Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.45
October 14, 2022
…global capacity by relying on certified partners for service delivery and drive incremental revenue through re-sell and co-sell. The company said its program offers three levels of partnership, with increasing degrees of partner collaboration and co-creation in the booming supply chain market. “As Körber moves further towards its goal of delivering its supply chain software solutions on a global level, we considered it important to be part of that joint journey, implementing and complementing this collaborative go-to-market approach – and be on top of fueling the future of the supply chain industry,” said Richard Evans, founder and CEO of iWMS,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.52
October 12, 2022
…its feature rich safety attributes, simplified programming, and quick deliveries all at an incredible price point for a quick ROI,” stated Dennis Plasha, president at Air-Oil Systems Inc. “We are excited and honored to be a Channel Partner for Doosan Robotics in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.” Air-Oil Systems’ manufacturing and industry expertise dates back nearly 60 years. The company said it has become a leading distributor and solutions resource within automation technology and robotics (among other industries), backed by a committed sales and support staff of experts focused on helping customers become more productive and profitable through innovative…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.32
October 10, 2022
…aligned to the shared goal – namely, the timely delivery of cobots to our customers,” he said. Cobot market still growing strongly The global market for collaborative robots could expand from $1.2 billion in 2021 to $10.5 billion by 2027, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.4%, according to Markets and Markets. It said growing demand for automation since the COVID-19 pandemic and a high return on investment (ROI) are encouraging cobot adoption, while low payload capacity and speed limitations restrain that market. Similarly, ReportLinker forecast a CAGR of 40.1% to $10.8 billion by 2028. Founded in 2005,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.44
October 10, 2022
…products and services now include commercial floor-cleaning robots; indoor delivery robots; and accessories such as docking stations, a cloud platform, and application software. It said its robots can alleviate menial and repetitive tasks so employees can focus on higher-value responsibilities. This can boost efficiency, improve employee and customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and reduce employee turnover, the company said. Gausium develops X1 food server X1 is an autonomous food-service system for the hospitality industry launched in 2021. It is equipped with three serving trays that can hold up to 30 kg (66.1 lb.), said Gausium. The mobile robot's collision-free and spill-proof…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.54
October 07, 2022
FedEx Corp. is shutting down its robotic same-day delivery service, according to an internal memo obtained by Robotics 24/7. In an e-mail sent to FedEx employees this week, Sriram Krishnasam, chief transformation officer at FedEx, said the company was eliminating Roxo, the FedEx Sameday Bot, as part of an internal organizational program called DRIVE. Amazon.com Inc. also announced this week that it is scaling back its own robot delivery service. “Although robotics and automation are key pillars of our innovation strategy, Roxo did not meet necessary near-term value requirements for DRIVE,” Krishnasam wrote. “Although we are ending the research and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.30
October 06, 2022
…Kitchener, Ontario-based company said it is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding industrial environments. A unit of Clearpath Robotics Inc., OTTO said that 70% of its customers are Fortune 500 companies and include some of the world’s most recognized brands, including GE and Toyota. It will be at Booth 1211 at the AMR and logistics conference. AGVs and AMRs aren't mutually exclusive Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have served the industrial world well for decades, noted OTTO Motors. Repeatedly and reliably executing the same material handling tasks, AGVs can provide the safety, reliability, and business continuity that human workers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.82
October 04, 2022
…local parts distribution centers and has a 24-hour parts delivery guarantee. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas’ complete portfolio includes Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, Rocla AGV Solutions, UniCarriers Forklifts, and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products. Jungheinrich customers across North America will automatically receive the new five-year or 10,000-hour powertrain warranty, which was previously a two-year warranty, free of charge. Details of the warranty The plan covers all Class I and II powertrain components including motor, drive axle, and controller. With this new plan change, customers will also experience a 40% reduction in Jungheinrich extended warranty prices, in addition to energy efficiency…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.32
October 04, 2022
…push through that volume,” she said. “This helps the whole chain and allows merchants to get fast and reliable deliveries within three days.” “We want to roll out inVia to all our locations in a year and a half or sooner and start to offer it to our WMS customers,” Barnett said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.52
October 03, 2022
…company won a U.S. Space Force contract for package delivery into space. R&D displayed at MassRobotics event Toyota Research Institute (TRI) demonstrated its Punyo bubble gripper, which includes hydraulics and vision-based internal sensors to detect the right pressure for handling fragile objects. For example, it could be used for household tasks such as loading and unloading a dishwasher. TRI has only 250 to 300 employees nationwide, and its lab in Cambridge, Mass., focuses on manipulation, said research scientist Joseph Masterjohn. With MIT, the institute has developed the Drake model-based design for contact simulation of robot manipulation. Speaking of the Massachusetts…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.07
September 29, 2022
Drone deliveries are starting to provide more meals at more locations. Charleys Philly Steaks yesterday announced that it has partnered with Flytrex Inc. to deliver sandwiches in Durham, N.C. Customers can place orders with Charleys with the Flytrex app, and the cheesteaks will be delivered to front yards and backyards with an average flight time of three minutes, said the companies. “The future of delivery is here, and we couldn’t be more excited,” stated Brian Hipsher, chief marketing officer of Charleys. “I can think of no better way to receive a fresh cheesesteak delivered hot off the grill to my…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.04
September 28, 2022
…automotive, and retail. Its divisions offer services including parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping, and fulfillment services. LocusBots offer flexibility, productivity Founded in 2014, Locus Robotics claimed that its multi-robot offering includes autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that can collaborate with human workers to double or triple productivity with less labor than traditional piece-handling systems. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company said it can help retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses meet increasing fulfillment demands. LocusBots can navigate autonomously through warehouses and be flexibly and seamlessly deployed as demand changes, said Locus. The AMRs support a diverse range of picking strategies and workflows…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
September 27, 2022
…and prepares orders on their behalf. It also manages deliveries with a mix of software and robotics. “Logistics is complex, but a warehouse consists of two major components: the four walls and roof, and then the people working there,” Develioğlu said. “Our technology optimizes these two components.” “In a traditional 3PL approach, client management, design, and operations are all in siloes,” he added. “Space is dedicated to individual clients, but it's either underutilized or not used enough.” “We don't offer dedicated space—we bring all the requirements within a warehouse into one big pot,” explained Develioğlu. “Our systems can store all…
