Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.68
November 07, 2024
Warehouses, order fulfillment and distribution centers are filled with robotics and automation. From AMRs to robot arms and automated lift trucks, various technologies work alongside personnel in an attempt to make life easier for humans and meet business goals. In this podcast, we discuss the expanding role of robotics and automation in the warehouse, and how ongoing labor challenges affect the organizational thought process on what type(s) of automation to consider for various processes. Join an industry expert from Yale Lift Truck Technologies to discuss these topics and other talking points in this Robotics Applications Podcast episode, “Making the Case…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.65
March 09, 2020
At a press conference at Modex 2020, Knapp (Booth 5406) discussed its strong business growth over the last year, gave an overview of its latest products, and showed how a partnership with Covariant is helping it create AI-enabled robots for the fulfillment environment. Knapp’s executives gave the audience an update on the OSR Shuttle Evo, of which the company has sold more than 15,000 units since introducing it two years ago. Launched last year, the Pick-It-Easy Evo offers a modular option that can be adapted to any facility. Knapp’s PIE Robot is cloud integrated and features self-learning capabilities that build…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.64
April 12, 2021
RightHand Robotics Inc., which makes data-driven, autonomous systems for order fulfillment, today announced its RightPick 3 item-handling robot. The Somerville, Mass.-based company made the announcement during the ProMat DX virtual event for material handling. RightHand Robotics (RHR) said its intelligent picking platform provides flexible and scalable automation for predictable e-commerce order fulfillment. RHR was founded in 2015 by a DARPA challenge-winning team from the Harvard Biorobotics Lab, the Yale GRAB Lab, and MIT with the intention of applying computer vision and machine learning to real-world grasping problems. “We relaunched our site in January,” noted Vince Martinelli, head of product and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.64
March 26, 2018
Don’t look now, but robotics are being applied inside our warehouse, distribution center and fulfillment operations around the U.S.— and it may already be happening inside your facility. In fact, recent research from IDC finds that global spending on robotics and related services will more than double by 2020, growing from $91.5 billion in 2016 to more than $188 billion in 2020. In this Special Digital Edition, our editorial staff has picked out some of Modern’s best robotics coverage from over the last year. We take a snapshot of the current materials handling and logistics robotics market; dig into why…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.61
August 09, 2024
Körber Supply Chain Software, a joint venture between Körber AG and KKR, and end-to-end supply chain software offering provider, signed a binding agreement to acquire MercuryGate International Inc., a provider of transportation management systems (TMS). The acquisition, according to Korber, is a strategic move that extends the company’s capabilities in delivering a comprehensive, innovative, adaptable and scalable supply chain execution portfolio. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. MercuryGate’s role in the Körber ecosystem MercuryGate is known for its capabilities in multimodal optimization and execution, as well as its expertise and capabilities in driving rapid implementation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.59
July 22, 2021
Recording: July 22, 2021 at 2:00 EST
Date: July 22, 2021 Time: 02:00 PM EDT 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.58
May 03, 2022
Retail store fulfillment typically requires the shipment of full cases and pallets of like SKUs, but e-commerce orders are made up of an ever-changing combination of SKUs in small quantities and headed to different locations. This has driven up demand for labor, which has never been scarcer, according to InVia Robotics Inc. The company today announced that Fulfyld, a third-party logistics provider or 3PL, has chosen it to integrate robots and a full warehouse execution system into Fulfyld's facility in Harvest, Ala. inVia plans to integrate its robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) suite into Fulfyld's existing warehouse to address the challenge of random…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.58
December 23, 2022
Earlier this month, research firm Interact Analysis released a new report outlining mobile robot sales for 2021. The firm found that global sales of mobile robots jumped more than 70% in 2021, topping 100,000 units for the year. The report focused on “material handling applications in manufacturing and logistics environments,” it said. “Despite the market for mobile robot technology being well established, it is not yet close to reaching saturation, with new applications and opportunities continuing to emerge,” said Interact Analysis. “The manufacturing industry is expected to continue to drive growth, as the market rebounds from the effects of Covid…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
June 22, 2023
BOSTON—Robotics can transform the construction industry, but the companies serving it must clearly define the applications or tasks they offer to automate, said speakers at yesterday's Robotics in Construction event. Suffolk Technologies hosted more than 100 attendees at its headquarters with MassRobotics. “Construction is an industry ripe for adopting robotics,” observed Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics, in his introductory remarks. “Robots can help to improve safety and accuracy as well as provide services in areas where there are labor shortages.” MassRobotics is a nonprofit organization that provides resources to innovators and entrepreneurs to nurture robotics and automation startups, particularly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
March 16, 2020
Honeywell Intelligrated showcased forward-thinking innovations in workforce optimization, robotic integration and industrial internet of things (IIoT) connectivity in the distribution and fulfillment space at MODEX 2020. Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solutions Architect at Honeywell Intelligrated, discusses workforce optimization, robotic integration and IIoT with Mike Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group. The company is demonstrating a variety of solutions that help DCs make the digital transformation necessary to increase reliability, improve utilization and maximize productivity. It’s displaying design simulation and concepting solutions; a robotic unloader; an AS/RS system; goods-to-robot (GTR) picking; order picking workflow automation; and Honeywell…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
July 19, 2022
Collaborative mobile robot, or CMR, fleets are growing rapidly. GXO Logistics Inc. today announced that it has made a multi-year agreement with 6 River Systems Inc. to expand its use of CMRs in its contract logistics operations in the U.S. and Europe. “6 River Systems’ Chucks provide a huge boost to the retention of our team members and deliver a substantial sustained increase in operational productivity,” stated Sandeep Sakharkar, chief information officer at GXO. “This agreement fortifies our long-term partnership with 6RS, ensuring rapid deployment of popular productivity-enhancing warehouse collaborative robots that give our customers a competitive advantage.” Greenwich, Conn.-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
September 27, 2022
6 River Systems LLC today announced new features intended to enhance productivity and flexibility for warehouse operators. The new features are integrated with the company's software-as-a-service Fulfillment Execution System and its Chuck autonomous mobile robot, or AMR. 6 River Systems claimed that they position it “as the most configurable warehouse automation solution provider on the market.” E-commerce sales will continue to grow by double digits in 2023, according to Insider Intelligence. Forrester predicts that business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce sales will account for 24% of total B2B sales by 2027. As a result of this growth, warehouse operators across market segments are…
