Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.31
August 11, 2022
Mobile robot maker Geekplus Technology Co. announced this week that it has partnered with software developer and warehouse automation systems integrator Numina Group. It has begun offering Geek+’s robots as part of its goods-to-person systems. Chicago-based Numina Group said it decided to work with Geek+ to maximize picking productivity and profitability at one of its client’s growing sporting goods fulfillment operations. The online sports retailer now benefits from Geek+'s goods-to-person (G2P) technology with a fleet of P800 picking robots to automate picking and put away from 50,000 warehouse storage shelf positions. “We are very pleased to have partnered with The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.88
August 05, 2022
Recording: August 30, 2022 at 3:00 EST
…pallets to taking inventory in warehouses and each picking, robots can assist shorthanded operations at each step. Even brick-and-mortar stores can benefit from automation. In this free webcast, industry experts will discuss how both online and traditional retailers can take advantage of automation as peak season approaches. They will also discuss the importance of collecting and analyzing data to provide timely and actionable insights. Date: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT Retailers, hotels, and restaurants are increasingly deploying robots for cleaning, materials handling, and customer service. With labor shortages and tight margins, attendees of this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.98
August 05, 2022
…Bowl commercial with Sam Adams, and its Spot quadruped robot, Boston Dynamics Inc. is one of the most recognizable robotics companies in the world. At the same time, Boston Dynamics is serious about providing value for industrial applications. Hyundai Motor Group acquired the company from SoftBank Group Corp. in 2021. Since then, Boston Dynamics has demonstrated Spot in many different environments; offered the Stretch robot for unloading trucks; and continued to work with developers, software and sensor providers, and corporate customers. Last month, CEO Robert Playter joined Kiva Allgood, president and CEO of Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp., at TCs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.13
August 04, 2022
…and improving the accuracy and performance of supply chain operations. Numina Group Inc. this week said it has increased its workforce by 34% in the first half of 2022. The Woodridge, Ill.-based company deisgns automation and process-improvement systems to reduce warehouse labor costs and increase productivity and business profitability. With a 35-year track record as an independent systems integrator and software developer, Numina Group said it focuses on lean processes that optimize manufacturing and distribution operations. The company added that it can help them with picking, packing, and shipping. Numina has in-house software development, engineering, and automation controls departments. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.70
August 02, 2022
…automated machinery to transition easily from indoor to outdoor operations. The company said its mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a range of devices including automated driving systems, industrial robots, consumer electronics, health care devices, security devices, and more. A strong partner on its side Sick is also a technology company. It is based out of Waldkrich, Germany and makes a range of sensors and accessories. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. In the 2021 fiscal year, SICK had more than 11,000…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.44
August 02, 2022
…Ottobot 2.0, the latest version of its autonomous delivery robot. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based company said it plans to scale up its deployments of Ottobot in airports, retail stores, and restaurants. “The team and I have been deeply vested into autonomous driving for more than a decade,” stated Ritukar Vijay, co-founder and CEO of Ottonomy.IO. “We believe fully autonomous delivery robots are not only a precursor to autonomous vehicle proliferation, but are [also] solving today’s biggest challenges like the labor shortage, enabling staff to do more with less.” “Introducing Ottobot 2.0, we are bringing best-in-class maneuverability, accessibility, and modularity to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.11
August 01, 2022
…automation solutions our shared customers need to optimize their operations,” said Marc Segura, president of ABB's Robotics Division. “By combining ABB’s specialist robotic systems with Berkshire Grey’s AI, machine vision, sensors, and mechatronics, we give our customers the tools to respond to the continued growth of e-commerce.” Berkshire Grey builds partnerships “Berkshire Grey and ABB recognize that supply chain operations need intelligent robotic automation that can adapt to changing demands for higher order volumes, product variability, and faster delivery windows,” said Steve Johnson, president and chief operating officer at Berkshire Grey. “Together, we provide customers with the most advanced AI-enabled…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.54
July 27, 2022
…addition of the PKR modular pick-and-place cell with delta robot to its lineup of case and tray packing machines.Designed as a packing solution for flexible bags and packages, the PKR Delta joins the pick and place family alongside the PKR Gantry, which is used to pack more rigid cans, bottles, jars, cartons and similarly packaged products, the Las Vegas-based company said. The load-case-and-tray packing machines were designed to accommodate several rigid and flexible package styles, the company. It noted that its customers are using the PKR Delta to package a range of products, including personal care items, vitamin gummies, vegetables,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.99
July 20, 2022
Mobile robot company Resgreen Group announced this week it is testing a new brushless motor for its PullBuddy Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV). The brushless motor has a higher torque compared to the currently used brushed motor, which will lead to better performance and increased horsepower, the company said. In addition, the new motor requires less maintenance. The news comes a little over a month after Resgreen announced that it has started large-scale production of its PullBuddy fleet. Township, Mich.-based RGGI claims to be a leading developer of AMRs and AGVs, noting that its engineers have years of experience in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.08
July 19, 2022
Collaborative mobile robot, or CMR, fleets are growing rapidly. GXO Logistics Inc. today announced that it has made a multi-year agreement with 6 River Systems Inc. to expand its use of CMRs in its contract logistics operations in the U.S. and Europe. “6 River Systems’ Chucks provide a huge boost to the retention of our team members and deliver a substantial sustained increase in operational productivity,” stated Sandeep Sakharkar, chief information officer at GXO. “This agreement fortifies our long-term partnership with 6RS, ensuring rapid deployment of popular productivity-enhancing warehouse collaborative robots that give our customers a competitive advantage.” Greenwich, Conn.-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.18
July 05, 2022
…for warehouse automation is exploding because companies with fulfillment operations can’t find enough workers to stick with largely manual processes in the face of rapidly growing e-commerce volumes. At least that's what conventional wisdom posits. That idea has companies looking at autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other types of warehouse automation, such as robotic, high-density goods-to-person (GTP) systems, as well as more traditional automation, to do more with less for crucial processes. All of this thinking is true, but it glosses over a fundamental challenge operations face as they implement more automation: getting multiple systems to work together in unison…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.11
July 01, 2022
…and distribution. The company is a subsidiary of KION Group, a leading supplier of industrial trucks and supply chain systems. With more than 11,000 employees, Dematic has research and development engineering centers, factories, and service centers in more than 35 countries. It added that it has more than 8,000 customer installations worldwide. Dematic finds like-minded partner in Google Cloud Dematic said that migrating its offerings to the cloud and applying AI and machine learning (ML) will drive rapid innovation. It claimed that customers will be able to use Google Cloud understand efficiencies to be gained in areas such as operations,…
