Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.83
May 05, 2024
…- including industrial electric vehicles and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) - operating in a wide array of industries from warehouse robotics to outdoor applications such as solar field inspection, agriculture and mining. A variant of the WiBotic system is also being developed for use on the lunar surface under contract with Astrobotic and NASA. “WiBotic’s new wireless 1kW charging platform enhances operations,” said Peter King, vice president of Cypher Robotics, Inc. “We’ve successfully deployed WiBotic chargers for customers in a range of applications and in some difficult environmental conditions - but historically only in applications where overnight charging was possible.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
May 19, 2020
…sortation, voice, pick-to-light, palletizing, AS/RS, automated case handling, dispensing, AGVs, WES, WMS and WCS software plus consulting and integration services. For more information, please visit: https://www.conveyco.com/ About Geek+ Geek+ is global technology company leading the intelligent logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI technologies to realize flexible, reliable and highly-efficient solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ counts 300 global customers and has deployed more than 10,000 robots worldwide. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 800 employees and is headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Germany, the UK, the US, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. For more information,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
May 09, 2021
…additional infrastructure. Software locates the nearest automated guided vehicle (AGV) or autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and dispatches it to a location. The Kiva robot slides beneath a stacked bin of merchandise and navigates to another location. There, it interacts with a human being so that the merchandise can be picked, packed, and shipped to the customer. The bots can navigate through the fulfillment center using a network of bar codes, and smart software coordinates the swarm so they do not collide or interfere with one another. The AGVs are only part of Amazon Robotics' innovation. Because of its scale, Amazon…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
February 27, 2022
…The cell can rapidly integrate with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and other products. 2. Vision systems manage quality in real time Blind robots precisely follow codes dictating movement and function, making them ideally suited to high-volume repetitive manufacturing. 3D vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence have introduced precision and self-learning, with the ability to search data patterns and apply corrective movements. Such inherent flexibility suits low-volume, mixed-model production lines by allowing the recognition of product variation to activate appropriate responses. For product defects, a welding system with machine vision can support automated feedback and correction in real time, allowing the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.82
May 18, 2021
…The company's automation offerings consist of automated guide vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robots, and consulting services. They are intended to make production and distribution processes quicker, easily repeatable, consistent, and cost-effective while maximizing existing labor and resources. Raymond added that its material handling equipment is intended to help handle, stack, and store goods more efficiently. Products include forklifts, energy products, racking and storage, dock and door equipment, conveyors and carousels. The company said its connected technologies enable organizations to move forward with scalable, flexible and intelligent warehouse technologies and bring visibility across all departments. They include…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.81
March 20, 2023
…competitive product line and expand it to cater to the AGC [automated guided carts], AMR [autonomous mobile robot], and AGV [automated guided vehicle] markets,” he said. “We’re eager to see how Nano+ transforms daily operations in these verticals.” Nano supports a range of mobile robots. Source: Conductix-Wampfler Conductix-Wampfler at ProMat 2023 The Conductix-Wampfler team will exhibit the new system at ProMat in Chicago from March 20 to 23. The company invited attendees to learn about optimized robotics charging and the role charging infrastructure plays in operational efficiency by visiting Booth S434 in McCormick Place. Editor's note: For more about ProMat…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
February 15, 2022
…portfolio, which includes electric forklift trucks, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), mobile robots, and consulting services. The Automated TRT is designed for very narrow aisles. Source: Raymond Transtacker offers dual modes Raymond said that its new Automated TRT offers dual-mode operation: automated mode for full pallet moves and manual mode for case picking. “With no need for operator breaks, this means more hours on the floor and more pallets moved per shift, increasing productivity,” claimed the company. “The Automated TRT’s Order Manager software fully integrates with your warehouse management system (WMS) to optimize performance and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
January 24, 2022
…robots, providing flexibility. The company added that its systems are designed to be integrated with other autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). “Our innovative warehouse automation technology enables our customers to consistently achieve dramatic improvements in speed, efficiency, and order accuracy,” said Richie Chen, co-founder and CEO of HAI Robotics.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
February 11, 2020
…eliminate the need for eight legacy Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs). This is the second deployment of OTTOs within HIROTEC, they were first deployed at HIROTEC AMERICAS in 2017 to automate spare parts production. “Altech has a proud history of providing high-quality technology products and services to our customers,” said Hidehiko Suyama, executive director of Altech. “Now, we are proud to be the first to bring OTTO Motors products to the Japanese market, where we know there is great demand across several industries.” OTTO’s expansion in Japan and partnership with Altech come at an important time for the market. While there…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
December 03, 2021
…that includes offerings such as an automated guided vehicle [AGV] and more,” said Joel Kuusman, manager of U.S. operations and technology services at Cimcorp. “The Atlanta office will give our team the opportunity to provide high-level parts, service, and training programs in line with our Success Services initiative.” Previously featured at the Alpharetta location, the facility’s showroom will also include Cimcorp’s 3D Shuttle system. It will also house an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) for goods-to-person order picking in e-commerce, retail, and food service distribution. In addition, the new facility will offer technology demonstrations intended to provide value to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
October 12, 2021
…have been closely following the tremendous growth in the AGV [automated guided vehicles] and AMR [autonomous mobile robot] market across the globe, and this report reinforces that Seegrid has successfully capitalized on this opportunity,” said Ash Sharma, managing director and robotics and leader of the Warehouse Automation Division at Interact Analysis. “Our research indicates that the mobile robot market will only continue growing, given supply chain trends and the need for businesses to reduce costs, improve safety, and address labor shortages.” Seegrid said that its AMRs, software, and services can automate material flow in complex environments. The Pittsburgh-based company added…
