“Oh, that's a box. That box looks like this other box, so they must be boxes. That means I can process this box this way.” In a recent discussion with Robotics 24/7, Chris Franzer, business development manager of Universal Robots, eloquently described one of the biggest challenges in the reverse logistics and robotics discussion: teaching robots how to identify objects, even when the same item is presented in different boxes and in various conditions. Humans can view a box - or more specifically a collection of boxes - and decide how to pick and sort them most efficiently. How will…
Material handling equipment manufacturer Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group (Logisnext) recently announced it will showcase Jungheinrich and Rocla automated robots at MODEX 2024 in booth B9019. The trade show will be held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. At MODEX 2024, Logisnext said it will also showcase Rocrich AGV Solutions as its North American provider of Jungheinrich and Rocla automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Jungheinrich and Logisnext announced their partnership to launch Rocrich in June 2023. “We’re excited to showcase our latest innovations in warehouse solutions at MODEX 2024,” said Jerry Sytsma,…
Systems integrator Contextant recently announced a strategic partnership to resell software provider SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT Platform. Contextant expects the collaboration will enhance its ability to deliver automation integration and enable it to address interoperability and multi-agent orchestration challenges. Building on the tech-agnostic SOFTBOT Platform, Contextant said it will bridge implementation gaps by delivering both out-of-the-box and customized automation systems for customer-specific needs. “We are excited to join forces with SVT Robotics and incorporate the SOFTBOT Platform into our automation offerings,” said Scott Winston, business development director at Contextant. “We can now give customers the ability to realize value even faster…
Automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) manufacturer Kardex AG recently announced it will showcase its FulfillX warehouse execution system (WES) designed specifically for AutoStore at MODEX 2024 in booth B6410. The trade show will be held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Kardex said AutoStore for processing of small parts orders fits ideally into its existing portfolio of systems. “As a global AutoStore partner, we have developed a warehouse execution system that can provide remarkable results in just six months and is the fastest order fulfillment system per square foot on the market,” said Mitch…
Boston Dynamics recently announced the release of a new robot fleet management software, called Orbit. The Orbit portal utilizes AI, in conjunction with enhancements to the Spot robot, to increase control of robot operations, better visibility into an organization’s facility and extra flexibility for data analysis. Orbit offering to bring real-time, predictive intelligence Boston Dynamics newest solution, according to a statement, will “bring a whole new suite of fleet management capabilities and will unify your ecosystem of Boston Dynamics robots, starting with Spot.” Users can start with Orbit by creating a site map drawing of their facility and importing them…
Warehouse management system (WMS) provider Softeon recently announced a case study on systems it deployed for global supply chain provider Vantiva, formerly a part of Technicolor. From start to finish, the WMS deployment time was three months or less, including Vantiva’s initial user acceptance testing (UAT) as well as UATs for each of Vantiva’s transitioning customers, said Softeon, Softeon said its deployments with Vantiva have resulted in faster new customer onboarding and fulfillment times, leading to more flexible, composable, scalable, and efficient operations. “The service we’ve been able to provide for Vantiva since 2019 is an example of Softeon’s commitment…
Intralogistics automation provider Cimcorp recently announced it will showcase its automated storage and order picking systems at MODEX 2024 in booth B6019. The company said MODEX attendees will have the opportunity to explore Cimcorp’s technology through interactive demonstrations and discuss operational challenges with its representatives. “Automation is the future of fresh food distribution, and our unique solutions makes it easier than ever to get started with automation in a way that is quick, cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable,” said Adam Gurga, national manager of grocery and retail partnerships for Cimcorp. The MODEX 2024 trade show will be held March 11-14 at…
Plus One Robotics, a provider of AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, announced that it has recorded over 1 billion successful picks across its fleet of parcel induction and depalletization robots. The San Antonio-based company was founded in 2016 and surpassed the 500 million pick plateau in October 2022. Robotic integration comes at an integral time for logistics “Reaching 1 billion picks is an incredible achievement that speaks to the trust that our customers have placed in our technology and to the hard work of our entire team,” said Erik Nieves, co-founder and CEO of Plus One…
Robot manufacturer Yaskawa Motoman recently announced it will demonstrate robotic parcel induction as well as cobot arms at MODEX 2024 in booth C6474. The Company said its automation integration team will be in attendance to evaluate application requirements and help design a plan for potential customers. “Our booth will feature multiple robot demonstrations to inspire businesses to future-proof their operations for long-term success, including applications for palletizing and parcel sortation,” said Sarah Andrzejewski Product Manager. The trade show will be held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Robot arms for automated and collaborative applications Yaskawa…
Integrated logistics company ArcBest recently announced the next product in its Vaux suite: Vaux Smart Autonomy. ArcBest said its new offering combines autonomous mobile robot (AMR) forklifts and reach trucks, intelligent software, and remote teleoperation capabilities to autonomously handle materials movement within warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities - all while keeping humans in the loop. The company said Vaux Smart Autonomy is an autonomous material handling technology that’s flexible out of the box to handle variability in facilities, processes, and product characteristics. “Vaux Smart Autonomy improves efficiencies, adds labor flexibility, and creates a safer working environment — even for…
