Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
July 13, 2023
…(RaaS) model. The company said its global customers include DHL, TCL, and Uniqlo, and more than 3,000 of its AMRs are operating across four continents. ForwardX announced expanded U.S. operations last year and has opened offices in San Diego and Phoenix. Yaxin Guan, chief operations officer at ForwardX, spoke with Robotics 24/7 about the company's global growth. How is ForwardX different from other AMR providers? Guan: Our founders came from an autonomous vehicle background and then wanted to focus on indoor applications in the warehouse. ForwardX's team has expertise in deep learning and sensor fusion. We're also different in that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.89
July 10, 2023
…up in a space.” Reference customers show the way DHL deployed a fleet of nine Crown pallet trucks in one-way aisles between double-deep storage, recalled Gaskell. “The vehicle scans the pallet, and the WMS [warehouse management system] buffers the data,” he said. “The robot tender knows what's going on quickly.” The automated fork truck can lift and load faster than a manually operated one, and a remote operator can see through its camera,” Gaskell added. “That way, it doesn't have to be perfect.” Semi-autonomous or hybrid operations make remote interventions easier, he said. It also gives large customers such as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
July 02, 2023
…project. For example, Boston Dynamic’s $15 million deal with DHL will have a significant impact on its 2023 share of the robotic picking market.” “The U.S. considerably leads the way for the robotic picking market, and we expect this to continue over our forecast period,” Zhang continued. “This is in part due to the high labor costs faced by US companies. Out of the 33 suppliers that currently serve the robotic picking market, 18 are based in the US. Not to mention, all 18 received a total of $1.4 billion in funding by the end of 2022 – accounting for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
June 22, 2023
…now seeking integrators and partners. CoEvolution added it has worked with customers such as Siemens, Lenovo, Lotte, SF Express, DHL, Yunda, MyMRO, Ruhlamat, and Wurth. “We don’t know of another multi-fleet orchestration solutions provider with as many deployments in place,” said Long Wong, CoEvolution U.S. director. “CoEvolutionis growing fast, as more and more companies discover the huge potential to save money and resources offered by well-managed multi-vendor robot fleets.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.95
June 14, 2023
…leaders such as Inditex/Zara, H&M, IKEA, XXL, Falabella, and DHL. Designed for the last-mile Arti Kütt, CEO of Cleveron, said he is confident of the increasing demand for parcel lockers as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for last-mile deliveries. “Our projections show that within a decade, 80% of last-mile deliveries in Europe will be conducted via parcel lockers, which will emerge as the preferred method among end customers, Kütt said in a statement. “This approach is not only more cost-effective but also significantly more sustainable. Battery-powered parcel lockers will play a pivotal role in driving this revolution, as these can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
May 31, 2023
…said large multinationals, including Toyota, Ikea, Novo Nordisk, Denso, DHL, and Schneider Electric, account for a majority of its sales. Last year, Teradyne merged Mobile Industrial Robots with AutoGuide Mobile Robots. This added high-payload AMRs to MiR's portfolio, advancing its strategy of being a trusted supplier for a full range of AMRs to global customers. “MiR has the proven products, the experience and support structure to help our customers scale; and as a part of Teradyne, we are a trusted long-term supplier for mission-critical production applications,” added Hathout. Click on image to enlarge. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Strategy focuses on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
May 24, 2023
…1 billion picks in September 2022. Earlier this month, DHL Supply Chain announced that it plans to grow its fleet of Locus robots across its facilities worldwide. Multiple mobile robots at Automate “Automate, known for its convergence of innovation, technology, and automation, provides an ideal platform to demonstrate the advanced heavy-capacity capabilities of ... award-winning AMR solutions,” said Locus Robotics. The company noted that its integrated systems can enhance manufacturing and warehouse productivity and efficiency. Locus Vector is designed for small to midsize payloads in material handling and logistics applications. Built with an industrial-strength chassis, omnidirectional mobility, and compact design,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.23
May 17, 2023
…Automate Is Now also shares the use case of DHL Supply Chain, which improved efficiency and resilience with Crown Automation Solutions. In addition, the e-book discusses the importance of overcoming assumptions about technology. Not only do forward-thinking managers examine all their processes to see where automation makes sense, but they also involve workers in that modernization. “With an automated lift truck fleet and warehouse management system buffering, customers can deal with variable loads, which are a big challenge. The robot tender knows what’s going on quickly” noted Gaskell, who spoke with Robotics 24/7 at ProMat 2023. There’s no time like…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
May 17, 2023
…logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses have deployed its award-winning systems at over 250 sites. It recently announced that DHL Supply Chain will deploy 5,000 Origin robots across multiple sites. At Automate 2023 in Detroit next week, Locus Robotics will exhibit at Booth 4432. For more coverage of Automate, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.18
May 16, 2023
…Bernard Casse, CEO, RIOS Boston Dynamics’ recent deal with DHL shows there’s money to be made. Another trend is multi-fleet robot orchestration. We’ve noticed the rise of autonomous mobile robots in warehouses, so now everyone is focusing on how to control their fleets instead of a single AMR. A bunch of companies is developing software to control fleets of AMRs where each has a different function, such as CoEvolution, InOrbit, GreyOrange, Locus Robotics, and SVT Robotics. With a well-implemented multi-fleet orchestration system, one can gather a wealth of data, leading to predictive insights about work completion, tracking, analysis, and data…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.34
May 12, 2023
…abated and in spite of recessionary fears. For example, DHL Supply Chain this week said it will be growing its fleet of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, from Locus Robotics. At the same time, some AMR users faced more uncertainty with the news of Shopify Inc.'s layoffs and sale of 6 River Systems to Ocado Group PLC. According to industry observers, relatively few mobile robot suppliers are profitable, but most agreed that Locus is one of them. DHL Supply Chain said it plans to deploy Locus Origin robots across its global network of warehouses and distribution centers. The companies claimed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.96
May 11, 2023
DHL Supply Chain yesterday announced that it is expanding its partnership with Locus Robotics. The logistics provider said it will deploy 5,000 Locus Origin autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, across its global network of warehouses and distribution centers. The companies claimed that this represents the industry's largest AMR deal to date. “An idea is only a good idea if it can scale,” stated Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain. “The flexibility and scalability of the Locus solution has been instrumental in helping us meet the evolving demands of the e-commerce landscape and leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize our…
