Continuing to expand its Flex series of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), ForwardX Robotics recently introduced its Flex 600-L Slim. ForwardX said its latest Flex series AMR has been engineered to elevate operational efficiency and safety standards for logistics and manufacturing applications. Features of the Flex 600-L Slim include: CE certified: ForwardX said it has ensured compliance with the highest safety and quality standards. Safety sensors: Equipped with four lidar sensors and machine vision with simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology, the Flex 600-L Slim offers 360 degrees of dynamic obstacle recognition and avoidance, which ForwardX said can ensure a safe…
Machine vision system components provider Imaging Development Systems (IDS) recently announced a deployment of its cameras for DHL eCommerce in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The cameras are incorporated in depalletization robots supplied by global robotic manufacturer and integrator AWL Automation. RODE, an acronym for RObotic DEpalletizer, is an intelligent robotic depalletization system offered by AWL for the intralogistics market. In this machine, two Ensenso 3D cameras from IDS are implemented to provide the required image data. AWL RODE allows DHL to ensure continuous parcel processing IDS said one of the locations where RODE adds value is for DHL eCommerce in Rotterdam. The…
LUCID Vision Labs, Inc., a Canada-based designer and manufacturer of industrial cameras, recently announced the launch of the new Phoenix Dual Extended-Head camera, expanding its modular Phoenix camera family. The company also announced that it received a 2024 VSD Innovators Award for innovation in machine vision. LUCID camera enhancements The Phoenix Dual Extended-Head camera transmits synchronized images from its dual 5.0 MP sensors, catering to a diverse range of applications that require a wider Field of View (FoV). Equipped with two Sony IMX264 global shutter image sensors, each with a resolution of 2448 x 2048 pixels, this camera is tailored…
Tompkins Robotics announced the launch of its tSortPost, the company’s newest Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) for parcel sortation. The robot underwent rigorous rounds of development and testing, according to the company, and serves as the newest member of the tSort product family. Tompkins hopes that it will offer its clients more options in accomplishing their dynamic and comprehensive requirements for parcel sortation. What tSortPost means for the sortation industry Tompkins said that as flexible and mobile as its current tSort offerings are, the company wanted to provide a product that utilizes even less infrastructure with an even quicker deployment for…
A consortium of universities, technology accelerators, and private research labs, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe 2021-2027 research and innovation program recently announced the launch of RoboSAPIENS. The project aims to ensure industrial robots of the future can readily adapt to changing environments, while maintaining safe and trustworthy collaboration with humans. According to data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) 2022 World Robotics Report, industrial robot installations in Europe were up 24% to 84,302 units in 2021. Adaptive robotics, or robots that can learn new tasks through AI without needing to be reprogrammed, are on the cutting edge…
Mytra, a company that says its supercharging industrial productivity with first-of-its-kind three-dimensional robotics, launched with $78 million in total financing through the Series B stage and several commercial partners, including Albertsons Companies. Founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian robotics and manufacturing leaders, the company aims to automate the most common industrial task: moving and storing material. Clean slate approach dramatically simplifies warehouse operations Recent advances in actuation, controls, AI and rapid prototyping have enabled robotics to automate much of the material workflow and fulfill the promise of software applied to the physical environment. Mytra has assembled a team of leaders to…
Remotely operated underwater inspection equipment provider Atlantas Marine was recently honored with a King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade. The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed last year to reflect King Charles’ desire to continue the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II by recognizing outstanding U.K. businesses. First established in 1965, the award program is now in its 58th year. The King’s Award for Enterprise was presented to Atlantas Marine by Charles’ personal representative in the county, the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset. In addition, a special reception for recipients of King’s Awards…
Dexterity and Sumitomo Corporation announced the creation of Dexterity-SC Japan, a new joint venture focused on accelerating the adoption of AI-powered intelligent robotic offerings for warehouse, supply chain, logistics and other labor-intensive industrial operations. This news builds on a successful distribution agreement between the two companies in 2022. The newly formed Dexterity-SC Japan will sell, market, localize and provide financing options for AI-powered robotic offerings. They will leverage cutting-edge AI technology and intelligent robotics to solve the most complicated, dynamic material handling challenges in industrial settings. Labor shortage hitting hard in Japan According to the Japan Times, recent labor statistics…
Warehouse management system (WMS) provider Softeon recently announced that it has been named a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for WMS for the 13th time in a row. A Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research in a specific market, which gives readers a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the market’s competitors. Softeon said it is focused on optimizing warehouse and fulfillment performance to increase operational efficiency. According to Gartner, “Depth and breadth of WMS functionality remain very important factors in choosing a new WMS, especially for companies replacing aging legacy systems. Increasingly, the technical architecture…
