Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
June 29, 2021
…2011, it added. “Even through the pivots resulting from COVID-19, this past year proved once again that whether you’re interested in robotic solutions that feed the world (agriculture), travel without a human driver (autonomous vehicles), innovate retail (logistics), or exploration to the moon (aerospace), you’ll find world-changing solutions being catalyzed right here in Pittsburgh,” stated Reed. Self-driving cars pioneers in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh has been dubbed as the birthplace of self-driving car development, which dates to CMU’s research in the 1980s, and it is home to Aurora, which recently acquired Uber’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG). “As a longstanding center of innovation,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.63
June 29, 2021
…meet the continued peaks in online orders since the COVID-19 outbreak, Kindred’s robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model changes how robots are deployed. Hy-Tek’s retail and e-commerce customers pay for the SORT robots’ service, such as the number of items the robots pick, rather than making a major capital investment. Retailers can use the RaaS model to minimize large one-time capital investments and better manage costs. “Investing in robotic automation benefits both Hy-Tek and global retailers alike,” said Marin Tchakarov, CEO of Kindred. “By partnering with Hy-Tek to expand both parties’ order-fulfillment capabilities, we further our contribution to the workforce of the future…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.02
June 29, 2021
Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated e-commerce demand, but it has also increased awareness of the need for safe and efficient food-handling automation. Soft Robotics Inc. today said it has raised a $10 million Series B extension to further expand its commercial operations. “Today's industrial robots are unable to deal with product variability or unstructured environments typically found across the labor-challenged food supply chain in areas such as agriculture, food processing, and logistics,” stated Mark Chiappetta, chief operating officer at Soft Robotics. “With our revolutionary soft grasping, 3D perception, and AI technologies, Soft Robotics unlocks robotic automation by augmenting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.35
June 23, 2021
…initially developed the Elevate product for skiers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic put that on hold, said Dike. What about other applications? “Just in the U.S., 3 million to 5 million people fall in the treatment gap, and we can imagine using this platform for different parts of the body,” Dike acknowledged. “There are people looking at using our devices in warehouses, but we're focusing on Ascend and Forge right now.” Software and adjustability “The device is pretty robust in recognizing user intent,” said Dike. “It can understand if the user is trying to get up or sit down, kneel, or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.31
June 22, 2021
…quick-service restaurants (QSRs) came from drive-thru lanes before the COVID-19 pandemic, some chains reportedly experienced a jump to as high as 90%. However, volume increases and staff decreases have slowed total average drive-thru times by 29.8 seconds last year, noted Miso. Miso Robotics has offered its Flippy frying and food-preparation robot and the CookRight vision-based monitoring system through software-as-a-service (SaaS) and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) models. The Pasadena, Calif.-based company said it has seen how other “back-of-house” tasks can benefit from artificial intelligence and robotics. Miso and San Antonio, Texas-based Lancer Worldwide said they saw a need for beverage automation to improve…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 2.84
June 21, 2021
…chains can take advantage of growing automation options. The COVID-19 pandemic has reportedly accelerated e-commerce demand by five to 10 years, but every industry is looking for increased productivity, flexibility, and safety, not to mention scarce skilled labor. As more warehouses and distribution centers deploy mobile robots, they have to decide how to manage them. We hope to help operations managers sift through the technologies and best practices to be successful. The team at Robotics 24/7 has carefully curated some of the best articles on interoperability efforts, demystifying the hype around robots, and finding the right fit for your warehouse.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
June 18, 2021
…that the investment came after successful drone deliveries of COVID-19 self-testing kits. “In our ongoing effort to get customers the items they want, and fast, we know it will take a well-coordinated network of delivery solutions that span the streets, sidewalks, and skies,” wrote John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., in a blog post. “Some of these solutions are still emerging, but they’re already showing encouraging results.” Virginia Beach, Va.-based DroneUp provides flight services, data analysis, and equipment. It also offers drone program development, regulatory consulting, and training. The company claimed it has a database of more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.74
June 17, 2021
…in California last year to fight against the new COVID-19 outbreak in Guangzhou.” Founded in 2016, Pony.ai said it is a pioneer in self-driving cars, piloting robotic taxicab services in five cities in both the U.S. and China. The Fremont-based company is currently valued at $5.3 billion, and it has collaborated with automotive OEMs including Toyota, Hyundai, and GAC Group. It recently partnered with Luminar Technologies Inc. to integrate Luminar's low-profile sensors into its fleets. Pony.ai readies fully driverless vehicles Pony.ai noted that its driverless robotaxi plans build on previous permission from the California Department of Motor Vehicles for a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.33
June 17, 2021
…Yanovsky. “But 99% of warehouses are still manual. The COVID-19 pandemic enhanced demand in e-commerce among Caja Robotics' customers. They realized they need to grow exponentially.” Hanna Yanovsky, CRO & EVP, Caja Robotics “Then there's the 'Amazon effect,' as the industry pioneer acquired Kiva Systems in 2012 and helped create a category and expectations,” she told Robotics 24/7. “People now expect same-day delivery, and micro-fulfillment centers can help operators maximize real estate.” “The third trend is a shortage of labor, especially in the U.S., Israel, Europe, and Australia,” Yanovsky said. “Warehouse workers walk 10 miles per day and lift heavy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.36
June 16, 2021
…UV-C light to disinfect against bacteria and viruses including COVID-19 not only on surfaces, but the air as well, providing a fully comprehensive infection control and prevention solution, claimed Blue Ocean. It added that UVD Robots enable facilities to reduce disease transmission by eliminating 99.99% of pathogens in any room. “The UVD Robot has a unique capability to sense, document, and show the users how well disinfected an area is, enabling the user to easily and quickly adjust the process and optimize the quality if needed,” said Claus Risager, CEO of Blue Ocean Robotics. “[This is] a feature not found…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.36
June 15, 2021
…obstacles.” Pandemic increases interest in robots How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the construction industry and demand for Dusty Robotics' Field Printer? “The pandemic increased interest for FieldPrinter,” said Lau. “With social distancing measures in place, construction companies realized that robots could help them safely increase the productivity of the limited teams who were allowed on sites. Construction companies are always looking for tools to help on-site teams be more productive, precise, and effective, and the pandemic simply accelerated demand for automation that had already been percolating for some time.” “FieldPrinter enables layout crews to complete their work at least…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
June 12, 2021
…of a decline in automotive sales early in the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some changes in demand helped nTopology, noted Scott. “Last year was an outlier, as machine sales in manufacturing dropped with supply chain problems and budget allocation fears,” he recalled. “But we didn't see slowdowns in design software. In the first quarter of 2020, we sold more licenses than we ever had before, and sales have grown continuously into 2021.” “One aspect of last year was that with a lot of engineers working from home, they had more time to learn new software,” he said. “nTopology is a new…
