Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.96
October 13, 2021
…handle different types and brands of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with a single system. The fleet management tool can be used for assignging tasks to different robots, controlling traffic flows, and managing robot navigation, it said. “By opening up this range of new opportunities and abilities, users will be reaping the benefits like never before,” stated Aldus von der Burg, CEO of Meili Robots. InOrbit works to simplify, orchestrate robot operations With the adoption and specialization of robots accelerating at a rapid pace, the fastest way to keep up with trends and developments in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
October 12, 2021
…have been closely following the tremendous growth in the AGV [automated guided vehicles] and AMR [autonomous mobile robot] market across the globe, and this report reinforces that Seegrid has successfully capitalized on this opportunity,” said Ash Sharma, managing director and robotics and leader of the Warehouse Automation Division at Interact Analysis. “Our research indicates that the mobile robot market will only continue growing, given supply chain trends and the need for businesses to reduce costs, improve safety, and address labor shortages.” Seegrid said that its AMRs, software, and services can automate material flow in complex environments. The Pittsburgh-based company added…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.90
October 11, 2021
…Fischer. We talked to customers about other equipment, including AGVs [automated guided vehicles], ASRS [automated storage and retrieval systems], and sortation systems. We then started to go to ProMat and MODEX, and we've built up a tremendous amount of knowledge about warehouse automation. We've heard from both vendors and customers that one barrier is upfront costs. We've built leasing structures to make payments and realize return on investment [ROI] over time. That way, customers can get instant savings from efficiencies. We're one of the rare companies that does this, and we're looked upon very favorably by both robotics suppliers and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
September 27, 2021
…24% of organizations plan to implement automated guided vehicle (AGV) or AMR technology within the next year. (Peerless is a sibling organization to Robotics 24/7.) When evaluating automated material handling solutions, nearly 95% of respondents identified throughput as “important” or “very important.” The speed and flexibility of a pallet-handling solution is a critical factor in throughput efficiency gains, said Vecna. “The last 18 months had driven huge demand for AMRs like autonomous forklifts, but adoption has been held up by both safety concerns and performance-driven ROI [return on investment],” stated Daniel Theobald, founder and chief innovation officer of Vecna Robotics.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
September 26, 2021
…vehicles. One example is the Jaguar autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) employed by the Israeli Army. The Jaguar uses a COMBATT 6T NATO-standard battery produced by Epsilor Corp. The military robot is deployed around the Gaza Border, and it's also not far from other borders and infantry and special units. The Jaguar has several 6T batteries that provide it with over 16 kilowatt-hours of energy. The Jaguar is a heavy-duty vehicle that's maneuverable in combat and combat-support applications. It works in hazardous environments and requires high energy capacity on board to enable traction in very complex terrains. Epsilor's 6T batteries represent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
September 21, 2021
…entire system throughput—they need in and out lines, rejects, AGVs [automated guided vehicles], etc.,” he said. “We can design the whole warehouse with integrators and operators. No other country goes to that level.” “A robot by itself is dumb and is useful only when you connect it upstream and downstream,” Diankov asserted. “Customers have to spend more money localizing projects, connecting sensors, making sure of assumptions for picking, or managing SKU size. This is not just for pick and drop, but also palletizing, materials handling, and industrial automation.” Mujin to show robots at Pack Expo Mujin plans to showcase palletizing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.38
September 20, 2021
…and manufacturing customers. “For a number of years, the AGV [automated guided vehicle] market had to provide guidance for different installations,” said Zate. “Now, AMR technology is so sophisticated, having an AMR replace and AGV is almost a no-brainer because of easier installation.” “We're really well-positioned now to bring full-service offerings to segments beyond our four key markets of 3PLs, retail, healthcare, and industrial,” he added. “Manufacturing was slow for us, but Waypoint opens the door.” “We want to continue to serve Waypoint's customers with our unique capabilities,” Walker said. “We want to bring the same benefits to the manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
September 14, 2021
…market for mobile robots (including automated guided vehicles or AGVs) will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.34%, growing from $11.4 billion (U.S.) in 2019 to $30.96 billion by 2026, according to Research and Markets. It attributed this growth to increasing demand, labor constraints, and increasingly efficient management software for different industry applications. Similarly, Mordor Intelligence predicted a 15.12% CAGR between 2018 and 2026. It noted growing AMR adoption in the automotive, healthcare, and oil and gas sectors. The biggest mobile robot transaction last year was Geek+'s closing of its $200 million Series C round. Fortune Business Insights…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.31
September 04, 2021
…“The initial uptick in robotics and AI was in AGVs [automated guided vehicles] and AMRs [autonomous mobile robots],” he said. “The industry has moved more and more from proofs of concept to operationalizing and contextualizing the specific needs of customers. There's a need for holistic solutions.” What about collaborative robots? “We've deployed a few cobots out of the 3,100 in our warehouses,” replied Sakharkar. “They have evolved in terms of speed, accuracy of movement, and the sensors that can be used. We've piloted and tested all kinds of new capabilities, and we typically use cobots in goods-to-person picking.” “We use…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
August 23, 2021
…Research. “These robots, made up of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), are being used to move goods within the warehouse and being integrated within wider automated or manual workflows.” Worldwide commercial robot revenue in warehouses will have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 23% from 2021 to 2030 and will exceed $51 billion (U.S.) by 2030, said the research firm last week. Warehouse robots mature In the past few years, warehouse operators have moved from the early exploration phase to deployments as the commercial robotics market matures, said ABI Research. Early adopters are benefitting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
August 21, 2021
…Meili FMS. The system is designed to allow robot operators to handle different types and brands of AMRs and AGVs in one system. The fleet management tool can be used for planning, assigning, and executing tasks through key features such as mapping, data logging, and data analytics, said the Copenhagen-based company.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.35
August 17, 2021
…was out in October 2020,” replied Singh. “We'll see AGVs [automated guided vehicles], AMRs [autonomous mobile robots], service robots, and collaborative robots coming.” Dev Singh, Qualcomm “We're one of the few semiconductor companies with a robotics division, and I have 300 engineers,” he said. “We're in millions of robots out there. We saw a lot of interest in the QRB5165, but we also wanted to provide a reference design customized for drones.” “For example, the RB5 5G includes flight-control support,” continued Singh. “Developers don't have to worry about IMUs [inertial measurement units] or time-stamped data from the drone for stability.…
