Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
August 27, 2020
…revisit the list next year, the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic will likely be evident. However, since the crisis has made the supply chain’s critical importance abundantly clear, these companies have every chance to continue to perform well. The art and science of managing disruption have driven the last decade of innovation, and the industry must now lean into the biggest disruption in generations. Before Covid-19, the materials handling industry was healthy, according to Norm Saenz, managing director at consulting firm St. Onge, who notes that the Top 20 companies remained largely in the same order and many showed gains.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
March 26, 2021
…to fight against hospital-acquired infections (HAI) prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said its systems have been clinically tested and verified at Odense University Hospital and by independent microbiological laboratories. “Unlike stationary disinfection robots, the UVD Robot is a mobile, fully autonomous robot,” said Claus Risager, CEO of Blue Ocean Robotics. “It integrates UV-C light to disinfect against viruses and bacteria on surfaces and the air, killing 99.99% of bacteria and microorganisms within approximately 10 minutes in every room it disinfects.” “We are excited to announce what we believe is the largest deployment of autonomous disinfection robots in any…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
May 02, 2022
…Hospitality expected to make a robust recovery As the COVID-19 pandemic finally abates, Relay Robotics said it expects the markets it serves to make a robust recovery. The Business Research Co. said it expects the global hospitality market to grow from $3.9 trillion in 2021 to $4.5 trillion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The research firm predicted that it will reach $6.7 trillion by 2026 at a CAGR of 10.2%. Major U.S. hotel chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Mandarin Oriental, Holiday Inn, and Radisson have deployed Relay's systems, as have nationally recognized hospitals…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
August 16, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled e-commerce to stratospheric heights, with sales skyrocketing over 30% in 2020 and close to 40% in 2021. Globally, online shopping jumped to nearly $30 trillion, led by Alibaba and Amazon. This shift in consumer behavior has accelerated the adoption of warehouse automation, as packaging systems are estimated to climb to $69 billion by 2025. At the center of this revolution are unmanned systems. Robots excel at dull, repetitive tasks like moving pallets. However, humans still exceed their mechanical counterparts in delicate creative tasks that require high levels of tactile dexterity. This paradox has led many…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
July 13, 2022
…supply chain challenges, and unprecedented labor shortages. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all manufacturers are looking to automate more operations, including turning to robots to handle mundane, repetitive, or overly risky tasks, said Veo. North American robot purchases reached a record high in 2021, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), and global sales could increase to $31 billion by 2028, said Fortune Business Insights. Veo Robotics surveyed more than 500 manufacturers across the U.S., the U.K., and Japan to explore how these organizations are integrating robots into their workforce, as well as the resulting effects on facilities and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
November 09, 2020
COVID-19 is demonstrating the vital role that logistics plays in modern societies. Increasing customer demands and expectations are calling for flexible, 24-hour distribution solutions from all supply chains. However, labor market challenges and slow adoption of digital technologies are preventing companies from achieving the speed and agility they need to be competitive in this market. As a direct touchpoint in the customer experience, logistics operations need to accelerate innovation and build agility to emerge from the present crisis more resilient and future-ready—and they’re turning to automation as part of the solution. With the number of direct-to-consumer orders increasing, scaling automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
January 17, 2022
…could add functions such as a temperature-screening assistant for COVID-19 workplace screening, health companions, and tools for supporting children with autism. The Boulder, Colo.-based startup said it is building “the first professional-grade platform robot, Misty II,” with the vision of enabling developers “to build for and accelerate the opportunity for robots to do useful things in business, home, research, and educational use.” Acquisition to help social robots scale Furhat Robotics said its acquisition of Misty Robotics for an undisclosed sum will enable it to establish a U.S. base of operations. The company's systems are already used by brands including Disney,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
June 04, 2020
…BASF. Image courtesy of HP. “The response to the COVID-19 crisis is a watershed moment for the industry. HP and its partners have 3D printed more than 2.3 million parts to bridge supply chain gaps, enable local production, and help healthcare professionals on the front lines,” says Ramon Pastor, interim president of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc. Adds Pastor, “As we navigate this new landscape, we continue to execute on our strategy and push innovative new 3D printing materials, solutions, and partnerships forward to help our customers re-open manufacturing and deliver disruptive innovation for the world’s industries.” PP…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
February 14, 2022
…market,” said HeroWear in reference to shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. the Exo-LiFFT calculator. Source: Vanderbilt University HeroWear develops Exo-LiFFT Exoskeletons are now being used daily in factories, warehouses, construction sites, and other workplaces around the world to relieve physical strain on overburdened workers. HeroWear said it developed Exo-LiFT with the recent study in mind. “With the help of exo-technology, workers in the future could have fewer injuries, less chronic pain, and careers won’t be cut short,” Marino said. “A tool like Exo-LiFFT can go a long way in showing the impact these types of workforce wearables can have on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.50
October 31, 2022
…a strongly growing demand since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the IFR reported. Other professional cleaning helpers are, for instance, professional window, pool- and solar panel cleaning robots. Robotics plays an important part in the digitalization of agriculture with more than 8,000 units sold in 2021, an increase of 6% from 2020. Robots are well established in cow milking, assisted by robotic barn cleaners and feeding robots, it said. Robots for the cultivation of crops are still in their early days. Service robots for consumer use “Service robots for consumers are mainly used in domestic environments: They help with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.50
June 04, 2021
…and funded us during the height of the first COVID-19 lockdown, which helped us get through the worst days of the pandemic and come out the other side. It also introduced us to internal teams it thought would help our core business and new ventures.” Along with expanding investment categories, Toyota Ventures said it plans to grow its team and work with a new Advisor Network to continue delivering its “founder-first” support. From offering guidance on product and business development to supporting companies in their diversity and recruiting efforts, the automaker's investment unit said it focuses on delivering value and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.49
January 21, 2022
…annual turnover often exceeding 90%, and challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the problem is only getting worse, said Phantom Auto. By decoupling labor from location, the company said it can increase labor access and retention, safety, productivity, and resilience. With Phantom, operators can tap into drivers from anywhere — connecting people who want to work with jobs that need to be filled. The teleoperations provider noted that the large orders from ArcBest and NFI, along with its existing commercial traction in the material handling industry, indicate that demand is growing quickly remote-enabled forklifts. To meet this supply chain and logistics…
