Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.14
January 26, 2023
…24/7. “However, trends like urbanization, increasing demand for same-day delivery, and a lack of labor will remain. The need to optimize every inch of space will continue to be a major driver of dense automation.” Founded in 1996, AutoStore claimed to be a pioneer in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). The company's products are distributed, designed, installed, and serviced by a partner network of qualified systems integrators. AutoStore said its system includes stacked bins arranged in a grid. Robots ride on rails along the top of the grid, retrieving bins as needed. The bins are then delivered to a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.57
January 25, 2023
…and depend on their responsiveness, technical support, and on-time delivery to remain competitive,” he said. “With current very long lead times at most robotics companies, T.I.E. Master Robotics has most of what we need in stock or can deliver it within pre-COVID lead times.” Robots.com gets renewed ”We're in the process of implementing our long-term vision for making Robots.com more valuable,” said Bush. “The first phase is to make it look more like one of our sites, with a slight revamping and rebranding. We also wanted to make it easier for customers to contact us through the site.” In the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
January 24, 2023
…with Nala Robotics provides a new cooking, storage and delivery solution to meet the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace,” said Casey Reilley, director at Ovention. “Whether it's for a ghost kitchen, convenience store or gas station, consumers are given a greater amount of convenience and flexibility with their food options, while creating additional revenue for operators.” The locker systems have several custom features including: Built-in countertop and floor mount models to fit commercial operations' setups and holding needs QR code readers and touchscreen controls that simplify orders from the point of sale for both operators and customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.83
January 23, 2023
…the packing area where they are automatically packaged for delivery (top and middle). They are then put into a temporary storage area (bottom). Source: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images for Peerless Media. According to Frankert, the goal for the third facility was to tweak the systems it was using in New Jersey and Maryland to get even more productivity out of the space. Design changes enabled significant productivity improvements between the first and second facilities, and the goal was to drive even more productivity in the new facility. “We don’t want to just replicate the same farm over and over. We want…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.41
January 19, 2023
…in the yard, such as interacting with over-the-road semi-trucks, delivery vehicles, or service vehicles. It also integrates with supply chain management systems. At the center of the Outrider System is an autonomous yard truck that hitches to and unhitches from trailers. It can also robotically connect and disconnect trailer brake lines, back semi-trailers with precision, interact safely with loading docks, and keep track of trailer locations throughout the yard, said the company. In addition, Outrider said its systems can help customers achieve their sustainability goals. Instead of automating legacy diesel vehicles, the company said it automates electric vehicles (EVs) to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.23
January 19, 2023
…pilot robot was operational the very afternoon following its delivery to the site,” said Pascal Rialland, CEO of BALYO, in a statement. “The deployment of a fleet of 10 robots within this site is planned over H2 2023,” he said. “This new deployment is an example of the many advances made by BALYO in recent years, both in terms of performance and ease of use of our robots.” “The robotization of logistics flows remains at the heart of the challenges facing manufacturers and BALYO is perfectly positioned to meet this growing demand,” he added. BALYO said its robots improve safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
January 17, 2023
…picked, packed, and shipped in time to meet customer delivery expectations,” said Cody Upp, vice president at Numina Group. “The launch of Pakt is based on over 30 years of Numina Group’s warehouse automation expertise in supplying systems that enable businesses to lower labor costs and increase order throughput,” he added. Numina Group described itself as an independent systems integrator that has designed and implemented hundreds of automation projects in diverse warehouses across North America. The company said it works with clients to identify process improvements and the right mix of materials handling technologies to deliver a rapid return on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.97
January 17, 2023
Flying cars may not yet be commonplace, but delivery drones are on their way. LCI last week said it has signed an agreement with Elroy Air to acquire up to 40 of the company's Chaparral vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL, aircraft. “This commitment for the pioneering Chaparral system will enable us to efficiently support mission-critical, remote logistical work and socially responsible humanitarian efforts around the world,” said Jaspal Jandu, CEO of LCI. “It will do so in complement with the wide-ranging capabilities of our existing aviation fleet.” LCI said it is “uniquely positioned across the commercial fixed-wing, helicopter, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.57
January 17, 2023
…Vicor Corp. on a modular approach to building power delivery networks (PDNs) for robots, according to Andra Keay, founder and managing director of Silicon Valley Robotics. In addition, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based firm has worked with companies such as Dusty Robotics, which has developed mobile robots to accurately transfer building plans to floor markings on construction sites. Dusty Robotics raised $45 million in Series B funding in May 2022. Vicor provides power density “We started out six or seven years ago,” said Ted Larson, CEO of OLogic. “We were working on the Knightscope security robot when Bob Conn [senior engineer]…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.64
January 16, 2023
…with established logistics facilities. It said this enables next-day delivery of orders placed before midnight to anywhere in the U.S. The company said it has handled building material samples for more than 100,000 participating designers and 450 manufacturers. DesignFuture Japan is the Japanese arm of Material Bank, which claims to be “the world's largest marketplace for aggregating and sending out material samples.” Founded in 2021, DesignFuture Japan said it has been determining how to best connect local building materials manufacturers with architects and interior design professionals. “The reason Material Bank in the United States has grown into a service used…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.58
January 11, 2023
…potential to scale, such as agriculture, airports, energy, goods delivery, mining, and shared passenger transportation. Oxbotica innovations expand Oxbotica said it has a proven record of innovations that have advanced the commercialization of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. They include Europe’s first zero-occupancy trial on a publicly accessible road in May 2022, metaverse-based testing, and collaborations with the insurance sector. “Oxbotica was founded eight years ago on the vision of Universal Autonomy—providing safe and sustainable autonomy that is independent of workplace and vehicle type,” said Paul Newman, co-founder and chief technology officer of Oxbotica. “With the greatest engineering talent and experience,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.71
January 10, 2023
…reverse logistics, according to the company. The iBOT robotic delivery vehicles are designed to process up to 2,400 items each hour with as few as three operators. The iBOTS are able to recharge as they travel through the Sure Sort system. OPEX said it has added the option of RFID scanning capabilities to meet growing demand from clients, especially apparel manufacturers and retailers. Bar codes sometimes get hidden in garments and require additional operator handling, which slows operations, it noted. Because RFID employs radio waves, scanning does not require a visual connection. In addition to the apparel industry, RFID scanning…
