Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.05
December 21, 2022
…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 4.26
December 21, 2022
…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 3.62
December 21, 2022
…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
December 20, 2022
…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 2.94
December 19, 2022
…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 21.59
December 16, 2022
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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.96
December 16, 2022
…Drive, or PnD, modular platform. They will be conducting delivery services at a hotel and a residential-commercial complex located in the outskirts of Seoul. The delivery robot consists of a storage unit integrated on top of a PnD driving unit. In addition to the loading box used to deliver items, a connected screen displays information for customers. “PnD-based delivery robots allow quicker delivery times with improved safety through the use of autonomous driving technology, including fast obstacle-avoidance capabilities,” stated Dong Jin Hyun, head of the robotics lab at Hyundai Motor Group. “We plan to keep upgrading mobility services, convenience, safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.84
December 12, 2022
…now have a strategic importance for customer experience and retention, as well as the entire process from ordering to delivery.” With this launch, IWL is building on its previous successes. Since 2006, the company has relied on a logistics ecosystem based on the K.Motion WMS. “Körber's innovative supply chain solutions run on a unique platform that allows us to quickly adapt our distribution processes, support the buying process, and provide a seamless omnichannel experience for our customers,” said Frederick Paulsen, head of IT at IWL.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.50
December 09, 2022
…member also partnered with Kajima for drone inspection of GPS-denied construction sites and with L3 Harris Technologies for drone delivery of blood and medical supplies to combat medics in the field. More recently, Near Earth partnered with aerospace company Kaman Corp. and raised more than $10 million in funding. It also integrated its technology with Kaman’s K-Max Titan helicopter to enable autonomous aerial logistics (see video below). Near Earth said it is expanding and hiring for a wide variety of roles.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.32
December 08, 2022
…deployments of robots in agriculture, construction, logistics, and last-mile delivery, said the company. ZED-X designed for durability With its IP66-rated aluminum enclosure, GMSL2 connection, and native multi-camera synchronization, the ZED-X is built for production-scale deployments of autonomous robots in rugged conditions, said Stereolabs. The ZED SDK and ZED Hub multi-camera control platform provide advanced capabilities for 3D perception, including 360-degree depth sensing, localization, object detection, and skeleton tracking, it added. The ZED-X camera is suitable for manufacturers ready to mass produce robots for industrial and outdoor environments, Stereolabs said. Available in two form factors, the ZED-X and the ZED-X Mini,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.37
December 05, 2022
…autonomous trucking service, Aurora Horizon, and is doing weekly deliveries of consumer and wholesale goods throughout the state. Uber Freight’s trucks are based on the PACCAR Peterbilt 579M. Pittsburgh-based Aurora said its autonomous technology is being developed to offer carriers a reliable supply of “drivers.” The company said testing and validating the technology during such a busy time of year “highlights its potential to respond quickly as demand rises and supply chain needs fluctuate.” Aurora added the service also has safety benefits since the holiday season is often considered to be a dangerous time to be on the road. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.78
December 01, 2022
…opportunity to do so, and we congratulate Monarch on this exciting launch.” Monarch said it plans to follow the delivery of MK-V tractors to Constellation Brands with additional customer shipments to family farms and other large multinational corporations.
