Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
July 12, 2021
…especially software tools that help determine where to hold inventory and in what quantities. If the goal is to get online retail orders to customer concentrations quickly, without worrying about building out fulfillment infrastructure, these providers are a part of the picture. Micro-fulfillment vs. hyper-local fulfillment In the grocery sector, the term “micro-fulfillment” generally refers to automated MFCs, typically in the back of a store or attached to it. The “dark store” functions as an automated MFC to serve a ring of nearby consumers and non-automated stores. MFCs typically use robotic, high-density storage and picking systems, as well as some…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.51
July 09, 2021
…invest more than $10 million,” said Boykin. “That’s encouraging.” Inventory and network optimization tools, cloud computing and storage, robotics and automation, sensors, and automatic identification led the list, with just more than 50% of respondents indicating they have substantially increased or are increasing their investments in those areas. In the middle of the pack, with an estimated 30% to 45% of respondents investing in these areas, were predictive and prescriptive analytics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, drones, and wearable mobile technology. Rounding out the list, with less than 25% of respondents increasing their spending in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
July 09, 2021
…chronic financial write-offs due to a lack of accurate inventory data, and Stockpile Reports helps customers solve problems with inventory using on-demand measurements from image processing, stated David Boardman, founder and CEO of Stockpile Reports. “As experts in 3D reconstruction and digitization, we know what it means to dance on the edge of innovation.” “Autonomous drones will provide an opportunity to aggressively scale the real-time digitization of large industrial stockpiled materials,” he added. “Our strategic customers will use autonomous drones to drive operational efficiency.” Redmond, Wash.-based Stockpile Reports provides systems for the bulk materials industry and serves over 300 companies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.84
July 07, 2021
…test equipment, parts and components, hazardous materials, and retail inventory goods. Sarcos recently put the advanced teleoperation control system, including the SenSuit motion-capture controller, and Guardian XT robotic system, to work in a live tree-trimming demonstration at its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. It said the product will be commercially available by the end of 2022. About Sarcos Robotics Sarcos said its technology is based on more than 30 years of research and development into mobile robotic systems to augment human performance. Its systems for enhancing safety and productivity include the Guardian S, the Guardian GT, the Guardian XO,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.06
July 06, 2021
…BrainOS also enables customers to use robots to relieve employees of repetitive, labor-intensive tasks related to floor care, in-store inventory delivery, and shelf-scanning. Working with OEM partners like Tennant, Brain Corp offers BrainOS through software-as-a-service (SaaS) or robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. It currently powers nearly 16,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in schools, retail stores, malls, hospitals, and other high-traffic locations worldwide. Last year, the company said it generated 3.3 million hours of additional productivity for end customers.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
July 04, 2021
…your fixed costs is by stacking and storing your inventory vertically, as it reduces the square footage of your warehouse. Note: Logistics Management is a sibling site to Robotics 24/7. In addition, it is important to properly manage your labor and processes to optimize productivity levels. This relates to the amount of workers you have, how you manage their schedules, the efficiency of workflows, and the type of training they receive to ensure that they have the right skills and can live up to the productivity expectations and requirements. However, there is much more to running a successful warehouse, especially…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.83
July 02, 2021
…the flexibility to accommodate frequent changes in product sizes or volumes, said Swisslog. SynQ will orchestrate Toyota's order and inventory process while optimizing the automated flow of the equipment to secure highest efficiency and accuracy of the operation, said Swisslog. The companies said they expect the system to be operational in March 2022.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.83
July 01, 2021
…systems can elevate the shopping experience, track and manage inventory, as well as improve supply chain efficiency and patient care. Current Zebra offerings focusing on human workflows, such as FulfillmentEdge and SmartSight, will complement Fetch Robotics' systems to drive greater efficiencies and higher returns on investment (ROI) through better orchestration of people and technology, said the company. “Our goal is to give robots and people the opportunity to do their very best work,” said Bill Burns, chief product and solutions officer at Zebra. “This acquisition is a continuation of what we expect to be a series of innovations that reflect…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.33
June 24, 2021
…their joint approach uses software to optimize relationships among inventory, people, wearable devices, and AMRs in the warehouse. inVia said its RaaS model allows customers to pay only for the services they use, keeping investment targeted and delivering faster return on investment (ROI). The company added that its system can optimize inventory placement, direct people or robots on the most efficient paths, and orchestrate workflows to ensure idle time is minimized. Rufus Labs said its PaaS offering includes rugged wearable computers and barcode scanners that offer real-time scanning metrics, scan and non-scan labor task management, and workforce data to continually…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.49
June 15, 2021
…targeted at industries including aerospace, defense, construction, agriculture, logistics, inventory management, delivery, and healthcare. NVIDIA said it enables applications such as worker and site safety, site access and monitoring, and inspection in hazardous and harsh environments. In the oil and gas industry, the Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial can streamline anomaly and failure predictions at the edge by providing real-time insights based on monitoring or inspection of pipelines, valves, equipment, and maintenance work, according to NVIDIA. The extended reliability of the module allows it to be used in safety, predictive maintenance, and compliance and where equipment is always on in changing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.32
June 14, 2021
…and communicating with higher infrastructure for mission planning and inventory control systems,” said Gordon. “With autonomous aircraft, there are two ways our system could be used. We could drive off and go to a location, or we could mirror up to an aircraft, where there's another APL, and move crossdeck.” “And it's not just from an aircraft—the APL could move pallets from a truck or from one warehouse location to another,” he said. Stratom has designed autonomous systems for transporting heavy loads across varied terrain. Source: Stratom SBIR and other applications The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is designed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.27
June 08, 2021
…racks of ordered goods from a designated area for inventory to employees positioned at workstations, where they will finalize the picking process guided by a user-friendly interface. Geek+ claimed that its technology will improve overall picking accuracy and efficiency. AMRs in Circle K warehouse. Source: Geek+ Geek+ to aid supply chain optimization With ever-changing markets and difficulties predicting future demand, flexibility through digitalization and real-time visibility is key to building an agile supply chain, Geek+ said. The flexibility of robot-movable racks, combined with the ability to choose the optimal routes and organize inventory densely according to real-time demand, will improve…
