Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.06
December 29, 2022
…of recipients to four [joining Wing Aviation LLC and UPS Flight Forward].” “The FAA issued a Type Certification and Production Certificate to a UAS [unmanned aerial system] for the first time ever,” he added. Matternet, which received that certification, this month also began BVLOS testing between hospitals in Zurich, Switzerland. “These developments show great progress towards much larger adoption of drone deliveries in the National Airspace,” said Bash. “It is anticipated that the governing bodies will continue to support the drone delivery companies’ expansion by facilitating these modifications in the FAA’s framework.” “As drone delivery operations become more widespread and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.89
November 05, 2022
…The problem for warehouses is that most mobile robot set-ups are designed to do a limited set of tasks in a warehouse and, as warehouses add more robots, they are reaching the limits of possible efficiencies with current technology. What is needed is a way to seamlessly integrate robots from different vendors into a unified solution. The birth of intelligent logistics solutions companies This need has created a new breed of company: I call them intelligent logistics solutions companies. These companies create software that orchestrates fleets of different kinds of robot, getting them to work together in a warehouse even…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.02
October 31, 2022
…incumbents that were established before 2017. The share of start-ups has decreased in recent years because the industry’s focus has shifted towards software and application development, according to IFR. Many service robot suppliers use third-party hardware to create a solution and are therefore not counted as a service robot producer in IFR industry structure statistics. The IFR’s market observation suggests two reasons for the decreasing share of start-ups: Some market segments have already achieved a level of maturity that sees companies growing, for instance, AMRs for warehouse logistics. Further, founding activities shifted away from the development of hardware towards software…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.25
August 04, 2022
…of engineered solutions. He had a long career at UPS working both as a senior industrial engineering manager and as a facility operations manager. Walsh also worked in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry as senior manager of technology, engineering, and systems at DSC Logistics, which CJ Logistics recently acquired. “It is exciting to join an established design and automation firm with a great reputation for innovation,” he said. “I’ve worked both operation management and systems’ engineering roles from the customer’s side, so I enjoy the data-driven approach to design with Numina.” “I find it rewarding to draw from my 30-plus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.14
June 21, 2022
…Department of Defense-sponsored consortium's more than 340 members include start-ups, research universities, community colleges, manufacturers of all sizes, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and more. ARM Institute seeks educational leaders Click on infographic to enlarge. Source: ARM Institute Launched in 2021, the ARM Endorsement Program audits and promotes the organizations that are most effective at preparing students for careers in manufacturing and working with robots. The ARM Institute's criteria for evaluating programs aligns with its robotics career pathways and competencies. It uses them to evaluate both organizations and their programs based on the following benchmarks: Relevance to the industry Effective…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
June 17, 2022
…Brown, vice president of the Advanced Technology Group at UPS. During the panel, Wise observed that traditionally, robots have acted as “sole agents” focused on narrow tasks and are thus historically not adept at operating collaboratively in integrated, multi-agent settings. But that is changing via interoperability with other types of automation, as well as people-centered workflows and data capture devices and technologies like printers, she said. After the panel, Wise said the value of mobile robots will increasingly come from how easily they integrate with other automation and with software and devices, so that user companies can speed the overall…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.83
June 10, 2022
…said Lombardi. Boots, a leading U.K. health and beauty supplier, reduced employee accidents by 77% while also doubling productivity. UPS and Verst also reported that they doubled productivity with Locus Robotics. “It really shows the flexibility in that you can just add more in short term and get more volume out,” Lombardi concluded.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.22
June 08, 2022
…channel will feature key statements of executives from the two organizations, as well as some from FANUC America, Teradyne, UPS, Zebra Technologies, and NVIDIA.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.84
June 07, 2022
…test industry before joining Teradyne in 2006. Greg Brown, UPS Greg Brown, vice president of Global Advanced Technology Group at UPS. He has more than 23 years of experience in multiple areas of package sortation and logistics. At UPS, Brown helps develop new material handling systems. He is on a team selected by the CIO to develop the future state for UPS. Melonee Wise, Zebra Technologies Melonee Wise, vice president for robotics automation at Zebra Technologies. Wise joined Zebra in 2021 through the acquisition of Fetch Robotics, where she was the CEO. Wise was the second employee at Willow Garage,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
May 09, 2022
…was gratifying to have overwhelmingly positive feedback and great follow-ups. How did Amazon find you? While it's known for its Amazon Robotics unit—formerly Kiva Systems—it watches and works with lots of robotics companies. Ganapathi: It was an interesting process. While we were in stealth mode, one thing I tried hard to do is to find leaders and validators in whatever spaces we want to work in—3PL [third-party logistics], brands, food and beverage, telecommunications, or electrical components. Even though we were in stealth, we were reaching out to multiple blue-chip investors. We made ourselves somewhat known among key leading customers. Amazon…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.16
May 05, 2022
…will probably become the normal process. LM: What hang ups still exist around the application of robotics? Any advice for getting around those bumps in the road? Hedges: Robot picking still can’t pick 100% of all SKUs. So, the question is: How do you incorporate the hard to handle or bulky items? And I’ll add that the AMR market is still a bit fuzzy. Meaning, there are too many suppliers that are trying to be everything to everybody. My advice is that you need to understand what your particular handling needs are. Know what your product variations are [in size…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.07
April 29, 2022
…and connect to world-class talent. “Being close to other start-ups in the district and to Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh was very important for us so we can situate ourselves in that high-energy, relevant, forward-looking, and optimistic environment,'' said Bener Suay, senior R&D developer at Plus One. “Plus One Robotics is future-focused, industry-leading, and we are deeply knowledgeable in our field,” Suay said. “We feel that these pillars are very much aligned with our neighbors in Oakland and other robotics companies across the Pittsburgh robotics ecosystem.” 'Roboburgh' continues to attract talent The Pittsburgh Robotics Network announces the…
