Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.03
…package in making all of those things happen.” In 2022, ARO partnered with Ottonomy for its indoor and outdoor delivery robots and with H3 Dynamics for its “drone-in-a-box” systems.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.71
…they included emerging markets such as agriculture and last-mile delivery. We tracked about $28 billion in transactions among robotics companies this past year, as the International Federation of Robotics and the Association for Advancing Automation noted record deployments and sales, respectively. Mobile robots, welding systems, and software to simulate environments and manage fleets all made it into our top 10 (see right, or below on mobile). It was also a challenging year for robotics vendors and customers, with ongoing supply chain problems and shifting consumer behavior leading to layoffs. Our hearts go out to all those affected so soon before…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.12
Drone deliveries advanced in numerous trials in 2022, but most were in limited areas, and service providers must still navigate regulatory hurdles, according to Flytrex Inc. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company has expanded its deliveries across the U.S. this year. Retail and shipping heavyweights have also taken flight after years of development. Amazon Prime Air began deliveries in California and Texas this year, and Walmart started services in Arizona, Florida, and Texas. FedEx Express plans to begin drone cargo deliveries with Elroy Air in 2023. How much could the drone delivery market grow? Estimates vary widely. Future Market Insights projected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.56
…is uncrewed aerial system (UAS) use most mature—agriculture, construction, delivery, or infrastructure and utilities? Where does it need work, and why? Mozer: In commercial UAS markets, adoption of drones is increasingly driven by demonstrable ROI [return on investment] for customers. To that end, American Robotics is seeing UAS maturity in critical industries with high-value use cases, including oil and gas, bulk materials, and mining. Our customer base in these critical industries continues to grow as some of the largest companies in these markets adopt autonomous drone technology. Autonomous drones enable these companies to automate inspections, keep employees safe, and monitor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.81
…sustainable transportation service within the cold-chain marketplace. Vueron claimed that Teamfresh accounts for “90% of the whole fresh product delivery business in South Korea.” Vueron will be at CES 2023 Vueron said it plans to reveal its new self-driving delivery truck at CES 2023 in January. The company will also be offering autonomous driving demos around the city during the show. To learn more about CES 2023, check out Robotics 24/7’s special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.47
…autonomy in transportation, logistics, construction, mining, agriculture, and last-mile delivery. Hyundai Mobis has remote access experience Hyundai Mobis said its Remote Mobility Assistance (RMA) is a platform for autonomous and automated vehicles that enables vehicle and convenience services deployed on a high-performance ECU with 5G multi-modem technologies and Human-MachineHuman-Machine Interfaces. Vehicle services may include teleoperation, remote diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and fleet management whereas convenience services focus on passengers. The platform is designed as a multi-partition architecture that can scale from vehicles without passengers like trucks and industrial vehicles to vehicles with passengers like robotaxis and shuttle buses. Hyundai Mobis is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.06
…administration of essential operational infrastructure. By effectively managing the delivery of services and data with AMRs and AI, respectively, warehouse operators can improve their safety and productivity, said 634AI. Cogniteam and 634AI said the combination of their technologies is suitable for logistics applications where the role of robots varies. Nimbus helps expedite robot operations by supplying an ecosystem for development, deployment, and management with cloud connectivity. It melds well with MAESTRO, which is targeted at transforming industrial spaces, claimed the partners. The unified and modular offering allows customers to coordinate the operations of anything mobile, said Cogniteam and 634AI. This…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.27
…working on various technologies to aid in the regular delivery of goods from distribution centers to stores, such as self-driving trucks. “However, once goods arrive inside the store, there is a lot of manual labor involved in getting the goods all the way to the shelves,” noted Fuji. Retailers want their staffers to focus on activities that benefit customers' shopping experience, said the company. Fuji claimed that by automating the work of moving carts by shelves, its new system can help improve service. New robot to operate after hours Fuji said that its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) can handle multiple…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.63
…finishing, shelf-scanning, food preparation and service, fruit picking, hospital delivery, and more,” Burnstein added. “While interest in robots might fluctuate during any quarter in any given industry, the steadily increasing numbers shows the value more industries see in investing in automation,” he asserted. A3 to host events including Automate 2023 to discuss robotics trends The Association for Advancing Automation claimed that it is “the leading global advocate for the benefits of automating.” The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based organization's members represent over 1,100 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, systems integrators, end users, academic institutions, research groups, and consulting firms. A3 will host Automate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.84
…endovascular intervention. Its mission is the discovery, development, and delivery of robotic systems, instruments, and information solutions for the interventional laboratory. These innovations help physicians provide unsurpassed patient care with robotic precision and safety, expand access to minimally invasive therapy, and enhance the productivity, connectivity, and intelligence in the operating room, the company said. Stereotaxis technology has been used to treat over 100,000 patients across the United States, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere RMN brings robotic precision to heart surgery Robotic Magnetic Navigation was introduced to bring the benefits of robotic precision to cardiac ablation, a common minimally invasive procedure to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.95
…duty cycle, they said. “I am excited to take delivery, so our drivers and customers can provide direct feedback on the technology as we use it in day-to-day operations to enable new safety and efficiency in trucking,” said Dave Jackson, CEO of Knight-Swift. Knight-Swift said it is one of North America's largest and most diversified freight transportation companies. In most cases to date, autonomous truck developers have owned, maintained, and dispatched their own trucks, Embark noted. Embark to power customer-owned fleet Knight-Swift will place its own drivers behind the wheel of an Embark-powered truck, allowing the carrier to collect data…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.60
Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, and Phoenix areas. This marks the first time customers in these regions can take advantage of Walmart’s drone deliveries, following the retailer’s earlier announcement of plans to expand its network with DroneUp to reach 4 million additional households across six states. From last-minute meal solutions to a package of Christmas cookies, Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart said it has successfully executed thousands of same-day drone deliveries to date. “Drone delivery makes it possible for our customers to shop those last-minute or forgotten items with ease, in a…