Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.54
November 15, 2022
…us to accelerate customer acquisition and build the company infrastructure we need to deliver more systems to more customers in the coming months.” United Exchange Corp. pilots robotic unloading Every day, millions of trucks and ocean freight containers are loaded and unloaded around the world. Many of those trucks and containers are “floor-loaded,” which means people need to manually handle every package. That work is difficult, dirty, sometimes dangerous, and increasingly hard to staff, noted Pickle Robot. Pickle Robot Unload Systems work with people on loading docks to make that work safer, faster, and more efficient, said the company. United…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.53
July 07, 2022
…in a flexible manner, without the need for fixed infrastructure. AMR vendors typically offer fleet software to manage routes and missions and monitor fleet productivity, making mobile robots relatively easy to deploy. However, to get the most from AMRs, mobile robotic equipment (MRE) has emerged. MREs such as top rollers and top modules can help user organizations achieve higher effective payloads from AMRs, as well as help the robots interoperate with fixed automation like conveyors or other machinery. TE Connectivity, a Tier 2 supplier to global automotive supply chains, is among the companies benefitting from AMRs enhanced with MRE modules…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.53
February 09, 2022
…enable the operations of massive data centers, including managing infrastructure as code, source-controlled configurations, and more. InOrbit said development teams can get more out of its platform with Configuration as Code, including the following: Version control of code changes Improved workflows: pull requests, code review, approvals Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines Reusable and reproducible configurations Rollback capabilities Security enhancements Auditing and traceability Software parameterization “We've added scale, time, and weight factors, so it's easy to get to the cause of a problem,” Cerruti said. “If there's an incident—say, elastic scalability isn't triggering fast enough—you can go back and look at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.52
April 14, 2021
…use AI in two places—in robots to adapt to infrastructure, and in learning the flows of machines and people in the warehouse,” explained Elazary. “Our system organizes jobs such as picking totes. 3PL [third-party logistics] customers are now using our software to improve guidance to human pickers and forklift drivers as well as robots.” “As Steve Mulaik said in a LinkedIn blog post, 'If you replace a picker who is 65% active with a robot, that robot is not likely to be any more utilized than the picker!'” he said. “If a replenishment or packing process is inefficient, of if…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
June 27, 2023
…enables the deployment of cloud-native applications on distributed edge infrastructure. They said this can ensure cloud-level performance, availability, and security. Relimetrics, a member of the NVIDIA Inception program for cutting-edge startups, will run software for cosmetic anomaly and configuration inspection on the NVIDIA Jetson platform, as well as X-ray anomaly inspection for pipes and bags. Still more robotics advances to see Also at the SHL booth, watch a new demo of NVIDIA Isaac AMR, a recently unveiled platform that enables next-generation fleets of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, by offering advanced mapping, autonomy, and simulation capabilities. Customers can now apply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.50
May 05, 2017
…as the number and sophistication of sensors and IoT infrastructure improves. According to Leonard, formerly a technology executive with General Motors, as sensors on trucks and trailers are becoming more numerous, they’re getting smarter and more capable of monitoring different conditions. Additionally, governments in places such as Ohio with its Smart Mobility Corridor program are embedding fiber optic cable and sensors right into roads to create “smart roads” that can help pinpoint congestion or weather trends. Final-mile evolution: Nebraska Furniture Mart shares “final-mile” visibility with customers Routing and scheduling for final-mile delivery of goods, along with real-time insight into delivery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.49
July 19, 2021
…technology companies focused on data-centric segments such as IT infrastructure, data science, and cybersecurity. “Julia Computing is at the very center of technical computing, a substantial global market with significant barriers to entry,” said Daniel Freeman, who led the Dorilton Ventures investment. “Julia’s machine learning and AI technologies make it possible to simulate rather than approximate, changing the economics of computational analysis and scientific discoveries. This is a truly transformative business with high potential for success.” “We see several startups building their businesses using Julia, not just in the scientific computing community, but also more broadly across a wide range…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.48
May 31, 2022
…to navigate autonomously in highly dynamic environments without additional infrastructure. The company, which worked with Geek+, said the system that can replace manual forklifts and tuggers in manufacturing spaces, leading to improved efficiency and helping to protect workers from potential injury, claimed Bosch Rexroth. Flexible Transport System (FTS): This includes a magnetically propelled pallet transport system for high transfer speeds and precise pallet positioning. The company said it allows for independent and synchronized pallet movement, as well as integration into a traditional conveyor system. Smart Function Kit for Handling: Bosch Rexroth said its kiosk will include a presentation about the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.47
November 21, 2022
…to be easy to integrate with existing utility and infrastructure layouts. We've been tuning our robot from a six-axis robot arm to two-axis to no-axis. We're now moving liquid instead of cups to make the machine small and easy to operate and maintain. How does Botrista offer its DrinkBot systems? Hsu: We're flexible; customers can buy the product upfront or through a lease or subscription model. Most are through robotics as a service [RaaS]. Botrista is in 26 states and 200 restaurants. Robots aid recruitment and retention You mentioned that Botrista saves restaurants from having to hire more staffers, but…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.47
March 22, 2022
…significant changes in the following areas of their warehousing infrastructure – Intralogistics which is the art of managing the flow of materials, products and information within the walls of a warehouse; picking; sorting; storage and retrieval. A well-designed solution combined with the efficient layout in design and technology will result in improved ROI as compared to a force-fitted solution. Hence enough ideation and planning should form an essential part of any strategy to implement digitized and automated supply chain in a Direct to Customer program. Technology and solutions portfolio One of the key elements of successfully adopting this strategy is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.47
April 02, 2021
…said. “There's certainly road condition and subsurface characterization, utility infrastructure, and mapping, but we could also eventually move into mining, contruction, ports, and airside operations for luggage tugs.” GPR uses 1. ultra-wideband radar, 2. detailed mapping of subsurface features, and 3. an algorithm for precise tracking of vehicle locations. Source: WaveSense Funding to fuel WaveSense growth Technology investors Rhapsody Venture Partners and Impossible Ventures led WaveSense's latest fundraising. “Safety is at the heart of the sensor revolution in automotive, and safety is about edge cases,” stated Carsten Boers, managing partner at Rhapsody Venture Partners. “Keeping a car in a well-marked…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.47
December 04, 2022
…to human inspectors posed by heights, heavy equipment, and infrastructure such as electrical and drainage systems. Drones with thermal imaging capabilities can also be suitable for ongoing monitoring of worker activity on construction sites. Should workers be found in areas designated as unsafe, that information can be relayed quickly to managers on site. As a result, drones offer to remove workers, not from the construction site entirely, but from the highest-risk areas. Operators on site or at remote locations can evaluate site security and assess stockpiles, freeing workers for other, less-hazardous tasks. How AI increases drone efficiency The power of…
