Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
May 19, 2020
Conveyco Technologies, one of the premier order fulfillment and distribution center systems integrators in North America, announces their strategic partnership with Geek+, a global provider of smart logistics solutions that utilizes advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technologies, to help support organizations across North America. “We are pleased to be partnering with Conveyco to accelerate access to AMR (autonomous mobile robot) solutions in North America.” commented Rick DeFiesta, Partnership and Business Development Director at Geek+. “The demonstrated efficiency, scalability and cost-saving of Geek+ solutions will bring significant value and enable flexible logistics for customers across industries, at a time where logistics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.53
October 24, 2023
AutoStore yesterday announced the R5 Pro Robot, which it said is the latest version of its “field-proven” R5 robot. The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said it designed the new robot to address the growing demand for large, high-throughput systems in e-commerce operations. “The R5 Pro offers an edge by augmenting productivity per robot during extended operations, optimizing space usage, and reducing the total cost of ownership, ultimately enhancing the customer experience while boosting profitability,” stated Carlos Fernandez, chief product officer at AutoStore. Founded in 1996, AutoStore said it develops automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to help businesses maximize order-fulfillment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.52
March 31, 2023
CHICAGO—At ProMat 2023 last week, Unbox Robotics Pvt. Ltd. said it plans to expand from India's intralogistics market and offer its automated fulfillment technology to the U.S. market. The Pune, India-based company cited successful deployments of its sortation systems and mobile robots at e-commerce provider Flipkart. “We are excited to present our revolutionary parcel-sorting and order-consolidation robotics tech—UnboxSort—at ProMat 2023 and demonstrate its benefits for companies of all sizes seeking automation,” stated Pramod Ghadge, co-founder and CEO of Unbox Robotics. “We started with the problem of high-speed retrieval and parcel sorting at Flipkart in 2019,” he told Robotics 24/7. “We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.52
March 10, 2024
DAC Robotics is teaming with OSARO, a machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce company, to launch a warehouse replenishment system that debuts at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The DAC Robotics system combines the OSARO® Robotic Depalletization System with DAC’s latest automatic box opening ABOT and its automated decant robot. With the system, fulfillment operators and 3PLs can now deploy an integrated and fully automated system capable of performing three crucial tasks: depalletizing, box opening, and decanting. Integration with DAC, OSARO “Today’s technology announcement is the culmination of more than three years of development, engineering and testing to integrate all automated work cells…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.47
October 12, 2022
Robots for loading and unloading trucks are still emerging, and they are getting smarter. GreyOrange Inc. and Technica International this week announced a new partnership to combine Technica's iTLS technology with GreyOrange's GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform. The companies claimed that the combination of Technica's innovative truck loading and unloading system and the GreyMatter robot-agnostic platform will improve dock efficiency and speed. They added that their integrated offering can improve efficiency and safety, as well as enable scarce workers to focus on higher-value tasks. “Due to increasing needs for delivering goods from warehouses to retailers, introducing this new technology with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.46
August 01, 2017
Delivering to customers at home is inefficient and expensive than delivering B2B. Logistics Service Providers have to carry single packages to high and low-density areas, and often in B2C, the resident isn’t a home. Yet customers are demanding faster and cheaper deliveries. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) are actively trying to perfect the last mile in order to keep up with greater consumer demands. What more can you expect for last-mile delivery in the near future 1. Faster Fulfillment There’s an emphasis on logistics and fulfillment due to an increase in on-demand or same-day delivery. There is a huge push and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.44
June 28, 2023
Fizyr, Zivid, and The Gripper Company yesterday unveiled their robotic picking cell capable of handling transparent poly bags in high-variability, mixed-material environments. It is on display at Automatica, a leading exhibit for smart automation and robots, at Zivid's booth (B5300). The companies said the collaboration integrates three next-generation technologies for the first time: The Zivid 2+ 3D camera from Zivid: a new general-purpose 3D+2D camera for the highest-performing robotic applications Deep learning computer vision software from Fizyr MAXXgrip from The Gripper Company: a hybrid gripper that uses a smart strong pinch grip to prevent apparel from swaying to safely produce…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.44
May 10, 2023
As the logistics industry undergoes unprecedented change, the Otto Group yesterday said it is entering into a long-term strategic partnership with Covariant to build a foundation for future growth. The Otto Group said it will use Covariant's artificial intelligence-powered robots to automate a wide range of manual fulfillment activities that require hand-eye coordination and object manipulation. “Logistics faces the challenge of being as cost-efficient as possible,” said Kay Schiebur, member of the executive board for services at the Otto Group, in a press release. “The use of a generalist AI allows us to rethink processes that were not possible before…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
April 30, 2019
Same-Day Delivery and Last-Mile Logistics Consumer demands and expectations are rising, and up to 25 percent of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery. Also, same-day delivery will reach a 25-percent market share by 2025. By 2018 alone, same-day delivery and last mile logistics will be valued at more than $1.35 billion. E-commerce is the driving force behind the sudden uptick in last-mile logistics, and as explained by Logistics Management, e-commerce is expected to grow to $2.4 trillion by 2018 as well. Furthermore, the significance of real-time data analytics is proving to be a major contributor to implementing…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 6.41
October 29, 2024
Automation systems, including robot arms, can help reduce physical strain on employees during picking, packing and shipping processes. Grippers, motors, sensors, cameras and software enable precise sorting and placing of items and boxes. Cobot arms and autonomous mobile robots are helping logistics warehouse employees complete bin, piece and case picking with efficiency. Organizations continue to tackle order fulfillment in warehouses across the globe. Robotics and automation are front and center to expedite sending goods from seller to consumer. Optimizing workflows that reduce downtime and bottlenecks are at the heart of this portion of the material handling lifecycle. As we approach…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.40
November 11, 2021
Honeywell International Inc. today announced a new automated storage and retrieval system that it said uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to allow warehouse and distribution center operators to better keep up with unprecedented e-commerce growth. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company said its next-generation automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) is designed to help warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing sites receive, process, and fill orders faster and more accurately while potentially reducing their footprint. “The rapidly evolving retail market is pushing distribution centers to find and use innovative, flexible, and automated approaches to e-commerce order fulfillment,” said Ben Cardwell, president of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.39
September 27, 2022
The need for more efficient fulfillment is global, but there are multiple ways to serve that need. OPLOG Inc. today announced €11 million ($10.57 million U.S.) in pre-Series A funding. The company said it plans to continue its expansion in Europe with its first fulfillment center in the U.K. and invest in research and development through its TARQAN robotics division. OPLOG said it enables e-commerce brands to operate in various markets without physical boundaries through its international network. The Istanbul-based company provides the ability to track all the inventory and operational processes in its fulfilment centers. OPLOG founder focuses on…
