Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.00
…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 1.82
…used to aid in assembly, pick-and-place tasks, collection and delivery services, and mobile applications. “Our goal is to make low-cost automation as accessible as possible,” Mühlens said. “We have customers that are as diverse as their applications. Some are just looking for compatible hardware and do the rest of the integration journey by themselves. And some users need help with the design. It’s exciting that affordable solutions allow anyone to start their automation journey.” Unique and diverse applications The cucumber harvester is certainly one of the most interesting applications for low-cost automation. There are, however, many others. In Bruges, Belgium,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
…of driving experience, the company said it enables mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding industrial environments. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies, including brands such as GE and Toyota. Fleet Manager adds snapshot, analytics, dashboard OTTO Motors said its tools enable users to analyze their systems, identify risks, and optimize their material flow. Manufacturers are using analytics and dashboards to make sense of floor data in order to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) at a glance, drill down into specific vehicles or actionable tasks, and spot bottlenecks. The latest update includes capabilities for independent troubleshooting and fleet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.69
…hire more labor, added Lombardi. For instance, Amazon’s next-day deliveries for many products have put pressure on other e-commerce providers to improve cycle times and fulfillment accuracy. Mobile robots help with both, she said. In addition to addressing labor challenges, LocusBots can improve workplace safety, according to Geodis. Robots as data-collection devices Companies can leverage business intelligence by capturing, analyzing, and visualizing data with robots, noted Lombardi. “The Locus data engine is at the heart of digital transformation,” she said. The local platform includes workforce optimization, labor management and efficiency, and predictive forecasting capabilities. The platform’s real-time BI helps users…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
…designed to be intuitive, featuring drag-and-drop programming. As a standard, pre-engineered system, the FastARC CX1000 can be available for delivery and installation within just weeks, according to Acieta. With many end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) options, the CX1000 can be uncoupled from the weld cart and repurposed for different applications such as machine tending or sanding when not welding. The FastARC CX1000 cobot is equipped with a FANUC six-axis, 10-kg (22 lb.)-capacity cobot arm that Acieta said is maintenance-free for up to eight years. The system is compatible with Lincoln Electric and Miller Electric welders and is IP 67-rated with sealed components…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.89
…said. The Retriever also features an innovative retrieval and delivery system to bring items within reach. Users can easily command the Retriever using their smartphones or with their voices through an Alexa-enabled device. Labrador said it is working with a variety of partners, including senior care providers, occupational and physical therapists, healthcare systems, and universities to explore ways its platform can support their mission and extend the impact of caregivers in a number of settings. The company is taking early reservations for its home robots at its Web site, with plans to be in full production by the second half…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.17
…or flexibly schedule setup times. SICK said users can also plan and control material flow based on consumption, boosting delivery quality and on-time delivery.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.79
…peace of mind. “This allowed us to stabilize production, delivery to customers, and productivity while solving our labor shortage challenge,” said Vincent Roussy, a manufacturing engineer at Usinatech Inc. His company, in Melbourne, Quebec, does high-precision machining for drive-train and transmission components such as gears and shafts. “I never thought a robot would replace me, and I am happy to have my three robots,” said Hugo Santos, an operator at Usinatech. “My speed keeps increasing.” “Running a job on a given machine with UR and Robotiq is four times cheaper than operating manually,” noted Ken Chess, chief operating officer at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
…who shop online and need reliable, direct, and convenient delivery throughout Sweden. “Through our warehouse automation initiatives, our efficiency has reached new levels to meet demand. RightHand Robotics’ RightPick 3 technology powered by its RightPick AI software will allow us to pick a wide range of non-prescription goods and prescription drugs at a higher, faster rate that will satisfy customers’ needs into the future,” said Pär Svärdson CEO of Apotea. “As our business model continues to evolve, we’re excited to have RightPick 3 to add extra capacity and elevate our business to the next level for the benefit of our…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 33.77
JD Logistics has same- and next-day delivery available for almost any product to almost anywhere in China. They are at the forefront of robotics and automation, being the first company in the world to make commercial deliveries by drone, and have developed unmanned delivery vehicles, warehouses and stores. And with their platform generating an astounding 31 petabytes of data every day, they are building powerful AI and machine learning tools. They have global R&D effort headquartered in Silicon Valley—the R&D Center in Santa Clara, CA. The Silicon Valley R&D Center brings together leading talent in sectors such as machine learning,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
…sites, being able to be up and running in weeks versus months is a critical growth factor to enable delivery of high productivity for all of our customers,” she said. Both companies will have booths at Automate 2022, which the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is hosting in Detroit from June 6 to 9. At Booth 632, SVT Robotics will host live demonstrations of end-to-end integrations in just 15 minutes, while at Booth 4932, Locus will feature live order-picking and putaway demos.
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 8.42
…Service (RaaS) is a paradigm-shifting new business and service delivery model for robotics. This arrangement dramatically reduces the barrier to entry for introducing robotics into any industry by delivering a robotics-driven solution on a subscription basis. However, the advantages of RaaS solutions extend far beyond the sticker price. In a traditional model, businesses would identify a need for automation, seek out the right hardware for the situation, and then purchase—or build themselves—whatever corresponding software was required to control and manage their new robot fleet. Maintenance, upgrades, and operational management would also fall on their shoulders. The limitations of this arrangement…