Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.04
February 01, 2022
…vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that transport inventory between stages of the fulfillment process to automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) that bring goods in and out of storage. It also includes order-picking technology that can handle a limitless variety of products and packaging. Equipped with automation, facilities can run at their best, 24/7—even when labor is scarce. What does this mean for human employees? As more and more companies adopt automation, the role of the warehouse worker will surely change. But change doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, automation may actually offer new benefits…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.99
January 28, 2022
…Sam’s Club today announced that it will deploy the Inventory Scan accessory to its existing fleet of robotic floor scrubbers nationwide. The Walmart Inc. division said the chainwide rollout will be Brain Corp's largest and fastest to date, in partnership with Tennant Co. “Sam’s Club is hyper-focused on making sure our members have a seamless shopping experience, so any time-saving innovation we can implement is significant,” said Todd Garner, vice president of in-club product management at Sam’s Club. “By adding Inventory Scan to our current fleet of robotic scrubbers, we obtain critical inventory data that previously was time consuming to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.04
January 28, 2022
…worked with Exotec on picking and PAL Robotics on inventory. E-commerce expectations heightened worldwide New customer expectations for e-commerce – higher volumes of orders and returns, same- and next-day delivery, and near-perfect accuracy – have brought new challenges for retailers and a need to address logistics bottlenecks, noted Geek+. Beijing-based Geek+ said it has already provided its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and artificial intelligence to help Decathlon deliver logistics services in Asia. Founded in 2015, the company said it has more than 300 customers and has sold more than 20,000 robots worldwide. It recently opened an office in South Korea…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.67
January 21, 2022
…cables minimizes interference with peripheral devices Several common parts with M-2000iA robot provides proven performance while minimizing spare parts inventory for existing customers IP67 wrist and J3 arm rating for harsh environments FANUC said it will begin shipping production units of the new M-1000iA in the first quarter of 2022.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.49
January 18, 2022
…chain,” from planning to execution, inbound and outbound logistics, inventory optimization, and the customer experience. “This latest funding round will help us achieve our mission of using transformational technologies to enable supply chains that are customer-centric, resilient to disruption, more cost-effective, help to decrease waste, improve access to goods worldwide, and, ultimately, autonomous,” Ashton said. “We’re looking forward to working with many more businesses in the coming months as they upgrade their logistics technology from the status quo.” Source: 7bridges Eight Roads, Maersk invest in transformation Eight Roads led 7bridges' Series A round, with additional investment from Maersk Growth and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.12
January 17, 2022
…of its technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to inventory delays and port congestion, and industry analysts expect these challenges to increase in frequency and severity, noted Exotec, which has opened a U.S. office in Atlanta. Supply chain disruptions have increased by 67% year over year, according to a recent report from Resilinc. “Following the most significant supply chain disruptions of the modern era, there’s only room left for innovation,” said Romain Moulin, co-founder and CEO of Exotec. “While the entire logistics sector is fraught with uncertainty, one of the most prevalent challenges is ongoing labor shortages. Exotec pioneers a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.39
January 13, 2022
…operation. About AutoStore Founded in 1996, AutoStore said it invented and continues to pioneer cube storage automation, the densest product/inventory storage available. More than 750 of the company's systems are installed in over 40 countries over a wide range of industries. AutoStore's network of integrator partners designs, installs, and services its systems. The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company has offices in Oslo and in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Italy, Korea, and Japan.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.37
January 12, 2022
…to create scalable, self-driving robots to clean floors, move inventory, and sense environmental data. The company said its artficial intelligence powers more than 16,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), representing the world's largest fleet of robots operating in commercial public spaces. Brain Corp added that Fortune 500 brands across multiple verticals use its growing portfolio of robots as a service (RaaS) and privacy, safety, and efficiency tools. BrainOS Mobile allows a selection of metrics. Source: Brain Corp. BrainOS Mobile features The BrainOS Mobile app will support all BrainOS-powered floor-care machines across manufacturers, said Brain Corp. The app will soon also support…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.85
January 12, 2022
…an estimated $120 billion of goods, creating a significant inventory and cost challenge. These “easy” returns have been a driver for e-commerce growth, particularly in apparel, footwear, electronics, and luxury items, said Berkshire Grey. However, the average cost of such a return, regardless of item, ranges from $20.75 to $45.25 when factoring in the costs of transportation, processing, and markdowns or liquidation to resell, the company said. “We were alerted to this when customers talked about problems for e-commerce,” said Kishore Boyalakuntla, vice president of product at Berkshire Grey. “Twenty to 30% of all things people order are returned in…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 11.25
January 11, 2022
Verity AG's team includes Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics) founders and ETH Zurich engineers, systems specialists, and data scientists. It also has dedicated professionals representing more than 20 nationalities, a variety of advanced degrees, and experience from innovative companies. The company claimed that it has designed, built, and deployed the world’s first fully automated inventory tracking system powered by self-flying drones.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.87
January 11, 2022
…use the funding to meet growing demand for its inventory-tracking system. “The Technology Fund’s support is important validation that the Verity system does even more than improve employees’ lives and add commercial value,” stated Raffaello D’Andrea, founder and CEO of Verity. “By eliminating errors and supply chain inefficiencies, it also delivers a substantial positive impact to the environment. Reducing waste is critical and urgent, and we are proud to support that effort.” Founded in 2014, Verity said its team includes Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics) founders and ETH Zürich engineers, systems specialists, and data scientists. It also includes professionals representing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.94
January 10, 2022
…said it has partnered with Tennant Co. to launch Inventory Scan, a new data capture accessory that can be fitted to autonomous floor scrubbers to scan in-store inventory and report key details. “By adding Inventory Scan to new or existing robotic scrubber fleets, retailers are immediately able to access critical in-store inventory data in near real-time,” said Dave Ross, vice president of business development at Brain Corp. “Knowing where an item is, if it’s in stock, if it’s in the correct location, if the price is accurate, and more allows managers to operate stores with a new level of efficiency…
