Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.94
…of services to industries that need autonomous operation or delivery solutions, especially where workforce constraints make other solutions impractical, the company added. In addition, Honda said it is exploring the development of attachments and tools that could make the vehicle a suitable platform for many work environments. The company said it field-tested the second-generation Honda AWV at a large-scale solar construction site in the Southwest U.S. Based on real-world testing, it is now introducing the third-generation Honda AWV, which features a number of enhancements. What’s new in the third-generation vehicle Key features of the third-generation Honda AWV include: Honda Autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.11
…grocery orders results in a loss – even before delivery costs are factored in. Fulfill said its systems help reduce the costs of fulfilling online grocery orders. Source: Fulfill As a result, online grocery is very expensive for customers, pick-up can be inconvenient, and product substitutions occur frequently. Moreover, inefficient inventory management in grocery stores is a crucial reason a third of food is wasted globally – resulting in carbon emissions from food waste being nearly equal to that of all road transportation, combined, according to the United Nations. “To address the many challenges facing online grocery, retailers must adopt…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.87
…versions of both systems will be ready for customer delivery in the first half of 2023. Sarcos’ facilities in Salt Lake City and Pittsburgh can produce 300 to 500 robots, depending on the mix. The company plans to expand production capacity by partnering with a contract manufacturer. Sarcos’ robotic systems include baseline software enabling basic controls, teleoperation, and semi-autonomous capabilities. Sarcos will provide additional software options, such as supervised autonomy as an incremental service. Sarcos’ supervised autonomy framework uses multi-modal sensor data to optimally perceive, interact, and conceptualize unstructured environments. Combined with our success-based learning AI approach, the supervised autonomy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.04
…accelerate the deployment of efficient and integrated next-generation last-mile delivery services using driverless carriers in urban and on-yard environments. Clevon and ZF teams will work together to carry out a full-scale integration of the SCALAR SaaS platform and CLEVON 1 vehicles over the upcoming months and deploy it to manage CLEVON 1 unit fleets on public roads. Talinn, Estonia-based Clevon was founded in 2022 and was spun out of Cleveron, which develops robotic-based parcel terminals. Its CLEVON 1 autonomous shuttle carriers have completed deliveries in Europe and the U.S. “Clevon is making driverless deliveries happen already today,” said Sander Sebastian…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.50
…Max Didenko, COO of Quasi Robotics. “The R2 Robotics System will be available for pre-order reservation, beginning July 2023; deliveries are scheduled to start the upcoming year.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.60
…service, these technologies will improve access and enable the delivery of time-critical shipments like medical supplies. The team is manufacturing and testing high-performance actuators, flight computers and other components in-house. This technology is the backbone of a continuous engagement autopilot that will prevent loss of control in flight, controlled flight into terrain, fuel mismanagement and other causes of fatal aviation accidents. “This expansion builds on our early investments in quality assurance processes, rigorous safety analysis and information technology infrastructure, and enables our team to more quickly iterate and mature our designs,” said Aaron Piercy, director of manufacturing, supply Chain and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.54
…a year The forklift systems are scheduled for staggered delivery between early 2023 and early 2024. The contracts include installation, on-site systems-integration services, and training, as well as 24/7 hotline support and remote software services. The MaxMover vehicle is a robotic forklift capable of lifting 2,000 kg. (4,400 lb.) and moving autonomously in support of manufacturing and assembly processes and warehouse material movements. The company announced the robot in 2022 at Modex 2022, along with the UniMover D 100, and UniMover O 600. This forklift was designed to retain the desired capabilities of conventional forklifts, including differential drives to allow…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.72
…company said its robots are used for different drug delivery formats and to perform fill-finish, labeling, quality assurance testing, and inspection tasks. A TX2-60 Stericlean robot paired with an Asyril flexible feeding platform picked and placed medical device components. The Asyril uses AI-based vision to locate acceptable parts and transmit their pick coordinates to the robot. A second demonstration featured the TX2-60L, an ISO 14644-1 Class 2 cleanroom robot with hand-guided functionality for use in delicate procedures. Staubli launched the Stericlean+ line in 2022 and said it has a new fully hygienic design and coating for higher performance in sensitive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.52
…need for more efficient warehouse operations and faster customer delivery, the Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said. AutoStore, founded in 1996, said it is a technology company that develops automated storage reterival systems to help businesses achieve efficiency gains within the storage and retrieval of goods. The company offers both hardware and software capabilities, and the AutoStore technology is interoperable with other third-party solutions. AutStore to work with THG Ingenuity AutoStore also recently signed a global distribution partnership agreement with THG Ingenuity, part of THG PLC, the direct-to-consumer digital brands group. THG Ingenuity will provide AutoStore technology on a pay-per-pick model…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.42
…it offers systems for the educational, hospitality, assisted living, delivery, and cleaning markets. They are serving the ever-growing demand for robotics and automation worldwide. With growing demand in Latin America and clear market potential, RobotLAB said it has decided to expand its focus and provide resources for the region. The company said its local team in Bogotá will offer sales, service, support, and guidance to all of its clients in Spanish “at the same high standard [of] customer service the company provides in other regions.” “We are very excited to grow along with Latin America, and we want to invite…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.48
…parts; integrating mobility, vision, and end effectors for last-mile delivery; and improving overall equipment effectiveness and minimizing labor constraints. Unleash the Bots to discuss real-world challenges Unleash the Bots will feature discussions of real-world use cases in manufacturing and logistics, as well as demonstrations from vendors such as Drobot Inc. and AFR Global. The event organizers said it will allow attendees to learn about the pros and cons of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robots, and mobile manipulators. Speakers will include: Catherine Hayes, industry manager at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Aaron Prather, director of robotics and autonomous programs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.62
…for a range of applications, including: Last-mile and just-in-time delivery Measuring the nutrient levels of soil and precision crop spraying to collect risk-assessment data for construction companies Surveying real estate for reforestation projects Aiding emergency responders in risk assessment and delivery of life-saving equipment The company added that H2D55 is programmed with a control system that contains multiple gyroscopes and supporting algorithms to extend the operating limits of stable flight. It will showcase the drone later this month at IDEX 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The company also recently announced that it was given a Monaco Hydrogen…