Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.74
April 18, 2022
…better fulfillment, said RightHand's Jentoft. There’s the range of inventory that the robots can handle, an expected rate of picking, targeted order integrity, and the expected level of autonomy for the robots. “Ultimately, it’s about the reliability and accountability of the robots,” he said. “They must enhance the flow and the process.” Kishore Boyalakuntla, vice president of products at Berkshire Grey, cited FedEx as a company that built its automation to KPIs. The carrier uses robots to handle small packages at several regional hubs. Ted Dengel, managing director of operations technology and innovation at FedEx, said each robotic system sorts…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.71
April 14, 2022
…cloud-connected platform enables Fortune 500 brands to use its growing portfolio of AMRs and software to automate cleaning, move inventory, and sense environmental data for greater efficiency and safety.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.75
April 08, 2022
…attracted much attention by the unique ability of cargo inventory, storage management, and safety warning,” Han said. Stacking from Atlanta to Seoul At the MODEX 2022 materials handling trade show last week, VisionNav Robotics introduced its industrial automated vehicles to the North American market. The company said it displayed a representative automated forklift to show how intelligent automation can help the logistics industry. “Many companies talked to us about the shortage of forklift operators and the possibility of introducing automated forklift operations affected by the epidemic,” said Robert Tang, head of U.S. sales at VisionNav. “Our products have plenty of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.14
April 06, 2022
…the only platform enabling multi-purpose robotic solutions, including Tennant’s Inventory Scan, it’s now even more critical for machines to run longer so they can be utilized more frequently while employees focus on other value-added assignments,” he added. Brain Corp said its BrainOS cloud-connected platform enables robotics developers to build scalable, self-driving robots to clean floors, move inventory, and sense environmental data—turning manual operations into automated workflows. It offers its systems through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The San Diego, Calif.-based company said Fortune 500 brands across multiple verticals use the growing portfolio of BrainOS-powered robots and its privacy, safety, and efficiency…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.11
April 05, 2022
…robots optimized for e-commerce applications that involve large SKU inventories. “We are honored to be the first in Japan to conduct a demonstration prototype of an OSARO picking solution with an AMR [autonomous mobile robot],” stated Tadatsugu Konoike, director and senior managing executive officer at Konoike Transport. “We decided to work with OSARO because we believe that OSARO is superior for use in the rapidly changing logistics field in terms of automatic machine learning, data collection, and accurate picking.” Osaka, Japan-based Konoike Group said it has innovated solutions to problems beyond logistics and is expanding into manufacturing, medical, airport operations,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.33
April 04, 2022
…per hour, Geek+ said its P800 robots can process inventory at a rate of 300 to 500 cases per hour while maintaining an order-fulfillment accuracy of 99.99%. “This puts food and other perishables onto supermarket shelves as quickly as possible and minimizes waste while delivering the freshest, best-quality ingredients to consumers,” said the company. It added that shorter storage periods and faster picking can help customers meet the same-day delivery needs of e-commerce, retail, fresh food, and other logistics scenarios where shelf lives are short. Cross-docking. Source: Geek+ AMRs can simplify cross-docking Geek+ claimed that its AMRs greatly simplify cross-docking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.88
April 03, 2022
…are adopting RPA to deal with repetitive tasks like inventory management, appointment scheduling, and invoice management. The rise of “everything as a service” has removed barriers for smaller firms that want to add robots to their facilities—such as the need for in-house technical expertise and a high initial investment. Industries such as construction and hospitality are already familiar with renting or leasing equipment. While the robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model is a different financing model from RPA and SaaS and involves both hardware and software support, it is similar in that it offers to move capital expenditures to operational expenses. Meili FMS…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.25
March 31, 2022
…picking stations to increase throughput, said Romaine. This optimizes inventory without the need for manager intervention, he noted. The Go-Fer Bot can increase pick rates, ranging from more than 300 lines and up to 1,000 items per operator, per hour, said Conveyco. Romaine said the company's AMRs, software, and modular shelving allow for a wider variety of inventory than ASRS, including loose pieces, cases, totes, hanging garments, and different pallet positions. Conveyco claimed that its system can save up to 75% of floor space and provide 99.9% accuracy. It can also be increased or decreased in size depending on need,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.58
March 28, 2022
…multiple attributes, including optimization opportunities, order priority, resource and inventory availability, carrier cut-off times and more “Waveless” picking Differentiated, “plug-and-play” materials handling system integration and optimization Use of RFID, internet of things (IoT), and real-time locator systems (RTLS) technologies to automate many current distribution processes. AI and machine learning power smart warehousing These capabilities are supported by a number of enabling technologies, including a dynamic rules engine, simulation tools and machine learning and artificial intelligence, according to Softeon. “Softeon is leading the way in delivering next-generation, smart warehouse capabilities today, ushering in a step change in distribution center software functionality…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.56
March 27, 2022
…systems for e-commerce, where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items requiring delicate handling. In addition, OSARO said its piece-picking robot integrates easily with existing logistics facilities to fulfill orders quickly and efficently. It is available as a “drop-in” upgrade to existing or new warehouse and direct-to-consumer operations, said the company. The OSARO Automated Bagging Solution is “the first comprehensive robotics solution for automated bagging,” the company claimed. Unlike conventional automation products, OSARO said its system offers object recognition and manipulation to augment bagging productivity. Operating with minimal human oversight 24/7, it can streamline the packing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.26
March 25, 2022
…2.0 will extend the reachability of the company’s warehouse inventory bins. Founded in 1996, AutoStore specializes in robots and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) for warehouses. The company said it has sold more than 850 systems in 45 countries. Bin Lift 2.0 available in G2P and G2G The newly redesigned Bin Lift offers enhanced performance with upgraded rollers, tracks, motor, and electronics, the company said. It is easier to assemble than the previous model and can be applied in two configurations: Grid-to-port (G2P)—in combination with the AutoStore SwingPort, the Bin Lift 2.0 provides an extension to the AutoStore grid…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.99
March 24, 2022
…and intelligent “smart plastics” for Industry 4.0. Company revenue, inventory grow igus predicted that growth will continue until 2023. The 32% increase in turnover from 2020 is a 26% increase from the previous record in 2019. In pursuit of its goal of being “the easiest company to deal with,” igus implemented its “No. 1 Catalog” plan. It said it has kept more than 80,000 additional items in stock or in higher quantities. The rate of catalog products shipped from igus' 15 distribution centers the same day or within 24 hours has increased by at least 25%, noted igus. “That's probably…
