Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
October 25, 2022
…by freeing us from developing entire robot and fleet infrastructure that can take years to develop in-house,” he added. Nimbus to accelerate autonomous forklifts Forklifts are among the most common warehouse machinery, with up to 850,000 units in the U.S. alone, noted Cogniteam and 634AI. Human forklift operators require extensive training, but labor shortages and operational challenges result in 50% of today's forklifts being used inefficiently, the companies said. More than 11% of forklifts are involved in accidents, placing such incidents on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) list of “Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards.” However, developing a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
September 04, 2023
…directed federal funds to reshoring for the computer and infrastructure industries, respectively. More than half of U.S. manufacturing CEOs said they intended to reshore some production, found a survey conducted by Xometry with Forbes and polling firm John Zogby Strategies. At the same time, “nearshoring” efforts will also add automation and jobs. “In fact, we're more likely to see nearshoring to places like Mexico than just reshoring to the U.S.,” Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), told Robotics 24/7. “It's already happening.” Go4Robotics intended to raise awareness The IFR said Go4Robotics is intended to raise awareness…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.31
June 08, 2022
…established technologies—ultra-wide-band tags, lidar contour mapping, line-guidance sensors, and infrastructure sensors—record either their own positions or the positions of the desired objects. Depending on the application as well as the positioning accuracy and update rate required, users can select the right technology or combine various technologies. Localization technology is a key factor in achieving the type of networked production needed for digital transformation, said SICK. It can be used for agile process planning to optimization production, it added. Localization data can also give companies an understanding of all production-related assets, load carriers, and loading equipment. They can then optimize and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.31
June 13, 2022
…practitioners used to hate automation because it was fixed infrastructure and needed custom deployment,” Lawton said during a session titled “Lessons From the Field: Understanding How, When, and Where to Apply Automation.” “Now, with more flexible AMRs [autonomous mobile robots], we can identify workflows at the start,” he said. “There's a lot of interest in picking.” Drivers to automaton An informal poll conducted by Robert Huschka, vice president of education strategies at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the host of the event, found that most of the session audience consisted of robotics novices. As several other speakers at Automate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.28
August 18, 2021
…have to,’” he added. Beyond the automotive industry, healthcare infrastructure company Truepill has “hired” RMOs to fill and label prescription vials at its facility in Hayward, Calif. “At Truepill, we work behind the scenes to help companies build and power more advanced, efficient, and automation-driven pharmacies, fulfilling up to 100,000 prescriptions per day and creating customized, white-labeled experiences delivered directly to consumers’ doors,” said Matthew Alley, head of fulfillment and supply chain at Truepill. “Rapid is helping us further scale these fulfillment capabilities by providing RMOs that are easy to set up and integrate seamlessly with our staff.” “Since we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.28
August 26, 2023
…to guide the robot. NPSG Global built the physical infrastructure for Novato, Calif.-based Zenni in collaboration with OSARO's technical team. OSARO's Robotic Bagging system can pick and place Zenni Optical cases. Source: OSARO OSARO Partners Alliance addresses an urgent need The OSARO Partners Alliance offers “one-stop access” for businesses looking to deploy fulfillment robots. The company said its program is designed to optimize every stage of a customer’s purchasing and deployment processes. The alliance enables partners such as autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) vendors, integrators, distributors, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and consultants to collaborate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.28
July 26, 2023
…one roof, and this allows us to customize our infrastructure. Underlying all that is we want to attract and retain talent. With a comfortable space and the most advanced tools, workers will have more satisfaction and be more productive. Another big reason is that we're building a big refurbishment center in the facility as part of our commitment to sustainability. As it happens, Locus Park will be next door to an Amazon facility. What will happen to your existing facilities? Faulk: The lease on our main building in Wilmington expires in Q1, so we'll be moving sometime in the spring…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.27
January 26, 2022
…to improve operational efficiencies and build an agile logistics infrastructure through robotics technology that will support the growth of China’s e-commerce industry.” FedEx continues to invest in innovation FedEx has continued to investigate advanced technologies to streamline operations and help customers of all sizes in seize opportunities in the global market. Last October, FedEx teamed up with Neolix to test an autonomous delivery vehicle in China, and it is testing similar vehicles with Nuro LLC in Houston. The company is also testing FedEx SameDay Bot, Roxo, in the AMEA region to explore the future of contactless, last-mile delivery. FedEx is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.27
August 16, 2021
…without the need to set up elaborate ground-based BVLOS infrastructure.” Pipistrel designs and manufactures small aircraft. With more than 30 years of experience, the Slovenia-based company has produced more than 2,200 aircraft to date. It has also developed propulsion systems, including batteries, power controllers, and electric motors, for small and general aviation class of aircraft for NASA and Siemens, among others. The company said it was the first to fly an electric two-seater in 2007, and it has designed nine experimental and serially produced electric aircraft. Pipistrel won the NASA Green Flight Challenge in 2011 with a four-seat electric airplane.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.26
March 25, 2022
…Lifter can work alongside people, other vehicles, and existing infrastructure for as low as $9 per hour, said the company. The driverless forklift is compatible with OTTO Motors' entire fleet of AMRs through its Fleet Manager product. The company listed the following potential benefits: Specifications: OTTO Lifter has 2,640 lb. (1,200 kg) payload capacity; 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s) travel speed; 106 in. (2.7 m) reach height, 30 in. (0.69 m) in autonomous mode. Adaptability: The new robot is intended to navigate safely through high-traffic work zones and intelligently move at speed through low-traffic areas. Route optimization is completely autonomous and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.26
August 17, 2021
…and increased transparency to sectors including healthcare and critical infrastructure. A medical need for speed There are currently about 3,000 Marylanders and more than 100,000 people nationwide waiting for a life-saving transplant. One donor can save up to eight people through organ donation and enhance more than 75 lives through tissue donation, the LLF said. Blood testing and travel time are integral parts of the organ donation and transplantation process, but many variables threaten the viability of specimens. As a result, transporting blood in a safe, timely and effective manner is critical, said MissionGO. Currently, the LLF sends blood specimens…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.25
September 29, 2021
…decided to focus on the intersection between agriculture and infrastructure with indoor forming and now agricultural robotics.” While autonomous tractors are already being deployed around the world, different crops require smaller robots, she explained. “If you look at the $45 billion specialty crops market, the cost of production is 3x that of row crops,” said Reddy. “The way farms are designed is completely different than for grains harvested with combines.” “The other piece we saw in agricultural technology was a crowded space around fruit like apples and strawberries, but table grapes are a $1 billion industry in California, which has…
