Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.78
January 04, 2023
…e-commerce demand started to stabilize in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 will be the year when companies double down on their use of automation for predictive analytics and real-time decision making, according to Siena Analytics. To put it more bluntly: Companies are increasingly becoming more proactive rather than reactive, and that trend will continue over the next 12 months, said the Franklin, Mass.-based company. Siena Analytics said its customers are seeking more granular data as automation is used in more and more supply chain processes. The company claimed that its image-recognition services allow logistics operators to “virtualize” their inventories.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.78
July 01, 2021
…U.S., despite last year's decline in traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic, noted Ghost. Even semi-autonomous and fully autonomous vehicles struggle to recognize and avoid every potential obstacle on the road, instead relying on human intervention to handle edge cases and prevent crashes, it noted. “Crash prevention is the single most important problem in driving,” stated John Hayes, co-founder and CEO of Ghost Locomotion. “Automotive safety innovation has historically focused on alleviating the effects of crashes. Now we finally have the technology to prevent crashes before they occur – the breakthrough needed to bring safe self-driving to our highways.” Ghost uses…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.78
September 21, 2021
…robot providers jumped on the disinfection bandwagon during the COVID-19 pandemic, a few were already involved in cleaning applications. Avidbots Corp. today announced that it has expanded the functionality of its Neo 2 floor-scrubbing robot with a sprayer that can disinfect high-touch surfaces more economically and safely than other approaches. “The days of having single-purpose robots for specific tasks are behind us. A robot must be multi-functional to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers,” stated Pablo Molina, co-founder and chief technology officer of Avidbots. “With the Disinfection Add-On, our customers can disinfect surfaces for a few hundred dollars per month—this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.78
December 08, 2021
…demand spikes As online shopping has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, SP Digital said it has faced unprecedented challenges and massive spikes in demand. In order to improve operator efficiency and warehouse throughput, the company digitalized its supply chain with Geek+’s picking systems. By integrating robotics and artificial intelligence, SP Digital is now able to optimize warehouse operations, achieve maximum picking efficiency, and meet increased consumer demands. “For us, implementing the Geek+ robotics systems in our value chain is an important step on the path towards enriching and strengthening the services we offer our clients,” stated Diego Santander, CEO of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.77
December 23, 2022
…include challenges But 2023 wasn’t without challenges, of course. COVID-19 restrictions eased in the West early in the year, but companies in China have grappled with draconian shutdowns and now a resurgence of infections. Even as China passed the U.S. in robot density, or the number of robots per 10,000 workers, companies still grappled with electronics and other component shortages. E-commerce companies and some of the robotics vendors serving them laid off employees as demand slowed post-pandemic. However, the overall need for robots in omnichannel retail that includes both online and store fulfillment continued to grow. Self-driving cars also hit…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.77
April 23, 2021
…in real-time operations As e-commerce growth soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to address labor shortges, increase road safety, and meet customer expectations for rapid and contactless delivery has also risen. Gatik said its fleet of Class 3-6 trucks is equipped with multi-temperature compartments and operates seven days a week, 12 hours a day, on routes up to 300 miles in multiple markets across North America. Gatik uses Velodyne's Alpha Prime and Ultra Puck lidar sensors to support short-haul logistics with precise, reliable navigation. The sensors provide the range, accuracy, and resolution necessary for reliable autonomous logistics services, said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.76
July 01, 2020
…being used on the front lines to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, companies are accelerating projects to autonomously clean facilities with ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light or hydrogen peroxide vapor (HPV) using robots. And AMRs are being used to help collect data for the Private Automated Contact Tracing PACT project that brings together top minds from prestigious organizations around the world to develop enhanced tracing techniques. In the healthcare field, robots are being called on to fill a variety of roles. Robots are being used to deliver food or paperwork to patient rooms, leaving nurses to do more essential tasks while…
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July 22, 2021
…rates of production. Despite the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, innovation and smart technologies can combine for the greater good, according to a Deloitte insight on “Accelerating Smart Manufacturing.” Additive manufacturing and robotics represent one such combination. “Essentially, an ecosystem is formed when different entities come together in meaningful ways to solve shared challenges and meet shared objectives,” said Deloitte analysts. “Effective ecosystems enable a cumulative 'network' effect for participants and create value greater than the sum of parts, driving higher performance and creating exponential results. Underlying all of this is the concept of collaborating and co-evolving.” Based on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.76
August 25, 2021
…people, can be challenging, it said. Well before the COVID-19 pandemic disruption, Hillrom was exploring new technologies for product demonstrations, educational workshops, and promotional events. The company said it recognized the challenge its customers face in trying to satisfy complex schedules, geographical limitations and budget concerns. With Ava, Hillrom sales teams can livestream demonstrations globally. Telepresence robots allow remote customers and prospects to experience physical products and understand how they’re used, and view supporting content in various formats in an inclusive, immersive way. A telepresence robot at a Hillrom product showroom. Source: Ava Robotics Hillrom integrates Ava with other platforms…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
March 25, 2021
…in e-commerce, which was growing 12% a year before COVID-19 and is now forecast to add nearly $100 billion more than previous estimates every year through 2023, has created unprecedented demand for third-party logistics (3PL). It has accelerated Cargo Cove's initiative to use technology like inVia's to provide comprehensive analytics and maximized efficiency to its e-commerce customers. Southern California-based inVia Robotics was founded in 2015 and offers goods-to-person systems in a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. inVia Logic uses AI to optimize workflow inVia Logic's proprietary algorithms are designed to determine the optimal placement of inventory and dynamic labor assignments. Artificial intelligence…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
October 21, 2021
…needs to be met With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of awareness between the healthcare and technology communities was evident in terms of how robotics could be applied to ease staffing concerns and reduce the potential spread of the virus. MassRobotics said it identified many unmet and untapped “white spaces,” which led to the development of its Healthcare Robotics Working Group and the catalyst program. “To fill these spaces, we encouraged healthcare robotics startups in the following areas to apply to the catalyst program – clinical care, public safety, laboratory and supply chain automation, out-of-hospital care, quality…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
August 20, 2020
…IoT Services & Technologies, Omdia, said “the impact of COVID 19 on IoT is complex, but not all bad.” He characterized the nature of the projects as “more of a delay than derailment.” On the bright side, “the virus situation demonstrates the value of connected solutions in new areas.” For more, read DE's show report. Siggraph 2020 has just kicked off. Unlike the usual multi-day live event, the virtual event span across two weeks, with lots of content going live and then going on-demand at different times. The keynote is by Marco Tempest, a Director’s Fellow at the MIT Media…
