Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.42
August 03, 2022
…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
August 03, 2022
…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 15.84
August 02, 2022
…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
August 02, 2022
…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
August 01, 2022
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.42
August 01, 2022
…demands for higher order volumes, product variability, and faster delivery windows,” said Steve Johnson, president and chief operating officer at Berkshire Grey. “Together, we provide customers with the most advanced AI-enabled robotic solutions that solve the most challenging problems for today’s supply chain and warehouse operations.” Berkshire Grey provides robots and AI for picking, packing, materials movement, storage, and sortation operations. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said its customers include Global 100 retailers and logistics service providers. Launched in 2020, Berkshire Grey’s Partner Alliance (BGPA) program includes a select group of partners that provide scalable systems designed to improve fulfillment throughput…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.19
July 29, 2022
…of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest food and quality ingredients to your own doorstep—when you want it, how you want it,” said Bill Bennett, Kroger vice president and head of e-commerce. “Customers can use Kroger.com or the Kroger app to check the weekly circular, select personalized digital coupons, search products by dietary preference, and ultimately place their delivery order, saving time and money,” Bennett added. The company collaborated with the city of Dallas, the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism, local and regional workforce solutions offices, and school districts for talent acquisition…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.91
July 29, 2022
…warehousing capabilities. It has also supported record-breaking orders and deliveries in a short period of time, according to FANUC. Manufacturing, robotics still rooted in Michigan The future FANUC America West Campus site is located in a suburb of Detroit. With its historical links to the automotive industry, Auburn Hills has become a thriving business center and home to more than 80 international corporations. “We are grateful that FANUC has chosen to expand their already impressive footprint in Auburn Hills, an example that our community continues to be regarded as a premier destination for innovation and advanced technologies,” stated Kevin McDaniel,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.71
July 28, 2022
…from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to expand its delivery radius from one to two nautical miles across all its operating stations in North Carolina and Texas. “Drone delivery at scale is finally taking off, and this approval from the FAA positions us squarely at the forefront of that movement,” said Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “This approval allows us to reach roughly 100,000 customers with our ultrafast delivery, and we look forward to continuing this exciting flightpath to one day bring three-minute delivery to the tens of millions of backyards across the U.S.” Retailers and quick-service restaurants…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.46
July 27, 2022
…jobs and decrease carbon emissions by closing the last-mile delivery gap. Attabotics has been adopted by brands including luxury department store Nordstrom and other retailers across apparel, food and beverage and home goods. Attabotics has fulfillment centers across the United States and Canada. Optimizing space allows additional storage capacity and throughput to support growth without the need for expansion. Direct access to every bin also allows for efficient omni-channel distribution, Attabotics argued. “Joining forces with Canada’s principal beauty supplier and fellow Calgary-based business to accelerate their growth and satisfy customer needs is a project the Attabotics team is eager to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.97
July 22, 2022
…mobile robots at the Madrid distribution center of e-commerce delivery provider Paack Holdings Inc. “The U.K. is home to some of our most exciting projects, including large-scale automated parcel sorting and multi-site goods-to-person robotics deployments,” stated Brian Lee, head of U.K. at Geek+. “Logistics operators here, and retailers in particular, recognize the game-changing value brought by autonomous mobile robots and are eager to upgrade their operations. We are delighted to have a full-fledged office to serve our clients here.” Founded in 2015, Geek+ provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and artificial intelligence for warehouse and supply chain management. The Beijing-based company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.61
July 22, 2022
…Blendid robotic smoothie kiosks in Williams, Calif. In China, Pudu Robotics this week unveiled its PuduBot 2 for indoor deliveries. PizzaHQ last week said it is partnering with Picnic Works to further automate its pizza-making processes. Piestro yesterday said Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will begin a pilot test of its Piestro Pod in its flagship Las Vegas location.
