public, Wagner said it adds financial strength and better long-term access to capital markets, while also instilling confidence in BG’s independence. “Our goal has always been to be a publicly traded, standalone company,” he said. “This helps our customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
January 08, 2023
…(309.3 kph) for an autonomous racecar at the space shuttle runway in Florida in April 2022. Technology refresh continues on racecars The goal of the IAC @ CES is to advance technologies that can accelerate the commercialization of fully autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The collaborative effort uses motorsports to show how performance and safety can increase and to provide a platform for students to excel in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The first Indy Autonomous Challenge was held in October 2021 in Indianapolis, with TUM Autonomous Motorsport winning the $1 million top prize. Between each challenge,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.60
April 07, 2023
…and retrieval systems (ASRS), whether they are crane-based or shuttle-based. For instance, I noticed that prominent signage at SSI Schaefer’s booth touted its pallet-handling solutions. It’s a robot world; we’re just living in it Like MODEX last spring, it was hard to swing a dead cat in McCormick and not hit a robot. The ProMat directory listed 88 exhibitors under the robotics category, and that seems light given that one hall seemed to be nothing but robots. What’s more, one of the biggest exhibitors by square footage was Locus Robotics booth near the entrance. Without question, robotics is having a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.46
January 12, 2022
…its Robotic Product Sortation with Identification (RPSi) and Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (RSPW) systems, both of which are specifically configured to efficiently process returns. The company said RPSi allows 3PLs and other central returns-processing centers to pre-sort incoming packages by brand and merchandise category prior to opening and inspecting them. RSPW rapidly sorts returned products for faster putaway. Both systems can improve labor utilization and make returns faster and cheaper, ultimately improving profitability, said Berkshire Grey. “We don't sell products; we implement systems,” Boyalakuntla added. “We need less than 2,000 sq. ft. to implement a putwall or robotic sortation. In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.24
April 19, 2021
…administrator. “The X-15 was a pathfinder for the space shuttle. Mars Pathfinder and its Sojourner rover did the same for three generations of Mars rovers. We don’t know exactly where Ingenuity will lead us, but today’s results indicate the sky – at least on Mars – may not be the limit.” Developing a drone for Mars Building an aerial drone for Mars was not as simple as stowing a conventional system in Perseverance's payload. Mars has a thinner atmosphere, lower gravity, and colder average temperatures than Earth. Because Mars' atmosphere is only 1% of the density of Earth's, the 19.3-in.-tall…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.19
March 04, 2020
…simple narrow-aisle pallet racking solution to the flashier pallet shuttle racking, a new racking layout won’t just provide you with more storage space - it also affords you the opportunity to reconsider how you store goods. You may decide that you want to use different varieties of system for different products or areas of the warehouse, such as double-deep racking for long-term storage and live pallet racking for more transient goods. You can also go a lot smarter, and integrate elements of automation with your racking. Perhaps the most popular emerging system is an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.06
July 19, 2023
…satellite connection—because bandwidth can be limited and costly to shuttle from its robust suite of sensors producing high-resolution imagery. The USVs have oceanographic sensors for measurement of wind, temperature, salinity and dissolved carbon. Saildrone said it also enables research of ocean and lake floors with bathymetric sensors, including deep sonar mapping with single- or multi-beam for going deeper or wider. Saildrone's perceptual suite also includes radar and visual underwater acoustic sensors. DeepStream goes into the deep sea Saildrone has used the NVIDIA DeepStream SDK for its vision AI applications and services. Developers can build seamless streaming pipelines for AI-based video,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.01
December 21, 2022
…expands its distribution network. “To bring the first multi-level shuttle system of its kind in the country to Huntsville is a great accomplishment for our team,” stated Sharan Kalva, president of C-StoreMaster. “Innovation has always been at the forefront of our business, and with this new warehouse, C-StoreMaster is set up for success for years to come.” C-StoreMaster partnered with Geek+ to incorporate three automation technologies in its new warehouse, improving picking accuracy to 99.99%. The company has tripled to quadrupled its picking productivity, according to Rick DeFiesta, executive vice president of sales and solutions at Beijing-based Geek+. In the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.01
May 01, 2019
…France, and R&D facilities in Paris, NAVYA offers autonomous shuttle (Autonom Shuttle) and autonomous cabs (Autonom Cab). Some of its vehicles are in service in Singapore, Perth, Australia); Christchurch Airport in New Zealand; and Curtin University in Australia. Such conditional autonomy with the condition being the restricted zone will fall under Level 4 as defined by the SAE. The Pesky Level For Level 0 to Level 2, the human driver is fully or largely responsible for road monitoring and making appropriate decisions. For Level 3 to Level 5, the system plays an increasingly larger role, executing dynamic navigating tasks and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.95
April 25, 2022
…fixed automation, such as conveyor systems and automated storage shuttles. Since May 2021, Waytek has been using three AMRs from Fetch Robotics, now part of Zebra Technologies, at its 100,000-sq.-ft. facility in Chanhassen, Minn. Founded in 1970, Waytek is an electrical components distributor of wire, fasteners, connectors, battery management, and other products used in specialty vehicles and mobile equipment. In 2020, the company realized the conveyor system it had been using since 2007 wouldn’t be able to keep up with demand in the future, according to Mike Larson, co-owner and chief operating officer at Waytek. “We had a fixed capacity…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.94
May 22, 2020
…can handle larger totes coming out of AS/RS and shuttle systems, and do so “more quickly and efficiently than an AMR, providing greater flexibility than fixed position conveyance,” according to the company. So, what has changed in the ensuing years? First, was the $20 million infusion of capital in 2018. That provides breathing room, more money for R&D and the ability to take on a large international project like the one with the A.S. Watson Group. Second, has been some important lessons that will shape the company going forward. One is the importance of commercial partnerships with larger organizations that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.78
August 17, 2021
…medium to large robots, such as those used to shuttle freight in e-commerce fulfillment centers. Many outdoor inspection robots are also a good fit, since they need to operate fully autonomously in all weather conditions. The IP54 outdoor-rated version the TR-150 and TR-302 are perfect for those applications. In short, larger robots require larger batteries, and a larger charging system to keep them charged – so those are the focus for the TR-302. For now, we also still sell the TR-301 transmitter, which also delivers 300W. It is a physically larger unit, though, and we’ve made many improvements with the…
