Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.22
September 01, 2019
…of RSL, a provider of e-commerce order fulfillment and delivery services to small and mid-sized companies. While Manzione notes that less than 20% of the client base is asking for same- and next-day delivery now, “we can see where the market is going, and we’re anticipating where we will need to be in the next five years.” He adds, “with the robots, we can continue to receive and pick orders continuously for delivery the next day.” To that end, RSL is in the process of building out a different kind of network, with a different style of fulfillment center. At…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.22
October 10, 2019
…chain and providing the best customer experience for the delivery of daily necessity, cosmetic, health and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products.” With over 20 years of experience introducing innovative US-based technologies into the Japanese market, Kensaburo Tamura has been named to lead RightHand Robotics GK, serving as Regional Head of Asia Pacific. Previously, he served as the Country Manager at Cloudera, Inc., a provider of Big Data and AI/ML software platforms. “Expanding into the Japanese market with the establishment of RightHand Robotics GK is a major accomplishment for our team,” said Leif Jentoft, co-founder of RightHand Robotics. “Japan is a huge and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.21
November 02, 2023
…it more efficient and cost-effective and increasing the timely delivery of goods to consumers.” Partners tout potential benefits FORTNA and Geek+ said their custom installations will “enable customers to add flexibility to their operations, while increasing throughput and creating a more positive workplace for their warehouse employees.” They listed the following potential benefits: Enhanced efficiency: FORTNA said its industry knowledge will be complemented by Geek+'s technology, creating efficient and adaptable automation. Mobile robots can provide more than double the average order picking and sorting throughput, it claimed. Scalability: “The collaboration will offer businesses scalable solutions that can grow with their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.21
September 16, 2020
…one centrally located roof that would enable efficient last-mile delivery and cut lead times for smaller and more frequent store deliveries, resulting in less back stock in the stores. “When we decided to centralize all of our products into one warehouse, the main driver was to become more efficient and minimize our store stock,” Eriksson says. All of those factors pointed toward automation, as did the tight labor market in Norway and Sweden. In addition to design questions, the retailer needed a central location to serve all of its growing markets. “We did a center of gravity analysis, and it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.20
June 10, 2023
…less than one centimeter. However, these researchers needed a drug-delivery robot that would break down after use. Most such robots don’t biodegrade, meaning patients must have surgical procedures for removal. The team made the robot from gelatin that contained microparticles of iron oxide. The researchers put a permanent magnet above the material, making the microparticles push outward and form structures resembling insect legs. Next, the team cooled the material to solidify it. Finally, they soaked the gelatin in ammonium sulfate to strengthen it. After these steps, the group realized they could tweak them to fine-tune the robot’s properties. The resulting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.19
March 20, 2023
…islands of automation, OTTO 600 unlocks workflows including lineside delivery, work cell delivery, and palletizer to stretch-wrapper transport. Key specs: 1,322 lb (600 kg) payload capacity 4.5 mph (2 m/s) maximum speed 1050/700/320 mm footprint IP54 rating OTTO 600 is available through the existing global network of OTTO Motors system integrators and material handling solution providers. OTTO’s software used by most recognized brands and Fortune 500 companies. OTTO’s latest software release, 2.28, delivers faster and safer traffic movement and a new facility configuration interface for quicker workflow set-up, it said. OTTO Motors added it invests heavily in software development to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.19
January 30, 2017
…guest speaker Dave Williams, director of software and solution delivery at Westfalia, recently hosted a webinar titled “Considering Automation? Analyze how your warehouse can be transformed with automation.” This webinar discussed how to analyze your warehouse data and how automation technology can be a solution for growing companies with more SKUs. During the webinar, Corcoran explained how to optimize space and increase efficiency for continued growth. He also analyzed three main challenges that manufacturers are facing today and provided solutions. Challenge: Higher consumer demand for product more frequently with more diverse SKUs Solution: Increase productivity and improve accuracy rates by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.17
October 30, 2018
…company notes. Reduce cross-docking times and speed up shipment deliveries: Autonomous vehicles with self-guiding abilities can reduce cross-docking times and improve accuracy and rates of picking, packing, sorting, and labeling of items, Deloitte notes. This, in turn, increases perfect order rates and potentially drives higher customer satisfaction levels. “The time for companies to assess their supply chains for piloting autonomous robots is now,” Deloitte concludes in its autonomous robots and drones report. “Depending on needs and existing capabilities within the supply chain, implementing autonomous robots - from robotic process automation to self-guiding vehicles with artificial intelligence - can provide significant…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.16
June 08, 2022
…or flexibly schedule setup times. SICK said users can also plan and control material flow based on consumption, boosting delivery quality and on-time delivery.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.16
January 17, 2024
…wide range of autonomous applications. This includes drones, robots, delivery robots, construction and farm equipment, and autonomous cars and trucks. The same high-precision technology that powers the fastest autonomous racing cars is now available to industries seeking reliable and high-precision navigation solutions throughout North America and most of Europe. “As with any competition, we want to win,” said Gary Passon, AIracingTech founder and Autonomous Motorsports Principal at UC Berkeley. “Point One's RTK technology is not only incredibly accurate but also remarkably easy to integrate and use. It has been an essential component in optimizing our vehicle's performance and has increased…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.16
April 29, 2023
…market and increased expectations for faster (if not same-day) delivery. Plus inflation pressures for inventory carry and operating costs. All of this, in addition to the new mega-scale required to meet throughput demands and competitive efficiencies, requires a radical quickening of automation technology adoption. Change has been afoot for a while with the transition from basic autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to 3D AS/AR systems. Mobile robots have been used extensively for the past ten years and will continue to be used in many applications for years to come. But ASRS systems provide a comprehensive solution to automate the entire flow…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.15
February 13, 2022
…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…
