Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.35
October 06, 2020
…Paramore says. Paramore advises that autonomous lift trucks, tow tractors and other robotic vehicles typically don’t operate as fast or aggressively as a human operated equivalent does, which is why Yale figures it takes about 1.3 robotic lift trucks to replace the workload of one human-operated vehicle. However, with many DCs running multiple shifts, while struggling to find enough operators, robotic trucks can bring payback in as little as two years for a two-shift operation. Additionally, says Paramore, robotics can pick a pallet off the floor level and onto a conveyor, as well as lift trucks capable of lifting pallets…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.34
September 20, 2019
…are in stealth mode. ZF revealed autonomous Terminal Yard Tractor to the world last year. Running defined lanes within a restricted area, the yard trucks present an easy use case for moving freight from point A to point B autonomously. An extended sensor set enables the Terminal Yard Tractor to monitor its surroundings, while the central computer – ZF ProAI – coordinates the functions of longitudinal and lateral guidance, allowing the tractor to take the trailer from the truck and autonomously maneuver it to the ramp for loading and discharging. “These vehicles can prevent maneuvering damage and downtimes,” ZF’s CEO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.33
December 23, 2022
…25% in 2021, followed by forklifts (20%) and tow tractors (>15%). In terms of unit pricing, we expect to see that every time mobile robot (AGV and AMR) shipments double, prices will fall by around 10% to 15%.” Even with those concerns, Interact Analysks said it expect the installed base of mobile robots to reach more than 4 million units by 2027. “Both AMRs and AGVs will experience strong demand in the next five years, but growth of AMR adoption will dwarf that of AGVs due to the greater range of possible applications,” it said. “Logistics will continue to be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.19
January 13, 2022
…the U.S.” and the market leader in robotic tow tractors worldwide. It now offers its products in a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Seegrid added that it has made multiple enhancements to its autonomy technology and fleet management software. Seegrid IQ fuses data from cameras, lidar, and machine learning models with the company’s proprietary 3D computer vision system. The company also launched Fleet Geek, cloud-based analytics software that tracks and illustrates AMR performance trends, providing actionable insights. In 2021, with global supply chain pressures continuing to drive demand for Seegrid's automation, the company said its growing AMR fleet drove an additional 2…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.18
May 16, 2022
…Fenwick. They have developed robots for warehousing applications including tractors, palletizers, stackers, reach, and very narrow aisle (VNA) systems. Frankfurt, Germany-based KION said its portfolio includes lift trucks, supply chain automation, integrated software, and services. The company's systems are designed to help optimize the flow of material and information within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. At the end of 2021, customers of various sizes and in numerous industries used more than 1.6 million of the KION Group’s industrial trucks and more than 8,000 of its installed systems worldwide. KION, whose U.S. subsidiary is in Summerville, S.C., currently has about 40,000…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.07
January 13, 2022
…multi-sensor autonomy stack to equip self-driving pallet trucks, tow tractors, and lift trucks for high-capacity materials handling operations. The lidar will help Vecna's system confidently navigate dynamic environments, safely detect and avoid obstacles while working alongside people and manually driven vehicles, and intelligently map its path through real-time topological reasoning, said the companies. “We completed an exhaustive evaluation of all 3D lidar sensors on the market and found the Ouster OS0 to be our strong favorite,” said Zachary Dydek, chief technology officer of Vecna Robotics. “We believe Ouster’s best-in-class customer service and proven scalability will enable Vecna Robotics to meet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.04
November 14, 2022
…the front driver-side tire of a Kodiak Class 8 tractor. Even after the tire was destroyed, the Kodiak Driver stayed in control and brought the truck to a safe and complete stop while maintaining its lane, it added. Kodiak’s fallback technology integral to demo This blown-out tire demonstration relied on Kodiak's fallback technology that guides a Kodiak self-driving truck to a safe stop in the event of a critical system failure. Upon experiencing the blowout, the autonomous system can immediately detect the tire fault, identify and adapt to the new vehicle dynamics, initiate the fallback protocol, trigger the hazard lights…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.00
December 15, 2021
…No. 1 in market share worldwide for automated tow tractors. Seegrid launched several new robot models in 2021, including the Palion Lift, which it said is the only autonomous lift truck in the market with “industry-leading” 3D perception. Seegrid and Applied Intuition Seegrid said the partnership “involves a significant invesment” and will enable it to quickly validate product innovations in more supply chain environments and use cases than is feasible with manual testing. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Applied Intuition provides simulation tools for high-fidelity modeling used in autonomous vehicle development, testing, and deployment. The company said its suite of products, focused on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.97
December 01, 2021
…guidance system in Series 8 of its Palion Tow Tractor. Jeff Christensen, vice president of product at Seegrid, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7 about Seegrid IQ and the Palion Lift, which is available through the Seegrid Technology Early Access Program: What elements of Box Robotics' technology are in the latest generation of the Seegrid IQ technology? Christensen: Seegrid’s acquisition of Box Robotics added the 3D situational awareness capabilities, a key component of the company’s next-generation Seegrid IQ technology. Jeff Christensen, Seegrid All Seegrid AMRs have Seegrid IQ, leveraging sensor fusion to give the robots an extremely accurate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.87
January 06, 2023
…company has developed systems for traditional warehousing operations, including tractors, pallet stackers, reaching, and very narrow aisle (VNA) robots. Behr Paint applies robots to operations Behr Paint Co. said it is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, and Chile. To optimize its storage space and reduce operating costs of its U.S. distribution centers, Behr chose BALYO's autonomous forklifts. Not only can BALYO's systems automate operations, but they can also improve safety and reduce the damage often associated with the manual…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.78
January 21, 2022
…challenges, said Agtonomy. The company said its platform turns tractors and other equipment into autonomous machines providing a low-cost, technology-enabled labor force to remotely manage such equipment. By partnering with some of the most trusted names in agricultural OEM equipment, Agtonomy claimed that it will deliver immediate value and sustainability to local farmers. In addition to accelerating development of its teleoperations technology, Agtonomy said it will use its latest funding round to expanding its team and industry partnerships. Source: Agtonomy Funding the future of local farming Strategic and venture investors Toyota Ventures, Flybridge, Hampton VC (founded by Sam Parr and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.76
June 14, 2021
…feedback on customer freight moved with a Class 8 tractor operating at this level of autonomy,” said Craig Harper, chief sustainability officer and executive vice president at J.B. Hunt. “While we believe there will be a need for highly skilled, professional drivers for many years to come, it is important for J.B. Hunt as an industry leader to be involved early in the development of advanced autonomous technologies and driving systems to ensure that their implementation will improve efficiency while enhancing safety.” Companies to consider fleets, long-term partnership Through the collaboration, J.B. Hunt and Waymo will explore how autonomous driving…
