Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.67
May 16, 2017
…not be ready for their anticipated role in last-mile delivery of consumer goods but are close to helping with less technically challenging tasks such as tracking warehouse inventories or managing trailer yard security. Wearable technologies like smart glasses will likewise find application in the warehouse, helping workers sort, pack and inventory items as well as identifying safety hazards or the shortest path to their next pick. Driverless vehicles have already been tested and approved in seven states and will substantially affect transportation costs once they can be caravanned or reach a port-to-port automation point. Considered the least viable in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.67
March 15, 2024
…retail customers becoming more demanding when it comes to delivery times and efficient order fulfillment, conventional solutions are falling behind. The companies say they can ramp up FullfillX to full capacity in as little as six months. Clothing retailer Cutter & Buck turned to FullfillX to rework its omnichannel business. The company needed a system to help it handle rising online and bricks-and-mortar sales, and growing inventory levels. The company opted to install an AutoStore system with Kardex FulfillX at its site in Renton, Wash. “MODEX 2024 was also the ideal opportunity to showcase the real-world success leading apparel company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.66
July 31, 2023
…International Trade Administration. “As the demand for speedy one-day delivery continues to rise in the e-commerce sector, the adoption of robotics in warehouses is predicted to increase to keep pace with the rising demand for faster service by the end customer,” said Geek+. The company added that warehouse owners can use its automation to enhance picking efficiency, reduce waiting times, and ultimately increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty. It claimed that robotics can elevate warehousing and logistics competitiveness. In addition, Geek+ said that it has provided innovative systems in Singapore for several years and strategically located its ASEAN headquarters there. “Taking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.65
March 07, 2022
…patented smart antenna technology that can safely and remotely delivery energy to devices such as aerial drones and small robots. The company claimed that Cota enables multiple devices to be charged without wires or user intervention. “This Cota certification opens the doors for the development of specialized wireless power implementations that can cater for small drones and other autonomous systems,” Stovall told Robotics 24/7. Ossia’s offering is unique in its ability to power devices in motion and in non-line-of-sight situations suitable for such autonomous systems.“ FCC approves Cota under Part 18 Ossia said it is the first wireless power company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.64
February 18, 2021
…management, collaboration, and traceability capabilities that can improve product delivery and promote reuse, accelerating development cycles and eliminating costly rework. Teamcenter’s data management capabilities, in particular, are critical to accommodate the huge amounts of data collected from radar, Lidar, and artificial intelligence, Momoh says. Siemens and MaRS work together to find potential startups that would be the best match for the software and specifically, for which elements of the Siemens platform. Once selected, the partners put together a curriculum that instructs engineering users in how use the tools as well as how to optimize for particular use cases. MayaHTT, a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.64
September 15, 2023
…team up with Locus Robotics “underscores its commitment to optimizing operational efficiency, reducing order processing times, and ensuring timely delivery to customers worldwide.” Not only does the deployment of 16 Locus AMRs position Solo to optimize its order-fulfillment operations today, but it also enables it to easily scale to meet future demand, said the partners. “The partnership reflects Solo Brands' dedication to innovation and continuous improvement,” they stated.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.64
January 16, 2023
…with established logistics facilities. It said this enables next-day delivery of orders placed before midnight to anywhere in the U.S. The company said it has handled building material samples for more than 100,000 participating designers and 450 manufacturers. DesignFuture Japan is the Japanese arm of Material Bank, which claims to be “the world's largest marketplace for aggregating and sending out material samples.” Founded in 2021, DesignFuture Japan said it has been determining how to best connect local building materials manufacturers with architects and interior design professionals. “The reason Material Bank in the United States has grown into a service used…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.63
August 13, 2020
…manufacturers pointed out that their main challenge is to lower production costs and 51% are looking to improve on-time delivery and to estimate delays. “Plataine is proud to collaborate with SME once again on this survey,” Avner Ben-Bassat, president and CEO of Plataine, adds. “We're seeing a significant increase in global adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies since our previous survey in 2018. The market is adapting to the changes and decision makers keep up the pace and onboard innovative technologies, driving increased agility and improved efficiencies.” Access the full “Trends in Global Digital Manufacturing” survey here.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.63
January 24, 2022
…ACR can also be deployed within six weeks upon delivery of the robots, said HAI Robotics. It said it has had 100% success, with 300 successful deployments to date. The company also boasted that HAIPICK ACR has a 99.9% accuracy, can improve throughput by 300%, and optimizes real estate utilization. Existing sites have been running for three years with annual asset maintenance, HAI Robotics said. HAI Robotics said it is easy to scale from a few robots to hundreds of robots, providing flexibility. The company added that its systems are designed to be integrated with other autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.63
July 27, 2021
…that work alongside us and improve our quality of life,” he said. In addition to logistics work like package delivery, bipedal robots eventually will have the intelligence and safety capabilities to help people in their own homes, added Hurst. In a related project, Cassie has become adept at walking up and down stairs without lidar or cameras. Hurst and his colleagues presented a paper on that capability at the Robotics: Science and Systems conference scheduled for July 12 to 16.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.62
December 21, 2022
…finishing, shelf-scanning, food preparation and service, fruit picking, hospital delivery, and more,” Burnstein added. “While interest in robots might fluctuate during any quarter in any given industry, the steadily increasing numbers shows the value more industries see in investing in automation,” he asserted. A3 to host events including Automate 2023 to discuss robotics trends The Association for Advancing Automation claimed that it is “the leading global advocate for the benefits of automating.” The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based organization's members represent over 1,100 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, systems integrators, end users, academic institutions, research groups, and consulting firms. A3 will host Automate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.62
March 17, 2023
…S5134, which be located at the Fulfilment and Solutions Delivery section. Marietta, Ga-based NPSG Global designs e-commerce fulfillment systems for warehouses. Charlotte, NC-based Sealed Air said its automated packaging systems promote sustanbility. The OSARO Robotic Bagging System pairs robots powered by OSARO’s advanced vision software with SEE’s AUTOBAG brand high-speed bagging system. OSARO’s autonomous piece-picking robot integrates with existing logistics facilities to fulfill orders quickly and efficiently, San Francisco-based company said. The system is now available as a ‘drop-in’ upgrade to either existing or new fulfillment operations. OSARO System will be handling clothing during demo At the NPSG booth, the…
