HWArobotics showcased its shuttle automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) technology at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The Singapore-based warehousing and logistics robot company has 20 years’ experience in developing and building shuttle robot systems. HWArobotics is looking to expand its customer base in the North America region and develop new partnerships with distributors, following its shuttle system deployment by Canadian 3PL business Darwynn. HWArobotics launched four product lines at MODEX, including three tote shuttles, one pallet shuttle and associated cargo lifts, racking and control software. The customizable shuttle robot systems deliver high throughput for a wide range of industry sectors…
Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced the availability of its Reliant forklift operator assist offering on an additional 16 Yale models at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The new entrants to the Yale Reliant lineup are predominantly warehouse lift trucks. This expansion brings Reliant’s availability to 59 Yale models covering a wide range of applications, including those common in retail and e-commerce fulfillment, wholesale distribution and third-party logistics operations. Reliant expansion, ADS technology highlighted at MODEX The Reliant expansion includes several models that weren’t previously available for standard order with the technology, along with additional capacities or configurations of models for which…
Machine vision software provider Slamcore launched its Slamcore Aware system at MODEX 2024. The trade show was held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Slamcore said its latest hardware and software package improves the accuracy, robustness, and scalability of 3D localization data for tracking intralogistics vehicles. Collecting and processing visual data, Slamcore Aware provides rich, real-time information on the exact position and orientation of manually driven vehicles. Slamcore said its new package is easy to commission and scales easily across large, complex, and ever-changing industrial and warehouse sites. Slamcore Aware is now available to pre-order.…
Fizyr, an AI for robotic systems provider, welcomed Zivid to its partner program during MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. Zivid cameras are integrated into several of Fizyr’s new certified vision packs, and integrators now have access to a variety of Vision Pack configurations to help work through complex automation challenges. Extended vision capabilities with Zivid cameras Fizyr’s certified vision packs currently tackle six of the most complex automation challenges: Pick and Place Singulation Palletization/Depalletization Detection Trailer/Container Unloading Laundry Integrators can choose from several configurations to secure the right combination of components, capabilities and costs to handle customer automation challenges. Through its…
Plus One Robotics, a provider of machine vision software and systems for robotic parcel handling, announced two product updates at MODEX 2024. The trade show was held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. The company said the new features include updates to depalletization and parcel induction capabilities designed to enhance efficiency and expand Plus One’s reach into new market segments. Plus One said its new updates offer significant advancements for businesses seeking to streamline and optimize their fulfillment operations where speed, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount. In addition to machine vision software, Plus One provides…
ATLANTA - The third day of MODEX 2024 saw lighter crowds compared to Monday and Tuesday, but attendees had plenty of opportunities to visit with robotics and automation organizations from around the world. Robotics 24/7 continued its coverage of the trade show with meetings, product demonstrations and press conferences as companies showcased their tools and technology to an engaged audience. Click through the slideshow to view a small portion of the news from Wednesday March, 13 at MODEX, and be sure to follow along to Robotics 24/7 for all the news and notes from before, during and after the show…
Peak Technologies, a provider of digital supply chain and mobile workforce offerings, exhibited its automated supply chain products and advanced machine vision at MODEX 2024. The event included demonstrations of the company’s 2D, 3D and deep learning options in conjunction with a host of Zebra Technologies’ robots. Peak’s technology was on display in Zebra’s EV7 & XV6 vision controllers, AltiZ 3D laser profiler and Design Assistant software in Zebra Technologies’ booth at the show. Vision-enabled options on partner hardware Supply chain experts at the Peak boot helped attendees discover how its offerings can help organizations become more efficient, productive and…
Automated warehouse vehicle provider VisionNav Robotics launched its latest automatic trailer truck loading and unloading system in North America at MODEX 2024. The system features VisionNav’s newly unveiled VNST20 PRO automated guided vehicle (AGV). The trade show is being held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. VNST20 PRO AGV turns 180 degrees inside trailers VisionNav’s new offering combines its VNST20 autonomous forklift, a robot control system (RCS) for fleet scheduling, and 3D LiDAR for simultaneous location and mapping (SLAM) with deep learning positioning technology. The system has been designed specifically for automated loading and unloading…
ATLANTA - The second day of MODEX 2024 saw more new product releases and major robotics industry news from the Georgia World Congress Center. Robotics 24/7 continued its coverage of the trade show with meetings, product demonstrations and press conferences as robotics vendors from around the world showcased their tools and technology to a captive audience. Click through the slideshow to view a small portion of the news from Tuesday March, 12 at MODEX, and be sure to follow along to Robotics 24/7 for all the happenings in Atlanta during the show. Robotics 24/7 associate editor Donald Halsing also contributed…
Locus Robotics, an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses provider, announced the release of its LocusHub business intelligence engine at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. LocusHub is an integral component of the LocusOne platform, harnessing advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver predictive and prescriptive insights that maximize productivity, lower costs and unlock new levels of warehouse intelligence. Key capabilities and benefits of LocusHub include: “LocusHub represents a major step forward that will enable warehouses to leverage the game-changing potential of AI and machine learning to drive warehouse optimization,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “This engine…
Prime Robotics, a provider of goods-to-person warehouse automation offerings, announced the launch of its Advanced Pallet Station (APS) to accelerate picking from single-SKU pallets to build multi-SKU pallets. The APS marks a significant advancement in goods-to-person robotic systems, empowering warehouses to elevate their productivity and accuracy in picking operations. Prime Robotics made the announcement as part of their presence at MODEX 2024. APS features and options Historically, pick station processes have relied on human workers and forklifts to deliver and take away pallets from the pick station. The introduction of goods-to-person autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) removed the reliance on some…
Automated storage and sortation systems provider OPEX Corporation officially unveiled its newest automated sortation and order retrieval systems, Sure Sort X and Xtract, at MODEX 2024 in booth B6602. The trade show is being held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Sure Sort X will also make its European debut at the LogiMAT expo in Stuttgart, Germany, on March 19 at the OPEX exhibit in Hall 7, Stand 7D53. Sure Sort X can handle items up to 20 pounds OPEX said its Sure Sort X represents the next generation of high-speed, automated sorting. The universal…
