Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.28
March 18, 2022
Plus One Robotics Inc. this week said it will host live demonstrations of its PickOne vision software and Yonder supervisory software for logistics robots at MODEX 2022. In addition, Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One, will host a seminar at the conference titled, “Humans Are the Loop – Workforce Development in the Age of Automation Hypergrowth.” “Supply chains and warehouses have changed drastically over the last few years,” said Nieves. “There is higher demand for goods in shorter amounts of time, and warehouses and supply chains continue facing critical labor shortages.” “Our software helps deliver precise hand-eye coordination, enabling robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.54
March 17, 2022
Addverb Technologies Pvt. Ltd. this week announced that it has partnered with software developer and systems integrator Numina Group. The Noida, India-based company plans to expand deployment of its mobile robots for North American warehouses and provide Numina Group's software customers with access to order-fulfillment automation. “Addverb Technologies offers a variety of solutions to fit any customer's needs, including fixed and flexible automation solutions running on our end-to-end, AI-powered software platform,” stated Sriram Sridhar, chief revenue officer of Addverb Technologies USA Inc. “Together, we create a powerful offering that provides the best service and solutions to clients in the Americas…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.15
March 16, 2022
At the Elevate Americas 2022 virtual event this week, Körber AG has launched new software and capabilities for robotics, warehouse management and control, voice, and simulation. The company said it plans to help businesses worldwide to further digitize and automate their operations in response to current supply chain pressures. “Supply chain has moved from a back-office function to a boardroom imperative,” stated Richard Stewart, executive vice president of North America at Körber Supply Chain Software. “The pandemic, labor shortages, cost increases, fuel prices, material shortages, and beyond – these challenges are real and here to stay. Unlike anyone else, Körber…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.00
March 16, 2022
RightHand Robotics Inc. today announced the launch of its Partner Integrator program, which it said establishes an ecosystem of robotic piece-picking products and complementary warehouse technologies for order fulfillment. Element Logic, a leading European intralogistics company, has joined the program as a charter member. The companies said they will jointly create automation for predictable, resilient, and cost-effective handling of goods at scale. “At RightHand Robotics, we’ve learned that customers absolutely need two things: streamlined integration and overall system reliability,” stated Leif Jentoft, co-founder and chief strategy officer of RightHand Robotics. “That’s why we have enjoyed developing this relationship with the…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 11.36
March 16, 2022
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Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.95
March 09, 2022
…their booths. MHS (Booth B7255): MHS will present its micro-fulfillment offering, including an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) from HAI Robotics and an intelligent piece-picking robot from Mujin. The overall solution is designed to fully automate the order-fulfillment process. Universal Robots (Booth B2805): Collaborative robots are moving from manufacturing into warehouses, noted Mujin. It said the combination of accessibility and ease of deployment with the MujinController is leading to new cobot applications such as mixed-case depalletizing. Diankov to discuss modern micro-fulfillment In the show’s theaters, directly across from Mujin’s booth, Diankov will share insights on how companies can use…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.07
March 08, 2022
As demand grows across industries for automated materials handling, Siemens Digital Industries Software today said it has partnered with Parmley Graham Ltd. and AR Controls to produce automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. “The U.K. supply chain market is growing exponentially, and most manufacturers are now investing in technologies to boost their own logistics,” stated Brian Holliday, managing director of Siemens Digital Industries. “AGVs are a crucial part of this investment.” Nuremberg, Germany-based Siemens Digital Industries (DI) provides automation and digitalization for the process and discrete industries. The unit of Siemens AG said it has about 75,000 employees worldwide and optimizes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.56
March 07, 2022
A new survey by Peerless Research Group reported that interest in automation is increasing among warehouse and distribution center operators. The “Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Equipment Survey” found that usage and budgets for materials handling systems, including mobile robots, have increased. Peerless Research, which is owned by Peerless Media LLC along with Robotics 24/7, asked readers about their spending plans for warehouse automation, materials handling equipment, and related software. The findings suggested that operators are interested in more than a crude swap of human labor for robots. Respondents also said that they expect to spend more on labor and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.75
March 01, 2022
The recent acceleration of e-commerce demand has led more warehouses and fulfillment centers to add automation. What do operators need to know as they deploy, grow, manage robot fleets? Panelists in this webinar examined different aspects of goods-to-person automation and how to get the most out of warehouse robots and software. In this episode, moderated by Eugene Demaitre, editorial director of Robotics 24/7, expert panelists discussed the following: How warehouse needs have changed and how mobile robots can help meet them Evaluating where automation can augment human capabilities The evolving software stack for adaptable warehouse automation The role of data…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.75
March 01, 2022
The recent acceleration of e-commerce demand has led more warehouses and fulfillment centers to add automation. What do operators need to know as they deploy, grow, manage robot fleets? Panelists in this webinar examined different aspects of goods-to-person automation and how to get the most out of warehouse robots and software. In this episode, moderated by Eugene Demaitre, editorial director of Robotics 24/7, expert panelists discussed the following: How warehouse needs have changed and how mobile robots can help meet them Evaluating where automation can augment human capabilities The evolving software stack for adaptable warehouse automation The role of data…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.23
February 25, 2022
At MODEX 2022, ABB Group said it plans to show some of its most advanced robotics technology for omnichannel commerce, including the EBOT 350 from ASTI Mobile Robotics, which it acquired in July 2021. The Zurich, Switzerland-based company said its recent acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics expanded its industrial automation offerings. ABB added that ASTI's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) join its innovations for packing, moving, and delivering products for consumer goods producers and distributors. ABB announced several systems that it plans to exhibit in Atlanta next month. ASTI EBOT part of portfolio exhibit ABB said its exhibit at MODEX 2022…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.96
February 24, 2022
…businesses in dynamic markets, according to the company. AutoStore micro-fulfillment centers prove value Swisslog said its 300 AutoStore projects to date demonstrate its capabilities across micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs); standalone projects; and large, complex, fully integrated solutions. Growing in popularity, micro-fulfillment centers typically repurpose existing facilities, such as retail stores. They can be turned around in as little as six months and offer an enhanced customer experience, said Swisslog. Recent MFC projects include installations for SKUtopia in Australia, as well as Peapod and H-E-B in the U.S. SKUtopia is working with Swisslog to introduce an automated MFC in Sydney, Australia. It…
