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According to the Canvas Technology LinkedIn site, their leadership team comes from a rich background of autonomous robotics at Google, Toyota, Qualcomm, General Atomics and Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics). Founded in 2015, Canvas has already showcased some impressive technologies, including a fully autonomous cart system that positions the startup as a direct competitor with the likes of Bay Area-based Fetch. Canvas Technology raised a $15 million Series A led by Playground Global. Canvas is led by Jonathan McQueen, who spent six years at Qualcomm. The Canvas Autonomous Cart was on display at Playground’s open house roughly this time last…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.93
IAM Robotics makes autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMRs) capable of fully automated order picking and transportation in fulfillment centers and warehouses. Founded in 2012, the company is comprised of the best and brightest robot and automation experts, tinkerers, and problem solvers, who are laser-focused on delivering innovation and operational value that is transforming the material handling industry. IAM Robotics is based in Pittsburgh, PA, a leading hub for robotics innovation, invention, and discovery.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.93
FORTNA today announced a global strategic partnership with Geekplus Technology Co. to bring Geek+'s goods-to-person and mobile sortation systems to FORTNA's customers. The companies said multiple projects are already in different stages of deployment in the U.S. and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. These include robot installations for several large retailers in the sports and home appliance sectors, as well as innovations in goods-to-person sortation systems, according to FORTNA and Geek+. They said in a release that their partnership will “empower businesses to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency in order fulfillment.” “Together with Geek+, we provide…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.88
People and Robots When Gregory Moss walks into work at a California-based fulfillment center and approaches his work station for the day, 15 robots are by his side, delivering bins of items for him to sort, stow, or count. Moss is also one of 25-30 people in his shift who wear a robotics tech vest, allowing him to send a signal to the robots on the floor so he can safely move around the building. The vest uses advanced sciences, like AI and sensors, to draw an access path around Moss, so the robots automatically slow down or update their…
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OSARO is working with Sealed Air and NPSG Global to showcase its OSARO Robotic Bagging System at ProMat 2023. OSARO develops robotic piece-picking solutions for e-commerce markets. Attendess will be able to see the system in action at NPSG Global’s Booth at S5134, which be located at the Fulfilment and Solutions Delivery section. Marietta, Ga-based NPSG Global designs e-commerce fulfillment systems for warehouses. Charlotte, NC-based Sealed Air said its automated packaging systems promote sustanbility. The OSARO Robotic Bagging System pairs robots powered by OSARO’s advanced vision software with SEE’s AUTOBAG brand high-speed bagging system. OSARO’s autonomous piece-picking robot integrates with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.76
GreyOrange Inc. has continued its expansion in Latin America, offering robots for fulfillment and inventory optimization software. The Roswell, Ga.-based company today announced an agreement with Dafiti, a leading fashion e-commerce platform in the region, to enhance warehouse productivity for Dafiti’s operations in Chile with its GreyMatter software. “We chose GreyOrange to support our fulfillment operations because we want to provide our customers with the best possible shopping experience with reliable, fast delivery times and complete visibility,” said Jose Miguel Cortés, chief operating officer for Spanish-speaking countries at Dafiti Group. “As we plan for future growth, we knew that within…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.74
Fetch Robotics (Booth 9011), a leader in Cloud robotics, today announced a collaboration with Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, to optimize and automate warehouse picking processes through the integration of Fetch Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Zebra FulfillmentEdge software. The solution optimizes picking across multiple orders for piece, case, and pallet workflows. By dynamically optimizing and orchestrating the movement of warehouse workers and robots, FulfillmentEdge and Fetch AMRs enable collaborative picking for faster, more accurate fulfillment and improved workflows that allow workers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.74
Much of North America's freight travels by tractor-trailer truck on highways, but the addition of autonomy, modularity, and electrification to locomotives could give the older transportation mode new life. Parallel Systems last week came out of stealth and announced that it has raised $49.55 million in its Series A round. The Culver City, Calif.-based startup said it plans to use the funding to build a fleet of rail vehicles, conduct testing, and grow its team. “We founded Parallel to allow railroads to open new markets, increase infrastructure utilization, and improve service to accelerate freight decarbonization,” stated Matt Soule, co-founder and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.73
Hit Promotional Products Inc. claims to be the largest promotional product manufacturer in the U.S., nationally recognized for its value and customer service. To maintain its positive reputation and continue offering a wide range of products, the Largo, Fla.-based company decided to embark on a multi-year initiative to reimagine its business processes from end to end. Hit continually introduces more than 500 new items per year and has been a member of the promotional products industry for more than 50 years. In particular, the company wanted to implement “lights-out” automation to package its products. Facing both rapid growth and marketplace…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.73
The end of the year is the customary time to reflect on achievements and challenges, as well as to look ahead to goals for the year to come. After nearly two years of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain snafus, and shifting demand, multiple industries are looking to robots and automation to improve efficiency and mitigate widespread labor shortages. Robotics 24/7 asked the following thought leaders among robotics associations, end users, and suppliers about their thoughts: Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics Suzy Teele, vice president of strategic…
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According to a new report from IDC, digital transformation (DX) is the key overriding theme in IDC’s worldwide supply chain top 10 predictions for 2018, including the impact for supply chain planning, supply chain execution/fulfillment, and procurement and supply chain security. The report, IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2018 Predictions, indicates that although the predictions largely focus on the near term to midterm (2017–2020), the impact of many of these predictions will be felt for years to come. Most refer to a continuum of change within the wider ecosystem of the manufacturing industry and global economy. “The supply chain is…
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At its booth at Manifest this week in Las Vegas, Mujin Corp. is showcasing an exhibit that combines Geekplus Co.’s mobile robots with a robotic picking system. The companies said they designed the booth to “demonstrate a total order fulfillment solution featuring pick and place robots seamlessly integrating with mobile robots.” “This solution automates the process of creating mixed orders from single-SKU containers, delivering increased value for end users,” Mujin said in a release yesterday. Manifest runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Mujin and Geek+ are among the hundreds of companies attending…