Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.13
March 11, 2022
…working with global logistics provider DB Schenker for drone deliveries. “We have never been in a stronger position,” he said. “We are financially diversified, certification of the aircraft is within reach, and we are demonstrating our advanced capabilities by public flights and strong joint ventures across the world.” Christian Bauer, the company's chief commercial officer, added: “Volocopter has spectacular investors from around the globe, which puts us in an excellent position to focus on our first-to-certification and first-to-market strategies before we embark on the path to public listing.” Volocopter partners for leasing, Korean launch Seoul, South Korea-based WP Investment will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.13
January 09, 2020
…machinery to optimize routing around a warehouse Revolutionary Last-Mile Delivery LSPs have long wrestled with the “Last-Mile Delivery” problem - how to maximize the speed and efficiency of getting goods from a local distribution center to their final destination. 5G can help to bridge this gap, by supporting new technology like drone delivery. A remote pilot could fly a drone using video and haptic feedback; alternatively, drones may even become fully autonomous, with 5G supporting their sensors and communications. Self-driving vehicles can also help with last-mile delivery, with vans and cars able to navigate to the customer’s location. In the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.12
September 01, 2022
…it is now accepting reservations for 2023 and 2024 deliveries. NFI tests robot before network deployment NFI owns and operates more than 65 million sq. ft. of warehouse space throughout North America and generates more than $3.8 billion in annual revenue. The 90-year-old company said it is investing in Stretch as part of its “Applied Innovation focus.” It added it regularly tests out new technology in specific locations before deciding to integrate it throughout North America. “At a time when companies need to evolve to meet consumer expectations, NFI has stepped in as the innovative logistics partner, contributing to our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.07
January 28, 2022
…higher volumes of orders and returns, same- and next-day delivery, and near-perfect accuracy – have brought new challenges for retailers and a need to address logistics bottlenecks, noted Geek+. Beijing-based Geek+ said it has already provided its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and artificial intelligence to help Decathlon deliver logistics services in Asia. Founded in 2015, the company said it has more than 300 customers and has sold more than 20,000 robots worldwide. It recently opened an office in South Korea and Southeast Asian regional headquarters in Singapore. Geek+ has also recently partnered with enterprise services provider Comix Group on a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.07
December 17, 2019
…for spare parts and individualized components. The production and delivery of a 3D printed part only takes a few days instead of several months. Logistical costs can be greatly reduced, and this production technology also produces significantly less waste, the company reports. Sintratec offers an affordable end-to-end solution in the field of selective laser sintering (SLS), which is suited for training and education as well as for the production of smalland medium-sized series. In addition to manufacturing, the system will also be used in Daimler Buses' 3D printing centers to convey technological know-how in Neu-Ulm and—thanks to the simplified material…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.05
April 18, 2022
…Another factor has been the phenomenal growth of rapid delivery companies.” In other words, while everyone is waiting for their competitor to go first to see whether it makes a difference or they fall flat on their faces, there are more and more rapid delivery options available, which presumably could make MFC’s unnecessary. Note that his research was conducted in 2021, before some of the slowdown in e-commerce we’re seeing now. In an interview, Scriven and Stott pointed out that while a number of retailers have rolled out some kind of in-store fulfillment option, most of them are manual. Best…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
January 17, 2022
…accidents or speeding events, and 100% on-time pickup and delivery, as well as 100% of freight delivered intact. Waymo and J.B. Hunt and Waymo said their expanded partnership will include multiple pilots. They will further analyze the operational capacity of Waymo Via, the company’s autonomous Class 8 trucking unit powered by the Waymo Driver, to address customer needs in realistic scenarios. “Our collaboration with J.B. Hunt in 2021 was incredibly fruitful,” said Charlie Jatt, head of commercialization for trucking at Waymo. “Establishing this strategic alliance marks an exciting moment for our relationship, and more importantly, paves the way for us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
September 21, 2021
…several lawnmowing robots and is considering systems for food deliveries and carpet cleaning, said Sylvester. Software and more applications Like Neo, the Disinfection Add-On is powered by the Avidbots AI Platform, said Avidbots. Neo can avoid people and obstacles and maximize cleaning and disinfection productivity while minimizing human intervention, said the company. At the same time, the Avidbots Command Center provides detailed reporting and performance measurement for monitoring, managing and tracking Neo remotely and in real time. “A big focus of our work is on the AI platform,” said Molina. “We also have remote assistance. The user needs to be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.02
March 09, 2023
…known is known for its modern, quality home furnishings and quick delivery offering. To adapt to changing consumer demands and support its next stage of growth, the retailer said it has decided to reduce manual processes and upgrade its technology systems. The partnership with Körber will help Raymour & Flanigan by providing a modern warehouse management system (WMS) and software to support its customers' shopping journeys, said the companies. “As customer expectations grow, digitized warehouse functions become key to achieving these goals,” said Richard Stewart, vice president of software for the Americas at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. “Körber's WMS…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.01
September 21, 2021
…long-haul trucks to driver-enabled trucks for first- and last-mile delivery. Ryder will operate the transfer points, managing the logistical operations throughout the yard, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and providing maintenance services for the vehicles as well as the autonomous hardware. Initially, the partnership will focus on developing select sites in key freight markets in California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida, through which Embark plans to begin hauling loads in early 2022 in preparation for a larger commercial launch in 2024. Over the next five years, working with a network of real estate operators, the two companies aim to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.00
June 15, 2022
…jobs and decrease carbon emissions by closing the last-mile delivery gap. “Customers are trying to place product as close to customers as possible to have very short delivery cycles,” said Cyra Richardson, chief product officer and chief technology officer of Attabotics. “We're talking with folks in Asia, Europe, and North America—not just retailers, but also brands selling directly to customers.” The company added that major brands and retailers across apparel, food and beverage, and home goods have adopted its technologies across the U.S. and Canada. “We're really focused right now on milestones to deliver in 2022,” Richardson told Robotics 24/7.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.00
July 11, 2021
…Verizon and partners Skyward and UPS announced connected drone deliveries to The Villages, a retirement community in Florida that has tested a number of autonomous systems. More recently, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Skyward to test cellular-connected drones and software for complex operations such as beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights and universal traffic management (UTM). The FAA is also working with American Robotics Inc. and Scientific Applications & Research Associates Inc. (SARA) on applying SARA's acoustics-based collision-avoidance technology with American Robotics' Scout drones. In February, Verizon said it would acquire incubed IT,…
