Johnson Electric, a provider of electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement in partnership with Aegis Sortation. Under the agreement, Aegis will become the technology distributor for Johnson Electric TrueDrive and VersaSort products in North America. The decision to formulate the strategic partnership builds upon Aegis’ brand recognition in the material handing industry and Johnson Electric’s 65 years of expertise in motion system offerings, according to the companies. Conyeors, wheel table at heart of partnership “As e-commerce sales continue to grow in the United States, we’re thrilled to embark on this partnership…
With Halloween around the corner, you might soon see ghosts, monsters, and zombies rise from the grave to trick-or-treat at your doorstep. In the commercial robotics industry, one company also seems to have risen from the dead - although less like a zombie and more like a phoenix. Founded in 2008, Rethink Robotics was known for its Baxter and Sawyer cobots. But these collaborative robots with human-like eyes aren’t coming back to haunt warehouses this Halloween. Rethink has relaunched, rebranded, and overhauled its robot portfolio to meet the needs of manufacturing and supply chain companies, learning from over a decade…
Vanderlande, an organization that develops future-proof warehouse automation offerings, announced it will offer Hai Robotics’ Automated Case-Handling Mobile Robot (ACR) driven systems in its Tote AV portfolio in North America. ACRs are ground-based automated robots that operate in a secured, fully automated environment for case and tote handling in warehouses. Collaboration focuses on warehouse project delivery This collaboration enables warehouse leaders to leverage these technologies and the reliable project delivery of Vanderlande, according to the company. Hai’s portfolio complements Vanderlande’s shuttle-based ADAPTO automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), which delivers exceptional storage density and throughput for high-performance fulfillment operations relied…
The days of only a mobile robot or two seem to be a thing of the past. As costs come down to own and operate mobile robots, organizations have the option to control an entire fleet of these robots under one roof or under multiple roofs. Join this interactive discussion and learn what areas can mobile robots best serve different businesses, and how can one organization successfully manage several robots simultaneously to generate the best optimization processes. Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Time: 2:00 P.M. EST/11:00 A.M. PST Panelists will also discuss: Integrating mobile robots to your ecosystem Properly collecting…
Optimization and efficiency are key, especially in picking operations. Dwell time, the time spent by an associate waiting for the next picking mission, is a major nemesis of warehouse management. An uninterrupted picking workflow reduces downtime and removes bottlenecks that affect all players in a warehouse operation. Advanced Pallet Station keeps the operation moving Colorado-based Prime Robotics announced the release of its new Advanced Pallet Station (APS) at MODEX 2024. According to the company, APS represents an advancement in goods-to-person picking systems, utilizing robotics and automation to elevate warehouse productivity and picking accuracy. “The hardest part is making sure you're…
Robots can do lots of things. Robots can do lots of things well. But when it comes to robots and multiple applications, things can potentially hit a snag. Get a grip. OnRobot started with grippers OnRobot was founded in Odense, Denmark in 2018 after a merger of three end-of-arm tooling companies - On Robot, OptoForce and Perception Robotics. The company’s mission is to “break down automation barriers and bring the benefits of robotic automation to manufacturers of all sizes.” OnRobot’s history is deeply rooted in robotic grippers. But by the end of 2022, the company took a step in the…
Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced that the companies will join forces, combining two of the world’s leaders in artificial intelligence and robotics. The research partnership aims to accelerate the development of general-purpose humanoid robots utilizing TRI’s Large Behavior Models and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot. Partnership looks to push humanoid research further Boston Dynamics has a longstanding reputation for advances in humanoids, from extreme mobility to bimanual manipulation. The latest generation of Atlas is the result of years of hardware/software co-design aimed at building the most capable humanoid platform, both in terms of physical capability and software interfaces…
Robust.AI, a San Carlos, Calif. based cobot manufacturer, has launched Carter Pro, a new collaborative mobile robot, that combines AI and interaction models. The company says that Carter Pro creates a new, more accessible path to scale and ROI via collaborative productivity. New cobot enables continuous improvement Carter Pro uses AI that understands the world alongside novel robot hardware for tactile interaction, according to Robust. “Carter Pro is aware of its environment and people around it in a way no other robot is, and its AI makes it responsive to circumstances in a way that makes sense to people working…
Commercial robotic systems need not be complicated, expensive, or take up valuable floor space in perpetuity. Some robots are small, but mighty - providing adaptable and scalable options without sacrificing flexibility or breaking the bank. Tompkins Robotics develops and markets a wide range of warehouse robots, including its flagship tSort system. The growing family of tSort autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and their relatives, coupled with the company’s Transcend platform, can provide flexible and scalable sortation for a variety of applications. Simple robots enable commercial viability Robotics 24/7 readers might have noted two similar company pages on our website: Tompkins Robotics…
Formant, a provider of cloud robotics management software, and Slalom, a global business and technology consulting company, announced a strategic partnership to help enterprise companies more easily adopt automation and robotics technologies to supercharge their businesses. Both companies are showcasing the potential of their combined technology at RoboBusiness 2024 called “Robot Corral,” that showcases several live demos of Formant customer and partner robots, all streaming into the Formant platform. Uncertainties, complexities slow robotics adoption “At RoboBusiness, Slalom and Formant are showcasing the very near future of how companies can better navigate the complexities of automation and achieve their strategic goals…
