Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.13
January 16, 2023
…on-site, automatic alerts to prevent damage to underground utility infrastructure during excavation Vega, which certifies agribusiness sustainability. The startup said it can affect the entire agri-food chain through traceability, risk analysis, and monitoring of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices 2023 Startup Collaborator participants. Source: John Deere Startup Collaborator program promotes innovation “The Startup Collaborator is an exciting way for big ideas to grow into something larger,” said Michele Kaiser, business development manager for the John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group. “As John Deere continues searching for new and interesting ideas, we can add value to our customers – even if…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.13
September 07, 2022
…being procured as a part of the expanded port infrastructure. “As a Singaporean company, we are pleased to see Singapore take the lead globally in the use of electric AGVs to automate port operations,” stated Kelvin Lim, CEO of Durapower Group. “We are delighted that PSA Singapore has chosen to rely on Durapower's global expertise in EV [electric vehicle] battery technology to power nearly two-thirds of the AGV fleet at the upcoming Tuas Port.” Durapower offers closed-loop, end-to-end energy storage for electric mobility and renewable energy applications, including on- and off-road electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid EVs, electric marine vessels,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.12
February 10, 2023
…large,” the company claimed. “Darwynn's national network and purpose-built infrastructure means we can quickly 'go live' and scale our clients' fulfillment capabilities.” Darwynn addresses accelerated expectations In addition to the accelerated growth of e-commerce demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain challenges have put strain on retailers, noted Darwynn. Consumers “now expect items to be in stock and delivered with speed,” it said. To meet these growing demands and improve Canadian supply chains, fulfillment operations need to take advantage of technological advancements, Darwynn said. The company said its new facility will “disrupt the industry with high-tech solutions that bring…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.12
January 23, 2019
…companies will be investing in a new type of infrastructure. Some of these sensors will help use electricity more efficiently, while others will help robots navigate and get the information they need to help humans. Cameras will support precision and control tasks. Sensors such as laser scanners can also be used as virtual cages that can shut down robots before encountering humans. And capacitive, touch-sensitive skins can be wrapped around robots to stop robotic movement around humans, should that be necessary. 4) Logistics will continue to be a hot space. Many companies are developing promising products across all parts of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.12
November 23, 2021
…the drone delivery leader because it already has significant infrastructure in place to serve the public. The retailer has more than 4,700 stores stocked with 120,000 of the most purchased items, located within 10 miles of over 90% of the U.S. population. Walmart has also invested and worked with Zipline, Gatik, Argo AI, and Cruise for autonomous deliveries. DroneUp said its airport “Hubs” house convenient on-site operations where FAA-certified flight engineers can conduct multiple and simultaneous deliveries. “Teaming up with Walmart to launch three delivery hubs marks a significant leap forward in the broader use of UAS [unmanned aerial systems]…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.12
July 19, 2021
…Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hong Kong, BPS Global Group is a leading provider of construction and logistics infrastructure and services. BPS Global Australia provides services around business systems design, consulting, logistics automation, and project execution and maintenance. “Through our partnership with BPS Global, the end customer gets access to both local advice, implementation, service, and support, as well as the latest in robot-based automation technology,” said Michael Rolfing, director of sales Australia at HAI Robotics.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.12
March 28, 2022
…be installed and ready to work within existing warehouse infrastructure in just a few days, said Boston Dynamics. “Labor shortages and supply chain snags continue to create challenges in keeping the flow of goods moving,” said Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics. “Stretch makes logistics operations more efficient and predictable, and it improves safety by taking on one of the most physically demanding jobs in the warehouse.” DHL puts down $15 million for preorder DHL Supply Chain recently announced a $15 million pre-order to further automate warehousing in North America with Stretch. The multi-year agreement marked the first commercial purchase…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.12
June 19, 2022
…advancements to augment our ability to accurately map the infrastructure around us—things like tables, racks, conveyors, and payloads.” “This increased perception helps the robot identify and interact with its immediate surroundings and infrastructure,” he added. Bear in mind that to extract the full benefit of the mix and number of sensor technologies in play, robot developers have also had to harness high-speed, high-capacity processors and the latest machine learning tools and techniques. “It’s really the convergence of advanced sensing, processing, and AI trends and capabilities that enables robotic perception that senses and understands the environment and can execute the task…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.09
January 24, 2022
…Parallel to allow railroads to open new markets, increase infrastructure utilization, and improve service to accelerate freight decarbonization,” stated Matt Soule, co-founder and CEO of Parallel Systems. “Our business model is to give railroads the tools to convert some of the $700 billion U.S. trucking industry to rail.” “The Parallel system can also help alleviate the supply chain crisis by enabling low-cost and regular movement of freight in and out of ports, he added. “Parallel’s competitive edge is our autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles, which are designed to move freight cleaner, faster, safer, and more cost effectively than traditional trains or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.08
April 11, 2016
…technology, meaning that you don’t need to install special infrastructure on floors or ceilings for the robots to be able to navigate. One new example along these lines is IAM Robotics, which can pick from existing rack and shelves using onboard 3D vision technology, as written about in our Show Daily coverage. During Wednesday morning’s keynote presentation discussing MHI’s annual industry survey, the panelists repeatedly mentioned robotics as a technology that can help companies deal with business challenges, including the inability to find enough skilled workers, rising pay rates, and continuous pressure from customers to keep costs low and delivery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.08
March 18, 2024
…entirely in simulation before rolling them out in industrial infrastructure, saving significant time and cost. NVIDIA Omniverse, Metropolis, Isaac and cuOpt interact in AI gyms where developers can train AI agents to help robots and humans navigate unpredictable or complex events. An AI Gym for Industrial Digitalization In the demo, a digital twin of a 100,000-square-foot warehouse - built using the NVIDIA Omniverse platform for developing and connecting OpenUSD applications - operates as a simulation environment for dozens of digital workers and multiple autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), vision AI agents and sensors. Each AMR, running the NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor multi-sensor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.07
April 27, 2022
…in oil and gas, rail, mining, agriculture, and critical infrastructure markets with improved connectivity and data-collection capabilities. The Scout system in flight. Source: American Robotics Scout to take to the skies over new sites The seven new sites range from 0.1 to 14 sq. mi. and are located in North Dakota, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and South Carolina. All sites can now take advantage of autonomous drone capabilities with the Scout System, according to American Robotics. The new sites joined the company’s existing waiver and exemption package, which permits automated BVLOS operations without human operators. Flights are permitted under…
