Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.74
November 17, 2021
…spaces; and culinary talent. C3 offers shared kitchens, mobile delivery with the next-gen Citizens Go app, and Citizens food halls. Its current brands include Krispy Rice, EllaMia, Cicci di Carne, El Pollo Verde, Kumi, and Plant Nation, as well as partner brands Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean and Cindy Lou's Cookies. C3's omnichannel approach targets Gen Z and Millennials, who are the main users of third-party delivery providers, according to studies. As of February 2021, C3 was operating 800 “ghost” or digital kitchens across the U.S. It opened the first Citizens food hall at Manhattan West in New York this fall.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.48
November 16, 2021
…manufactured at OhmniLabs' 3D printing facility in San Jose, orders can be fulfilled faster, shipping costs are lower, and delivery is not subject to current supply chain challenges, said the company. Flexible pricing: Cost-effective options are available for every user, said OhmniLabs. Standard, premium, and full-service packages are available for purchase or for lease. A subscription to OhmniCloud Solutions allows for fleet management, mapping, reporting, and more.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.93
November 12, 2021
…without a safety driver behind the wheel in a delivery route for Walmart in Bentonville, Ark. The driverless deliveries are moving customer orders between a Walmart “dark store” and a Neighborhood Market with a fleet of multi-temperature autonomous box trucks. “Through our work with Gatik, we’ve identified that autonomous box trucks offer an efficient, safe, and sustainable solution for transporting goods on repeatable routes between our stores,” said Tom Ward, senior vice president of last mile at Walmart U.S. “We’re thrilled to be working with Gatik to achieve this industry-first, driverless milestone in our home state of Arkansas and look…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.90
November 12, 2021
…Geek+. “In Australia, a booming e-commerce landscape has made ‘delivery services’ the determining factor of who’s going to come out on top. Using smart robot automation, CEVA has turned a challenge into an opportunity that will allow them to set the standard and gain considerable advantages.” Founded in 2015, Geek+ applies robotics and artificial intelligence to efficient warehouse systems and supply chain management. The Beijing-based business has 1,500 employees and 300 global customers and said it has deployed more than 20,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) worldwide. Geek+ recently won a 2021 Supply Chain Excellence Innovation Award for its robotic sorting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.14
November 11, 2021
…robots enable enterprises to meet consumer expectations for on-demand delivery through automation of e-commerce fulfillment, store replenishment, and package handling. Combining proprietary artificial intelligence, software, and patented hardware, the company said it provides the following: AI-enabled picking AI-enabled mobility System orchestration Cloud monitoring and analytics Professional services including manufacturing, installation, commissioning, maintenance, software updates, and operation Bealls looks to speed up replenishment Berkshire Grey also announced that Bealls Inc. has chosed its automation to handle expanding merchandise categories and fulfill orders more quickly. It said its AI-enabled systems will help Bealls increase processing capacity and throughput to meet surging customer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.77
November 10, 2021
…the first autonomous trucking company to conduct disengage-free customer deliveries, and it released footage of more than 1,000 miles of disengagement-free driving. Also this year, the company unveiled its next-generation autonomous trucks, which use a modular and discrete sensor approach to simplify installation and maintenance while increasing safety. Kodiak to double headcount, robotruck fleet SIP Global Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, CRV, Muirwoods Ventures, Harpoon Ventures, StepStone Group, Gopher Asset Management, Walleye Capital, Aliya Capital Partners, and others participated in Kodiak's Series B round. Bridgestone Americas and BMW i Ventures previously invested in the company. Cowen served as exclusive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.35
November 10, 2021
…Robotics makes autonomous mobile robots for cleaning and indoor deliveries. The company, also referred to as Gaoxian, said its robots are used in airports, schools, offices, shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, and other sites in 40 countries. Gaussian Ecobot line cleans 93M mi. The Ecobot product line from Gaussian Robotics includes a robotic vacuum and sweeper, as well as scrubbers and sprayers. The company claimed that its systems have cleaned more than 150 million km (93.2 million mi., the distance from the Earth to the Sun). The Scrubber50 requires only two hours of maintenance for every 100 hours of autonomous operation,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.38
November 09, 2021
…co-founder and CEO of Plus. “In 2021, we started delivery of our driver-in autonomous driving solution, PlusDrive, to customers and received thousands of pre-orders.” “We also completed a fully driverless truck demo on a highway that showcased the future of trucking,” he said. “We are grateful for the support we have received from the Hennessy team, whose commitment to sustainable commercial transportation technologies we share.” Founded in 2016, Plus, formerly Plus.ai, said it is developing full-stack SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company claimed that PlusDrive is designed to make long-haul trucking safer, more efficient, and more environmentally…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.25
November 09, 2021
…announced that they have successfully demonstrated an autonomous drone delivery of blood and medical supplies across hundreds of miles from operational bases to medics in the field. Whole blood is the ideal fluid for hemorrhagic shock treatment in tactical combat care. The U.S. Army's Medical Research and Development Command's (USAMRDC) Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) sponsored the demonstration to identify ways to save warfighters’ lives in situations where access to whole blood in the field can be challenging. The project also addresses the problem of whole blood going unused and wasted by returning it to blood banks in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.74
November 03, 2021
…to support further development and deployment of its autonomous delivery service across the U.S. Financial and strategic investors included Google, Kroger, and SoftBank. “We’re thrilled to have the backing of these prominent investors and world-class companies, and honored that they support our vision of improving communities and revitalizing local commerce,” said Dave Ferguson, co-founder and president of Nuro. “We believe this investment will allow us to accelerate our commercialization strategy and better everyday life with Nuro’s technology.” Mountain View, Calif.-based Nuro said its custom electric autonomous vehicles are designed to bring everything from produce to prescriptions right to customers' homes.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.67
November 02, 2021
…created to provide a student-focused, hands-on instruction with in-class delivery that includes student-based projects; expanded training on interconnectivity; and a clearly defined pathway for careers in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and Industry 4.0. The program integrates employability skills, project management, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with the UR Robotics I4.0 environment. The program aligns with ARM Model, RIA Compliancy, and National Credentialing, said Universal Robots. For educators, manufacturers, and students seeking to learn more about UR’s educational program, the company is offering the free webinar “Developing Tomorrow’s Engineers Today: An Educational Program Focused on Automation Competencies” on Nov. 10 with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.42
November 01, 2021
…next day, and in some cases even same day, delivery. In 2020 alone, more than two billion people purchased items or services online, with e-retail sales topping $4.2 trillion dollars worldwide. This means increased warehouse productivity is key to keeping customers happy – and not just those who shop online. Order picking is one of the most time-consuming warehouse activities, often exceeding 65% of total operating costs. Voice-picking or pick-by-light/pick-by glass solutions help workers reduce the process of traveling, searching and picking for items. In fact, while manual methods allow workers to pick approximately 75 to 150 items per hour,…
