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…the roadmap right now include speed, accuracy, scalability, rapid delivery, to name a few. To get there, we are building equipment and systems that learn using AI and are fit to meet changing requirements in the DC. For instance, we might think there’s little relationship between red and white polo shirts. But consumers are ordering them together with very high frequency. That requires a system to learn from this trend and accommodate it in the name of efficiency and speed. So robots and other types of automation have to be able to adapt tomorrow to a new layout or process…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.57
…Smart postponement techniques and additive (3D) manufacturing will have been deployed by one-third of manufacturers by 2020, thus reducing delivery latency by up to 50%.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.56
…AGVs and AMRs find prominent use cases in logistics, delivery, and disinfection, specific subsegments within these categories, such as palletizing and sorting, are expected to take center stage as primary future use cases. The growth of hybrid systems that enable customers to leverage AMRs for multiple operational tasks is also anticipated in the foreseeable future. The report addresses other key issues, including: How many mobile robots (AGVs and AMRs) will be in use by 2030? What are the main application categories? Who are the top industry participants, and what are their present development and launch activities? What are existing and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.56
…using WeldingDroid could outbid competitors both on price and delivery time, it said. The startup said its system can be used for gas tungsten arc welding, also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding of pipes and tanks with a diameter between 100 and 3,000 mm (3.93 to 118.11 in.). WeldingDroid also uses 75% less gas than ordinary welding systems and uses artificial intelligence to collect data while completing the job, according to the company. WeldingDroid, which was founded in 2019, said it is poised for explosive growth as the COVID-19 pandemic eases and businesses swiftly recover. The company said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.55
…XCU is tucked neatly under the trunk bed, leaving enough room for passengers’ luggage. Every RoboTaxi coming off the pre-delivery inspection line then proceeds to the automatic multi-sensor calibration turntable. Each vehicle goes through wheel calibration as well as temperature and waterproof testing. As soon as a RoboTaxi leaves the facility’s gates, it is ready to operate autonomously, said AutoX.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.54
…System Inc. and Waymo Via, the trucking and local delivery unit of autonomous driving developer Waymo, today said they are collaborating to provide maintenance for Class 8 autonomous trucks. They companies said they expect to maximize vehicle uptime and ensure the reliability required to scale operations nationwide. “As we continue to scale our autonomous trucking operations, we couldn’t have found a better partner than Ryder,” stated Charlie Jatt, head of commercialization for Waymo Via trucking. “There are many synergies between our Waymo Via vision and operations and Ryder’s expertise and resources, and we look forward to unlocking best-in-class solutions within…
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…a year The forklift systems are scheduled for staggered delivery between early 2023 and early 2024. The contracts include installation, on-site systems-integration services, and training, as well as 24/7 hotline support and remote software services. The MaxMover vehicle is a robotic forklift capable of lifting 2,000 kg. (4,400 lb.) and moving autonomously in support of manufacturing and assembly processes and warehouse material movements. The company announced the robot in 2022 at Modex 2022, along with the UniMover D 100, and UniMover O 600. This forklift was designed to retain the desired capabilities of conventional forklifts, including differential drives to allow…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.53
…in the Agility Partner Program (APP) can now expect delivery of the first Digits in 2024, said the company. Agility Robotics said it expects its robot to be generally available on the market in 2025. COO leads scaling of humanoid manufacturing Aindrea Campbell, chief operations officer of Agility Robotics, is leading the company's expansion of its manufacturing and corporate operations to meet the large commercial demand for Digit. Her responsibilities include the launch of the new factory. With more than 20 years as a senior operations leader at companies including Ford and Apple, Campbell co-led the transition from steel to…
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…support developers of new products to optimize their designs without compromise or restraint.” Primus Aerospace said expects to take delivery of the titanium Sapphire System in the first quarter, and it will begin offering titanium printing at their facility located in Golden, Colo.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.52
…to have multiple options for receiving goods, including home delivery, click and collect, in-store collection, and, more recently, robotic street kiosks. As a result, distribution centers need robots that can work with a variety of package sizes and shapes in the shortest time possible, ABB said. Operators need the right infrastructure for maximum flexibility that can pick and handle a wide variety of goods in the widest range of combinations and in the shortest possible time. The IRB 390 FlexPacker robot is available as a four- and five-axis variant delta robot. It is 35% faster than the IRB 360-8/1130 FlexPicker,…
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…moves them to a staging area for loading onto delivery trucks. Working with the robots means that each employee stays within a specific zone in the facility and becomes an expert on the products located in that area. Workers have to do less manual labor thanks to AMRs Employees no longer have to push carts loaded with hundreds of pounds of products, enhancing employees’ health and safety. The robots help manage labor shortages, making it easier to attract and retain talent and helping new hires onboard more quickly, it said. Cardinal Health Canada said is actively looking to expand the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.52
…need for more efficient warehouse operations and faster customer delivery, the Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said. AutoStore, founded in 1996, said it is a technology company that develops automated storage reterival systems to help businesses achieve efficiency gains within the storage and retrieval of goods. The company offers both hardware and software capabilities, and the AutoStore technology is interoperable with other third-party solutions. AutStore to work with THG Ingenuity AutoStore also recently signed a global distribution partnership agreement with THG Ingenuity, part of THG PLC, the direct-to-consumer digital brands group. THG Ingenuity will provide AutoStore technology on a pay-per-pick model…