Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.36
April 21, 2022
…automation. Rapyuta Robotics Co., which has developed collaborative pick-assist robots and cloud-based software for warehouses, yesterday said it has raised JPY 6.4 billion ($51 million U.S.) in Series C funding. The Tokyo-based company said it plans to use the financing to grow its staff and presence in the logistics market. “Rapyuta Robotics will further its mission to make robots more attainable to global logistics users and to empower lives with new cloud robotics solutions,“ said Gajan Mohanarajah, Ph.D, co-founder, and CEO of Rapyuta. “We are grateful to Goldman Sachs and all our investors for their support of our vision to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.96
April 15, 2022
…on investment and the expected service life of a robot. At present, the world's robots reflect a compromise between rigidity and light weight as they are integrated with various artificial intelligence technologies. Compared with traditional industrial robot arms, collaborative robots have more mechanical flexibility. However, cobots with safety features and such flexibility often exhibit significant vibrations during rapid point-to-point movements. Thus, it is difficult for them to guarantee the high-speed and high-precision performance requirements of most robotics applications. Researchers seek ways to reduce vibrations Some speed reducers have the characteristics of small size and almost no “dead end.” However, compared…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.24
April 14, 2022
…this week said it has partnered with Mobile Industrial Robots ApS to offer custom, flexible financing options to companies that want to add robots to their warehouse operations. “With the current labor shortages and rising inflation, the need for warehouse automation is more crucial than ever,” said Mike Jones, senior vice president at River Capital Finance. “We're excited to be able to offer financing solutions to Mobile Industrial Robot's customers so they can easily integrate automated solutions into their warehouses.” Cleveland-based River Capital said it makes hardware more accessible through fast, convenient leasing options. The firm said it offers numerous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.45
April 05, 2022
…said it will showcase Japan’s first prototype of warehouse operations where mobile robots will work with picking robots optimized for e-commerce applications that involve large SKU inventories. “We are honored to be the first in Japan to conduct a demonstration prototype of an OSARO picking solution with an AMR [autonomous mobile robot],” stated Tadatsugu Konoike, director and senior managing executive officer at Konoike Transport. “We decided to work with OSARO because we believe that OSARO is superior for use in the rapidly changing logistics field in terms of automatic machine learning, data collection, and accurate picking.” Osaka, Japan-based Konoike Group…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.81
April 04, 2022
…was the new goods-to-person system from OPEX, which decouples robots from its high-density storage medium. Goods-to-person isn’t new for the industry or OPEX, but the new product is a sustaining innovation based on what the company has already done. Industry consolidation continues One notable deal around the show was the acquisition of SDI Systems by Element Logic, a Norwegian firm that is the largest integrator of AutoStore. SDI will serve as Element Logic’s base to enter the North and South American markets. Examples of partnerships to gain access to new markets included Murata Machinery and AGVE Group, Muratec and Cimcorp,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.79
April 03, 2022
…the first quarter of the year behind us, Meili Robots has compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy robotics trends for the rest of 2022. Will robotics hardware become commoditized? The answer is debatable, but software and artificial intelligence promise to make automation more flexible, even as new business models could make robots more affordable. Larger fleets of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robots, and new applications are leading to new business requirements. Here are four trends Meili Robots has observed: 1. Process automation, RaaS become more popular Business or robotic process automation (RPA) is the next step…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.90
March 31, 2022
…Machinery will take over and lead all North American operations in partnership with the AGVE Group, directing day-to-day North American sales, installation, service, and marketing operations. AGVE is a part of the Murata Machinery Group. Since 1985, the company has deployed more than 4,000 general vehicles and 160 custom-made ones. “Combining our AGV sales and service operations in North America into a single-unified front enables us to offer customers exceptional storage and transport solutions and creates tremendous value for stakeholders,” said Jörgen Lindgren, president of AGVE Group in Sweden. A-Series standard forklift to roller and lift deck vehicles can transport…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.62
March 28, 2022
Robot maker Boston Dynamics Inc. has announced Stretch, its newest system designed specifically for warehouses and distribution centers, is now available for commercial purchase. First introduced in the spring of 2021, Stretch has been in pilot testing with a select group of customers the past several months. The company said all units scheduled for 2022 delivery have already sold out thanks to strong demand from those early customers, which include DHL Supply Chain, Gap, H&M, and Performance Team – A Maersk Company. Boston Dynamics said it is now accepting reservations for 2023 and 2024 deliveries. The Waltham, Mass.-based company has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.71
March 24, 2022
…Danish companies just opened offices in Chicago. The robotics group said it supports North American and European manufacturing companies in transforming their operations with robot automation. In less than five years, the companies said they have established themselves as major intermediary between robot buyers and sellers globally. Gain & Co is a consulting firm that helps customers integrate robotics into their businesses. It was founded in 2017. HowToRobot is matchmaking platform for robot buyers and sellers. It was founded in 2020. Gain & Co clients said its clients include top-tier manufacturers and food and beverage companies, including several Fortune 500…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.01
March 22, 2022
…than 14,000 employees and is a part of KUKA Group. Swisslog said it can tailor systems to fit fulfillment strategies. It has more than 2,000 integrated installations around the world, including Walmart, Target, H-E-B, Peapod, and Ahold Delhaize. The company recently marked its 300th integration of AutoStore automated storage and retrieval (ASRS) technology. Berkshire Grey offers robots as a service Bedford, Mass.-based Berkshire Grey provides robots using artificial intelligence for picking, packing, movement, sortation, and storage operations. The company supports warehouse operations including order fulfillment, retail replenishment, reverse logistics, and package handling for enterprises serving connected consumers. The company, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.45
March 17, 2022
…has partnered with software developer and systems integrator Numina Group. The Noida, India-based company plans to expand deployment of its mobile robots for North American warehouses and provide Numina Group's software customers with access to order-fulfillment automation. “Addverb Technologies offers a variety of solutions to fit any customer's needs, including fixed and flexible automation solutions running on our end-to-end, AI-powered software platform,” stated Sriram Sridhar, chief revenue officer of Addverb Technologies USA Inc. “Together, we create a powerful offering that provides the best service and solutions to clients in the Americas market that need to improve order fulfillment throughput infrastructure…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.29
March 16, 2022
…help businesses worldwide to further digitize and automate their operations in response to current supply chain pressures. “Supply chain has moved from a back-office function to a boardroom imperative,” stated Richard Stewart, executive vice president of North America at Körber Supply Chain Software. “The pandemic, labor shortages, cost increases, fuel prices, material shortages, and beyond – these challenges are real and here to stay. Unlike anyone else, Körber brings to market an unmatched depth of digital technologies that conquer these complexities.” Sean Elliott, chief technology officer of Körber Supply Chain Software, said, “Digitization is a strategic priority for more than…
