Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 3.09
March 15, 2022
…stood out because of their ease of use and the Bengaluru, India-based company's strong customer support through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The AMRs have an electric drive train and a custom-built autonomy stack. Unlike automated guided vehicles (AGVs), Ati said its AMRs require less infrastructure and allow for more sophisticated fleet management. Not only did Hyundai Motor India's deployment of its first Sherpas reduce dependence on manual operations, but it also led the company to consider adding more robots for different manufacturing processes. Learn more in this free case study download.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.07
March 16, 2023
…models as capital becomes scarce and how the robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model can enable robot adoption. Do your due diligence Even before Silicon Valley Bank's problems, robotics suppliers and users were complaining about a lack of capital. What does that mean for the industry? Casse: VCs [venture capitalists] are becoming risk-averse. 2023 may have a recession, and investors want to figure out which companies are category leaders. Bernard Casse, RIOS That's a shift from the mindset of previous years—it's no longer growth at all costs, pouring in money, and startups hoping they'll make it. We've seen inflated valuations and not the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.02
March 25, 2021
…in 2015 and offers goods-to-person systems in a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. inVia Logic uses AI to optimize workflow inVia Logic's proprietary algorithms are designed to determine the optimal placement of inventory and dynamic labor assignments. Artificial intelligence is used to map a customer's warehouse and calculate the most efficient paths for moving goods through the fulfillment process, as well as the ideal worker to perform each task. Workers will use inVia PickMate's interface on existing handhelds to be directed step-by-step on these paths to accurately pick products to order bins. This ensures full resource utilization and is expected to double…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.98
April 27, 2022
…grow exponentially.” It offers its AMRs through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The company's Ottobots have been running at CVG Airport in Cincinnati since late 2021, and it is starting pilots in the Rome and Pittsburgh airports. In addition, Ottonomy.io plans to roll out delivery pilots across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East this year. See Ottobot on the road In addition to AUVSI Xponential 2022 in Orlando, Fla., Ottonomy.io has displayed its systems at CES, NRF, and NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference (GTC). Xponential attendees can learn more about the company's Ottobots at Booth 1038 at the Orange County…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 2.89
October 20, 2023
…mobile robots Considerations when evaluating suppliers, accessories When human staffers should be “in the loop” Flexing fleets with robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) models How to optimize processes with AMRs and software
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.86
February 15, 2023
…and successful in today's dynamic marketplace.” tSort innovations and RaaS help customers scale Tompkins Robotics said it designed tSort to be “elegantly simple” and provide a convenient “point of entry” for companies with limited budgets, space, and resources to implement and manage automation. The sortation system is intended to be reliable and easy to use, so it does not require sophisticated maintenance, IT, or engineering staffers to maintain the systems, it said. That in turn can reduce the service lifecycle and total cost of ownership, said the company. Tompkins said its innovations include the tSort3D sortation system, the xChange unit-sortation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.78
January 23, 2024
Bluewhite, an agricultural robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) company specializing in data-driven autonomous farming, recently announced it secured $39M in Series C financing led by Insight Partners, with participation from new investors Alumni Ventures and LIP Ventures, among others. Existing investors Entrée Capital, Jesselson and Peregrine Ventures also participated in the financing round. The company, formerly Blue White Robotics, works with more than 20 permanent crop growers in the US, and will use the funds to further scale its agricultural autonomous tractor and farming services into new markets worldwide. “We've been excited to see Bluewhite defy the odds and successfully deploy its solution…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.72
October 02, 2023
…ergonomic strain than traditional piece-handling systems. Sessions to discuss RaaS, flexibility Locus Robotics said its Logistics Summit sessions will highlight how its AMRs and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model can optimize efficiency during peak periods and beyond. The company's experts will also demonstrate how its robots can work with warehouse staffers to improve productivity, consistency, and throughput. Mischa Pick, business development manager at Locus, will present in the session entitled “Scalable, Flexible, Future-Proof—The Advantages of Robots-as-a-Service for Your Intralogistics.” He will describe how the company's RaaS model enables automation deployment without major upfront investments while delivering a fast return on investment (ROI).…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.63
January 03, 2023
…building a sustainable and valuable waste ecosystem.” ARO offers RaaS ARO provides manufacturers and customers with robotics-as-a-service (RaaS), which includes financing, management, operations, customer success, and support. The Chicago-based company said its RaaS model can help them with operational commercialization and save on capital expenditures. “We’re incredibly excited to announce our new RaaS program,” said Pittelkow. “Our partners are always looking to preserve capital, increase sales, and increase customer success and device utilization. This program provides a complete package in making all of those things happen.” In 2022, ARO partnered with Ottonomy for its indoor and outdoor delivery robots and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.52
June 27, 2024
…formal commercial deployment of humanoid robots and first robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) deployment of humanoid robots. The agreement follows a proof-of-concept pilot in late 2023 at GXO’s warehouse for global women’s apparel retail brand SPANX outside Atlanta, Ga. “We’re building on the success of last year’s groundbreaking pilot with Agility by deploying fully operational Digit humanoids into a live warehouse environment,” said Adrian Stoch, GXO Chief Automation Officer. “Our R&D approach is to partner with developers all over the world to help them build and validate practical use cases that improve the working environment for our employees while optimizing operations for our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.41
September 16, 2024
…both physically demanding and hazardous. Go! will use Contoro’s RaaS model “We're excited to have Contoro Robotics on board,” said Paul Hoffman, president of Go! Retail Group. “Their robots keep our workers out of unsafe environments and let machines handle the heavy lifting. This not only expands our operational capacity but also aligns perfectly with our seasonal business model.” The partnership utilizes Contoro’s Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, where Go! Retail Group pays per container unloaded, ensuring cost efficiency and flexibility, especially during peak seasons. “Our robots are designed to adapt and learn from real-world challenges,” said John Cook, head of business…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.35
December 17, 2021
…service and meet demands amid a challenging labor market. RaaS makes it easier for SMBs to scale Robotic automation is no longer limited to large corporations with the financial ability to heavily invest in capital equipment. Robots as a service (RaaS) is a viable option for businesses of all size and scale. The tight labor market is affecting businesses of all sizes, and robots can seamlessly fill the gaps, realigning workers to contribute in more meaningful ways. Automation is providing nimble and promising solutions to warehouse and production problems from a labor shortages. Companies such as RIOS are leading the…
