Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
July 19, 2021
…greatly improving fulfilment and dispatch rates, said the partners. “COVID-19 placed immense pressure on e-commerce retailers, and we saw volumes reach record heights across the entire retail landscape,” said Malcolm Druce, managing partner at BPS Global. “We're thrilled to work with Booktopia on the first-ever deployment of this innovative automation solution in Australia. This investment ensures they are well-placed to meet rising demands and continue to service the nation with its favorite books.” HAI Robotics expands beyond China Established in 2016, HAI Robotics said it is a pioneer in autonomous case-handling robotics (ACR) systems. The Shenzhen, China-based company said its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
August 23, 2021
…the increased order volumes and labor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ABI Research. Technologies such as augmented reality-powered smart glasses and handheld devices with enhanced capabilities are addressing productivity. In addition, autonomous, collaborative, and mobile robots are the most popular and fastest-growing systems in the warehouse workspace. “Mobile robots are at the heart of the warehouse robotics market and account for most shipments and revenue,” stated Adhish Luitel, an analyst for supply chain management and logistics at ABI Research. “These robots, made up of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), are being used to move…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
October 05, 2021
…to position themselves strategically and gain a competitive advantage post-COVID-19.” Körber cited successes across a variety of industries that it will discuss in the sessions at Elevate. Robotics – Covering use cases across cold chain/food distribution, e-commerce, retail, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), Kӧrber will demonstrate the latest autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). It will include key insights from implementation. Voice - Voice-assisted picking technology is capturing the attention of some of APAC's largest retailers and 3PLs. Kӧrber will present its latest functionalities and show how to unlock revenue opportunities. It will also unveil its regional voice strategy. Software – Körber…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
January 30, 2023
…to $8.9 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forecast Research Reports World. Infiniti Research Ltd. predicted a CAGR of 16% and growth of $2.1 billion between 2022 and 2027. Similarly, Technavio estimated a CAGR of 16.43%, with 48% of that growth in Asia-Pacifc. KUKA said it plans to show the KMP 600-S at upcoming events, including ProMAT 2023 in March in Chicago.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
October 21, 2021
…in e-commerce order fulfillment and goods-to-person picking before the COVID-19 pandemic? What did you see that was lacking in other offerings? Wise: Fetch originally started with a manufacturing focus. The product wasn’t focused on e-commerce and fulfillment. Before the pandemic, we were receiving more pressure to move in that direction and as we expanded from manufacturing into fulfillment and logistics operations. Fetch and Zebra executive Melonee Wise spoke at A3's AMR and Logistics Conference last week. In designing our new fulfillment solution, we focused on configurability, payload volume, and weight capacity. Fetch outhauls other platforms 80 kg versus 18 kg…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
March 22, 2021
…despite the 2020 on-site competition being cancelled due to COVID-19. The CSU team said it has made significant upgrades to its vehicle in 2021, replacing its previous auger mining system with a system of buckets on a ladder belt that scoop material from the ground and deposit it into a storage container which actuates like a dump truck. NASA's Robotic Mining Competition is continuing as Lunabotics 2021. Source: NASA “I have been continuously amazed by how much the students can accomplish by the end of their senior design project, launching them into a wide variety of engineering careers,” said Dr.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.63
April 05, 2022
…increasing logistics volumes and labor shortages aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Konoike and OSARO. “Japan is facing a shortage of labor due to the declining birthrate and aging population, but we hope to turn this challenge into an opportunity and develop a new form of workplace at KITIC and introduce it to the world,” said Tadatsugu Konoike. The pilot will link piece-picking robots from OSARO with AMRs from inVia Robotics Inc. to provide a smooth path from warehouse inventory to packing and shipping operations, said the companies. “The system we created is an example of a modular, flexible, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.63
June 29, 2021
…meet the continued peaks in online orders since the COVID-19 outbreak, Kindred’s robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model changes how robots are deployed. Hy-Tek’s retail and e-commerce customers pay for the SORT robots’ service, such as the number of items the robots pick, rather than making a major capital investment. Retailers can use the RaaS model to minimize large one-time capital investments and better manage costs. “Investing in robotic automation benefits both Hy-Tek and global retailers alike,” said Marin Tchakarov, CEO of Kindred. “By partnering with Hy-Tek to expand both parties’ order-fulfillment capabilities, we further our contribution to the workforce of the future…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.63
October 28, 2022
Not only has COVID-19 changed patient expectations, but it has also affected surgical robotics development. Galen Robotics Inc. today announced that it has completed the first close for an “oversubscribed” $15 million Series A round. The company said it plans to use the funding to complete its final robot prototype and submit it to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Galen Robotics said its microsurgery platform will aid physicians during minimally invasive procedures with little disturbance to current surgical workflows. The company designed its collaborative surgical robot to aid in delicate or intricate procedures by providing surgeons relief from tremors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.63
September 13, 2022
…of WINIT is close to 100%. WINIT said the COVID-19 pandemic has not affected its overall service and operation, despite global supply chain disruptions, thanks to HAI Robotics' help. HAIPICK enabled the company to maintain its on-time delivery while ensuring the completion of orders. So far, WINIT has helped more than 20,000 Chinese merchants to export their goods to the U.S., the U.K., Australia, and Europe. HAIPICK alleviates labor woes In addition, HAIPICK can let companies significantly reduce labor costs, said HAI Robotics. Not only does it mitigate the need to hire new employees to perform the most labor-intensive, repetitive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
June 26, 2020
…with masks and plastic face shields. Welcome to the post-COVID-19 industrial workplace While companies are wrestling with the question of when to re-open shuttered factories and distribution centers that were not deemed essential, the even bigger question is how to operate those facilities going forward. A very narrow aisle could take on a whole new meaning. Our industry has always looked for solutions to operate in an efficient and cost-effective way; now, it will also struggle with new issues related to preventing the spread of a virus - either COVID-19 or whatever is around the bend. They will largely be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
September 22, 2021
…Netherlands. HAIPICK offers rapid warehouse automation Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the global supply chain and warehousing logistics market was turning to automation, noted HAI Robotics. The warehouse automation market could be worth $30 billion (U.S.) by 2026, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% since 2019, estimated LogisticsIQ. HAI Robotics said its HAIPICK robots can pick and place totes or cartons on storage shelves up to 5 to 7 m (16.4 to 22.9 ft.) high and are able to carry up to eight loads to continuously feed goods-to-person picking stations. Unlike other mobile robots, the ACR is…
