Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.58
December 22, 2021
…Cliff Xu, CEO of Rhenus Air & Ocean Greater China. “By working closely with Geek+, we not only realize warehouse digitalization, but also improve operational efficiency and accuracy, translating to greater cost savings for customers in the long run.” Established in 2002, Rhenus Hong Kong provides air, ocean, and land (truck and rail) freight, as well as warehousing and consolidation services. Its warehouse, strategically located at the ocean port and near the airport, is designed for storage and distribution services serving both Hong Kong and mainland China. In January 2021, Rhenus Greater China launched the Rhenus Integrated Solutions and (Re-)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.72
December 21, 2021
…that it has built the first production line in China dedicated to making fully driverless robotic taxicabs. The company said fleets of RoboTaxis equipped with its Gen5 system are already rolling off the line and getting ready to hit the road. Founded in 2016, AutoX has been developing SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles with the mission of “democratizing autonomy.” The Shenzhen, China-based company has 12 offices and five research and development centers worldwide. Its backers include Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. In January, AutoX launched what it said was the world's first (after Waymo) and China's first robotaxi service without safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.22
December 21, 2021
…2015, TuSimple has operations in Arizona, Texas, Europe, and China. The San Diego, Calif.-based company is developing SAE Level 4 autonomy for long-haul, heavy-duty trucks. TuSimple said it is aiming to transform the $4 trillion global truck freight industry through its artificial intelligence technology, which it claimed enables trucks to see 1,000 m (3,280.8 ft.) away, operate nearly continuously, and reduce fuel consumption by more than 10% than manually driven trucks. After establishing its Autonomous Freight Network (AFN) in the U.S. last year, TuSimple has expanded its operations from Arizona to Florida, with plans to create a nationwide transportation network…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.73
December 17, 2021
…NorthShore’s reliance on manufacturers in the U.S., Europe, and China, and it now ships to customers in Europe. As a result, the company is experiencing shutdowns, shortages, and unpredictable shipping. “Our overseas suppliers are backlogged, and our domestic suppliers are shut down,” said Greenberg. “Lead times from Asia have grown from five weeks to 15 to 20 weeks, and we have to add an extra four to six weeks from Europe. And we’re paying extra.” Because NorthShore Care’s customers rely on its products, it orders “just-in-case inventory, and then we add some,” he said, explaining the reason for the extra…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.43
December 15, 2021
…it launched the product a year ago. The Shenzhen, China-based company said the system has significantly improved order-fulfillment efficiency for its customers, which have been under pressure to update their warehouses with higher throughput capacity. “HAIPORT-powered Workstation offers an innovative solution for warehousing automation and provides a new way of human-machine interaction,” said Jeff Zheng, research and development director at HAI Robotics. “It helps not only to increase operational efficiency, but also to reduce costs and deliver better ROI [return on investment]. We’re committed to delivering more value to our customers and making their investments worthwhile.” Founded in 2016, HAI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.53
December 14, 2021
…the world,” stated Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. China leads Asian robotics usage The development of robot density in China is the most dynamic worldwide, said the IFR. Due to the significant growth of robot installations, the density rose from 49 units in 2015 to 246 units per 10,000 workers in 2020. Today, China’s robot density ranks ninth globally, compared with 25th just five years ago. Asia is also the home of the country with the world´s highest robot density. The Republic of Korea has held this position since 2010. The country’s robot density is seven times the global…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.56
December 14, 2021
…market, 2021 has brought us more success outside of China,” he noted. “We’re really looking forward to making our solutions available to a wider audience and cementing our position as a dominant player in North and South America, Asia, and Europe.” ForwardX follows supply chain demand Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, ForwardX said it has seen strong growth. Named by LinkedIn China as a Top 13 Startup, the company claimed that its flexible automation platform can “deliver better performance for customers at a better value.” “It’s an exciting time for us and the industry as a whole,” said Yaxin Guan, chief…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
December 10, 2021
…HAIPICK A42 robots and HAIPORT-powered Workstation, respectively. The Shenzhen, China-based company has developed autonomous case-handling robots and associated systems for warehouses. “Our commitment to stringent certifications such as SGS, ETL, CE, and UL, as well as full compliance with local regulations and OSHA standards, are just a few of the reasons that we have been able to provide rapid deployment and a 100% project success rate in more than 300 deployments worldwide,” said Brian Zheng, U.S. general manager at HAI Robotics. Founded in 2016, HAI Robotics serves customers in more than 30 countries and regions. The company said it applies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.97
December 08, 2021
…Google, Amazon, and others—are based in the U.S. and China,” Østergaard noted. “The EU wants to compete, but the new combination of laws could make it impossible for European companies to do so. It's like running a race with a 10 kg [22 lb.] backpack on.” Esben Østergaard. Source: LinkedIn “Regulators don't want AI to turn evil and take over, but there's a fundamental difference between what's actually possible with AI and previous safety rules that addressed sawmills cutting limbs off of people,” he said. “It's better to say that machines should be safe without going into detail about how…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.77
December 06, 2021
…The company has 75 employees in Denmark, 55 in China, and five in the U.S., and more than 95% of its products are sold through dealers in more than 55 countries. New system to meet more logistics needs Mobile Industrial Robots and Logitrans said a semi-automated and fully autonomous pallet jack will fulfill different needs in the logistics processes. They said the new product will combine Logitrans' high-quality equipment and the same navigation technology and fleet software as MiR’s current line of AMRs. “When these AMR pallet jacks come to market, companies can rely on MiR as a solution provider…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.73
December 04, 2021
…with its PlusDrive system to roads in the U.S., China, and Europe by the end of 2025. Aeva stays in the lidar lane Does Aeva have any plans for self-driving passenger cars or mobile robots for deliveries? Kuepper: We don’t have plans to start making vehicles or delivery robots ourselves. Our belief is that no matter the use case, all autonomous vehicles and robots will need advanced 4D sensing and perception technology. We have strong partners like Tier 1 suppliers Denso and ZF to help us scale into automotive applications. Aeva also recently announced an agreement with Nikon to help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.46
December 02, 2021
…and other applications. It has manufacturing facilities in Wuxi, China, and research and development facilities in San Jose, Calif.; Andover; and Chicago. MXx1101 sensor uses AMR technology ACIENNA said its ±65 Amp MCx1101 current sensor is highly accurate and is available in 3.3- and 5-Volt versions. It is based on Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) technology, said the company. AMR technology offers significant advantages compared with other approaches such as Hall, CT (current transformer), and shunt resistors, said ACIENNA. Compared to Hall-based current sensors, AMR provides significantly higher bandwidth and dynamic range, it claimed. Compared with CTs, AMR offers reduced size and…
