Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
…in-line or in-grid mapping (conducted by users), manual pick and obstacle avoidance, the pallet mover will be available for delivery this August.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.73
…few tips for improving efficiency include: Consolidate inbound freight deliveries into the largest possible load. Freight consolidation is an excellent venue for improving dock efficiency. According to MH&L Magazine, the time needed to unload 10-14 LTL shipments is more than the time required to unload a single FT. Efficiency through consolidation also means less time managing gate and yard traffic too. Implement dynamic vendor compliance standards, such as a dynamic inbound freight routing guide. It’s more than just sorting the good shipments from the bad and managing chargebacks. It’s about collaborating with your vendors and carriers to identify where the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.73
…system, Haomo also produces low-speed unmanned Level 4 autonomous delivery vehicles. Since April 6, such logistics vehicles have started to deliver groceries ordered on Meituan's platform to residents in Xuhui district of Shanghai, which is undergoing a citywide lockdown as of April 1 to fight its worst COVID-19 outbreak yet. Gu added that the company plans to launch HSD, the Haomo Self-Driving fleet, in 2023. Level 4 autonomous delivery vehicle in development. Source: Haomo Fundraising and development continue Bank of China Group Investment Ltd. led Haomo.AI's Series A+ round, with participation by existing investor Shoucheng Holdings Ltd. Past investors include…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.72
…Mississippi an OTTO 1500 self-driving vehicle for ground tire delivery in the Corolla assembly plant. “Toyota has set the standard in lean manufacturing principles and we’re very proud that OTTO has been selected as a means to drive lean, flexible material transport for the Mississippi plant,” said Simon Drexler, Director of Industrial Solutions at OTTO Motors. “We expect the implementation of the initial vehicle will yield positive results with regard to overall operating costs, and lead to further opportunities within the facility.” “Toyota has set the standard in lean manufacturing principles and we’re very proud that OTTO has been selected”Simon…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.69
…began to ask how it could speed up the delivery of a new pair of glasses to its customers, says Joe Maris, the senior vice president of lab operations for VSP Optics Group. The answer was a $37 million investment in an 80,000-square-foot, state-of-the art production lab in Folsom, Calif., that doubles the footprint of the original location and is designed to improve the speed to market. The lab has 401 employees and processes nearly 6,000 pairs of eyewear each day with plans to expand to 8,000 pairs of eyewear daily in the coming years. According to Maris, it features…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.69
Mobile robots for deliveries are increasingly common, but intellectual property protections demonstrate the need for differentiation. Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded it Patent No. 11,112,807 for a “Method for Determining Self-Driving Vehicle Behavior Models.” The Boston-based company said that its latest patent focuses on the proprietary design of robot behavior specifications. “The knowledge of understanding how people move is the foundation of our mission,” said Mitchell Weiss, chief technology officer at Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF). “Piaggio Fast Forward's approach is to understand pedestrian etiquette and design machines that share this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.69
…10,000 lb. It uses proprietary navigation technology for safe deliveries, Seegrid added. With new advances in perception technology, Palion Lift can work directly with Palion Tow Tractor to load and unload carts, which was previously a time-consuming and labor-intensive workflow. Seegrid said the interoperability of its AMRs will enable customers to optimize their existing workforce and improve operational efficiencies. Seegrid shows off robots, software at ProMat 2023 Seegrid asserted that the world’s largest manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics companies rely on it to automate material flow in highly complex environments. From project design through deployment, change management, user training, and data-driven…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.68
…lot of money, and who better to support driverless delivery than one of the largest retailers in the U.S.? Cruise LLC today said that several institutional investors and Walmart Inc. have joined its previously announced investment round, bringing the total capital raised to $2.75 billion at a valuation of more than $30 billion. “This investment is a marker for us – it shows our commitment to bringing the benefit of self-driving cars to our customers and business,” stated John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S. “We’re excited to join Cruise’s already impressive partner and investor ecosystem with the likes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.66
…patented technology for its unique robotics storage, retrieval, and delivery systems, and [it] is dedicated to ensuring it protects its intellectual property diligently and to the fullest extent of the law,” stated the company. The lawsuit claims that Urbx’s dual-robot system, infringes on multiple patents held by Attabotics. The Calgary, Alberta-based company is seeking appropriate relief, including a permanent injunction and damages. Attabotics focuses on space efficiency Attabotics said it is “the world’s first 3D robotics supply chain system for modern commerce.” The company said its technology, inspired by ant colonies, replaces the rows and aisles of traditional fulfillment centers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.63
…long-haul operations, AI, virtual reality, and network planners will support drivers. DHL said it doesn't expect fully automated last-mile delivery to be an option for more than 10% of deliveries by 2032.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.62
…starting with digital orders that address the cashier and delivery stations and the workflow that connects them. This eliminated the need for staff to write down or input orders. It also eliminated the human workflow of taking orders from the customer and sending it over to the assembly station. In addition, human communication has been eliminated, since all communication is digitized to modify and adjust orders on demand. Transitioning to digital orders and communication was a significant first step. It enables the end customer to be more versatile in interacting with the retailer. The next step is to continue automating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.61
…using digital technologies to ensure the safety of every delivery around the world by using Delivery Photo and Delivery Defense to decrease fraud for customers. The company said it is using these innovations today in select facilities across the U.S. as it continues to execute its strategic plan. “In providing industry-leading livelihoods for our people, we are now also using technology, innovation and automation to provide for their well-being,” said Bala Subramanian, executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer at UPS. “UPSers will always be our differentiator even as we optimize our network through technology.” UPS said it…