Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.43
…lot of a distribution center in Londerzeel, Belgium. The delivery system took to public roads for the first time this week. It covered a 4 km (2.4 mi.) route from the distribution center to Collect&Go's pickup point in Londerzeel. This is the longest route for unmanned vehicle in Belgium to date, said the companies. “In this first phase, we mainly want to test the technology, study what the vehicle is already capable of and see how, together with the local and federal government, we can provide not only safe, but also ecological transport on public roads in an urban environment,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.64
…issue, the biggest obstacles in bringing innovation to the delivery market, and thereby moving a step closer to full commercialization. Neubie has been testing robot in parts of South Korea Based on Neubie’s technological prowess and commercial feasibility, Seoul, South Korea-based Neubility has actively conducted demonstration projects in major downtown areas including Seoul and Songdo in Korea and plans to commercialize autonomous delivery services for golf courses before the end of this year. Also, last October, it signed an MOU with a last mile logistics solution provider Goggo Network in Europe, test-operating autonomous mobile robot-based delivery services in downtown areas…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.94
…and underwriting, aerial intelligence, manufacturing inspection, automated checkout, drone delivery, and retail robotics. Kohen said SparkAI plans to announce several new partnerships in the first quarter of next year. SparkAI has roots in autonomous vehicles The company was founded in 2020. Kohen was on the original team that worked at Zoox, a self-driving company Amazon bought in 2020 for $1.2 billion. Kohen said he brought a lot of what he learned at Zoox with him to SparkAI, including using humans to handle the shortcomings of artificial intelligence. “Our unique take that was very contrarian at the time was that the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.13
…machine learning and artificial intelligence, drones, shipping and last-mile delivery, and cybersecurity and regulations. The Las Vegas event is produced by the same team that created InsureTech Connect, Blueprint, HR Transform, and The Future of Logistics Tech Summit. Robotics 24/7 is a media partner of Manifest. “Manifest will offer unparalleled access to a comprehensive gathering of entrepreneurs, investors and executives from BCOs/Shippers,” said the organizers. Manifest 2023 expects to bring together more than 3,000 executives from Jan. 31, 2022 through Feb. 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. It will include over 150 exhibitors and 500 startups, 40 of which will present…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.57
…to bussing tables, from the dirty work to dish delivery, Bear Robotics makes Servi, a foodservice robot that eases workloads in restaurants. From hotels and restaurants to senior living centers and schools, Bear Robotics solutions provide flexibility and efficiency. Picnic Work Pizza Station reduces food waste Picnic said the Pizza Station can assemble 100 pizzas per hour and can help customers reduce food waste. The company also provides customers with kitchen point-of-sale equipment and a mobile payment app. “The customer roster for the Picnic Pizza Station includes managed foodservice providers Compass, Chartwells, and Sodexo Live!, Domino's Pizza Enterprises, Texas A&M…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.55
…and midsized goods. Known for its same- and next-day delivery, JD.com needed to ensure that use experiences were positive and that everything went out in a timely manner. ForwardX said its robots aided workflows in the following environments: JD.com’s home appliance warehouse The relatively heavy weight of such goods makes traditional manual workflows labor-intensive and slow, especially during a period like Singles’ Day, noted ForwardX. A drastic increase in orders would usually require part-time hires working overtime in poor conditions, leading to high error rates and late shipments. During the 11.11 promotion period, one of JD.com’s home appliance warehouses worked…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.91
…SVT Robotics. E-commerce operations need systems that can accelerate delivery and boost productivity, they added. However, tailoring technology to the customer requires requires a collaborative approach that includes software, hardware, and materials handling experts with deep domain experience. OSARO said its Partners Alliance is designed to optimize every stage of a customer’s purchasing and deployment processes. Customers and partners in the program can share knowledge, resources, and expertise to support their mutual clients. Alliance members can use OSARO's vision software and SVT Robotics' SOFTBOT to create new business opportunities and expand the range of systems available for e-commerce and logistics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.93
…in industries including travel, hospitality, real estate, retail, and delivery. PFF pro tool designed for management simplicity Piaggio Fast Forward said its gita robots are designed to follow users, helping individuals in the workplace and increasing productivity. As mobile robot fleets expand to wider industrial applications, the company has developed its largest-capacity robot to date, the all new PFF pro gitaplus. It described PFF pro as “an out-of-the-box technology solution to drive immediate value to businesses via enhanced worker safety, increased efficiencies, and improved client experiences.” The fleet management software allows for greater control and efficiency when using multiple robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.00
…in the fields of agriculture, construction, infrastructure inspection, and delivery service. Drone innovation with lidar If you thought you have seen the full potential of aerial drones, you are mistaken. Aside from having built-in cameras, drones have now acquired lidar technology. Lidar, which is an abbreviation for light detection and ranging, basically uses a laser to gather data and aerial imaging information about surfaces. The collected data can later be translated into 3D models and maps. But how does lidar technology do that? Licensed aerial surveyors from FlyGuys stated that lidar uses light pulses to scan a subject from a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.85
…company also announced that it is developing a new delivery drone for Prime Air called the MK30, which is due to enter expanded service by 2024. Amazon was light on specifics but noted the drone is lighter and smaller than the MK27-2, which is going to be used to make deliveries in Lockeford, Calif., and College Station, Texas. The new drone will also have “increased range, expanded temperature tolerance, safety-critical features, and new capability to fly in light rain,” according to Amazon. MK30 will also be 25% quieter than the MK27-2. MK30 will take advantage of Amazon’s sense-and-avoid system, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.72
…make autonomous vehicles safer in dark, foggy, or dusty conditions where cameras or lidars might fail,” he said. “Home delivery robots like those of Starship have been making steady, incremental innovation.” Since the COVID-19 pandemic, people have used their imaginations to shorten supply chains and are looking for automated solutions to localize manufacturing, said Keen. “The pressure to reduce cost and the difficulty of hiring people anywhere is a double stimulus for robotics,” he said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.40
…technology,” said Fernández. “People want more flexibility, and the buy-online-pickup-in-store trend is quickly becoming an attractive alternative to last-mile delivery, since it’s simple, fast, and offers a lower carbon footprint.” The PickUpPort is the fifth port module offered by AutoStore and will be available from Nov. 15.