Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.38
…Guardforce has added other robotics applications, such as disinfection, delivery, cleaning, and security. “We're doing pilots looking at voice AI, facial recognition, and access tracking,” said Yap. “There's a suite of technologies we're looking to integrate into the T-series robots.” RaaS could lead to robot neutrality The conversion from free trials to purchases and monthly fee-based services has begun and will gain momentum over the next 12 to 24 months, said Guardforce AI. “Not a lot of companies are doing robotics as a service [RaaS] in Asia, but there's a comfort level because clients already outsource security to us. We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.19
…expanded contract with one of its lead investors, robotics delivery company Kiwibot plans to deploy more than 1,200 of its mobile robots to 50 college campuses around the U.S. by the end of this year. Calling it its “biggest expansion deal,” Kiwibot recently closed on a deal with Issy-les-Moulineaux, France-based Sodexo, a food service and facilitates management company that currently serves more than 850 colleges around the United States and Canada. College students can use their meal plans from Sodexo to use Kiwibot’s delivery service. Kiwibot has been working with Sodexo since August, doing deliveries in college campuses such as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.26
…address demand for personalization of both products and rapid delivery. The e-commerce revolution was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to accelerate in 2022, it predicted. 2. Robots become easier to use New generations of robots are designed to be easier to use. There is a clear trend towards user interfaces that allow simple icon-driven programming and the manual guidance of robots. Robot companies and some third-party suppliers are bundling hardware packages with software to ease implementation. Offerings that focus on complete ecosystems can add value by reducing the effort and the time to operation, the IFR noted.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.60
Both self-driving cars and delivery robots must demonstrate that they are safe in dynamic environments to earn public trust. Autoliv Inc. today said that it is collaborating with Nuro Inc. to provide safety systems for Nuro's third-generation, production-grade autonomous delivery vehicles. “In the coming years, we intend to go from an industry leader to a true industry transformer, not just by leading, but also by setting the trends in our industry,” stated Mikael Bratt, president and CEO of Autoliv. “The airbag technology developed for Nuro's autonomous delivery vehicles illustrate a new generation of traffic safety, designed to protect vulnerable road…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.91
…leaks are a few of the challenges facing the drone-delivery space, according to a recent report by market research firm IDTechEx. In the report, “Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing and Delivery 2022 to 2042,” IDTechEx forecasts that the drone-delivery market will grow at a healthy rate in the short term, but it might not take off until after this decade. The report also includes analysis of drone technology, a comparison between drone and robotic deliveries, the most recent regulatory updates, and profiles of major market players, according to IDTechEx. The research firm said the problems outlined in the report help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.69
…market.” Waymo Via is the autonomous trucking and local delivery service of Mountain View, Calif.-based Waymo LLC. Founded in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, the Alphabet Inc. company claimed that it has autonomously driven tens of millions of miles on public roads in more than 13 U.S. states and tens of billions of miles in simulation. It raised $2.5 billion in June 2021. In addition to Waymo Via, Waymo said Waymo Driver powers its Waymo One autonomous ride-hailing service. Waymo Via is also testing autonomous freight in Texas with J.B. Hunt and UPS. Other autonomous trucking developers testing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.62
…“The partnership with Knightscope allows us to expand our delivery of smart cutting-edge technologies to enhance public safety, allowing our customers to focus on their core businesses,” said Carey Boethel, president of Allied Universal Technology Services. Knightscope claimed that its robots have helped reduce crime. Last year, the company reported data collected by the Huntington Park Police Department in California, which had been using a K5 ASR since 2019. In comparison with 2018, there was “a 10% reduction in calls for service, a 46% reduction in crime reports and a 27% increase in arrests” in 2019, according to the company.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.51
…Cos. for the exclusive launch of an on-demand grocery delivery service at its Lucky California flagship store in Pleasanton, Calif. Lucky is the first grocery store in the Bay Area to partner with Starship. “We are very pleased to bring the benefits of autonomous delivery to Pleasanton in partnership with Lucky California,” said Ryan Tuohy, senior vice president of sales and business development at Starship Technologies. “Since launching our service in Modesto in 2020, we’ve been excited to see the extremely positive reaction to the robots and how they were embraced as part of the local community.” “We think the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.28
…report, in which it analyzed consumer trends from its drone-delivery service across North Carolina. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company claimed that it has completed more business-to-consumer deliveries by drone than any other company in the U.S. “Drone delivery has skyrocketed over the past year,” said Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO Flytrex. “The exponential growth of orders from the Flytrex service has demonstrated that consumers are flying high over our ultrafast delivery.” “Our goal has always been to provide the fastest, safest, and most affordable service to customers, and we’re thrilled to see just how delighted they are,” he added. “We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.33
…COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in home deliveries, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions. As a result, the demand for automation is rising quickly, according to Addverb Technologies. The global market for warehouse robotics could expand from $4.7 billion in 2021 to $9.1 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%, predicted Markets and Markets. The research firm noted that a significant part of that demand is in the U.S. By designing and making its own hardware and software, Addverb said it has been able to design and deliver innovative, efficient, and flexible systems…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.15
…automation and is working on autonomous vehicles and drone deliveries. In 2019, Shopify acquired AMR provider 6 River Systems, but unlike Amazon and Kiva, 6 River Systems continues to sell robots to other customers. Another example is inVia Robotics, which has developed an array of AMRs that can conduct various warehouse tasks, including cycle counting, inventory replenishment, and item verification. Healthcare gets robot aides In addition to fulfillment centers and retail stores, hospitals are other dynamic environments that could benefit from mobile logistics robots. However, developers and suppliers serving the healthcare market must be aware of hygiene, privacy, and safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.73
Coco, a Los Angeles-based robot delivery service, is now up and running down south in Austin, Texas. “When evaluating markets for expansion, Austin stood out to the team as a perfect match,” said Zach Rash, co-founder and CEO of Coco. “Austin's entrepreneurial spirit, top-notch food scene, and commitment to supporting small businesses makes it an ideal fit for Coco.” While Austin may be the company's first venture out of California, in the coming months, it plans to head out to Dallas, Houston, and Miami. Coco reaches out in Los Angeles Founded in 2019, Cyan Robotics Inc., which does business as…