Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.50
February 21, 2023
…Max Didenko, COO of Quasi Robotics. “The R2 Robotics System will be available for pre-order reservation, beginning July 2023; deliveries are scheduled to start the upcoming year.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.49
May 05, 2017
…“final-mile” visibility with customers Routing and scheduling for final-mile delivery of goods, along with real-time insight into delivery progress, can help retailers save on fuel costs and fleet efficiencies, but the larger benefits might just be customer-service focused. That’s what Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) has discovered via implementation of final-mile routing software. NFM is an Omaha, Neb.-based retailer of furniture, appliances and a wide variety of other goods including electronics and fitness equipment and operates a total of four stores in four locations: Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, Neb.; Kansas City, Kan.; and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Each store is assigned a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.47
October 07, 2023
…Kaman's KARGO UAV business. Near Earth recognized for drone delivery developments In April, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) nominated Near Earth Autonomy as a finalist for the Humanitarian Award in the “Xcellence in Mission—Humanitarian” category. Near Earth earned its nomination by developing drones to deliver life-saving blood and medical supplies. Near Earth said its recognized work with drone delivery technology has continued into the new contract with Kaman and the U.S. Army. The company asserted that it has always focused on enabling aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or without GPS. The new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.45
September 20, 2019
…go mainstream. Already, companies have made fully autonomous beer deliveries and struck alliances to operate autonomous trucks (ATs) jointly. The rigs these companies are using are typically new medium- and heavy-duty trucks, outfitted with lidars, sensors, and other technology to allow the vehicle to operate without human intervention. Basic versions of the kit cost as little as $30,000; high-end packages might cost $100,000, McKinsey reports. However, most companies are in stealth mode. ZF revealed autonomous Terminal Yard Tractor to the world last year. Running defined lanes within a restricted area, the yard trucks present an easy use case for moving…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.44
August 07, 2023
…company's technology also empowers robotics applications such as last-mile delivery robots and logistics robots in restricted areas. Yole Group last month ranked Hesai as the No. 1 global automotive lidar provider for the second year in a row. Hesai supports ADAS, robots Hesai Technology claimed that its commercially validated systems are backed by research and development in optics, mechanics, electronics, and software. The company said it integrates lidar designs with an in-house manufacturing process, facilitating rapid product development while ensuring high performance and consistent quality. Hesai's AT128 is an automotive-grade, ultra-high resolution, long-range lidar. With 128 independent VCSEL laser transmitters,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.44
October 10, 2022
…products and services now include commercial floor-cleaning robots; indoor delivery robots; and accessories such as docking stations, a cloud platform, and application software. It said its robots can alleviate menial and repetitive tasks so employees can focus on higher-value responsibilities. This can boost efficiency, improve employee and customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and reduce employee turnover, the company said. Gausium develops X1 food server X1 is an autonomous food-service system for the hospitality industry launched in 2021. It is equipped with three serving trays that can hold up to 30 kg (66.1 lb.), said Gausium. The mobile robot's collision-free and spill-proof…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.43
November 25, 2022
…lot of a distribution center in Londerzeel, Belgium. The delivery system took to public roads for the first time this week. It covered a 4 km (2.4 mi.) route from the distribution center to Collect&Go's pickup point in Londerzeel. This is the longest route for unmanned vehicle in Belgium to date, said the companies. “In this first phase, we mainly want to test the technology, study what the vehicle is already capable of and see how, together with the local and federal government, we can provide not only safe, but also ecological transport on public roads in an urban environment,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.42
March 02, 2020
…and fulfillment management to elevating the importance of final-mile delivery and returns processes—and everything in between. To respond, logistics professionals now need to leverage diverse systems and new ways of thinking in an effort to improve carrier partnerships and increase speed and efficiency. With that in mind, the editorial staff of Logistics Management (a sibling site to Robotics 24/7) has put together a collection of features to help readers push that pace of change inside their organizations. Contributing editor Roberto Michel offered shippers a high-level look at the role that emerging technologies—artificial intelligence, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and the Internet…
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 5.36
March 27, 2021
…the explosive growth of e-commerce and demand for faster deliveries,” stated Shawn Kerrigan, co-founder and chief operating officer Plus. “We developed PlusDrive to address the critical business issues fleets are facing today — keeping their drivers happy and productive, reducing operating costs, and meeting sustainability goals.” The two long-haul routes for the pilot, each of which take two to three days to complete round-trip, were chosen for Plus to demonstrate the full potential of PlusDrive to improve safety, reduce fuel cost, enhance driver comfort, and lower carbon emissions. Plus said it has operated over 100,000 km (over 62,000 mi.) autonomously…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.34
August 23, 2022
…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 5.33
February 15, 2022
…COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in home deliveries, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions. As a result, the demand for automation is rising quickly, according to Addverb Technologies. The global market for warehouse robotics could expand from $4.7 billion in 2021 to $9.1 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%, predicted Markets and Markets. The research firm noted that a significant part of that demand is in the U.S. By designing and making its own hardware and software, Addverb said it has been able to design and deliver innovative, efficient, and flexible systems…
