Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.01
December 21, 2017
…several autonomous delivery vehicles in 2018, including our own DHL StreetScooter – thanks to our cooperation with AI computing company NVIDIA and ZF, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers. And while most are still talking about Tesla’s splashy announcement, we’re taking action. Our DHL Supply division has just placed an order for ten Tesla Electric Class 8 Semi Trucks, making it one of the first third-party logistics (3PL) companies to do so. We’ll begin testing them in the U.S. once available in 2019. A Much-Needed Co-Pilot Both companies and drivers will benefit from the technology. For starters, we think…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.99
September 30, 2020
…News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Rick MacDonald, DHL Supply Chain, President, Retail Sector, North America, about varous topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, final mile logistics, and Peak Season, among others. MacDonald was appointed to his current role in May and has been in the supply chain sector for more than 30 years. MacDonald joined DHL Supply Chain in 2006 and, for the last decade prior to May, served as VP, Retail, DHL Supply Chain North America. Logistics Management (LM): How would you characterize the last six months, or so, going back to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic?…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.95
October 24, 2019
…learning, computer vision and advanced robotics for use across supply chains. Based in Pittsburgh, Honeywell Robotics is intended to help shape the warehouse and distribution center of the future, particularly as companies look to automated solutions, software and robotics to deliver increased speed, accuracy and throughput in complex material handling environments. “Honeywell has been at the forefront of warehouse automation technology for more than 25 years, helping customers improve productivity and efficiency,” said Pieter Krynauw, president of Honeywell Intelligrated. “We are bringing together some of the brightest minds, partnerships and industry collaborations to create breakthrough technological advancements for customers of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.89
March 28, 2022
…to strong demand from those early customers, which include DHL Supply Chain, Gap, H&M, and Performance Team – A Maersk Company. Boston Dynamics said it is now accepting reservations for 2023 and 2024 deliveries. The Waltham, Mass.-based company has three robots in its portfolio: Spot, a quadruped that conducts industrial inspections for enterprise asset management; Atlas, its humanoid robot; and Stretch. The company said its robots are equipped with advanced mobility, dexterity and intelligence, enabling automation in unstructured or hard-to-traverse spaces, from manufacturing plants and construction sites to distribution centers and warehouses. Stretch handles cases up to 50 lbs. Boston…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.83
October 16, 2024
…of Carter Pro, Robust.AI is actively deploying AMRs with DHL Supply Chain in both the U.S. and Mexico. “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Robust AI and celebrate the launch of their new robot, Carter Pro,” said Sally Miller, Global CIO of DHL Supply Chain. “This innovative technology exemplifies the strides we are making together in revolutionizing supply chain operations. The dynamic nature of the supply chain industry demands constant evolution and adaptation, and robotics play a crucial role in meeting these unique challenges. Our growing relationship with Robust AI underscores our commitment to leveraging flexible solutions that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.78
August 02, 2021
The end-to-end supply chain is a critical part of today's globally competitive enterprise. Shipments get sorted, packaged, and loaded for delivery, ultimately making their way to customers. Within these processes, there are many moving parts, and robots can improve the efficiency of many of these functions. Whether they work alongside people or relieve them to do other value-added tasks, tireless robots have matured in the past few years to be an intrinsic part of many logistics operations, from the dock to the destination. What can robots do in modern supply chains? With advances in perception, manipulation, and mobility, groups of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.63
August 15, 2023
…same challenges as their customers in manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce—supply chain strains, shortages of skilled labor, and less available capital. Locus Robotics Corp. has managed to thrive in these conditions, announcing today that Inc. Magazine has named it to the Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row. The annual list recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and their achievements in business development and innovation. “We are incredibly proud and honored to again be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, in a press release. “This achievement acknowledges not only…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.56
October 13, 2021
…Calif.-based company has created robots for logistics, warehouses, and supply chain customers. “Customers in retail, consumer goods manufacturing, and parcel handling need robots to scale quickly in order to manage the ever-increasing volume and variety of packages moving through their distribution centers,” said Samir Menon, CEO of Dexterity. “Dexterity is grateful to be at the forefront of delivering intelligent robotic systems in production across existing customer sites with the goal of rapidly transforming their warehouse operations.” Dexterity said its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings give robots the vision, touch, and human-like skill and speed to handle unstructured piles of goods. The company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.53
November 29, 2022
…Locus Robotics. “As the rapid digital transformation of the supply chain continues, warehouses increasingly seek flexible, intelligent robotics automation to improve productivity and grow their operations, despite ongoing labor shortages and exploding order volumes,” he added. The LocusBots can help optimize labor and efficiently use warehouse space, said Wilmington, Mass.-based Locus, which also has offices in Amsterdam and Singapore. Retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses can use Locus' robots to meet and exceed increasingly complex and demanding fulfillment requirements, said the company. It claimed that its systems easily integrate into new and existing warehouse infrastrutures without disrupting workflows.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.53
January 13, 2020
…announced a partnership with HighJump, a global provider of supply chain solutions. Locus and HighJump will work together to facilitate the development of integration tools that will allow for faster, seamless implementations to improve productivity and efficiency for shared retail and third-party logistics (3PL) customers. The partnership also makes HighJump a licensed reseller of Locus’s autonomous, multi-robot solution for warehouse fulfillment. “In today’s rapidly growing e-commerce market, 3PLs and retailers are deploying autonomous mobile robots to solve their productivity, efficiency, and labor challenges,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “Our partnership with HighJump allows us to rapidly bring the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.53
September 01, 2022
…that it has signed a $10 million agreement with supply chain company NFI as part of a pilot program to see if Stretch is a right fit for the Camden, N.J.-based company. The case-handling mobile robot will initially be used to unload trucks and containers in 2023 at NFI’s warehouse in Savannah, Ga. If all goes well, NFI said it will start placing Stretch machines throughout its North American facilities over the next few years. Boston Dynamics first unveiled Stretch back in March 2021, noting that it was its first robot specifically designed for warehouse use. It became commercially available…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.48
September 11, 2024
…resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, have announced the speaker and session lineup for the 2024 Robotics Application Conference (RAC ‘24). RAC ’24 is a virtual, one-day event where speakers from throughout the robotics landscape will provide thoughtful and insightful commentary on robotics applications, deployments and trends across industries where robots and automation are in use. RAC ’24 is the third virtual summit hosted by Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media, and will begin at 12:00 p.m. EDT Sept. 18. 2024 Robotics Application Conference lineup…
