Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.36
July 11, 2023
…family-owned company designs, makes, and implements automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Kivnon said it has global expertise in designing, prototyping, manufacturing, commissioning, and supporting AGVs and AMRs. Kivnon provides robots to multiple markets In late 2009, Prieto and Luis Gómez, co-founders of Kivnon, registered the brand and designed their first mobile robot, the K10 model, which they said was the most successful product in the automotive sector at that time. Growth continued as global economic tensions eased, according to the company. Kivnon's product portfolio includes small vehicles that tow carts or carry the load directly, tractors,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.89
July 10, 2023
…a warehouse may want to go with reach trucks, AGVs, or tenders,” Gaskell noted. Crown determined to demystify robotics Estimates of how many North American warehouses use robots and automation vary from 15% to 25%. Why hasn't the technology spread more yet? One answer is that operators are uncertain about how to begin and are concerned about the risks. James Gaskell, Crown Equipment Crown Equipment is on a mission to “demystify” the process of evaluating, selecting, and deploying robots, explained Gaskell. His company, which has more than 18,000 employees and regional headquarters in Australia, China, Germany, and Singapore, also offers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.99
June 29, 2023
…robot joints, automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots (AGVs/AMRs), metrology, UAV satellite communications, collaborative robots, exoskeletons, or lab automation, this series is pre-engineered to meet the most extreme requirements. Features of Omni+ Series Customization allows designers to meet the unique needs of each application, allowing for more tailored and effective solutions. The Omni+ Series also offers: A low profile that allows manufacturers to design compact, lightweight robots that can fit into tighter spaces. A large aperture design that’s easy to incorporate into robot joints without sacrificing performance. Ultra-low cogging that ensures the motor operates smoothly and quietly, without any…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.21
June 28, 2023
…to another have not been an easy proposition for AGV and AMR makers. ANT everywhere changes that,” stated Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics. “This tightly integrated product extension enables manufacturers to offer new and robust 'ANT-driven' vehicles that are accurate, quick to install, and perform as expected, whatever the environment.” St-Sulpice, Switzerland-based BlueBotics said its natural feature navigation can help companies meet the challenge of vehicle automation. With more than 20 years of industry experience, the ZAPI Group company provides its Autonomous Navigation Technology and expert support to enable customers to successfully bring their automated guided vehicles (AGV), autonomous…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 2.79
June 28, 2023
…liability. That international standard covers a range of systems, including personal care robots, industrial automation, automated guided vehicles or AGVs, and collaborative robots. The standards themselves are evolving to keep up with the latest technologies. In addition, advances in robotic perception and software are increasing the safety and utility of these machines. Download this Special Focus Issue to learn more about the following: How robots can augment human workforces and reduce risk Current and emerging safety standards Applications where safety is a particular concern New technologies to improve safe collaboration between humans and machines Co-sponsored by Cloud Ground Control and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.27
June 26, 2023
…handling equipment such as conveyors or automatic guided vehicles (AGVs). In other instances, robots need to physically interface with other robots. This is where it can start to get complex. For instance, a piece-picking robot needs to select and remove eaches from a tote on an automated storage shuttle. But as Beringer explains, the proliferation of robots in DCs means the number of permutations of robot combinations can accumulate in relatively short order. Then comes the tough part. Each robot has its own software and APIs, explains Zac Boehm, vice president of innovation and technology at Hy-Tek Intralogistics. None were…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
June 19, 2023
…40 countries. Last month, Hesai announced a strategic partnership with software integrator CRATUS Technology to develop autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) using its QT128 safety-rated 3D lidar to help ease warehouse labor shortages. The company also partnered with Inertial Labs, which will use its sensors to provide navigation capabilities for autonomous marine, land, and aerial robots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.27
June 15, 2023
…Americas Inc. today announced their plans to launch Rocrich AGV Solutions. The joint venture will build on their existing partnership and offer mobile systems for factories and warehouses in North America. Jungheinrich and Logisnext will hold equal shares in the company, which will be headquartered in Houston with additional operations in Marengo, Ill. Logisnext and Jungheinrich have already been collaborating in North America for more than 15 years in North America. This includes MCJ Supply Chain Solutions LLC, a joint venture offering Jungheinrich automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Brian Spradlin, currently president of MCJ with over 15 years of experience in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
June 12, 2023
…any system promising greater efficiency, from automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to semi-autonomous and self-driving lift trucks. The industrial robotics market was worth abut $41.7 billion just two years ago, according to Zion Market Research. It could grow to about $81.4 billion—about $250 per person in the U.S.—by 2028 and grow almost 12% year over the next few years, predicted the research firm. Similarly, SPER Market Research forecast that the global market for robot fleet management software will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.02% between 2023 and 2032. Fleet management tools tackle complexity…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
June 11, 2023
…industrial setting—including AMRs, automated forklifts, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) — to communicate more effectively. In addition, human workers can also share the same standardized data, such as their locations, using mobile devices. The information each robot will share includes: Its current location and future destination A unique identifier number A timestamp that identifies when the data was collected The name of the robot’s manufacturer, the robot’s model, and its dimensions The robot's operational state, i.e., is it active or idle, available, or not available Its speed and direction It's important to note that the MassRobotics Interoperability Standard isn't a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.31
June 09, 2023
…integrate, and install its BigBuddy automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, and BotWay traffic management software. BigBuddy will deliver full pods on a customized load-handling frame from an assembly-line station to the staging area. The AGV will then return an empty pod to the station, said the Shelby Township, Mich.-based company. “ResGreen is on a streak of sales success, adding another large contract in the second quarter,” said Parsh Patel, ResGreen CEO, in a statement. “Customers are impressed with our cost-effective products that are exceedingly robust and easy to install and maintain, as well as our dedicated customer service.” BigBuddy to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.54
June 01, 2023
…The sensor will foster progress in automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and other industrial automation, asserted Hokuyo. “We are impressed with Lumotive's LCM optical semiconductor technology and believe that it will be a game-changer for the industrial automation market,” said Hitoshi Ozaki, president of Hokuyo, in a press release. “Lumotive's product delivers a new level of miniaturization, performance, and reliability, which will enable us to expand our business with innovative 3D sensing solutions that could not be realized with conventional lidar scanning technology,” he added. “We look forward to working with Lumotive to bring these solutions to…
