Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.72
September 21, 2021
…over 30 countries and 27.1% share in the Asia-Pacific delivery robot market. SoftBank Robotics Group (SBRG) said it is targeting that market, beginning with Singapore. The global delivery robot market will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%, according to Astute Analytica. SoftBank to start in Singapore In line with Singapore's vision and initiatives to become a “Smart Nation,” SoftBank Robotics Group plans to launch a series of robots serving industries such as food and beverage, cleaning, hospitality, security, healthcare, and logistics. “Advances in robotics and technology will lead to job transformation over the next few years,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.69
March 27, 2023
…quickly, safely, and efficiently. The collaboration involves consistent, repeated delivery runs multiple times per day, seven days per week across Kroger’s Dallas distribution network while unlocking the advantages of autonomous delivery for Kroger’s customers: Increased speed and responsiveness when fulfilling e-commerce orders, reduced costs, and dedicated capacity across the supply chain’s middle mile. The operations will launch in Q2, 2023. “Kroger’s commitment to redefining service levels for its customers through innovative technology meant that our collaboration came together very quickly,” said Gautam Narang, co-founder and CEO, Gatik. “We’re deeply familiar with operating our autonomous fleet within the Dallas ecosystem, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.66
November 01, 2022
…combine decades of experience in the design, development, and delivery of omnichannel and parcel distribution solutions. The Atlanta-based company claimed that it gives customers “a uniquely versatile end-to-end path forward to optimize operations in the face of continual upheaval.” FORTNA said it has the scale and capabilities to help customers and partners meet increasing consumer demands as they face continued supply chain disruptions and other challenges. The company claimed that it works with leading brands to “transform omnichannel and parcel-distribution operations.” FORTNA brand represents supply chain resilience “The decision to retain the legacy Fortna name was the result of careful…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.61
February 14, 2023
…for a range of applications, including: Last-mile and just-in-time delivery Measuring the nutrient levels of soil and precision crop spraying to collect risk-assessment data for construction companies Surveying real estate for reforestation projects Aiding emergency responders in risk assessment and delivery of life-saving equipment The company added that H2D55 is programmed with a control system that contains multiple gyroscopes and supporting algorithms to extend the operating limits of stable flight. It will showcase the drone later this month at IDEX 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The company also recently announced that it was given a Monaco Hydrogen…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.61
January 21, 2020
…be aggregated in a single order. Grocers offering home delivery or store pickup can’t limit the products they offer their customers to those that can be easily handled by an automated system. Instead they must consolidate fresh produce, meats and seafood, and frozen foods with automation-friendly non-perishable and refrigerated items. That requires tight integration between manual and automated picking processes. One key to an effective strategy is determining the best way to utilize existing stores in integrating these processes. Is it more advantageous to invest in automated distribution centers that can support customers in a regional hub-and-spoke system or add…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.59
August 18, 2021
…They are designed for corporate, fleet, first-responder, agriculture, last-mile delivery, and construction applications. Perrone TONY in production Electric vehicle innovations have disrupted the transportation and transit space, said Perrone Robotics. The Crozet, Calif.-based company's TONY (short for “TO Navigate You”) is a vehicle-independent retrofit kit for the autonomous transit of people and goods in geofenced and localized operations. Perrone said its patented, full-stack system can be embedded inside any vehicle type to bring full autonomy in a safety-certifiable framework. The company noted that its “artificial driver” is piloted and in commercial production. It also offers a portfolio of existing turnkey…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
October 15, 2018
…information such as the number of trucks available for delivery ahead of time so customers can know the price and approximate time frames for future deliveries. Together, these factors are driving progress in AI and making it an increasingly viable technology in many fields. But how exactly can the technology transform supply chain and logistics management? 6 Ways in which AI can Revolutionize Supply Chain Management and Logistics 1. AI allows greater contextual intelligence which provides the knowledge needed to reduce operations costs and inventory, and respond to clients quicker The adoption of machine learning and other AI technologies provides…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.53
June 17, 2021
…and scale, we extended our community responsibility from contactless delivery services throughout the pandemic in California last year to fight against the new COVID-19 outbreak in Guangzhou.” Founded in 2016, Pony.ai said it is a pioneer in self-driving cars, piloting robotic taxicab services in five cities in both the U.S. and China. The Fremont-based company is currently valued at $5.3 billion, and it has collaborated with automotive OEMs including Toyota, Hyundai, and GAC Group. It recently partnered with Luminar Technologies Inc. to integrate Luminar's low-profile sensors into its fleets. Pony.ai readies fully driverless vehicles Pony.ai noted that its driverless robotaxi…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.51
January 09, 2023
…sortation for other product lines, ultimately speeding up the delivery to the customer. AutoStore robots will handle vinyl records Warwick Goldby, senior vice president of operations at Alliance Entertainment, claimed that his company is first to use AutoStore robots to handle vinyl records. However, the robots can be configured to handle any of the products in the warehouse, he noted. “With our incredible growth in vinyl shipments at our Kentucky warehouse from 8.1 million units in 2019 to 16.3 million in 2021, we needed a system that could reduce the distance walked to pick product, to store in a more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.51
July 08, 2022
…Gustafson and ABB CEO Björn Rosengren. Following the successful delivery of a number of projects in SKF's global manufacturing network, including in Gothenburg, where a fleet of industrial robots from ABB are installed in the bearing manufacturer's state-of-the-art factory, the two companies are now taking the next step in their collaboration. Gothenburg, Sweden-based SKF said it has expertise in designing and manufacturing bearings, seals, and lubrication systems. The company has more than 10,000 employees worldwide and was founded in 1901. SKF said it is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. ABB makes a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
November 30, 2021
…see an increased amount of out-of-stock notices and longer delivery times. Furthermore, the typical holiday sales are taking a different form. While there will be fewer deals than previous years thanks to low stock of goods, most retailers are starting their Black Friday deals in October. The U.S. is suffering from longer delivery delays than other economies because of stronger demand from American consumers. The latest research by the Institute of International Finance signaled that high inflation is likely to continue as products become scarce. In addition, it found that the U.S. is a continuous outlier in the global supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
August 31, 2022
…in 2026, predicted Morgan Stanley. Consumers increasingly expect faster deliveries and free returns, noted Berkshire Grey. More than two-thirds (68%) of executives said they will need same-day or faster deliveries within two years, according to the report. As for returns, 72% of executives said they believe they'd lose customers if they didn't offer free returns, and 80% said returns increased in 2020, requiring an increase in headcount. In response to these challenges, the percentage of executives who say automation is “mainstream” has increased by nearly 43%, said Berkshire Grey. They said they expect to use automation to support packaging and…
