Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.34
April 01, 2022
…high-impact projects that will enable a stronger national manufacturing infrastructure to navigate the current COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate future pandemics and similar crises,” he said. Founded in 2017, the ARM Institute is a public-private consortium with more than 300 members across industry, academia, and government. The Pittsburgh-based organization said it is working to make robotics, autonomy, and artificial intelligence more accessible to U.S. manufacturers large and small. It also supports efforts to train and empower the manufacturing workforce, strengthen the U.S. economy and global competitiveness, and elevate national security and resilience. ARM Institute lists projects and partners The National Institute…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.75
March 31, 2022
…to Geek+. The company claimed that AMRs are more flexible, more cost-effective, and easier to scale than traditional, fixed infrastructure. “If a team of well-managed mobile robots can pick and carry any item to any location in a warehouse, why would anybody ever install a fixed conveyor belt ever again?” it asked. At the SITL 2022 logistics conference in Paris next month, Geek+ will provide experts on site to discuss this paper with attendees.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.73
March 30, 2022
…mobile robotics that generally require considerable modifications to their infrastructure and processes to ensure they can run autonomously. This fast adoption is primarily because users remain at the front-end of the process, prior to the engagement of onboard autonomy. Transportation and drop-offs to facility destinations remain highly dependable and safe. “The pallet mover doesn’t need a lot of programming either, as it becomes customized to users’ needs and learns as it operates,” said Manuj Naman, founder and CEO of Anantak. “As evidenced by the pallet mover, due to our partnership with ePicker, we’re bringing solutions to the market that are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.28
March 30, 2022
…capable of longer-range flights without the need for additional infrastructure, such as airports or charging stations, said Elroy Air. FedEx said this is part of its efforts to explore and adopt emerging technologies across its networks. E-commerce provides lift for automation The exponential growth of e-commerce has accelerated the demand for reliable, efficient transportation and logistics options throughout all stages of the supply chain, according to FedEx. Online retail globally last year amounted to approximately $4.9 trillion, according to Statista.com. It is projected to grow 50% over the next four years, with an estimated $7.4 trillion dollars being spent by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.31
March 30, 2022
…all industries,” said Henny Bouwmeester, VP and GM. “BlueBotics, with its proven technology that requires little to no additional infrastructure, will be an integral part of our solution stack.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.41
March 29, 2022
…expanding storage to fit demand, the company said. Existing infrastructure such as conveyor belts, robotic arms, or automatic lifts can be integrated into the system for receiving and/or distributing goods. “When it comes to getting the most out of the warehouse space available, traditional warehousing systems are no longer up to the task, said Kai Liu, Geek+ co-founder and vice president of picking and smart warehouse. “With Sky-Storage & Ground-Pick, businesses have the solution to tackle challenges like labor shortages and increasing costs of warehouse space and deliver the level of service their customers expect.” Sky-Storage & Ground-Pick completes package…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.12
March 28, 2022
…be installed and ready to work within existing warehouse infrastructure in just a few days, said Boston Dynamics. “Labor shortages and supply chain snags continue to create challenges in keeping the flow of goods moving,” said Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics. “Stretch makes logistics operations more efficient and predictable, and it improves safety by taking on one of the most physically demanding jobs in the warehouse.” DHL puts down $15 million for preorder DHL Supply Chain recently announced a $15 million pre-order to further automate warehousing in North America with Stretch. The multi-year agreement marked the first commercial purchase…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.72
March 28, 2022
…Locus said they can be easily integrated into existing infrastructures and new warehouses without disrupting workflows. The new line of LocusBots includes the following: Locus Origin—Engineered for maximum warehouse efficiency, Locus Origin delivers fulfillment productivity coupled with agile maneuverability, incorporating the latest navigation and vision system technologies, said Locus. It works collaboratively with associates in dynamic warehouse environments. Locus Vector—The industrial-strength AMR has flexibility for a wide range of roles, from fulfillment to transport to putaway, according to the company. Locus Vector features omnidirectional mobility, compact design, and robust payload capacity for use in any environment. Locus Vector will ship…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.26
March 25, 2022
…Lifter can work alongside people, other vehicles, and existing infrastructure for as low as $9 per hour, said the company. The driverless forklift is compatible with OTTO Motors' entire fleet of AMRs through its Fleet Manager product. The company listed the following potential benefits: Specifications: OTTO Lifter has 2,640 lb. (1,200 kg) payload capacity; 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s) travel speed; 106 in. (2.7 m) reach height, 30 in. (0.69 m) in autonomous mode. Adaptability: The new robot is intended to navigate safely through high-traffic work zones and intelligently move at speed through low-traffic areas. Route optimization is completely autonomous and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.70
March 24, 2022
…technology company said it plans to build out its infrastructure toward its goal of “evolving the world from the sky.” “Our airspace is going to get more crowded than ever, but most companies today are concentrating only on hardware development,” stated Toru Tokushige, founder and CEO of Terra Drone. “There's an urgent need for a global air-traffic management solution to enable safe and efficient drone and UAM [urban air mobility] operations, and Terra Drone aims to be the leading player building the digital infrastructure in the sky.” Founded in 2016, Terra Drone provides drone hardware and cloud-based software for survey…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.18
March 23, 2022
…leading manufacturer of underwater, portable, inspection-class ROVs. The company's underwater robots help prevent terrorism, find and retrieve objects, inspect infrastructure both inland and offshore, and keep divers safe from hazardous conditions. VideoRay added that its systems are optimized for intuitive operation, performance, size, weight, payload and deployment speed. Following the success of the test dives, RE2 Robotics and VideoRay are planning future demonstrations for the Office of Naval Research to test the system’s autonomy capabilities using a tetherless ROV at extended depths. OceanComm Inc., a Chicago-based provider of high-speed wireless underwater communication technology, will provide wireless acoustic modems for future…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.47
March 22, 2022
…significant changes in the following areas of their warehousing infrastructure – Intralogistics which is the art of managing the flow of materials, products and information within the walls of a warehouse; picking; sorting; storage and retrieval. A well-designed solution combined with the efficient layout in design and technology will result in improved ROI as compared to a force-fitted solution. Hence enough ideation and planning should form an essential part of any strategy to implement digitized and automated supply chain in a Direct to Customer program. Technology and solutions portfolio One of the key elements of successfully adopting this strategy is…
