Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.49
August 20, 2021
Epson Robots, which claims to be the world's top SCARA robot maker, yesterday announced that it has signed Advanced Industrial Products Inc. as an official distributor of its systems. Epson said the partnership will make automation attainable, simple, and affordable to Advanced Industrial Products customers in Kentucky and West Virginia. Manufacturers of all sizes are looking to automate small, intricate processes, as well as pick-and-place and assembly operations. Epson said its easy-to-use products combined with Advanced Industrial Products's (AIP) sales staff and engineers will help build new relationships in the automotive, food, beverage, and medical markets. “We take pride at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.14
August 11, 2021
…Handling. Alta MH will offer Vecna's high-capacity autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, to customers looking for versatile, safe, and integrated pallet-handling solutions. “We’re excited for the potential of this partnership, particularly as we see demand for AMRs grow among our customer base as they learn more about the difference between AGVs [automated guided vehicles] and AMRs,” stated Joe Bollman, manager of Alta Robotics. “Customers are asking for features like the ability to reroute in real-time and navigate freely around obstacles – a more viable, safe and flexible option for many.” “In today’s world, autonomous material handling solutions are a crucial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.23
August 06, 2021
…on the rising volumes. Learning from the leaders: Catch Group's transformation One of the best examples of business transformation in Australia is Catch Group, one of the nation’s largest e-commerce marketplaces. In a move that saw it shake up its supply chain strategy, the leading retailer partnered with Körber to deploy more than 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its distribution centre in Melbourne, Australia. Utilising its power to make quick decisions in a challenging situation, Catch Group introduced flexible automation in order to meet huge spikes in demand due to COVID-19. The AMRs now provide the leading retailer with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.70
August 02, 2021
…Within these processes, there are many moving parts, and robots can improve the efficiency of many of these functions. Whether they work alongside people or relieve them to do other value-added tasks, tireless robots have matured in the past few years to be an intrinsic part of many logistics operations, from the dock to the destination. What can robots do in modern supply chains? With advances in perception, manipulation, and mobility, groups of robots can increasingly do the heavy lifting in warehouses, fulfillment centers, and distribution centers. Here are some noteworthy examples of how robots can provide returns on investment:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.38
July 23, 2021
…materials handling to inventory and floor cleaning, autonomous mobile robots are finding more uses beyond factories and warehouses. Brain Corp. has developed the BrainOS software-as-a-service offering to provide autonomy and reporting features to more than 16,000 robots and logged over 4.9 million hours of operation. The San Diego, Calif.-based company was founded in 2009, and its customers include Walmart, Kroger, and the Mall of America. Denver Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the U.S., plans to use Tennant Co. floor scrubbers with BrainOS, starting with 14 buildings. Brain recently hired Jon Thomason as its new chief technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.11
July 22, 2021
Reliable and diverse digital twins are used to train robots for indoor applications ranging from warehouse operations to customer service. Matterport Inc. today announced that it has completed its business combination with Gores Holdings VI, a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company said that it has received nearly $640 million in gross proceeds and that it will be listed as “MTTR” on Nasdaq starting tomorrow. “Becoming a publicly traded company is a strategic transaction for Matterport that strengthens our position as the market-leading spatial data company for the built world, and propels the global property market into the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.84
July 21, 2021
Autonomous mobile robots interoperability is an increasing concern for AMR providers and users. InOrbit Inc. today announced that its InOrbit Platform for cloud-based robot operations is fully compatible with robots that implement the new MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard. The standard enables different robots to share information about their speed, location, direction, status, tasking/availability, and other performance characteristics. “At InOrbit, our mission is to maximize the potential of every robot through RobOps best practices and technology,” stated Florian Pestoni, co-founder and CEO. “Third-party logistics, parcel delivery, and warehouse operators need to orchestrate robots performing different tasks, and interoperability across robot vendors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.51
July 21, 2021
…for providing introductions, although this is the most well-rounded group I've ever seen. As Optimus Ride switches gears to full commercialization after years of focusing on R&D, having a nonpolitical advisory board means we can be completely honest about what we think about what's best for the company. That's invaluable for a CEO. Where do Optimus Ride's shuttles fit into the autonomous vehicle ecosystem? Harrington: Verizon's AV interest was in infrastructure, such as traffic lights and data moving from V2X [vehicle-to-everything communications]. I was introduced to Optimus Ride about a year before joining. I immediately gravitated to the idea of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.70
July 19, 2021
…Robotics today said it has deployed its first warehouse robots in Australia. Integrator BPS Global implemented HAIPICK robots at retailer Booktopia's 14,000 sq. m (150,000 sq. ft.) distribution center in Lidcombe, New South Wales. “By deploying this innovative robot solution, we have doubled our capacity and significantly improved our picking and putaway rates,” stated Tony Nash, CEO of Booktopia. “This gives us the confidence we need to continue to serve our customers.” Founded in 2004, Booktopia claims to be Australian's biggest online bookstore. It reported turnover of more than $165 million a year and was listed in the Australian Financial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.58
July 15, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic increased interest in cleaning and disinfection robots worldwide. Dutch robotics startup AZIOBOT BV has teamed up with Belgian network operator Proximus to test its SB2 floor-cleaning robots over a 5G wireless network. “COVID-19 has raised awareness of autonomous robots tremendously, especially for cleaning in public spaces such as airports, schools, and hospitals,” stated Sarthak Yadav, CEO of AZIOBOT. “That’s where our robots are playing a vital role.” AZIOBOT said its goal is to make autonomous technology as easy for businesses to use as consumers can operate smartphones. The company has received investor from Koolen Industries and Amsterdam-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.77
July 14, 2021
Fetch Robotics Inc., which provides cloud-connected robots, today announced a new integrated case pick-to-pallet system with The Körber Group. The system dynamically integrates the movement of Fetch's Freight500 and Freight1500 autonomous mobile robots with Körber's warehouse management systems. The partners said their combined offering can orchestrate warehouse associates and robots and optimize care-picking workflows. In the past year, growing e-commerce demand has put stress on distribution centers (DCs). In addition, longstanding shortages of skilled labor have made it difficult for companies to hire and retain staffers, accommodate seasonal fluctuations, and rely on temporary workers to operate forklifts, said San Jose,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.82
July 09, 2021
…using robotics since General Motors installed its first pick-and-place robot on the line in 1961. That’s 60 years of robotics utilization. The materials handling industry is just now piloting, and in some case rolling out, piece-picking robots, typically in small pilots. Anecdotal reasons for the reluctance to embrace automation The cost and availability of labor: Manufacturers grappled with high wages, especially in unionized industries. For them, automation was easier to justify. Meanwhile, labor in distribution facilities was plentiful and comparatively cheap. Throwing more bodies at the problem was a viable solution. Land was available and inexpensive: When most distribution was…
