Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.54
February 20, 2023
…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 1.71
February 19, 2023
…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
February 17, 2023
…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
February 17, 2023
…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 2.47
February 16, 2023
…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 6.61
February 14, 2023
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.59
February 13, 2023
…payload, with options to support training, documentation, plus the delivery of additional UAS and payloads. Both the autonomous SkyRaider and the new sensor payloads will be designed to operate with the command-and-control user interface for the U.S. Army’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) Stryker platform, for which Teledyne FLIR Defense is the prime systems integrator. “For many good reasons, militaries are shifting their CBRN defense strategy from manned to unmanned platforms,” said Dr. David Cullin, vice president of technology and product management at Teledyne FLIR Defense. “Employing unmanned air and ground assets to assess risks from weapons of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.06
February 10, 2023
…includes four facilities nationwide. This coverage allows for local-to-local delivery to more than 80% of the Canadian population, the company said. It explained that its intelligent platform provides real-time data and insights. This enables businesses to optimize inventory positioning and levels, helping to reduce stockouts and improving the customer experience, according to Darwynn. This information gives customers full transparency into the operation, allowing for informed decisions to be made quickly, it said. In addition to the successful deployment, Darwynn said it plans to expand its physical footprint with a facility it acquired in Montreal, Quebec, on Feb. 1. The 100,000-sq.-ft.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.42
February 08, 2023
…that allowed for high flexibility without requiring a significant amount of upfront engineering; lowering cost, minimizing risk and shortening delivery,” said Greg Herman, Jr Automation business development manager, in a statement. “FlexChassis was engineered from the ground up taking into consideration the needs of our medical customers while offering the flexibility our customers expect,” said Mick Trompen, JR Automation medical market chief engineer. JR Automation was founded in 1980 and has 28 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. It was acquired by Hitachi Ltd. in 2019.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.22
January 31, 2023
…optimize traffic routes within the warehouse itself, prioritize picking and packing based on item type, and integrate with last-mile delivery services to ensure faster and more efficient deliveries,” he added. “In today's economy, automation just makes sense.” Manifest runs from Jan. 31 to Feb 2 at the Caesars Forum. Addverb will show its technology at Booth 107.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.05
January 30, 2023
Flytrex, a drone delivery provider, today announced its longtime partner Causey Aviation Unmanned Inc. was granted Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). That move now allows Flytrex to operate and complete long-range on-demand commercial drone deliveries in the United States, the companies said. Tel Aviv, Israel-based Flytrex said it has spent years testing its drone delivery service and adheres to the highest safety standards. It operates drone delivery stations in North Carolina and Texas, which are in use daily. With this Part 135 Certification, Flytrex and CAU said they will further expand their drone…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.77
January 30, 2023
…unloaded, sorted, and reloaded to be transported to final delivery points, within guaranteed timelines. Packaging approaches and strategies are ever-changing, and Kindred engineers made adjustments to the workcell and algorithms to handle new packaging materials and form factors that would appear in the item flow. “We will use the vast amount of data collected during the INDUCT beta to expand and strengthen our CORE/Autograsp™ AI platform, the foundation of all Kindred systems,” explains Tchakarov. “This will help us expand the type of item sets our other product lines, such as SORT, can handle in the future, widening the addressable market…
