Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
…in 2026, predicted Morgan Stanley. Consumers increasingly expect faster deliveries and free returns, noted Berkshire Grey. More than two-thirds (68%) of executives said they will need same-day or faster deliveries within two years, according to the report. As for returns, 72% of executives said they believe they'd lose customers if they didn't offer free returns, and 80% said returns increased in 2020, requiring an increase in headcount. In response to these challenges, the percentage of executives who say automation is “mainstream” has increased by nearly 43%, said Berkshire Grey. They said they expect to use automation to support packaging and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.18
…to work with the Innovative team to enhance our delivery of advanced, end-to-end automation capabilities for our customers,” said Andy Storm, CEO of Eckhart. “Rich, Eric, Dale, Kevin, and the rest of the Innovative team have developed a reputation in the medical device and life sciences markets for solving mission-critical issues for their customers, and we believe joining forces will position us well for our next phase of growth.” A unified force Together, Innovative and Eckhart will provide specialized automation solutions, including Factory of the Future (design simulation) services, single and multi-cell automation systems, and fully automated assembly lines, as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.56
…picking and inventory replenishment, significantly increasing throughput to speed delivery processes, said Locus. The AMRs significantly reduce unproductive walking time, eliminate the need for people to maneuver heavy manual carts through warehouses, lower the physical demands on employees, and improve workplace ergonomics and quality, it said. In addition, GEODIS said the robots reduce tedious, repetitive tasks and increase worker retention across its sites. The company said this allows it to enhance its operations and meet evolving customer needs. Locus Robotics to expand global footprint Locus said its AMRs collaborate with human workers to double or triple productivity, with less labor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.34
…are relied upon for national defense, public safety, commercial delivery, critical infrastructure inspection and more. These technologies are increasingly part of the economic foundation for nations across the globe,” said Michael Robbins, executive vice president for government and public affairs at AUVSI. “A cyber-secure foundation built on universal industry standards among industry stakeholders and suppliers will help to ensure the economic and operational potential of uncrewed vehicles is reached,” he added. Consumers say uncrewed vehicles need protection from cyber-attacks To help gauge interest and awareness, the pair conducted a poll involving 911 American consumers on Aug. 16. The survey had…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.80
…logistics and in 2021 launched a fully driverless commercial delivery service with Walmat. It has raised $121.6 million since its founding in 2017, according to Crunchbase. Cummins software to be used on Gatik’s Isuzu FTR fleet The plan is that the integration will increase the reliability and functionality of the trucks' autonomous system while at the same improving fuel efficiency. The trucks will be used to carry out orders in Gatik's short-haul, B2B delivery routes. “Cummins is excited to integrate its power train solution with Gatik’s automated driving system,” said Michael Taylor, general manager global power train integration, Cummins. “Cummins…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.10
…portfolio are already revolutionizing farming, logistics, infrastructure, and food deliveries. As governments and startups work to collaborate in redefining the human-machine relationship in factories, warehouses, offices, and homes, the summit aims to bridge the gaps between inventors, investors, and policymakers. To date, ffVC has a roster of keynotes and panels from leading think tanks, academic labs, accelerators, banks, corporate research centers, and startup innovators. Parties interested in attending or speaking at the show can apply today. About the author Oliver Mitchell is a partner at ff Venture Capital. His areas of focus are drones, robotics, and applied AI. Mitchell is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.85
…10 years at Accenture. Vinkler will lead the software delivery and customer-service support teams at Numina. “I’m very happy to be part of Numina’s organization and am looking forward to helping deliver quality products for our customers,” he stated. “I’m thrilled that my 28 years of experience in software engineering delivery on both sides of the client/vendor relationship can help Numina continue its growth trajectory.” Vinkler will focus on leadership, team building, communication, and comprehensive project management to help scale the organization to support its current and future growth. Partnerships prepare for market growth Numina Group has worked with Addverb…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.42
…and construction to agriculture, logistics, healthcare, smart cities, last-mile delivery, and more. Jetson AGX Orin to help build AI-driven products faster Traditionally, developers and engineers have been limited in their ability to handle multiple concurrent data streams for complex application environments, said NVIDIA. They’ve faced strict latency requirements, energy-efficiency constraints, and issues with high-bandwidth wireless connectivity. And they need to be able to easily manage over-the-air software updates. Robotics developers have also been forced to include multiple chips in their designs to harness the compute resources needed to process diverse, ever-growing amounts of data. NVIDIA said Jetson AGX Orin is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
…hazardous environments Improved productivity and efficiency of a fuel delivery system Streamlined configurability as a self-sufficient containerized system Ruggedized design for deployment in the most austere environments Increased resilience of operations “Delivering a completely customized, groundbreaking solution aligned with the evolution of autonomous vehicles empowers Stratom to partner with innovative companies across industries to continue to solve the most pressing real-world operational challenges,” said Ryan DelGizzi, Stratom’s director of engineering. “With RAPID, crewed and uncrewed transportation and logistics operations decision-makers can significantly increase project flexibility and cost-efficiency while simultaneously solving productivity and safety challenges related to conveying significant amounts of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.85
…announced Ottobot 2.0, the latest version of its autonomous delivery robot. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based company said it plans to scale up its deployments of Ottobot in airports, retail stores, and restaurants. “The team and I have been deeply vested into autonomous driving for more than a decade,” stated Ritukar Vijay, co-founder and CEO of Ottonomy.IO. “We believe fully autonomous delivery robots are not only a precursor to autonomous vehicle proliferation, but are [also] solving today’s biggest challenges like the labor shortage, enabling staff to do more with less.” “Introducing Ottobot 2.0, we are bringing best-in-class maneuverability, accessibility, and modularity…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.20
…in-person event, exhibiting at the Package Fulfillment, Logistics & Delivery Expo in Cincinnati last month. The event catered to businesses looking for e-commerce fulfillment and shipping systems, parcel handling and sorting technology, and last-mile delivery innovations. “The event in Cincinnati went really well,” said Jett Chitanand, North American vice president at ForwardX. “It was a focused event, so everyone in attendance was seriously considering adding automation.” “It’s important for people to be able to see and interact with the robots in person,” he noted. “Videos can only help so much; people like to see the robots in action. Events like…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.42
…of automated warehousing space. The system has achieved a delivery accuracy rate of 100%, with materials accuracy of over 99.98% in the production line, said the companies. “We are very proud of this end-to-end automation success with Siemens Switchgear,” said Junzhe Yang, vice president of China region at Geek+. “The company makes cutting-edge electronics technology, and Geek+ uses robotics technology to power their operations. The result is a beautiful example of how well smart intralogistics can function.” Siemens Switchgear demands accurate logistics With the growth of Siemens Switchgear's business, new demands for storage capacity, material informatization, distribution timeliness, and accuracy…