Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.39
February 02, 2022
Consolidation is continuing among component makers and mobile robot providers. ZAPI Group today announced that it has acquired BlueBotics SA, including shares held by investor Forestay Capital. The companies said the transaction closed Dec. 21, 2021, but they did not disclose terms. “The acquisition of BlueBotics is a key strategic move for ZAPI Group as it further strengthens our position in the fast-growing automated vehicle sector, stated Giannino Zanichelli, president of ZAPI Group. “As a supplier of components for automated guided vehicles, it allows us to move up the value chain into vehicle navigation and fleet management while expanding the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.57
February 01, 2022
…artificial intelligence to automate fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. The company claimed that it can automate pick, pack, move, store, organize, and sort operations “to deliver competitive advantage for enterprises serving today’s connected consumers.” Its customers include Global 100 retailers and logistics service providers. Berkshire Grey has a strong 2021 Berkshire Grey said the new orders reflect growing demand for robots to transform warehouse operations and meet soaring consumer expectations for on-demand order fulfillment. The company last year announced plans to merge with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). It also opened new headquarters and an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.13
January 31, 2022
…platform and manufacturing process, JIDU's efficient development of automotive robot has been proven – the brain, nerve system, and body of the Robocar are all under rapid development. When the product is delivered, it will be a benchmark-level product.” JIDU focuses on the user experience A year ago, Baidu announced its intention to enter the automotive industry. It established JIDU with $300 million in start-up capital. The company said its innovative product-development process enabled it to develop its first model faster than the industry average. “As an important strategic initiative by Baidu in the field of intelligent mobility, JIDU is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.26
January 30, 2022
…Inc. is best known for videos of its legged robots, the company has continued to pursue commercial applications. DHL Supply Chain last week announced that it is investing $15 million in robots from Boston Dynamics to further automate its North American warehouses. According to their multiyear agreement, the companies will start with Stretch, a robot designed for unloading in distribution centers. “At DHL Supply Chain, we are committed to continuous innovation and digital transformation to optimize the end-to-end supply chain,” said Sally Miller, CIO of DHL Supply Chain North America. “Investing in warehouse automation plays an important role in increasing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.68
January 28, 2022
…announced that they have successfully deployed hundreds of mobile robots in three European distribution centers. The companies said the modernization and automation of the warehouses builds on their successful partnership in Asia. “The past two years represent a turning point in how people engage with e-commerce, and we have to provide service of the highest quality,” said Sébastien Alcasena, logistics transformation manager at Decathlon. “In Geek+, we have found a great partner with a flexible and scalable robot-based solution to meet our customers' expectations. We look forward to continuing our logistics transformation in Europe.” Lille, France-based Decathlon claims to be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.25
January 26, 2022
As supply chains add more automation, mobile robot providers continue to scale up to meet the demand. Vecna Robotics today announced that it has raised $65 million in Series C funding. The Waltham, Mass.-based company said it will use its latest financing to develop new software and robots, as well as fulfill new orders and expand operations. It noted that the market opportunity for autonomous pallet moving is $165 billion. “There is huge headroom for growth in automated material handling with over 5 billion pallets in the world being moved by more than 5 million forklifts and nearly 5 million…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.88
January 24, 2022
…autonomous driving joint venture of Sberbank and Cognitive Technologies Group. The Moscow-based company has developed machine vision and artificial intelligence for autonomous equipment for agriculture, rail transport, and urban transportation. Source: Cognitive Pilot Robots on the rails for safety Ensuring safe operations is a key challenge for the global railway transport industry, noted Cognitive Pilot. Accidents involving people or vehicles on railway tracks occur almost every 2 hours, according to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. Analysts and industry experts said human error is a significant cause of railway accidents, which cost hundreds lives in the U.S. annually and billions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.25
January 18, 2022
…reduce risk through improved resiliency of your supply chain operations, we talked (or wrote) about it. To help guide the strategic supply chain and fulfillment operation decisions you’re surely making in the coming months (because peak 2022 planning is just around the corner, if not already underway), check out this snapshot of the webinars, research reports, blogs and more that our customers and visitors found most useful over the past year. All Things FLOW Why it made the list: Our third annual users’ conference brought together over 1,300 registrants, top industry leaders and change-makers to discuss and explore ways to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.27
January 14, 2022
…Körber Business Area Supply Chain to implement software and robots from Geekplus Technology Co. As a result, Ariat said it can shift staffers from strenuous tasks to work requiring more skill. Founded in 1993, Ariat said it has “reimagined” the boot for modern riders, ranchers, and workers. The Union City, Calif.-based retailer takes its name from famous racehorse Secretariat, and it claimed that it is now one of the top western, equestrian, outdoor, and work brands in the world. Ariat is already using Körber's K.Motion warehouse management system (WMS) at its distribution center in Texas. Körber Supply Chain has helped…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.10
January 12, 2022
…Systems' existing service team for its “Chuck” collaborative mobile robots and expand its geographical reach to provide technical support to customers faster. The global warehouse automation market will increase from $15 billion in 2019 to $30 billion by 2026, predicted Statista, with more and more retailers looking for solutions to quicken the pace of fulfillment. “The demand for our automated retail solution is significant, especially with retailers continually looking for ways to get their products into consumers' hands faster via seamless experiences,” said Eran Frenkel, vice president of technical operations at 6 River Systems. “By partnering with Ricoh, we're able…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.02
January 06, 2022
…Las Vegas this week, Hyundai Motor Co. showed humanoid robots and modular mobility platforms as it discussed its “metamobility” and “Mobility of Things” concepts. In its exhibit, which had the theme “Expanding Human Reach,” Hyundai offered three 20-minute-long dynamic movement demonstrations of four robots, including the Spot quadruped and three new systems. Like other automakers, Hyundai said a combination of artificial intelligence, virtual reality (VR), robotics, autonomous vehicles, and urban air mobility (UAM) will lead to the ability to move goods and people on demand, blurring the distinctions between transport modes. Hyundai explains Metamobility concept With Metamobity, Hyundai said smart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.22
January 06, 2022
…raised $33.7 million and sold more than 1,000 collaborative robots. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said it plans to establish subsidiaries in North America and Europe, make an initial public offering, and strengthen its research and development capabilities. “We're looking forward to expediting the growth of our business with the recent funds raised,” said William (Junghoon) Ryu, CEO of Doosan Robotics. “We will further enhance the competitiveness of new products and software that are mounted with our proprietary technology and strive to attain the position as No. 1 market share holder in the global cobot market.” Founded in 2015 by…
