Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.32
July 14, 2021
…can do most of the driving, yielding substantial productivity gains,” Nusser said. Another reason to automate the process is to improve worker safety. “According to OSHA [the Occupational Safety and Health Administration], if you have 15 forklifts, you'll have one injury per year,” said Nusser. “Each one costs $150,000 for the operator. Fetch's Freight1500 AMR has 360-degree sensor coverage and can move forward and backward. It reduces the problematic model of forklifts mixing with people.” Zone-based picking Fetch and Körber said their new system enables zone-based picking, which keeps employees in aisles and enhances picking across numerous orders. This workflow…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.31
December 06, 2022
…the high value of skills and experiences that students gain through robotics programs,” said Chris Rake, Chief Operating Officer at FIRST. “The RMF credential unlocks exciting career pathways, helping us inspire young people to become leaders in robotics and advanced manufacturing, and we're proud to join SME in developing this program.” The RMF credential is ideal for high school and college students, dislocated workers, under-employed individuals, veterans, at-risk youth, and others who are seeking new employment in high-demand manufacturing jobs, the organization said. “The REC Foundation is pleased to partner with SME to create the Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals certification…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.30
June 07, 2024
…high school, but no bachelor’s degree, are expected to gain nearly 300,000 good jobs. Some manufacturers are developing their own company-sponsored training programs to fill their workforce pipelines. Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) programs are becoming increasingly common and funded by both private and government sources. Unions’ top challenges in this changing environment are upskilling their current workforce, understanding what technologies are on the horizon, worker safety, and job protection. ARM thanks organizations, former White House manufacturing advisor for contributions The ARM Institute offered a very special thanks to Elisabeth “Liz” Beck Reynolds, an independent manufacturing industry advisor, for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.30
April 20, 2021
…digital-twin and analytics systems will enable end users to gain deeper insights into machine performance and potential production optimization. Safety and security capabilities can reduce business risks, they said. Operators on the manufacturing floor will have a single interface in Rockwell’s FactoryTalk suite to see both line and robot control systems. In-plant and remote technicians will only need to learn and maintain one architecture to monitor both systems, the vendors said. They can also use Rockwell’s augmented reality (AR) tools for lifecycle and service cycle maintenance. Integrated digital engineering technologies Rockwell Automation said it works with the following products and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.29
May 05, 2017
…leverages the GPS signal from drivers’ smart phones to gain location information. Based on the real-time tracking from the app, along with estimates for how long each stop will take depending on the product being delivered, NFM is able share updated ETA information—accurate to within 25 minutes—with its customers via its Website. Parrish says the software provider worked with NFM to make the ETA Website function possible. “We’re able to give our customers visibility into the latest ETA information,” says Parrish. “It is a similar view to what we see in the routing solution, so they are getting the best…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.29
July 24, 2023
…its sensor. As it stores more information, the robot gains more unique characteristics, making it the user's closest friend, said Unitree. Hardware upgrades include remote control, long endurance, high-performance motor To execute more complex actions, Unitree said it has enhanced Go2's motor performance by 30% with a peak joint torque of 45N.m. A new internal trace-connecting technique allows greater flexibility and smoother movement for the robot. It is also equipped with a battery capacity increased to 8,000mAh, with an optional 15,000mAh ultra-long life battery available for even longer operation. In addition, the Unitree Go2 features a 4G module, Wi-Fi 6,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.29
August 10, 2021
…technique can do, which significantly limits the potential performance gains. The result is that, as a warehouse approaches its throughput capacity, especially during peaks, less work goes out the door. While current SLAs may be met, future SLAs are put in jeopardy which is less than ideal. This effectively robs long-term attainment to pay for short-term attainment. Enter Guaranteed SLA by 6 River Systems The 6 River Systems solution is an active and dynamic optimization technique that enforces hard SLAs while still making fulfillment operations as efficient as possible. Guaranteed SLA allows operators to drop off many fulfillment orders and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.29
February 18, 2021
…and just works.” “The Locus solution unlocks substantial productivity gains, while significantly lowering expenses, improving employee morale, and providing customers with unmatched visibility into warehouse operations,” said Jay Simons, a general partner at BOND. “The platform is powerful enough to meet – and exceed – warehouse operators’ needs today, tomorrow, and in the months and years to come.” In a market of more than 20 billion square feet of warehouse space worldwide, and rising e-commerce volume, Locus helps operators effectively meet the industry’s growing demand, while seamlessly managing today’s often unpredictable volume shifts. Locus currently serves more than 40 customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.28
August 19, 2019
…Once workers can solely focus on processing orders, efficiency gains of double to triple are seen across environments using robots. There are several other ways automated vehicles can work with and alongside the human workforce, improving many areas of warehouse operations.AMRs are equipped with sensors to ID information on packages for sorting and inventory purposes. Using RFID sensors, AMRs can provide accurate and daily or weekly updates on inventory data, preventing issues and slow-downs. AMRs handling inventory counting can discourage inventory theft. AMRs can work with humans, transporting goods from work station to work station, saving time and energy output.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.28
July 06, 2024
…for crisp, clear images in low-light conditions. Dual Conversion Gain High Dynamic Range (DCG HDR) technology further extends the GS image sensor’s dynamic range capabilities and reproduces artifact–free, low-noise images in challenging lighting conditions. “Charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors are being replaced with CMOS image sensors, resulting in volume growth of the machine vision market,” said Richard Liu, technology and market analyst for the photonics, sensing & display division of Yole Group. “CMOS greatly simplifies the complexity of industrial cameras. Compact cameras, including smart cameras, can more easily be developed and are more suitable for use in various industrial environments.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.27
August 19, 2024
…expectations just yet. But, as the materials handling market gains more experience with automation, expectations will begin to fall in line with reality. “Many of our customers that have been at this for a long enough time, they have a really good understanding of what is and isn't possible,” Griffin said. Those customers work with Seegrid to choose the right applications, environments, and facilities to implement automation, knowing that not all processes can be automated. Many trucks doing many things at the same time Griffin said lots of customers start by trying to automate the hardest tasks in their workflows,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.26
June 20, 2023
…a first-of-its-kind motorsport license for an “AI driver.” To gain approval from ACI Sport, the IAC and each university team had to submit historical data and demonstrate track tests at Monza to validate the ability and safe operations of an autonomous racecar. Marelli provided the connectivity technology. The IAC will continue to collaborate with ACI Sport and the Autodromo Nazionale Monza to advance the rules and regulations guiding autonomous racing competitions with the goal of holding the first multicar head-to-head racing competition during MIMO 2024. In addition to track activities, the IAC exhibited alongside Premier Sponsors, the Indiana Economic Development…
