Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.44
…order picking for fulfillment and distribution, as well as delivery of raw materials for production. Leading manufacturers and logistics providers have successfully deployed ForwardX's AMRs, including JD Logistics, SF DHL Supply Chain China, TCL Electronics, ITOCHU Logistics China, and Dongfeng Motor Corp. The company also stated that it was a core provider for the world’s first 5G-enabled AMR deployment after its award-winning project with TCL Electronics. Source: ForwardX Robotics Investors expect growth in robotics, 5G Taikang Life Insurance led ForwardX's initial Series C round, with contributions from Qualcomm Ventures and Starlight Capital. Only seven months after the closure of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.93
…approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to expand its delivery radius to one nautical mile across all of its operating stations in North Carolina. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company claimed that it has already completed more drone deliveries to homes than any other company in the U.S. “Drone delivery is reaching new heights faster than anyone could have expected,” said Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “This approval from the FAA will allow us to cater to the growing demand for fast and efficient on-demand delivery in suburban America. We look forward to continuing on this exciting flightpath, bringing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.66
…transportation logistics solutions, including our robust Ryder Last Mile delivery network for big-and-bulky goods—positions us to deliver incredible value for our customers who are looking for more advanced e-fulfillment solutions in today’s ever-changing landscape,” he added. With its expanded footprint following the acquisition, Ryder said it expects to be able to deliver to 100% of the U.S. within two days and 60% of the U.S. within one day. Ryder will gain locations nationwide with the Whiplash acquisition. Source: Business Wire Whiplash expects to scale out PLG Investments I LLC, which does business as Whiplash, said it provides end-to-end customer care,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.86
…will enable Symbotic to accelerate its growth plans and delivery on its backlog, according to the company. Symbotic said it is continuing to invest in innovation to expand the application of its core technology to new use cases. This includes expanding into new verticals such as automotive parts, home improvement, and apparel, as well as entering new geographic regions. SoftBank SPAC specifics SVF Investment Corp. 3 (SVFC) is a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by an affiliate of SoftBank Investment Advisers (SBIA). The transaction values Symbotic at a pro forma enterprise value of $4.8 billion, representing 4.8x Symbotic’s calendar year-end…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.58
…changes in order volume, and continue to provide accurate deliveries during peak season.” SP Digital faces demand spikes As online shopping has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, SP Digital said it has faced unprecedented challenges and massive spikes in demand. In order to improve operator efficiency and warehouse throughput, the company digitalized its supply chain with Geek+’s picking systems. By integrating robotics and artificial intelligence, SP Digital is now able to optimize warehouse operations, achieve maximum picking efficiency, and meet increased consumer demands. “For us, implementing the Geek+ robotics systems in our value chain is an important step on the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.37
…I conducted a webinar with a company developing a food-delivery robot,” Pestoni told Robotics 24/7. “We touched on the need for interoperability and the higher-level need for orchestration of autonomous and 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.95
…“With long-range, hack-free, interference-free, HD resolution, Eyeonic can help delivery robots, ADAS [advanced driver-assist systems], and autonomous vehicles,” he noted. “It can provide instantaeous velocity of objects for classification and long-range facial recognition.” Although SiLC is working on hardware and software, it is leaving applications to systems integrators. The company plans to offer reference designs and evaluation units for fully integrated systems based on the Eyeonic platform. SiLC ready for growth Founded in 2018, SiLC has about 40 employees and has raised $31 million so far from investors including Sony and Osram. “Our only close competitor is Intel, but its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.60
…the need for contactless service are driving demand for delivery robots. While some robotics developers are focusing on indoor deliveries and others on outdoor operations, Ottonomy Inc. is testing robots for retail and food delivery in both environments. Santa Monica, Calif.-based Ottonomy said its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) use proprietary contextual navigation software that enables them to navigate both indoors and outdoors. The robots also include multi-layered safety protocols to facilitate safe navigation in crowded spaces such as sidewalks and airports. The company claimed that its systems, which are available through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model, can contribute to sustainability and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.07
…store shelves more frequently and safely, while also cutting delivery costs and carbon emissions. Aeva envisions safe autonomy How is Aeva's lidar technology able to “see” up to 500 meters? Kuepper: Aeva’s 4D lidar uses a fundamentally different technology approach than legacy sensors on the market today. 4D lidar uses low-power continuous laser beams instead of pulsed lasers that require high optical power to see long distances. This allows us to achieve ultra-long detection ranges exceeding 500 m. Together with our unique capability of measuring instant velocity for each pixel, we can classify objects at these long distances using a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.33
…autonomous vehicles and drones to mobile robots, automated food deliveries are spreading. Cyan Robotics Inc., which does business as Coco, yesterday announced the official launch of COCO 1, a larger, more advanced version of its signature pink delivery robot. Coco designed and manufactured COCO 1 in partnership with micromobility provider Segway Inc. “Amidst the ongoing labor shortage and growing demand for delivery robots, we believe that Coco is embarking on an exciting journey in a blue-ocean market,” said Tony Ho, vice president of global business development at Segway. “This collaboration is by far Segway's largest endeavor in the delivery robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.68
…is designing its light commercial vehicle platform for a delivery and passenger service ecosystem that will reduce emissions, accidents, and noise in cities. “We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with MOOVE,” said Harri Santamala, CEO of Sensible 4. “With their strong German manufacturer knowledge combined with our technology, we are challenging the traditional automotive companies [and] bringing new competitive solutions to the market.” The founders of Sensible 4 said they have been developing autonomous vehicles since the 1980s. The Espoo, Finland-based company said it is develping full-stack software that combines data from several different sensors, enabling vehicles to operate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.85
…launch what they claimed is “the first autonomous commercial delivery in the state of California.” Customers in Mountain View, Calif., will be able to order items to be delivered through the 7NOW app. “7‑Eleven has owned and defined convenience since 1927,” stated Raghu Mahadevan, chief digital officer at 7‑Eleven Chief Digital Officer. “Our first foray into autonomous delivery was in 2016, when 7‑Eleven became the first retailer in the U.S. to make a drone delivery to a customer’s house. Since then, we haven’t stopped looking for ways to redefine convenience for our customers inside and outside the four walls of…