Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.82
…of its KettyBot Pro, the next generation of its delivery and reception robot. Enhancements in the new generation include immersive engagement and personalized advertising, cutting-edge cameras that allow for navigating even narrower passageways, smart tray inspection based on visual sensors and more color options. In 2024, restaurant and retail customers expect seamless experiences tailored to their preferences by brands that can anticipate their next desire. Businesses facing an unprecedented labor shortage are turning to robots to deliver such an experience. In addition to delivering food and returning items, KettyBot can attract, greet and guide customers in dynamic environments while generating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.72
…and dabbled in both aerial drone and land-based last-mile delivery. Acquisitions are nothing new for Amazon. The company acquired shelf-moving AMR manufacturer Kiva Systems Inc. in 2012. Autonomous cart firm Canvas Technology and delivery robot developer Dispatch were bought in 2019. Amazon most recently purchased Belgian robotic manufacturer and integrator Cloostermans-Huwaert in 2022. Besides companies it has acquired, Amazon’s fulfillment centers serve as a proving ground for developing robotic technologies, including Agility Robotics’ Digit bipedal humanoid robot. Amazon’s Robotics division, which is based in North Reading, MA, opened a new manufacturing facility in Westborough, MA, in 2021. The facility was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.17
…wide range of autonomous applications. This includes drones, robots, delivery robots, construction and farm equipment, and autonomous cars and trucks. The same high-precision technology that powers the fastest autonomous racing cars is now available to industries seeking reliable and high-precision navigation solutions throughout North America and most of Europe. “As with any competition, we want to win,” said Gary Passon, AIracingTech founder and Autonomous Motorsports Principal at UC Berkeley. “Point One's RTK technology is not only incredibly accurate but also remarkably easy to integrate and use. It has been an essential component in optimizing our vehicle's performance and has increased…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
…heavy-duty trucks, recently held a ceremony to mark the delivery of its first batch of autonomous heavy-duty trucks to Yunyi Transport, an international express logistics company. Yunyi Transport's order for 300 heavy-duty trucks equipped with Inceptio's technology represents the latest step in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous trucks in China. The 63 trucks delivered to Yunyi Transport are “Tianlong” models co-developed by Inceptio and Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle and pre-installed with Inceptio's full-stack autonomous driving system. Trucks will be deployed across Yunyi Transport's nationwide line-haul network. During mass production, the trucks are outfitted with a hardware kit including lidar, millimeter-wave radar,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.73
…while picking and then placing the item in a delivery bin. Based on feedback, the intelligent grippers ensure accuracy and a gripping success rate of 100%. In addition to the low gripping failure rate, the Movu eligo reduces the number of manual ‘touches’ required for order fulfilment or replenishment and can reach a pick success rate greater than 99%, officials claim. Able to achieve 600 picks per hour, depending on the specific implementation, the robot can pick goods up to 2 kg and with dimensions of 1 cm minimum to a maximum of 30 cm. The robot is also completely…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.56
…AGVs and AMRs find prominent use cases in logistics, delivery, and disinfection, specific subsegments within these categories, such as palletizing and sorting, are expected to take center stage as primary future use cases. The growth of hybrid systems that enable customers to leverage AMRs for multiple operational tasks is also anticipated in the foreseeable future. The report addresses other key issues, including: How many mobile robots (AGVs and AMRs) will be in use by 2030? What are the main application categories? Who are the top industry participants, and what are their present development and launch activities? What are existing and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.11
…leadership to standardize the process for evaluation, training and delivery of exoskeletons to eligible Veterans in need.” The VA estimates that approximately 42,000 individuals with spinal cord injuries are U.S. veterans, of which the VA provides annual care to more than 27,000 individuals through the VA Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) network. The STAND Act, which has been endorsed by Paralyzed Veterans of America and Disabled American Veterans, seeks to ensure that: Annual exoskeleton evaluations are codified in law for those veterans who seek their care through the VA; The VA provides Congress updates on the progress in terms…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.61
…freight robot networks that provide highly efficient and timely delivery at low costs.” Ma also outlined the significant ESG benefits delivered by Inceptio's current technology. “Developed economies and emerging economies face similar challenges in the trucking industry – a labor shortage driven by challenging working conditions and the heavy emissions created by diesel-guzzling trucks,” he explained. Inceptio's autonomous driving technology addresses both of these issues. Highly automated driving creates a safer and less stressful working environment, reducing collision risk by 75%, drivers’ physical fatigue by 35% while generating fuel savings of 2% to 10%. Ma says Inceptio is able to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.21
…it more efficient and cost-effective and increasing the timely delivery of goods to consumers.” Partners tout potential benefits FORTNA and Geek+ said their custom installations will “enable customers to add flexibility to their operations, while increasing throughput and creating a more positive workplace for their warehouse employees.” They listed the following potential benefits: Enhanced efficiency: FORTNA said its industry knowledge will be complemented by Geek+'s technology, creating efficient and adaptable automation. Mobile robots can provide more than double the average order picking and sorting throughput, it claimed. Scalability: “The collaboration will offer businesses scalable solutions that can grow with their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.07
…be applied to parking, low-speed driving, first and last-mile delivery, vehicle maintenance, fleet operations, and other custom use cases. With its growing network of autonomous transfer hubs for fleet and delivery companies and mapped points of interest for consumers, STEER said it continues to create an ecosystem of users and infrastructures that benefit from space and time efficiency, reduced costs, enhanced user experiences, and new revenue. About PAVE Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE) said it is a coalition of industrial experts, nonprofits, and academics with one goal: To bring the AV conversation to the public so everyone can play…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.69
…more flexibility than AGVs, which move along fixed routes. Delivery, hospitality, inventory, and self-driving forklifts are examples of self-navigating robots. Drones: Also known as uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), these robots use software-controlled flight plans that work with GPS. Drones are used in various fields like surveying, delivery services, and agriculture. Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs): These robots function in underwater environments for applications like oceanography, oil and gas exploration, and archaeology. Prospective users should evaluate the mobile robots whose designs best address the demands of the task at hand. Mobile robots can provide multiple benefits AMRs and related systems can help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.57
…that customers in the Agility Partner Program can expect delivery of the first Digits in 2024, with general market availability in 2025. In addition, Agility recently announced that it is opening RoboFab, a 70,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Salem, Ore. The company said it expects to be able to produce hundreds of robots in the first year and eventually scale to more than 10,000 robots per year. Digit also will work in the new factory in a similar capacity to Agility’s customer sites—moving, loading, and unloading totes. Amazon to use robot for tote recycling Amazon said it will initially use Digit…