Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.24
November 25, 2022
…be unlocked with a numerical or QR code. “Online grocery shopping is an important pillar for Colruyt Group, and it is our ambition to be and remain best in class in this,” said Tom De Prater, business unit manager for Collect&Go. “In a rapidly changing e-commerce context, we are therefore constantly looking for ways to organize the 'last mile' as efficiently and sustainably as possible.” “There is already a worldwide shortage of drivers, the cost of those last kilometers is sky-high and mobility in cities is a real challenge,” he said. “Investing in innovation, new solutions, and state-of-the-art technologies is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.52
November 15, 2022
…will deliver innovative systems for industries such as apparel, grocery, retail, and healthcare, and for the government. “McMurray Stern's experience in integrated design-build lays a foundation for Addverb's hardware and software innovations,” said Sriram Sridhar, chief revenue officer of Addverb. “McMurray Stern has a long legacy within the storage and micro-fulfillment industry. We are looking to learn from their experience and work together to offer creative solutions to their customers.” Addverb said it provides smart end-to-end warehouse and industrial automation and intralogistics solutions. The company said its extensive portfolio includes robots, material handling technologies, and software. It added that its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
November 02, 2022
…to still hold a very significant portion of that equation.” Customers are used to the convenience of ordering their groceries, meals, and more online, he said. “Industrial companies, business-to-business companies, and others are now seeing the advantage of being able to provide online catalogs for their customers where they don’t have to have somebody coming in the store,” said Zate.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.54
October 24, 2022
…and now frozen. StrongPoint is AutoStore’s first and only grocery-focused distribution partner. “This is a great day for grocery retailers and food management companies looking at automation to boost efficiency, as they can now automate all three temperature zones,” stated Jacob Tveraabak, CEO of StrongPoint. “We are proud to have the honor of installing a world first for AutoStore and look forward to leveraging our 35+ years’ experience in food management and grocery retail to create the world’s first and best fully automated solution purpose built for groceries.” StrongPoint said it provides end-to-end, e-commerce fulfilment technologies and in-store systems to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.27
October 16, 2022
…making it a reality today. Manna has over 35,000 grocery and pharmacy customers in Ireland. Hicks’ experience is further substantiated by a recent study that projects the drone logistics and transportation market to grow from $539 million today to $17 billion in eight years. Alan Hicks of Manna Drone Delivery described how people are using his service to order groceries, pharmaceuticals, and even coffee. In addition, opportunities for terrestrial roboticists include autonomous delivery fleets, unmanned rovers, and robotaxis over the next five years, leading to a wider $120 billion market opportunity. Integrating drones into the national airspace falls on the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.22
October 07, 2022
…acquired by Walmart Inc. Alert Innovation has customized its e-grocery automation technology for Walmart's market fulfillment centers, or MFCs, since 2016. “I am proud that Alert Innovation is one of the most innovative and capable automation companies in operation today,” said John Lert, founder and executive chairman of Alert Innovation. “Our mission to improve people’s lives through innovation will now be dedicated to Walmart customers and associates, which is an inspiring undertaking.” Walmart did not specify how much it paid for Alert Innovation. Alphabot and Novastore designed to facilitate fulfillment Alert Innovation said its Alphabot system uses patented omnidirectional robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.58
September 27, 2022
…has made numerous technology investments, such as in on-demand grocery delivery service Getir, artificial intelligence marketing platform Insider, mobile game developer Libra, and producer of lab-grown diamonds Appsilon. “Esas is only too happy to support OPLOG—a fine example of the Turkish tech scene going from strength to strength,” said the firm. “Halit’s vision for the future of e-commerce and OPLOG’s dedication in bringing robotics to market make the company a compelling investment.” Established in 2000, Esas said it is the largest family-owned investment firm in Turkey. Is backed by the first- and second-generation family members of Şevket Sabancı, one of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.86
September 22, 2022
…“Vision perception had surpassed gripper performance, and the food, grocery, and e-commerce industries knocked on my door.” The Gripper Co. designs to KPIs Gripping capability directly influences overall equipment efficiency and the return on investment (ROI), said The Gripper Co. To help automation manufacturers meet key performance indicators (KPIs), the company claimed it has combined several technical innovations. More KPIs that MAXXgrip addresses. Source: The Gripper Co. Hjørnet described five KPIs that the MAXXgrip is designed to satisfy: Variation: Counting picked items and their pose and neighboring environment Throughput: Facilitated by vision perception, motion control, and planning, as well as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.93
September 19, 2022
…our washdown-capable systems can now work in markets like grocery, which has been a really strong target in our roadmap,” said Gravelle. Beyond the hardware, Attabotics has been refining its software to take advantage of advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company said its systems can deliver data and visibility into customer operations. “This is a milestone in the development of the business,” he said. “It took us six years through prototyping and research and development to a fully commercialized platform. This milestone unlocks companies to go beyond the robotics and look at operational intelligence.” “We've spent most…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.89
September 12, 2022
…the location. Agarwal compared it to walking around a grocery store with a shopping cart (see video below). Once in operation, workers can also easily redirect the robot's path while in motion by placing their hands on the system and walking it in the direction it needs to go. Peer Robotics caters to SMEs One of Peer Robotics’ biggest goals is to reduce the barriers that small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) face when trying to integrate autonomous systems into their workflows. The company currently has three customers in India and one in the U.S., but Agarwal noted that it is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.91
September 09, 2022
…rapidly growing potential for last-mile autonomous delivery of meals, groceries, and other goods, said the companies. It also opens up autonomous delivery technology to Uber Eats merchants and restaurants of all sizes, they added. In addition, Uber and Nuro said their partnership provides an opportunity for them to join forces to support local businesses and strengthen local commerce. “Our partnership with Uber underscores Nuro's track record of partnering with the world's leading brands to make autonomous delivery a seamless experience,” said Cosimo Leipold, head of partnerships at Nuro. “With our unique autonomous delivery vehicles and Uber's phenomenal scale and reach,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.21
September 05, 2022
…braking system and features an IP24 rating, allowing for grocery warehouse and distribution center operations, said the company. Addverb looks to continue global expansion With the unveiling of its newest multi-level-shelving system, Addverb Technologies said its portfolio of fixed and flexible automation continues to grow. Earlier this year, the company announced its expansion into North America and South America, and it established partnerships for the e-commerce market. The global ASRS market could grow from $7.15 billion in 2021 to $11.1 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%, according to QuadIntel. More bullish, Market Reports World…
