Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.76
September 06, 2023
…Investment Co. and James Kuffner, CEO of Woven by Toyota. The global market for just palletizing robots could expand by $1.7 billion at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.71% from 2022 to 2027, according to Research and Markets. Similarly, Fact.MR predicted a CAGR of 9.4%, with that market reaching $10.1 billion by 2033. Mujin plans for growth What will Mujin do next in this growing market? Josh Cloer, director of sales at Mujin, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7: What are your plans for the capital? Josh Cloer, Mujin Cloer: Our plan is to continue the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.76
October 27, 2022
…the Raymond High Capacity Orderpicker in response to the industry’s need to pick more efficiently at increased heights. Designed to facilitate order picking a full rack higher than models currently on the market, the lift truck delivers can reduce the annual cost per pallet stored by 19% in comparison with competitors, claimed the company. “As SKU counts proliferate and warehouse space continues to be at a premium, the need to better equip our customers with tools that provide increased warehouse layout flexibility and significant picking efficiencies was clear,” said Shannon Curtis, product manager for Class II, ZaP, and iADS at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.63
January 11, 2024
…and Translink Capital, along with existing investors S2G Ventures, Toyota Ventures, F-Prime Capital and Cibus Capital. As part of the round, Brian Rich, managing partner with Catalyst Investors, and Kaz Kikuchi from Translink Capital, will join the company’s Board. Burro is an autonomy company building the future of work outdoors. The company was founded in 2017 and began with a mobility platform designed to help customers meet rising wages and a shrinking workforce. Today, Burro has more than 300 robots working as harvest assist robots in nurseries and permanent crops, where they tow trailers autonomously, patrol depot yards, and serve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.58
February 04, 2021
…and men – from across the robotics and automation industries. The list includes leaders from industrial companies as well as leaders with robotics vendors such a Fetch Robotics and 6 River Systems. “Although we as an industry have miles to go in balancing diversity in manufacturing, those with the knowledge, creativity and drive to raise the level of technology and innovation can achieve success,” said Robert Willig, executive director and CEO of SME. “This group of women has not only the vision to create new products – and in some cases even new product categories – they also have the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.35
October 06, 2023
…Analysis cited both the continued growth of the warehouse industry and Geek+’s dominant position in both the order-fulfillment and AMR categories. The announcement of the new global market-share rankings from Interact Analysis placed Geek+ in the No. 1 spots for both order-fulfillment and mobile robots, marking the fifth year in a row where the company has been ranked first in AMRs. “These rankings show that our products, led by our shelf-to-person solutions, are uniquely designed to fit retailers' needs for flexible and fast order fulfillment across the globe,” said Yong Zheng, Geek+ founder and CEO. “Our teams develop systems designed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.27
November 09, 2021
…and Lyft pioneered collaboration between the ride-hail and driverless industries, and [they] are now laying the foundation for large-scale deployments of driverless robotaxis,” said Karl Iagnemma, president and CEO of Motional. Motional began in 2020 as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv and is developing SAE Level 4 autonomous robotaxis. The Boston-based startup said it has set industry milestones including the first fully autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the world's first robotaxi pilot, and the operation of a fleet conducting over 100,000 public rides. “Lyft’s powerful network is the ideal platform for deploying autonomous vehicles at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.09
July 17, 2022
…won the award for its ISS demonstration, development with Toyota Motor Corp. of a robotic arm for the “Lunar Cruiser” manned pressurized rover, and its U.S. expansion. Overview of tasks to be conducted by the dual-arm robot in space. Source: GITAI Collaborators help get robots, people into space GITAI said it is jointly developing its space technologies with Toyota Automobile and received orders from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. The company is also actively recruiting staffers for its U.S. office and is working with private companies and U.S. government institutes. “This mission is a key stepping-stone towards commercialization…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.81
February 15, 2022
…intelligent logistics systems in North America and worldwide. The Toyota Industries company last year updated its portfolio, which includes electric forklift trucks, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), mobile robots, and consulting services. The Automated TRT is designed for very narrow aisles. Source: Raymond Transtacker offers dual modes Raymond said that its new Automated TRT offers dual-mode operation: automated mode for full pallet moves and manual mode for case picking. “With no need for operator breaks, this means more hours on the floor and more pallets moved per shift, increasing productivity,” claimed the company. “The Automated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.55
March 11, 2020
…installed in more than 50 countries at companies like Toyota, Ford and Raytheon. The MiR250 battery is based on the large-capacity models, featuring 48v architecture (instead of 24v) for longer runtime and double the charging speed. The can add 3 hours of operation in a 24-hour period. To further reduce downtime, batteries can be swapped in 2 minutes. MiR has updated a number of standard components in the MiR250 to give the robot a longer life-time and allow it to operate effectively in industrial environments. “The MiR250 is one of the few logistics automation robots of its size built solidly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.35
April 07, 2023
…conversation with Brett Wood, the president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America. He noted that if you based your view of the economy on television news, you’d think we’re in the doldrums. Now, the long-predicted recession may be coming – we’ve never had this many consecutive years of growth without a downturn in the past – but the numbers that relate to industry are pretty darn good. In Toyota Material Handling's corner of the industry, these are the best of times. Wood said the materials handling industry sold a combined total of 663,000 units in 2021 and 2022…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.25
March 25, 2024
…arms to perform vision-based tasks across a variety of industries. “We are incredibly excited about the possibilities that our recent fundraising opens up,” said Miika Satori, CEO of Cambrian Robotics. “Our primary goals are to enhance the scalability of the product and strengthen our sales and operations in our main target markets. In addition, we are bringing new AI-vision-based skills to robot arms, further pushing boundaries in the field of robotics.” Cambrian’s executive team, led by Satori, has over 50 years of combined experience in AI and Robotics. Joao Seabra, CTO, is an award-winning roboticist, and Dr. Alexandre Borghi, head…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.17
February 14, 2022
…design, and translation. They have also worked to develop industry standards with members of the ASTM International standards committee. Exoskeletons could potentially reduce workplace back injuries in material handling by 20% to 60%, found the study, which was published in the Journal of Applied Ergonomics. “This is a critical advancement because work-related injuries to overburdened workers are a major factor contributing to the current dynamics in the labor market,” said HeroWear in reference to shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. the Exo-LiFFT calculator. Source: Vanderbilt University HeroWear develops Exo-LiFFT Exoskeletons are now being used daily in factories, warehouses, construction sites, and…
