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 0.36
December 08, 2021
…were able to add a third shift during the COVID-19 pandemic without worrying about social distancing,” said Boyalakuntla. “We're incredibly happy that people in warehouses can transition to being robotics experts. People who were doing repetitive replenishment can now turn on the robots and handle exceptions.” “We've had no issues so far with performance,” he said. “We've had 10 million picks so far, which is a testament to the team updating BG RPS.” “RPS is a proven solution that addresses some of the most labor-intensive processes our customers face in their fulfillment operations,” said Tom Wagner, CEO of Berkshire Grey.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.37
December 08, 2021
…monthly virtual meetings, with occasional in-person meetings as the COVID-19 pandemic allowed. For instance, several ROG members met at an October event sponsored by InOrbit and the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) at A3's Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) and Logistics Conference in Memphis, Tenn. ROG's founders noted that the rapid exchange of ideas, the shared pain points, and the different perspectives resulted in a lively discussion. RobOpsCon 2022 aims to take this to the next level. “We've had this event in mind the whole time,” said Pestoni. “The energy in the room was great, and a bunch of people who…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.13
December 01, 2021
…goal was to go live in March 2020. Then, COVID-19 intervened. The teams at Top Notch and 6RS worked remotely to build the application programming interface (API) and integrate the systems. Initial deployment done in phases The project got under way in May 2020. When the robots arrived in Carson City, 6 River Systems gave the Top Notch maintenance team remote instructions on how to set them up. The Nevada facility went first because Top Notch was in the midst of moving into its new DC in Missouri. The rollout took about three weeks because of the pandemic, according to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.57
November 30, 2021
…we are out of the woods. The toll the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on our supply chains will only continue to inflict pain on our global supply chain and contribute to the current logjam well into 2023. As more variants spread, major ports will be forced to shut down and contribute to the ever-growing delays. The third-busiest port in the world, China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan, was forced to shut down in August upon the discovery of a single COVID-19 case. China’s “zero tolerance” approach to the pandemic has continued to exacerbate already stretched supply networks. This closure quickly led to record breaking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.54
November 29, 2021
…designed to be used effectively and immediately during the COVID-19 pandemic, said AIS. “Despite the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, B.C.’s tech community has continued to find solutions and turn obstacles into opportunities,” said Riaz Meghji, TIA’s co-host and author of Every Conversation Counts. “The past year has shown that when faced with an obstacle, B.C.’s tech sector rises to the challenge and comes out stronger.” “The future of our province’s tech industry relies on our ability to be fluid and adaptable to changing conditions and to use our capabilities to quickly pivot into developing the required solutions for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
November 26, 2021
…in the past few years, with political conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and supply chain problems affecting customer satisfaction and profits. But robots can enable companies to overcome these challenges. HAI Robotics this week said that it has successfully helped WINIT, a Chinese cross-border warehouse operator, with its e-commerce order-fulfillment business in the U.K. as the holiday shopping season begins in earnest. Founded in 2016, HAI Robotics has more than 1,200 staffers, more than half of whom are engineers. It said it has acquired more than 600 global patents for core intellectual properties involving positioning, robot control, and warehouse management. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.21
November 24, 2021
…and ever-growing needs for actionable data and throughput. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated e-commerce demand and heightened worker shortages, but maturing automation can help, according to inVia Robotics Inc. Westlake Village, Calif.-based inVia provides the Picker goods-to-person autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and the inVia Logic software for orchestrating tasks and the movement of goods. The company raised $30 million in Series C funding in July. 1. Robots aid rather than replace workers If robots handle repetitive tasks in quantity, that can free up people for qualitative work, such as creatively boxing orders, maintaining quality control, and collaborating with vendors to meet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.66
November 24, 2021
…the autonomous truck makert in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mordor Intelligence forecast a CAGR of 18.6% between 2020 and 2025, and it noted that safety is still a leading concern. Although autonomous truck developer Plus called off its planned merger with special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Hennnessy Capital Investment Corp. V earlier this month, investors are still putting billions of dollars into development. Earlier this month, Kodiak Robotics raised $125 million in Series B funding. In September, tire maker Goodyear participated in Gatik's $85 million Series B round, and medium-duty driverless truck developer DeepRoute.ai closed $300 million in Series…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.46
November 24, 2021
…retrain people around Tampa Bay, Fla., unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic. ARM is looking for more auditors to evaluate training programs for endorsements. They will need to spend about five to six hours on initial evaluations of each application, nine to 10 hours on a full review, and two to three hours on renewal reviews. Auditors must be familiar with educational best practices, be able to conduct some research on the applicants, and understand manufacturing automation. They will attend training and periodic review meetings, said the institute. Cobot training at the Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (RAMTEC) in Marion,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
November 23, 2021
…firm foundation for the next industrial revolution. Although the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the manufacturing industry in an unprecedented way, it has also increased the demand for automation to help maintain productivity while workers are scarce or comply with social-distancing protocols. The latest SCARA machines have become more affordable, faster, easier to handle, and more efficient. According to Allied Market Research, the global SCARA robot market is expected to reach $14.78 billion by 2026, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% from 2019 to 2026. The research firm cited the need for for mass production with reduced operational…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
November 21, 2021
…have changed rapidly, spurred on by the impact of COVID-19,” said Ben Cardwell, president of Honeywell Intelligrated. “This means a growing reliance on cutting-edge technologies that can automate and accelerate distribution centers, warehouses, and other parts of the supply chain. The emerging technologies we are developing in Brno will help meet that demand head on.” Honeywell expands European capabilities Honeywell said the new facility will enable its hardware and software engineers to design, prototype, and test warehouse automation innovations. Logistics companies will then use them to improve the accuracy, efficiency and throughput of packages within distribution centers and warehouses, it…
