Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.29
September 14, 2022
…2019, Amazon acquired autonomous cart firm Canvas Technology and delivery robot developer Dispatch. The Cloostermans purchase also comes a month after Amazon said it plans to purchase iRobot, the maker of the popular Roomba robot vacuum cleaner. During its re:MARS event in June, the company announced that it was building its first autonomous mobile robot (AMR), Proteus. It claimed the new robot uses “advanced safety, perception, and navigation technology to maneuver around employees without being confined to restricted areas.” Amazon continues to invest in innovation In May 2021, the company opened its European Innovation Lab in Italy. It said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
July 13, 2020
…which, in turn, are expected to result in strong delivery performance and customer satisfaction levels. A major component of this collaboration centers on what DHL called a new 260,000 square-foot state-of-the-art Memphis, Tenn.-based World Distribution Center (WDC), which will be overseen and operated by DHL Supply Chain. This facility, which will be comprised of 105 DHL Supply Chain associates, will be comprised of various offerings and services, including: DHL’s proprietary warehousing and inventory management system, automated storage and retrieval systems and augmented reality-assisted picking, to maximize efficiency and productivity, digital technologies, like DHL’s MySupplyChain application and GPS tracking for final…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.26
October 06, 2021
…experience, the company said it is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in demanding industrial environments. OTTO claimed that 70% of its customers are Fortune 500 companies, including GE and Toyota. Siemens enables asset tracking, faster AMR development Instead of requiring human operators to push carts or drive forklifts, OTTO said its robots can deliver materials safely, reliably, and efficiently. The company said its easy-to-use AMRs and software suite can quickly deliver value and scale to manage complex deployments. “Siemens RTLS will enable OTTO Motors’ customers to dynamically locate autonomous mobile robots and other assets with up to 30 cm [11.8 in.]…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.23
May 22, 2024
…center will support all of the company's branch locations in the upper Midwest, as well as effectively supplying direct-to-customer deliveries. “First Supply is among the first US companies in their industry to adopt cutting-edge robotics solutions for their warehouse,” said Stanislas Normand, managing director of Exotec, North America. “This not only demonstrates their capability for innovation but also establishes the gold standard for the industry in building customer-centric supply chain operations.”
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 6.22
October 22, 2021
…also starting to see more robust picking and last-mile delivery systems. Whether you're just getting started or are considering scaling automation, remember that robot software and fleet management are important—as are your own processes. In this Special Focus Issue, we look at how asset management, artificial intelligence, and financing options can help companies of various sizes. In addition, we examine the difference between mico-fulfillment and hyperlocal fulfillment, two buzzworthy phrases in groceries and e-commerce, but not limited to those sectors. Here are just some of the topics in this free download: Mobile Robot Adoption by Warehouses Will Surge to the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
November 13, 2018
…customers in urban areas. With two day or less delivery times, they’re forced to go to a more complex network strategy.” While not a CapRock customer, Pharris noted that Amazon has a small fulfillment center in Orange County, where his office is located. “I’m in Newport Beach, surrounded by 7-to-15 story office buildings, and in the midst of that, there’s this small building where Amazon stores the top 500 SKUs bought in Orange County,” Pharris said. “I’m shocked that more Fortune 500 and big box retailers aren’t doing that strategy.” The buildings don’t just take up a smaller footprint. Instead…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.17
July 20, 2018
…with space transport a common occurrence. Download Now! Parcel Delivery: The Future of Last Mile Currently subject to significant disruption, last-mile delivery, especially of parcels, is getting a great deal of attention in the media and from investors, and rightfully so. Download Now! Drone Technology: Clarity from Above According PwC's study on the commercial applications of drone technology, the emerging global market for business services using drones is valued at over $127 billion. Download Now! Fast-Forwarding to a Future of On-Demand Urban Air Transportation This white paper delves into these challenges for achieving a successful VTOL transportation market, with an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
October 11, 2015
…a cart in the cart staging area (2) for delivery to one of the assembly lines in the adjacent manufacturing area (3). Similarly, some items may be packaged and staged in the shipping area (4) for delivery to customers in need of spare parts. 2. Pallet-handling AS/RS: Product that is palletized on a Euro pallet receives a license plate bar code label and is delivered to the induction area (6) for the pallet-handling AS/RS (5). The remaining product can be palletized on a Euro pallet that is labeled for induction into the AS/RS (5). 3. Manual reserve storage: Items that…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 6.13
July 31, 2023
…notice. As well as demands for ever more rapid delivery. An AMR solution usually presents several major benefits compared to fixed automation: it is more cost-effective, it is faster to deploy, it is more flexible, and it is easier to scale. New mobile robot solutions are enabling robots to select individual totes and bring them to pickers, instead of bringing whole racks, resulting in major efficiency improvements. Meanwhile, combining sophisticated software management systems with the wide variety of AMR platforms now available gives the option of knitting different robot types together into a single solution. Ultimately, this presents the possibility…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.13
September 17, 2021
…to hit $37 billion by 2027, and the same-day delivery market could reach $20 billion by 2027. Stord said it “is leveling the playing field for mid-market and enterprise companies that want to delight their customers with speedy deliveries, better prices, and great experiences.” The company said it connects brands to an end-to-end logistics infrastructure in a single, integrated platform that's available when and where companies need it. In the past year, Stord reported record growth, including the following: Delivered its third consecutive year of 300%+ growth, and is on track to repeat that success in 2021 Achieved more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.11
July 12, 2021
…approaches when the aim is enabling next-day or two-day deliveries, including providers of technology-driven warehousing services, also known as “on-demand” warehousing. Micro-fulfillment and on-demand warehousing aren’t the same thing, but they do both address the need to meet consumer expectations for rapid online order fulfillment. Whether micro-fulfillment will gain much traction outside of grocery remains to be seen. In e-grocery, there are some unique order and service-level requirements. Online shoppers typically want same-day home or curbside delivery for groceries, and you may have 40 items in a customer order, which is higher than in most other retail segments. By contrast,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.08
September 29, 2024
…offer full six-dimensional motion across their entire workspace upon delivery, without requiring additional calibration work. ABB said this design can provide the flexibility and mobility to handle a broader range of tasks. GoFa’s compact and portable design allows it to be easily integrated into existing production lines without the need for expensive customization. ABB said its GoFa robot arms with the Ultra Accuracy feature can be introduced into production with minimal installation and deployment time, as the calibration is done in the factory prior to delivery. The combination of Ultra Accuracy and RobotStudio augmented reality simulation software enables the programming…
