Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.36
March 31, 2022
…to its Muratec Premex Series. The automated guided vehicle (AGV) models are customizable for a wide range of load capacities, lift heights, navigation methods, temperature ratings, and software applications, the company said. Murata partners with AGVE in North America From its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., Murata Machinery will take over and lead all North American operations in partnership with the AGVE Group, directing day-to-day North American sales, installation, service, and marketing operations. AGVE is a part of the Murata Machinery Group. Since 1985, the company has deployed more than 4,000 general vehicles and 160 custom-made ones. “Combining our AGV sales…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.23
March 20, 2024
…of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are surging as warehouses in a broad range of industries continue to struggle with workforce challenges. According to Next Move Strategy Consulting, the mobile robotics market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2% between now and 2030. Yet, without proper preparation of the surfaces AMRs and AGVs will be rolling over, the vehicles will not work as anticipated and the deployments could fail. Here’s how to make sure your warehouse floor is ready for robotics. Warehouse Floor Condition Matters Most warehouse floors are concrete. While concrete…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
February 29, 2024
…compatibility with a wide range of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Its space-saving design provides integration flexibility while eliminating mechanical charging connections and related maintenance. The charger is also equipped with safety features that help protect workers and equipment - providing facility operators and AGV original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) an integrated, safe charging system to optimize both efficiency and equipment autonomy, said EnerSys. The company’s new NexSys+ Outdoor charger provides the same performance and features of the NexSys+ charger, with the addition of an IP54-rated enclosure designed to withstand the elements, protecting the charger against dust, water, and seasonal temperature changes.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.59
August 17, 2022
…and service partner for its automated guided vehicle, or AGV, applications. Vanderlande said that Toyota Material Handling forklifts equipped with Kollmorgen's technology will strengthen its logistics and warehouse portfolio. “Vanderlande strives to deliver the best fully integrated autonomous vehicle offering as part of our solutions for our warehousing, parcel, and airport customers,” stated Daan Stikkel, general manager for autonomous vehicles (AVs) at Vanderlande. “With this collaboration, we are confident that by combining our expertise and solutions we can jointly deliver and continuously develop better AV solutions.” Veghel, Netherlands-based Vanderlande said its extensive portfolio of integrated systems, software, and life-cycle services…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.56
March 13, 2024
…features VisionNav’s newly unveiled VNST20 PRO automated guided vehicle (AGV). The trade show is being held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. VNST20 PRO AGV turns 180 degrees inside trailers VisionNav’s new offering combines its VNST20 autonomous forklift, a robot control system (RCS) for fleet scheduling, and 3D LiDAR for simultaneous location and mapping (SLAM) with deep learning positioning technology. The system has been designed specifically for automated loading and unloading of trailer trucks and manual handling tasks. VisionNav’s VNST20 PRO features a rated load capacity of 2000 kg, a cargo top clearance of 150…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.54
July 20, 2022
…new brushless motor for its PullBuddy Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV). The brushless motor has a higher torque compared to the currently used brushed motor, which will lead to better performance and increased horsepower, the company said. In addition, the new motor requires less maintenance. The news comes a little over a month after Resgreen announced that it has started large-scale production of its PullBuddy fleet. Township, Mich.-based RGGI claims to be a leading developer of AMRs and AGVs, noting that its engineers have years of experience in the material handling and robotics industries. The PullBuddy is less than 12 inches…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.41
March 08, 2024
…for driverless transport vehicles such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. With ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless sensors that offer a 360-degree range of up to 82 feet, the ELOshield AGV/AMR module prevents collisions between these small and often overlooked vehicles in warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing plants. Forklifts equipped with the ELOshield forklift safety and pedestrian detection system also help in preventing collisions. ELOshield specifications The radio-based ELOshield AGV/AMR module acts as stand-alone antenna that can be installed on these material handling vehicles. The module comes in a 3.3 in x 2…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.39
March 22, 2024
…counting and industrial scanning, the Captis autonomous ground vehicle (AGV). The company also revealed partnerships with AI-driven organization GreyOrange, technology company Ericsson and Canadian retailer Indro Robotics. From air and ground in the warehouse Cypher calls its offering ‘The Future of Warehouse Robotics’ because it combines both aerial and ground robotics technology into a single, integrated package. The Captis AGV can find its way around warehouses all on its own. It won’t bump into people or objects, and requires no infrastructure changes. When it’s time for cycle counting, it uses drone technology attached to the ground robot with a tether…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.31
June 09, 2023
…integrate, and install its BigBuddy automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, and BotWay traffic management software. BigBuddy will deliver full pods on a customized load-handling frame from an assembly-line station to the staging area. The AGV will then return an empty pod to the station, said the Shelby Township, Mich.-based company. “ResGreen is on a streak of sales success, adding another large contract in the second quarter,” said Parsh Patel, ResGreen CEO, in a statement. “Customers are impressed with our cost-effective products that are exceedingly robust and easy to install and maintain, as well as our dedicated customer service.” BigBuddy to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.27
June 15, 2023
…Americas Inc. today announced their plans to launch Rocrich AGV Solutions. The joint venture will build on their existing partnership and offer mobile systems for factories and warehouses in North America. Jungheinrich and Logisnext will hold equal shares in the company, which will be headquartered in Houston with additional operations in Marengo, Ill. Logisnext and Jungheinrich have already been collaborating in North America for more than 15 years in North America. This includes MCJ Supply Chain Solutions LLC, a joint venture offering Jungheinrich automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Brian Spradlin, currently president of MCJ with over 15 years of experience in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.21
June 28, 2023
…to another have not been an easy proposition for AGV and AMR makers. ANT everywhere changes that,” stated Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics. “This tightly integrated product extension enables manufacturers to offer new and robust 'ANT-driven' vehicles that are accurate, quick to install, and perform as expected, whatever the environment.” St-Sulpice, Switzerland-based BlueBotics said its natural feature navigation can help companies meet the challenge of vehicle automation. With more than 20 years of industry experience, the ZAPI Group company provides its Autonomous Navigation Technology and expert support to enable customers to successfully bring their automated guided vehicles (AGV), autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
March 06, 2023
…customers build the business case for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). St-Sulpice, Switzerland-based BlueBotics said it has more than 20 years of industry experience. The company provides its autonomous navigation technology (ANT) and support to help customers bring AGVs, AMRs, or automated forklifts to market. Interoperability is now available, says BlueBotics The ability to operate different mobile robot brands as a single fleet is an area of increasing interest, with standards efforts and an increasing number of software vendors addressing the issue. At ProMat in Chicago, BlueBotics said its team will show how this dream has…
