Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.37
January 13, 2022
…Francisco-based Ouster provides lidar for the automotive, industrial, smart infrastructure, and robotics industries. The company claimed that its sensors “offer an excellent combination of price and performance with the flexibility to span hundreds of use cases and enable revolutionary autonomy across industries.” With a global team and high-volume manufacturing, Ouster supports about 600 customers in over 50 countries. Most material handling not yet automated Currently, less than 1% of material handling vehicles are automated, representing a significant opportunity for warehouse automation within the $2.5 billion total addressable market (TAM) estimated for the industrial lidar market by 2025, noted Ouster. Manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.06
January 12, 2022
…technical and customer support through RICOH Service Advantage, whose infrastructure will enable 6 River systems to continue expanding quickly across the U.S. Ricoh's certified technicians will work alongside 6 River Systems' engineers to support Chucks, from calibration and floor mapping to routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and retrofits. The company also provides end-user operator training for Chucks, including use of the device charging dock and facility re-mapping procedure, helping to ensure optimal robot usage. “Our collaboration with 6 River Systems is a prime example of how our stable and trusted infrastructure – coupled with a team of more than 10,000 service…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.51
January 07, 2022
…and saw the race as a good testbed for infrastructure. How did you choose component technology providers? Mitchell: We chose one OEM, but not using its full stack. We chose components to have diverse partners and sponsors. For example, Luminar is a poster child for how the IAC can harmonize perfectly with a company bringing new technology to market. In our use case, lidar is the most essential component, especially as we move into the passing challenge. Luminar was a brand-new company that was not public yet. Its solid-state lidar technology had lots of prototyeps, but was not yet in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.99
January 05, 2022
…build custom apps inside Formant, using our data and infrastructure.” Formant offers robotics infrastructure Formant has also clarified its self-image. “From the perspective of where we've been and where we're going—a year ago, people saw us as robot command-center software,” recalled Linnell. “We also talk about teleoperation and observation.” “We're building tooling on top of Formant to suit specific applications and workloads,” he said. “We think of ourselves more as an automation accelerant rather than a shrink-wrapped solution.” In addition to its open architecture, Formant provides tools for workflows and autonomy, including data piping for authentication and user management. “People…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.50
January 03, 2022
…our robots appealing especially to companies that have different infrastructures.” The more such systems are integrated, the greater the possibility of movement to “lights-out” facilities, he noted. Open systems needed for growth Too much fleet management software is closed, offering only limited interoperability, according to Christian Fritz, founder of Transitive Robotics, which builds full-stack robotic capabilities as a service on an open platform. AWS IoT RoboRunner Offers Central Repository Amazon Web Services recently announced AWS IoT RoboRunner, which collects and combines data from each type of robot in a fleet and standardizes data types like facility, location, and robotic tasks…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.84
December 29, 2021
…steady, high-accuracy operations, even around farms with weak Internet infrastructure, said XAG. XAG has also upgraded the three task systems on both P100 and V50 to further improve efficiency and precision for various applications. The XAG RevoSpray 2.0 system includes “intelligent rotary atomization technology” that can accurately spray fine droplets between 40 and 600 μm and therefore greatly cut down the use of pesticides, it said. The XAG RevoCast 2.0 system was redesigned with dual vertical centrifugal discs and a new smart screw feeder that can achieve a broadcast efficiency of 80 kg (175 lb.) of urea per minute. In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.07
December 27, 2021
…more specialized intelligence created to accommodate changes in warehouse infrastructure. For example, systems will need to specialize beyond traditional warehouses to adapt to micro-fulfillment centers that might be located in office buildings or back-of-store. That's the specialization piece. But I think the specialized applications will be combined in a general platform. So instead of having hundreds of companies that address each specialization, we'll have a few companies that combine specialized applications into a cohesive automation solution. Looking forward to in-person events What are you looking forward to most in 2022? Bieller: Definitely in-person events. The past two years have proven…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.42
December 20, 2021
…are also suitable for use in government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. AITX recognizes delivery robot demand The global market for delivery robots was valued at $300.2 million in 2021 and will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.3% through 2030, according to Quince Market Insights. Demand for autonomous vehicles has increased dramatically over the past few years as retailers, restaurant operators, and other businesses struggle to find contactless delivery methods that can reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and navigate the last mile. Other manufacturers in this space have successfully raised capital as they finalize productization and conduct…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.77
December 15, 2021
…plan to expand its routes, coverage, and terminals, as well as integrate Aurora Horizon and its Aurora Beacon cloud-based infrastructure with Uber Freight's digital network. “This way, when we launch our commercial business, carriers using Aurora Horizon may have the option to leverage Uber Freight's platform to haul freight for shippers between terminals, allowing them to utilize their drivers and existing assets at full capacity,” said the company. Since autonomous trucks can run 24/7, needing to stop only to refuel, they can improve carrier efficiency, especially when combined with Uber Freight's network, claimed Aurora.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.33
December 15, 2021
…where to best apply automation and what process or infrastructure changes might be needed to maximize efficiency. Seegrid Corp. today announced that it has partnered with Applied Intuition Inc. to create 3D virtual warehouses, factories, and distribution centers to support the acceleration of material handling automation. “Consumer demand and a shrinking labor force are putting pressure on nearly every industry, and in turn, putting pressure on AMRs [autonomous mobile robots] to effectively and consistently interpret and respond to ever-changing situations,” said Jim Rock, CEO of Seegrid. “Our customers rely on Seegrid to deliver industry leading automation solutions that can safely…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.24
December 13, 2021
…that its automation can be incorporated into existing operating infrastructure without disrupting operations or requiring customers to build new distribution infrastructure. Symbotic scales up to meet order backlog Symbotic noted that its customers include Walmart, Albertsons, and C&S Wholesale Grocers. With “the industry’s largest contracted order backlog of over $5 billion,” the company said its systems already serve in more than 1,400 stores in 16 states and eight Canadian provinces. In addition, Symbotic forecast $433 million in revenue in FY 2022, representing an increase of more than 73% year over year. As of Sept. 25, Symbotic predicted a revenue growth…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.05
December 10, 2021
…exposure to wildfires and ensure the safety of critical infrastructure in disaster-prone areas,” she said. As global demand for energy continues to increase, the challenge of building a robust infrastructure is also growing, said Petra. The company claimed that its robots can change the economics of undergrounding to make it more accessible for all communities and enable them to safeguard critical infrastructure. Petra develops tech in response to disasters “The U.S. national grid, established more than 40 years ago, wasn't built to withstand climate change or new strains on the system,” noted Petra. “Above-ground power lines have caused thousands of…
