Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.78
March 03, 2020
…growth in mobile commerce and expectations around same day delivery for the widest assortment of products.” “Jon’s experience at Amazon gives him a unique advantage in developing sales and partnership opportunities for the company,” said Larry Chin, Head of Sales of RightHand Robotics. “With his business skills, many retail and e-commerce doors will open for RightHand, which will help firmly establish ourselves, our brand and our product. I’m looking forward to working alongside Jon to drive sales in Europe and further strengthen our foothold.” Schechter holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.77
November 10, 2021
…the first autonomous trucking company to conduct disengage-free customer deliveries, and it released footage of more than 1,000 miles of disengagement-free driving. Also this year, the company unveiled its next-generation autonomous trucks, which use a modular and discrete sensor approach to simplify installation and maintenance while increasing safety. Kodiak to double headcount, robotruck fleet SIP Global Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, CRV, Muirwoods Ventures, Harpoon Ventures, StepStone Group, Gopher Asset Management, Walleye Capital, Aliya Capital Partners, and others participated in Kodiak's Series B round. Bridgestone Americas and BMW i Ventures previously invested in the company. Cowen served as exclusive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.75
January 10, 2023
…challenge of e-commerce logistics continues to be the cost-effective delivery of a great customer experience. Radial turned to Covariant to deliver an AI Robotic automation strategy that improves quality and throughput while reducing unpredictability,” said Ted Stinson, chief operating officer at Covariant. “In six months, together we have realized the successful automation of day-to-day sortation at a major facility - and we're just getting started.” With a more automated order sortation system, Radial can reduce worker strain and fill gaps in its workforce, while improving overall facility output and delivery times, specifically around high-demand periods, Covariant said. Founded in 2017,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.73
January 05, 2021
…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 5.72
April 14, 2022
…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 5.71
February 16, 2017
…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
April 01, 2016
…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 5.68
September 07, 2021
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 5.68
March 22, 2023
…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
April 15, 2021
…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
August 30, 2021
…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…
