Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.92
December 10, 2021
…River Systems, InOrbit, Mobile Industrial Robots, Vecna Robotics, and FedEx participated in MassRobotics' AMR Interoperability Working Group, said Saad. At the AMR and Logistics Conference held by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) in Memphis in October, the working group conducted the first demonstration of a standard for communications among mobile robots. The group plans to address batteries and power management next, Saad noted. He added that MassRobotics will address climate change and robotics in the coming year. “We have a lot of smart people and technologies, and we have a responsibility to sustainability,” said Saad. “Our ultimate vision is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
December 08, 2021
…semi-autonomous systems on streets.” “It was also clear from FedEx's comments at past A3 [Association for Advancing Automation] events that interoperability is absolutely becoming a requirement in the warehouse,” he said. “From different standards efforts to our discussions of best practices, the industry is becoming aware of the need.” Joe Wieciek, ROG co-founder “I was an active participant in conferences such as LISA, where systems administrators could learn from each other,” added Joe Wieciek, director of technical operations at autonomous yard operations firm Outrider and co-founder of ROG. “But when I transitioned from more traditional cloud systems to robotics, I…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.35
December 02, 2021
…deliveries, while Mountain View-based Nuro has also partnered with FedEx, Kroger, and Domino's Pizza. Nuro delivers in hometown “The delivery service will begin with our fleet of Prius vehicles in fully autonomous mode, followed by our custom-designed electric R2 autonomous vehicles,” said Zhu. He credited federal and state regulatory progress that enabled Nuro to test and operate driverless vehicles for deliveries. “Residents in the state of California – a major hub of innovation – have never been able to experience the commercial delivery of goods by an autonomous vehicle,” said Zhu. “Nuro is teaming up with 7‑Eleven to change that.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.08
November 14, 2021
…Vecna, Waypoint, and WiBotic demonstrated MassRobotics' interoperability standard at FedEx's DART R&D center during A3's AMR and Logistics Conference last month in Memphis. Covariant aids AI-based robots AI-based piece picking is still an advanced application for robots, making it difficult end-user organizations to compare them with established categories of materials handling automation, said Ted Stinson, chief operating officer at manipulation AI provider Covariant. After all, how does one determine if an AI-driven arm and gripper can actually handle the rapidly changing SKU mixes seen in modern e-commerce? Flashy presentations from a dozen or more vendors can’t really answer that question,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.04
November 03, 2021
…Nuro has also recently announced a multi-year partnership with FedEx and has piloted pizza delivery with Domino’s in Houston. The company said its latest funding will enable it to expand its team, deploy its system at scale, and address “long-standing pain points” and shifting consumer behavior accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Investors look to local delivery Tiger Global Management led Nuro's Series D round. Baillie Gifford, Fidelity Management & Research Co., Gaorong Capital, Google, Kroger, SoftBank Vision Fund 1, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates Inc., Toyota's Woven Capital unit, and other existing investors participated. Nuro raised…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.76
October 30, 2021
…for rapid deployment and scaling. The commercial pilot with FedEx and PACCAR along a 400-mile freight corridor came after just a few weeks of refining the Aurora Driver in simulation and testing on a 30-mile section of the I-45 between Dallas and Houston. The beta release includes updates that allow autonomous trucks to navigate new commercial routes and transport goods for customers. Aurora said it includes improved hardware and autonomy systems capable of safely navigating highways and streets. Aurora this week also announced the launch of its industry advisory council, which will review the company’s product offerings and go-to-market and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.15
October 29, 2021
FedEx Express yesterday announced that it is collaborating with Neolix to test an autonomous delivery vehicle in China. FedEx said it is the first time in its operations that it has partnered with a local Chinese technology company to test the use of a driverless vehicle. “FedEx Express is committed to developing and leveraging technologies that will help transform the logistics industry, enhance [the] customer experience, and reduce the environmental impact of our business operations,” said Eddy Chan, senior vice president and president of FedEx China. “The rapid growth of e-commerce requires more flexible and efficient digital logistics solutions to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.06
October 27, 2021
…would like,” acknowledged Gerkey. “Having major customers such as FedEx talking about the need will drive new companies and existing AMR vendors to serve that specific need.” “At the 2019 ROScon, when a hospital from Singapore delivered a keynote, it was one of the first times a customer got on stage and said, 'I want to use all these robots and can't because they won't talk with one another,'” he said. “That same year, we met with an AMR vendor and a major automotive manufacturer that had said the same thing. The AMR vendor said, 'We have no interest in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.80
October 20, 2021
…Automation (A3) and 60 exhibitors and sponsors led by FedEx Corp. A3's AMR & Logistics event included programming intended to help companies get started with automation, as e-commerce demand has climbed, supply chains grapple with disruptions, and both robotics vendors and end users struggle to find skilled labor. The global market for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) could experience a compound annual growth rate of 35% to reach $13.2 billion (U.S.) by 2026, predicted Research and Markets. It credited improvements in machine vision, manipulation capabilites, and robot mechanics. While most warehouses don't yet have much automation,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.93
October 19, 2021
…shipping sorter and conveyor system to which delivery channel—DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.—the package is destined for. The system also checks the weight of the package and prints any shipping and content labels that are required. Finally, labels are scanned and checked for readability. Conveyors are not fixed. They can be re-assigned based on availability. Once shipping labels have been prepared and the weight has been checked, the package is conveyed to a palletizing and shrink wrap area. From there, it is delivered to the shipping area. To complete a multi-line order, the shuttle system staggers the release of the bins…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.42
October 15, 2021
…around interoperability have been theoretical—until now. Yesterday at the FedEx DART research and development center here, Vecna Robotics, Waypoint Robotics, and WiBotic successfully demonstrated MassRobotics' new standard for communications. The demonstration was part of the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) and Logistics Conference held by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). While several organizations have recognized the need for interoperability among AMRs, yesterday's demonstration was the first time real-world systems used a common interface to report their locations. “This is the very first level of capability,” said Daniel Theobald, founder and chief innovation officer of Vecna Robotics. He is also co-founder…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.28
October 05, 2021
…Forward” will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Pestoni will join speakers from FedEx, Siemens, and Vecna Robotics. In addition, InOrbit will be an exhibitor at A3's conference, which will focus on automation and logistics advancements. The company said it will be available for live product demonstrations and interviews upon request. It also plans to make several announcements at the show. “We will be showing some concepts at our booth, and we'll have partners to talk about solutions,” Pestoni told Robotics 24/7. “We're happy to help facilitate this event.”
