Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.45
December 17, 2021
…that online and non-store sales continue to experience significant gains, growing 11% to 15% in a market of about $218.3 billion to $226.2 billion. This growth is predicted to occur during the continued pandemic, supply chain constraints, inflation, and other market factors. Retail distribution efficiencies are critical to the success of capturing and fulfilling consumers’ ecommerce holiday spend. Peak season is not limited to just Black Friday, the traditional single date of retail sales moving from the “red” to the “black” in revenues. The holiday peak season now begins in October and extends to January. This includes Black Friday, Cyber…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.35
December 13, 2021
…60% of the U.S. within one day. Ryder will gain locations nationwide with the Whiplash acquisition. Source: Business Wire Whiplash expects to scale out PLG Investments I LLC, which does business as Whiplash, said it provides end-to-end customer care, transportation, distribution, and value-added warehouse services. The City of Industry, Calif.-based company said its scalable supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management systems serve more than 250 brands. Whiplash operates 19 distribution centers with nearly 7 million sq. ft. (650,000 sq. m) of space in addition to its international partner network. It has worked with autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider Locus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.34
December 13, 2021
…chain workers can benefit from enhanced workplace safety and gain technology skills, Symbotic said. The company added that its automation can be incorporated into existing operating infrastructure without disrupting operations or requiring customers to build new distribution infrastructure. Symbotic scales up to meet order backlog Symbotic noted that its customers include Walmart, Albertsons, and C&S Wholesale Grocers. With “the industry’s largest contracted order backlog of over $5 billion,” the company said its systems already serve in more than 1,400 stores in 16 states and eight Canadian provinces. In addition, Symbotic forecast $433 million in revenue in FY 2022, representing an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.15
December 06, 2021
…where a robot incrementally becomes more intelligent as it gains experience solving more complex tasks. For example, you’d start by optimizing a simple robot for walking, then take the same design, optimize it for carrying, and then climbing stairs. Over time, the robot's body and brain “morph” into something that can solve more challenging tasks compared to robots directly trained on the same tasks from the start. “Evolution Gym is part of a growing awareness in the AI community that the body and brain are equal partners in supporting intelligent behavior,” said Josh Bongard, a robotics professor at the University…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.33
December 02, 2021
…±65Amp version, ACEINNA’s current sensor family includes ±50, ±20, and ±5 Amp ranges. It is also available in both fixed-gain (MCA1101) and ratiometric-gain (MCR1101) versions. Units of the MCx1101 current sensor are now available from Mouser Electronics Inc. for sampling and volume shipments.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.87
November 22, 2021
…report confirms that Locomation’s ARC system means dramatic efficiency gains, saving fuel and eliminating idling and empty miles, and can help carriers and shippers dramatically reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.” said Dr. Çetin Meriçli, co-founder and CEO of Locomation. “We are proud to be the first company to verify its green claims with an independent, third-party, science-based review, and we invite anyone making claims around environmental impact or fuel consumption to do the same. ” Locomation said its strategy and practices align with its supply chain partners’ sustainability goals by contributing to the UN’s Sustainable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
November 14, 2021
…human-centered processes more efficient and then make further productivity gains once the robots are deployed, he said. “More operations are needing this conductor capability to assign work, and decide what agent should do what, and when,” he sid. “Our software can perform this conductor role, and it can be for many types of agents, including people, robots, conveyor systems, other machines or something like an auto bagger.” Seegrid manages stand-alone and interoperable systems While robotics vendors should offer effective integration methods, some warehouse operations prefer a stand-alone system, noted Jeff Christensen, vice president of product at Seegrid. “The ultimate goal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.65
November 12, 2021
…that will allow them to set the standard and gain considerable advantages.” Founded in 2015, Geek+ applies robotics and artificial intelligence to efficient warehouse systems and supply chain management. The Beijing-based business has 1,500 employees and 300 global customers and said it has deployed more than 20,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) worldwide. Geek+ recently won a 2021 Supply Chain Excellence Innovation Award for its robotic sorting system, alongside Asda Logistics Services and AMH Material Handling. CEVA Logistics searched for solutions CEVA Logistics is a global third-party logistics provider (3PL) with more than 78,000 employees working across 10 regional clusters around…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.21
November 10, 2021
…and CEO of Cionic. “Our participants are seeing 1.5x gain in dorsiflexion at heel strike, which means they’re clearing their foot through swing better, have a better chance to avoid falls, and have a more natural gait cycle.” “This is a tremendous step in building a scalable neuromodulation platform to help people with movement disorders leverage their own bodies and rebuild neural pathways for greater independence,” he said. Cionic addresses growing need The number of people affected by mobility challenges and the associated healthcare costs continue to rise, noted Cionic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.58
November 05, 2021
…track shipments, oversee routes and assignments, visualize data, and gain insights. Einride launches U.S. products At launch, Einride is introducing a new range of global products. They include Einride Saga, an operating system for the movement of freight, a U.S. version of the Einride Pod truck, and the new Flatbed Pod. The U.S. version of the Einride Pod will have the same SAE Level 4 self-driving technology and architecture allowing for safe operations without a driver in the vehicle as its European sibling. The company added that it will be adapted for U.S. roads and conditions. The Flatbed Pod is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.63
November 01, 2021
…children don't always communiate verbally. The learner has to gain clues from observing.” “I once asked a first responder about the realism of Pediatric HAL,” he recalled. “He said, 'It's critical. When I go into a home for the first time because I've been called in an emergency, I look around room for five seconds. If I see a 5-year-old, I catch his eye and need to see what's taking place. I can get a lot of information from his expression—grimaces, crying, blinking, movement of the mouth.'” Gaumard systems work with real equipment Not only can Gaumard's systems provide facial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
November 01, 2021
…track shipments, oversee routes and assignment, visualize data, and gain insights. Einride raised $110 million in Series B funding in June. The global market for autonomous trucks will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%, led by North America, according to Mordor Intelligence. It cited factors including maturing advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), increasing logistics and construction industry demands, aging drivers, and safety. Similarly, Fortune Business Insights predicted a CAGR of 12/5% between 2020 and 2027, with the market reaching $2 billion by 2027. It cited environmental concerns as a motivation for electrification and automation. “According to a study…
