Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
September 14, 2021
…the research analyst estimates vary widely, there is consensus that the boom in e-commerce and workforce shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to drive AMR adoption.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
September 11, 2021
…and more popular as they become further developed. The COVID-19 pandemic and parallel revolution in e-commerce have also driven interest in last-mile delivery robots. Cleveron offers customizable vehicle Cleveron is one of the world's leading robotics delivery companies. The Viljandi, Estonia-based company designed its Cleveron 701 robots specifically for retailers and logistics firms seeking to boost their last-mile efficiencies. The mobile robots can enable businesses to scale and meet expanding demand for same-day deliveries that are ordinarily performed by vehicles and employees. The Cleveron 701 can be driven in low-traffic areas like suburbs and deliver orders to nearby customers within…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.31
September 10, 2021
…need to be able to adapt and scale seamlessly. COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of our labor-driven supply chain infrastructure — it showed us that our offshore networks can easily be disrupted. The pandemic also indirectly exacerbated the labor shortage problem two-fold: factories have been forced to operate at reduced capacity to respect the new social distancing directives, and in many cases, unemployment benefits (along with a reluctance to be in close proximity to co-workers) de-incentivized human operators from going back to work. These shortcomings are not going away anytime soon until we find a vaccine or reach herd immunity.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
September 05, 2021
…to their supply chains because of trade conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and rapid innovation,” said Stephen Graham, president of metrology and production software at Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. “For example, electrification is changing the automotive industry. Companies need faster time to market in the face of new entrants like Tesla.” Manufacturers can use the new platform to equip greenfield factories or retrofit existing production lines with autonomous optical inspection cells. Hexagon said this can accelerate time to market by eliminating bottlenecks while providing more complete data direct from the production line. HxGN Robotic Automation offers offline programming Metrology and robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.31
September 04, 2021
…need for efficiency has never been greater, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and retailers deal with back-to-school sales and the approaching holiday season, according to GXO Logistics. “When we talk about warehouse automation, it's clearly an ecosystem,” explained Sandeep Sakharkar, chief information officer at GXO Logistics. “We've evaluated automation across the board—not just robotic movement and picking devices like robot arms or devices for induction into totes. We're also seeing small pick improvements because of computer vision.” GXO Logistics focuses on contract logistics and transportation services worldwide. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company has 869 warehouse locations and about 94,000 employees in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.24
September 02, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Seattle-based lifestyle retailer evo faced several challenges in responding to the growth in e-commerce demand. They included the difficulty in finding temporary and seasonal workers, as well as the need to improve productivity in its order-fulfillment operations. Körber and Locus Robotics ultimately helped evo with a multi-robot solution. “The automation solution from Locus Robotics and Körber was one of the first technologies that I have seen come into the warehouse where the team was excited from the get-go,” said Chris Christiansen, outbound manager at evo. “The improvement of speed and efficiency is impressive, allowing us to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.53
August 31, 2021
…materials handling and logistics markets, said the companies. The COVID-19 pandemic helped grow U.S. online sales to $791 billion in 2020, up 32% from the prior year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The combination of MOV.AI's Robotics Engine Platform and Velodyne’s Puck sensors will allow mobile robot makers and integrators to address the challenges of safely moving in environments such as warehouses and e-commerce fulfillment centers. The Robotics Engine is based on the Robot Operating System (ROS) and includes an intuitive Web-based interface and tools to quickly build, deploy, and operate AMRs, said MOV.AI. The platform can help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.81
August 31, 2021
…Inc. Demand for telepresence robots has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, noted Thuc Vu, CEO of San Jose, Calif.-based OhmniLabs. “One area with a huge increase in demand was manufacturing,” he told Robotics 24/7. “Especially with restrictions on travel and normal business operations, our robots can help people deal with these challenges.” Ohmni built on modular platform Founded in 2015, the company provides telepresence robots that it said are modular, affordable, and can help with remote training. OhmniLabs also provides Ohmni Cloud Solutions for cloud-based fleet management. “When we started, we wanted to build robots for social settings,” recalled Vu.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
August 30, 2021
…Source: Nuro AVs aim for safer roads Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 38,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents last year, a 7% increase from 2019, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Autonomous vehicle makers claim that their technologies can help reduce fatalities caused by human drivers. Nuro plans to take over 74 acres of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to build a closed-course testing facility that will allow development and validation of its mobile robots. The testing track will measure performance in a broad range of scenarios, from avoiding pedestrians and pets to giving bicycles space…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 2.53
August 30, 2021
…so you’ll need to assess tasks and processes before picking the right tools. Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President Human-Machine Interaction Is Still Evolving, Note Global Robot Cluster Panelists Yearly Non-Automotive Robotic Orders Surpass Automotive Ones for the First Time Robots Rise to Help Humans in Metalworking Precise Motion Control Gives Robots New Degrees of Freedom Manufacturing, Logistics, and Robots: 5 Big Things to Know and Watch The Future of Manufacturing Is Automated and Autonomous
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.19
August 27, 2021
…million units by 2030, predicted Markets and Markets. The research firm cited increasing ride-hailing demand that slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental concerns, and a desire for traffic safety as factors driving growth. At the same time, Markets and Markets noted that the high cost of research and development and technical challenges with dynamic urban environments are challenges for developers. It also said that industry leaders include AutoX, Baidu, Cruise, Tesla, and Waymo.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.76
August 25, 2021
…people, can be challenging, it said. Well before the COVID-19 pandemic disruption, Hillrom was exploring new technologies for product demonstrations, educational workshops, and promotional events. The company said it recognized the challenge its customers face in trying to satisfy complex schedules, geographical limitations and budget concerns. With Ava, Hillrom sales teams can livestream demonstrations globally. Telepresence robots allow remote customers and prospects to experience physical products and understand how they’re used, and view supporting content in various formats in an inclusive, immersive way. A telepresence robot at a Hillrom product showroom. Source: Ava Robotics Hillrom integrates Ava with other platforms…
