Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.47
July 20, 2021
…shared plenty of news stories about how automation is enabling the current e-commerce boom and how robotic and drone delivery trials are progressing. At the same time, smart speakers overtook several social robots, most agricultural systems are still in the prototype phase, and today's videos of dancing humanoids only came after years of failures such as those in the DARPA Robotics Challenge. Over the past year, many companies laid off staffers, but relatively few shut down. Here are some recent failures and possible lessons to be drawn from them.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.46
March 10, 2022
…technology. The company is active in the robotaxi and delivery space. In September 2021, it unveiled its six-passenger electric autonomous vehicle that will be used for ride-hailing in Tel Aviv and Munich sometime this year. At CES 2022, delivery robot company Udelv showed off its new Autonomous Transporter, which uses Mobileye’s technology. Mobileye is also working with Beep and Benteler EV Systems to jointly develop autonomous shuttle buses by 2024. Mobileye has been around for 23 years. Source: Mobileye IPO ideal for Intel In December, Intel announced its intention to take Mobileye public, noting that the company was expected to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.45
January 09, 2020
…That list includes things like AI, IoT, Blockchain, robotics, delivery by drone, and (down the road) autonomous vehicles. The state of parcel delivery and its last-mile logistics brethren will continue to get more and more specialization, one can assume, too. Given the heightened state of e-commerce and last-mile, how could it not? Amazon said it was on track to deliver 3.5 billion packages on its own in 2019, a staggering sum, considering where it was only a few years ago. And it is a number that is only going to grow as time goes on. Not to mention that UPS…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
June 26, 2020
…into its logistics network to offer cheaper and faster delivery, as well as its cashier-less grocery stores. Jeff Bezos Excited by Autonomous Transportation Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has made no secret of his excitement about the potential of autonomous driving. The company has been using self-driving trucks developed by Embark to haul some cargo on the I-10 interstate highway, and Bezos told employees at an all-hands staff meeting last year that he’s fascinated by recent developments in the auto industry. Read: Why Elon Musk Accelerated Tesla Semi Truck Production Amazon has been working on its own autonomous vehicle technology projects,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.41
August 16, 2021
…be used for a variety of applications, including drone delivery services. In addition, the Small UAV SATCOM can keep vehicles connected even in remote areas or over water where other ground-based communications systems, such as 4G, are not available, said Honeywell. Honeywell Aerospace said its products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft. The Honeywell business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and more. Honeywell Aerospace said its hardware and software can create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights, and safer skies and airports. Honeywell offers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.37
March 11, 2024
…complex with increased consumer expectations for inventory and same-day deliveries,” said Andre Luecht, global strategy lead, transportation, logistics and warehousing at Zebra Technologies. “Zebra helps businesses work in new ways with technology and automation to drive the right outcomes in their operations and build an agile supply chain through better accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.” According to the study, eight in 10 decision-makers and frontline workers said using more technology and automation would help meet or exceed productivity goals. In addition, decision-makers (54%) and workers (49%) agree addressing worker comfort and ergonomics is a top workforce initiative. What to expect from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.36
December 02, 2019
…real-time manufacturing asset intelligence, micro fulfillment, efficient last mile delivery and dynamic demand and supply synchronization are some of the major benefits of a digital supply chain. According to the report, the proliferation of technologies and opportunities around the digital supply chain means companies need to look seriously at outsourcing these functions. This is going to be a major shift towards a new business models as supply chain as a service (SCaaS), the report’s authors noted. In the report, titled “Next-Gen Supply Chain Market – Global Forecast to 2030,” this market is likely to reach USD 75 billion by 2030,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.36
October 22, 2024
…tote handling in warehouses. Collaboration focuses on warehouse project delivery This collaboration enables warehouse leaders to leverage these technologies and the reliable project delivery of Vanderlande, according to the company. Hai’s portfolio complements Vanderlande’s shuttle-based ADAPTO automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), which delivers exceptional storage density and throughput for high-performance fulfillment operations relied upon by the world’s largest brands, according to the companies. Hai Robotics’ ACRs bring a modular approach to warehouse automation applicable for both greenfield and existing warehouses. The system is also designed to be adapted with minimum disruption to ongoing operations, offering an appealing option for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.33
April 18, 2023
Recording: May 3, 2023 at 2:00 EST
…Consumer demand for faster fulfillment, customized products, and home delivery has forced businesses to reshape both product-assembly and order-fulfillment processes. That has set many warehouses on an automation journey. Introducing automation into logistics and assembly workflows can deliver dramatic improvements in productivity, and it has wide-reaching effects on people, processes, and culture. It’s the type of change that is best managed strategically. Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT In this free webcast, Randy Ross, director of supply chain at SICK, and Lior Elazary, co-founder and CEO of inVia Robotics, will discuss how sensor provider SICK transformed its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
February 19, 2021
…has put on their internal operations, customer service, and delivery partners. “Both manufacturers and retailers, faced with ecommerce volumes that no one anticipated until 2025, are trying to meet this outsized demand with networks that were not prepared to handle this much volume this soon for such an extended period.” So then, the questions on many minds are these: How can existing supply chains rapidly mature to the same five-year future level? And how can a business rise to the current challenges with only the resources at hand? Like most supply chain decisions, the answers to these questions are found…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
October 04, 2023
…for artificial intelligence and robotics across markets, including last-mile delivery, factory automation, and automotive. “Vayu is poised to disrupt the market by creating the lowest-cost ownership for robots with the best operational economics,” said Anand Gopalan, CEO of Vayu Robotics, in a statement. “We have built an incredibly strong team of engineers with expertise in hardware and software,” he added. “With this latest round of investment, our team is positioned to bring Vayu’s novel technology to the market through our first customers.” Vayu building AI for mobile robots The rise of new AI technologies has enabled robots to perform more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
June 03, 2022
…who shop online and need reliable, direct, and convenient delivery throughout Sweden. “Through our warehouse automation initiatives, our efficiency has reached new levels to meet demand. RightHand Robotics’ RightPick 3 technology powered by its RightPick AI software will allow us to pick a wide range of non-prescription goods and prescription drugs at a higher, faster rate that will satisfy customers’ needs into the future,” said Pär Svärdson CEO of Apotea. “As our business model continues to evolve, we’re excited to have RightPick 3 to add extra capacity and elevate our business to the next level for the benefit of our…
