Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
January 30, 2023
Autonomous shuttles and mobile robots can move items in a factory or distribution center, but fast and accurate picking is necessary to fulfill growing volumes of orders. RightHand Robotics Inc. has combined its RightPick 3 picking system, machine learning, and RightCare service to address that need. The New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA) this month named Somerville, Mass.-based RightHand the “Robotics Company of the Year” at its 10th annual NEVY Awards. Yaro Tenzer, co-founder and CEO of RightHand, thanked NEVCA and MassRobotics for nurturing innovative startups in the Massachusetts robotics cluster. Vince Martinelli, head of product and marketing at RightHand…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.79
January 27, 2023
…yesterday announced that they have integrated Berkshire Grey's Robotic Shuttle Put Wall, or BG RSPWi, with the Locus Origin and Vector mobile robots. The companies said their “end-to-end” automation will help retail and e-commerce customers maximize supply chain productivity and throughput and address growing labor challenges. “Partnering with Berkshire Grey allows our customers to reap the benefits of enterprise-level robotic automation across some of their most business-critical supply chain processes,” stated Mike Johnson, president at Locus Robotics. “Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics have been operating in the supply chain industry for many years now, and it’s great to see us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.60
January 25, 2023
…items on shelves as quickly as possible. Our Robotic Shuttle Putwall (RSPW) is well-adapted to a wide SKU variety. It handles the unpackaged mix of goods you get in returns and can be configured for reverse-logistics applications. How are RPSi and RSPW designed to handle otherwise hard-to-sort goods? Geyer: For instance, RPSW is able to sort very small goods, such as cosmetics, for returns. Shoes have a high rate of return and RSPW can also handle shoeboxes. RSPi is now able to weigh items, which allows packaging and shipping companies to charge their customers appropriately. Automation allows them to focus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.12
January 24, 2023
…Nala Robotics' cooking automation and design technology with Ovention's Shuttle Oven and Hatco's Flav-R 2-Go Pizza Locker System within a 10' x 10' footprint. Ovention, which develops compact ovens, is a subsidiary of Hatco Corp. Nala Robotics is based in Arlington Heights, Ill. It develops robotic systems designed for the kitchen, including Pizzaiola, its pizza-making robot system, Spotless, its dishing washing robot system, and The Wingman, its fry-cooking robot system. Hatco was founded in 1950 and is a manufacturer of food service equipment. Its other brands include ADM, American Range, and FWE. It is headquartered in Milwaukee. More to see:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.26
January 11, 2023
…The company plans to launch in 2024 autonomous passenger shuttles and industry-specific vehicles in partnership with Applied EV, bp, NEVS, and ZF. Meanwhile, together with Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd., Oxbotica said it is bringing open autonomy to mining to improve safety and sustainability combined with lower operational costs. Applied EV and Ocado Group have partnred with Oxbotica for autonomous deliveries in the U.K. Source: Oxbotica More investors get on board Oxbotica said its Series C accommodates growing demand from new and current shareholders. It said it expects more investors to sign on before the funding round closes in a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.41
January 09, 2023
…used in AGVs and AMRs from varied manufacturers, noted the company. For instance, Bosch Rexroth’s heavy-duty MP1000R and ACTIVE Shuttle work with Locator. Locator was previously available in Europe and is now available in the U.S., said a company spokeswoman.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
January 08, 2023
…(309.3 kph) for an autonomous racecar at the space shuttle runway in Florida in April 2022. Technology refresh continues on racecars The goal of the IAC @ CES is to advance technologies that can accelerate the commercialization of fully autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The collaborative effort uses motorsports to show how performance and safety can increase and to provide a platform for students to excel in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The first Indy Autonomous Challenge was held in October 2021 in Indianapolis, with TUM Autonomous Motorsport winning the $1 million top prize. Between each challenge,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.09
January 05, 2023
…finalized the robotization and automation of two Bluebus Autonom shuttles and have successfully completed all commissioning tests. The autonomous vehicles will now begin drives on a test track. The companies said this milestone demonstrated their ability to collaborate to automate an existing vehicle in a short time. After only one month, the BlueBus and Navya teams were able to assemble and integrate all of Navya's technologies into the Bluebus platform for series production. “The assembly of these two vehicles on the production line is the concrete expression of the work we have undertaken on the industrialization of our solutions,” stated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.44
December 22, 2022
…industrial vehicles to vehicles with passengers like robotaxis and shuttle buses. Hyundai Mobis is the global no. 6 automotive supplier, headquartered in Seoul, Korea. The company's products include various components for electrification, brakes, chassis, and suspension, steering, airbags, lighting and automotive electronics. Hyundai Mobis operates R&D headquarters in Korea, with four technology centers in the United States, Germany, China, and India. Ottopia’s software has helped cut costs Ottopia's teleoperation software enables autonomous vehicle fleets to do things they otherwise cannot while allowing their developers to dramatically cut R&D costs and comply with regulatory requirements. With Ottopia, humans in a remote…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.46
December 22, 2022
…The Attabotics System is made up of Attabots, small shuttle robots that can move bins up 16 in. in height and 100 lb. in payload capacity. “Attabotics’ scalable micro-fulfillment system condenses traditional warehouse aisles into a single, vertical storage structure,” the company said in a recent release announcing the newest version of its Attabot. “Inside the structure, robotic shuttles move in three-dimensional space to store and deliver goods to workers on the perimeter that pick, pack, and ship modern commerce orders.” Murphy said Attabotics' system also addresses labor challenges and increases efficiency using software and data. The company has partnered…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.01
December 21, 2022
…expands its distribution network. “To bring the first multi-level shuttle system of its kind in the country to Huntsville is a great accomplishment for our team,” stated Sharan Kalva, president of C-StoreMaster. “Innovation has always been at the forefront of our business, and with this new warehouse, C-StoreMaster is set up for success for years to come.” C-StoreMaster partnered with Geek+ to incorporate three automation technologies in its new warehouse, improving picking accuracy to 99.99%. The company has tripled to quadrupled its picking productivity, according to Rick DeFiesta, executive vice president of sales and solutions at Beijing-based Geek+. In the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.37
December 18, 2022
…10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST on Jan. 7. Shuttles will depart from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) West Hall beginning at 11:00 a.m., and there will be a rideshare pickup/drop off, as well as onsite parking. According to the competition rules, the race will consist of a single elimination tournament with multiple rounds of high-speed, head-to-head passing matches with AV-21 racecars, culminating in a championship rounds. Nine university teams are seeking to compete and break autonomous racing world records in the Autonomous Challenge @ CES 2023, including: AI Racing Tech (ART)—University of Hawai'i, with the University of California,…
