Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.52
May 18, 2023
OSARO Inc. today announced that it is integrating its pick-and-place robots with Geekplus Technology Co.'s warehouse automation. The new allies said they will offer businesses a “one-stop solution” and a strategy to boost the return on investment of their autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, and automated storage and retrieval systems, or ASRS. “At OSARO, our goal is to provide reliable robotic systems that make automation easy, which is why the seamless integration of our picking robots with Geek+ systems is so valuable for quick and easy deployment,” said Derik Pridmore, CEO of OSARO, in a press release. “We’re pleased to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
May 17, 2023
Savant Software Inc. and Locus Robotics today announced a new strategic partnership in which they will integrate Savant's warehouse management system, or WMS, and Locus' autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. The joint offering will provide flexible automation for midmarket companies, they said. “We are thrilled to partner with Locus Robotics to offer a powerful, cost-effective robotics automation solution for mid-market companies,” said Chris Jackson, president of Savant WMS, in a press release. “Our partnership will provide our customers with access to best-in-class robotic technology, while still maintaining the flexibility and affordability that is so critical to mid-market companies.” Peoria, Ariz.-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.19
May 15, 2023
Yaskawa Motoman announced today that it will be expanding its U.S. headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio. The company plans to add a 185,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art addition that it said will double the size of the company's production space. Yaskawa plans to use the space to engineer, develop, integrate, and build robotic systems. The space will also be used to retrofit and rebuild previously deployed systems. Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is one of the leading robotics companies in the Americas. With over 540,000 Motoman robots installed globally, Yaskawa said it provides automation products and solutions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.27
May 12, 2023
Plus One Robotics has partnered with Yaskawa Motoman on a new customer program that combines its AI vision software with Yasakwa's robots to complete induction and depalletizing tasks. “We’re proud that the Plus One solutions not only achieve the throughput necessary to fill the workforce gap experienced by all distribution centers, but do so with near 100% fulfillment accuracy,” said Plus One CEO and co-founder, Erik Nieves, who previously worked at Yaskawa. “This not only keeps the operations running 24/7, but also provides benefits like ergonomics, safety, and the flexibility to handle the variance associated with seasonal shipping schedules.” FedEx…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.73
May 12, 2023
The demand for more efficient warehouse operations has continued as the COVID-19 pandemic abated and in spite of recessionary fears. For example, DHL Supply Chain this week said it will be growing its fleet of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, from Locus Robotics. At the same time, some AMR users faced more uncertainty with the news of Shopify Inc.'s layoffs and sale of 6 River Systems to Ocado Group PLC. According to industry observers, relatively few mobile robot suppliers are profitable, but most agreed that Locus is one of them. DHL Supply Chain said it plans to deploy Locus Origin…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.69
May 12, 2023
U.S. manufacturers and warehouse operators are dealing with many challenges, including recession concerns. Hai Robotics U.S.A. Inc. said it is applying market research and lessons learned from the last recession to help facilities apply automation to their advantage during times of economic uncertainty. “In a slow market, many companies typically increase cash balances to fund operations,” said the company in a release this week. “As a result, we often see reduced budgets and delays in buying large capital expenses, but the need for automation does not slow down.” “Companies still face staffing concerns, operating costs still need to be reduced,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.48
May 11, 2023
DHL Supply Chain yesterday announced that it is expanding its partnership with Locus Robotics. The logistics provider said it will deploy 5,000 Locus Origin autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, across its global network of warehouses and distribution centers. The companies claimed that this represents the industry's largest AMR deal to date. “An idea is only a good idea if it can scale,” stated Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain. “The flexibility and scalability of the Locus solution has been instrumental in helping us meet the evolving demands of the e-commerce landscape and leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.44
May 10, 2023
As the logistics industry undergoes unprecedented change, the Otto Group yesterday said it is entering into a long-term strategic partnership with Covariant to build a foundation for future growth. The Otto Group said it will use Covariant's artificial intelligence-powered robots to automate a wide range of manual fulfillment activities that require hand-eye coordination and object manipulation. “Logistics faces the challenge of being as cost-efficient as possible,” said Kay Schiebur, member of the executive board for services at the Otto Group, in a press release. “The use of a generalist AI allows us to rethink processes that were not possible before…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.71
May 09, 2023
As fleets of mobile robots, drones, and other automated systems grow, manufacturers and systems integrators need a lightweight, reliable way to connect and manage them. Cloud Ground Control offers CGConnect, a credit card-sized micro-modem that it said is hardware-agnostic and easy to install. Able to fit in the palm of your hand, CGConnect can link an uncrewed system to Cloud Ground Control's software-as-a-service platform for managing fleets of up to 1,000 drones. Based on the open MAVLink standard, CGConnect can work with nearly any robot or vehicle, said Cloud Ground Control, a product of trusted aerospace supplier Advanced Navigation. “Enterprises…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.14
May 09, 2023
ABB Robotics today announced that it will display next-generation robotics intended to enable manufacturers to efficiently adapt production to variable market demands at Automate 2023. The company will exhibit at Booth 5623 in the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit from May 22 to 25. Auburn Hills, Mich.-based ABB Robotics said its industrial automation, collaborative robots, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) provide flexibility and simplicity to businesses at all levels of technical sophistication. “We see a huge demand for automation in the U.S. as companies look to address issues such as labor shortages, consumer demand for personalized products, and the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.04
May 09, 2023
OSARO Inc. today announced the OSARO Robotic Kitting System, which uses artificial intelligence and end effectors to pick and place products into kits. The e-commerce robot addresses the growing market for subscription kits, which bundle items into a customized bundle shipped as a single stock-keeping unit, or SKU. “Demand for subscription packages and kits is surging, but people are in short supply. And they can’t always work graveyard shifts on short notice during unpredictable surges in business,” stated Derik Pridmore, CEO of OSARO, in a press release. “Our new kitting solution is ideal for e-commerce businesses and the 3PLs [third-party…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.04
May 07, 2023
Montreal is a North American fashion capital. For more than a century, the Garment District established the city as a hub of innovation in design, manufacturing, and handling of textiles. Planiform was founded in the 1970s to deliver systems for demanding garment manufacturing and dry-cleaning applications. Just as styles have changed over the past 50 years, Planiform’s conveyance and garment-on-hangar (GOH) systems have continued to evolve. The company has increased automation capabilities to meet new requirements for industrial laundry services and distribution centers. Planiform’s latest innovation, the GOH Hive, enables fashion retailers to boost e-commerce efficiencies, according to Charlotte Girod,…
