Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.91
March 19, 2022
…robots [AMRs]. “This will enable manufacturers to optimize the delivery of components across facilities and enable integrated scalable, modular production cells – methods traditionally associated with e-commerce and consumer goods, but now required in automotive to ensure the necessary flexibility to meet varying levels of demand,” he said. Another major shift will see battery manufacturing brought closer to vehicle assembly, to meet sustainability and regional requirements, which in most cases requires all-new facilities. Trend 2: The e-commerce boom will accelerate Consumer behavior and expectations are driving companies to find new ways to satisfy demand, developing new channels through omnichannel retailing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.70
March 16, 2022
…flexibility. Bimbo Bakery overviews how it is revolutionizing retail execution with a smarter and more efficient frontline through direct-store delivery with K.Motion OmniTech. Content from Elevate will be available to registrants on demand for 90 days, said Körber.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.77
March 16, 2022
…unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training, infrastructure inspections, and the delivery of medical supplies and human organs. “We are an aviation services company that just happens to specialize in unmanned aircrafts,” Corgnati told Robotics 24/7. Corgnati is a former U.S. Navy captain and has experience in the unmanned aviation business and navigating federal goverment processes. One of his first priorities is to help the company receive Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification for its unmanned aircrafts, according to a MissionGO announcement. “We are hopefully by the end of the year, going to have a Type Certified cargo-capable helicopter,” he said. “We will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.69
March 15, 2022
…features in the coming months, including grocery and food delivery, arranging in-home service providers, and more. “Older adult populations are often limited by barriers to care, which not only leads to feelings of isolation, but can also negatively affect long-term health outcomes,” said Caitlin Donovan, global head of Uber Health. “That is why we are proud to work with Intuition Robotics to keep seniors healthy and encourage independence and confidence.” “Our work will allow seniors to stay connected to their community—whether that be a doctor's appointment or a church group,” she said. “At Uber Health, we want to empower those…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.11
March 12, 2022
The robot delivery space has exploded in the past few years, in part due to the global pandemic and the rise of mobile ordering. The global market for delivery robots was valued at $300 million in 2021, according to Quince Market Insights. It’s estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.3% from now until 2030. Top brass in U.S. Many of the top players are based in the U.S., including Starship, Nuro, and Kiwibot. But there is also plenty of activity overseas. Within one year of launch, Alibaba’s XIaomanlv last-mile delivery robots reportedly completed more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.41
March 11, 2022
…a range of indoor and outdoor robots for security, deliveries, mapping, and hospitality. The company said its robots are modular to meet individual customers’ needs. It said it is deeply inspired by automotive design. It claims that its robots have a 99.3% success rate and have logged a collective 23,700 hours of operation time. KABAM said it has knowledge in machine design, precision manufacturing, and international supply chains, as well as access to global commercial channels. The company said its expertise, in combination with Cogniciept’s software skills, will provide world-leading robots for applications such as facilities management, deliveries, and surveillance.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.13
March 11, 2022
…working with global logistics provider DB Schenker for drone deliveries. “We have never been in a stronger position,” he said. “We are financially diversified, certification of the aircraft is within reach, and we are demonstrating our advanced capabilities by public flights and strong joint ventures across the world.” Christian Bauer, the company's chief commercial officer, added: “Volocopter has spectacular investors from around the globe, which puts us in an excellent position to focus on our first-to-certification and first-to-market strategies before we embark on the path to public listing.” Volocopter partners for leasing, Korean launch Seoul, South Korea-based WP Investment will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.46
March 10, 2022
…technology. The company is active in the robotaxi and delivery space. In September 2021, it unveiled its six-passenger electric autonomous vehicle that will be used for ride-hailing in Tel Aviv and Munich sometime this year. At CES 2022, delivery robot company Udelv showed off its new Autonomous Transporter, which uses Mobileye’s technology. Mobileye is also working with Beep and Benteler EV Systems to jointly develop autonomous shuttle buses by 2024. Mobileye has been around for 23 years. Source: Mobileye IPO ideal for Intel In December, Intel announced its intention to take Mobileye public, noting that the company was expected to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.70
March 10, 2022
…miles between a CEVA facility in Dallas and the delivery point in Oklahoma City. On both routes, a Kodiak autonomous tractor pulls a CEVA trailer filled with consumer products. Oklahoma's senate this week passed a bill to allow fully autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads without a human safety driver. “CEVA is at the forefront of global logistics innovation and has recognized early on that the trucking industry will see the first widespread adoption of self-driving technology,” said Don Burnette, founder and CEO, of Kodiak. “Kodiak and CEVA are focused on serving Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Oklahoma City, because…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.40
March 08, 2022
…management, as well as lower labor costs, speed up deliveries, and reduce the risk of workplace injury, said Siemens DI. They can also be integrated to achieve digitalization and smart factory goals, the company added. The Siemens AGV kit includes SIMOVE, a standardized platform for applications across industries. Siemens last year expanded it to include an omnidirectional driving module. The kit also includes the SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE, a safety-related servo drive system that covers a wide range of applications in the protective extra-low voltage range (24 to 48 V DC). Servo drives are used extensively when building AGVs. “These compatible controllers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.65
March 07, 2022
…patented smart antenna technology that can safely and remotely delivery energy to devices such as aerial drones and small robots. The company claimed that Cota enables multiple devices to be charged without wires or user intervention. “This Cota certification opens the doors for the development of specialized wireless power implementations that can cater for small drones and other autonomous systems,” Stovall told Robotics 24/7. Ossia’s offering is unique in its ability to power devices in motion and in non-line-of-sight situations suitable for such autonomous systems.“ FCC approves Cota under Part 18 Ossia said it is the first wireless power company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.30
March 05, 2022
…Grubhub is calling it quits on its mobile robot delivery service partnership with Russian Internet company Yandex N.V., according to a recent report from Reuters. “We will be ending our partnership with Yandex,” Grubhub stated to Reuters on Friday. “We’re working with our campus partners on alternate service options as we shift away from Yandex over time.” A short-lived partnership Yandex came to an agreement with Grubhub in July 2021 to have its autonomous mobile robots deployed at college campuses nationwide. Grubhub is owned by Dutch multinational company Just Eat Takeaways. The company said it has partnered with more than…
