Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.71
March 07, 2023
…Partners, ROBO Global Ventures, Translink, McRock Capital, and Pritzker Group Venture Capital also participated in the round alongside existing investors. The labor problem “The labor shortage is hitting the shipping industry hard, and parcel picking is an often overlooked yet essential part of the process,” said Scale Partner Rory O’Driscoll. “By automating the parcel handling piece, Plus One Robotics is rapidly modernizing an outdated system that’s no longer sustainable. It is stepping up and leading the way in a $128 billion market, with fundamentals that prove its value.” E-commerce has grown to represent 19% of U.S. retail sales, with approximately…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.70
September 25, 2023
…to form Oceaneering International. The Houston-based company supplies underwater robots for inspection, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning operations to the oil and gas industry. Oceaneering has also developed products and services for the aerospace, defense, entertainment, maritime logistics, renewable energy, and science and research markets. Oceaneering meets demand for remote services Oceaneering said it is a leader in remote operations. In 2015, the company established its first dedicated onshore remote operations facility in Stavanger, Norway. It said it has conducted more than 100,000 hours of piloting from shore. In addition, Oceaneering claimed that it has pioneered Remotely Operated Survey since 2016,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.66
April 20, 2021
Robots are hot in warehouses right now, with strong double-digit growth projected by most analysts over the next few years. There’s a big difference, however, between knowing that robotics has market momentum, and knowing how to properly scope an automation solution. The dilemma with scoping robotics for a distribution center (DC) is that plenty of “it depends” are involved in finding a good fit. It depends on what warehouse workflow you want to automate. It depends on order mix and volume, product dimensions, layout and labor considerations. That said, if you back up from these parameters, some best practices emerge…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.61
May 11, 2023
…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 operations and deliver an even better experience for our customers.” DHL Supply Chain claimed that it is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.57
May 26, 2023
…lead in robotics purchasing and use. The FANUC M-1000ia robot arm (see video below) moving a 1,000 kg (2,205.6 lb.) battery was one of the biggest returning displays on the show floor, coinciding with the industry shift toward electric vehicles. ABB is investing $20 million to modernize and expand its production in Auburn Hills, Mich. In comparison with Automate 2022, there were fewer autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) on the floor this year. Some vendors instead chose to exhibit at ProMat, which was more about materials handling and supply chain automation, while others such…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.53
January 10, 2023
…claimed. While working side-by-side with Radial’s staff, the autonomous robots can successfully pick 100% of the stock-keeping units (SKUs) at the Louisville fulfillment center, according to the Berkeley, Calif.-based company. The robots run on the company’s universal AI platform Covariant Brain, which has been pre-trained on millions of SKU models and enables the robots to learn to handle new types of items. “We are continuously looking for novel technologies that can advance our processes and provide our clients a competitive edge, making their e-commerce fulfillment more proficient and intelligent, and Covariant’s autonomous robots do just that,” said Deborah Williams, vice…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.52
September 01, 2019
…States, as well as the adoption of autonomous mobile robots (inVia Robotics, inviarobotics.com) as the fulfillment engine for its strategically located DCs. “Amazon has done a wonderful job of creating a need that didn’t exist before and convincing people they can’t wait for the product they just ordered,” says Mike Manzione, CEO of RSL, a provider of e-commerce order fulfillment and delivery services to small and mid-sized companies. While Manzione notes that less than 20% of the client base is asking for same- and next-day delivery now, “we can see where the market is going, and we’re anticipating where we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.42
December 17, 2021
…we featured NorthShore Care Supply's use of autonomous mobile robots last year. Now, robotic palletizing has sped up receiving operations, taken labor out of the process, and created a safer work environment. In July of 2020, I toured NorthShore Care Supply's recently opened 173,000-square-foot distribution center (DC) north of Chicago. Adam Greenberg, a University of Chicago MBA grad, founded the company in 2002. He got the idea for incontinence supplies after some family members who were going through illnesses expressed their reluctance to purchase products like Depends at the grocery or drug store. The idea of purchasing online for reasons…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.36
February 27, 2019
…with more than 10 million hours of reliable, real-world operation.” “By leveraging this base in an additional application, we hope that the iBot will become even more accessible to those who need it for their own mobility,” Kamen said. The FedEx bot is designed to travel on sidewalks and along roadsides, safely delivering smaller shipments to customers’ homes and businesses. Bot features include pedestrian-safe technology from the iBot, plus advanced technology such as LiDAR and multiple cameras, allowing the zero-emission, battery-powered bot to be aware of its surroundings. These features are coupled with machine-learning algorithms to detect and avoid obstacles,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.34
April 20, 2021
…excellence. TICO said the combination of offerings from its group companies will strengthen its brand portfolio and meet the increasing demands of its customers. Sakichi Toyoda founded Toyota Industries Corp. in 1926 for the manufacture and sale of the Type G automatic loom that he had invented. The Japanese company later expanded to automotive-related fields such as engines and air-conditioning compressors. It also made industrial vehicles such as lift trucks, as well as materials handling equipment and systems related to the transportation, storage, and sorting of goods. TICO now has 256 subsidiary companies and 66,478 employees (as of March 31,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.31
August 12, 2024
…inputs for AI robotics in manufacturing, rapid re-tasking and robot agility, multi-robot multi-human collaboration, and virtual commissioning of advanced robotic systems. The ARM Institute is a Manufacturing Innovation Institute funded through the U.S. Department of Defense. ARM said its projects bridge gaps among industry, government, and academia to spur impactful innovations that strengthen U.S. manufacturing. By releasing project calls to its over 400 member organization consortium, ARM said it is able to connect groups that otherwise would not be able to collaborate to advance technologies that can address manufacturing challenges. $6.1 million total contribution for U.S. manufacturing technology development The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.26
June 14, 2023
…jointly create the playbooks for success.” Identify opportunities As robots move out of factories and warehouses into new spaces, startups must stay focused on a narrow value proposition and listen to prospective customers, observed speakers on the panel “Building Product, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Strategies for Scale.” “We see real adoption happening in cleaning robots,” said Faizan Sheikh, CEO of Avidbots. “Our goal has been to provide a unit of value at the lowest cost,” said Shivani Torres, a former investor at Lemnos and co-founder of tunneling robot startup Petra. “You need subject-matter people to determine the feasibility. Solve the…
