Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.50
MEMPHIS—Consumer expectations for shorter delivery windows, a warehouse labor shortage, and a surge in demand have put pressure on global supply chains to deliver increased volumes at faster rates. Plus One Robotics Inc. and Locus Robotics Corp. this week announced that they are collaborating to develop an automated picking system combining mobile robots and stationary picking arms. The companies said the cross-platform system is designed to help improve productivity in e-commerce fulfillment centers. “When you bring cutting-edge mobility and fast 3D-guided picking arms together, the end result is a robust system for businesses looking to scale in line with continued…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.01
…company as vice president of partnerships. Jonathan Briggs joined Dexterity as vice president of 3PL (third-party logistics) and parcel delivery sales after years at both Quiet Logistics and DHL. Dexterity has also hired Michael Perry from Boston Dynamics and DJI as its first vice president of marketing. Cliff Kalinowski joined as head of service operations from Mainspring Energy, and Andrew Heck from Morgan Stanley has become head of strategic finance. Sumit Chopra, new head of software support, came from Cisco and Amazon Web Services. Dexterity is currently working with customers across North America and Japan.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.12
…capital, and banks can't deal with soft costs like delivery, integration, and software, which can be 25% to 40%. Who are your typical customers? Sanborne: We try to identify decision makers at end-user customers. It's often the chief financial officer or someone in the treasury department who's trying to budget for automation. It can be people in procurement, supply chain, and direct spend, all the way to warehouse managers. First Financial generally serves bigger customers—$100 million in revenue and over—but we can deal with smaller customers with $5 million in revenue. Midsize and larger companies can benefit from robotics leases,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.87
…for putaway. The process reverses itself for picking and delivery to order fulfillment. Sure Sort from OPEX is a proprietary small-item sorting system that receives items from a conveyor delivery system. A robotic item sorter directs each item to a designated sortation location. There they can be moved either to a storage location like the OPEX Perfect Pick or fulfillment station. AutoStore offers a proprietary system that uses robots running on a track grid to putaway and retrieve items in a highly compact cube storage arrangement. Inventory density is high, and up to five layers of cubes can be stacked…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.99
…GEODIS team,” said Marvin Logan, vice president of solution delivery at Bastian Solutions. “We pride ourselves on providing our clients with the necessary advantage to remain competitive—especially as the retail and e-commerce markets continue to change drastically. With this system, GEODIS will be well-equipped to meet demand, thanks to the advanced automation in this new omnichannel facility.” Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics Company, is one of the leading partners in AutoStore installations. This project marks the second AutoStore system that the company has integrated on behalf of GEODIS. Construction is currently under way for an AutoStore system at a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.30
…are partnering to accelerate the development of autonomous grocery deliveries in complex urban environments. “Ocado Group has been driving innovation in global grocery logistics for decades,” said Alex Kendall, CEO of Wayve. “Their cutting-edge approach to grocery operations and international reach aligns strongly with Wayve’s culture and global ambitions.” “Globally, there is huge momentum to transform mobility in grocery operations right now,” he said. “We are focused on delivering an autonomous last-mile solution to support the needs of grocery retailers everywhere. Through this partnership with Ocado Group, we aim to unlock autonomous delivery faster in more places worldwide.” Wayve puts…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
…experience, the company said it is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in demanding industrial environments. OTTO claimed that 70% of its customers are Fortune 500 companies, including GE and Toyota. Siemens enables asset tracking, faster AMR development Instead of requiring human operators to push carts or drive forklifts, OTTO said its robots can deliver materials safely, reliably, and efficiently. The company said its easy-to-use AMRs and software suite can quickly deliver value and scale to manage complex deployments. “Siemens RTLS will enable OTTO Motors’ customers to dynamically locate autonomous mobile robots and other assets with up to 30 cm [11.8 in.]…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.73
…solid-state digital lidar silicon is expected to accelerate the delivery of our multi-sensor digital lidar suite for the consumer ADAS [advanced driver-assist system] market.” “Ouster’s digital technology has enabled us to pull ahead in the industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure markets and emerge as a top player in automotive,” he said. “Together with Sense, Ouster is on its way to becoming the clear leader in technology and performance, poised to continue to capture share in auto and non-auto verticals alike.” Sense Photonics CEO to lead Ouster Automotive Ouster said its products offer “an excellent combination of price and performance and…
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…announced completion of its first scheduled last-mile aerial drone delivery in Ireland. The delivery marked the launch of a trial service delivering goods from FMCI based at Shannon Airport in County Clare, to Foynes Port in County Limerick, Ireland’s second-largest port operator and largest bulk port company. FedEx said the delivery demonstrates the benefits of drones for last-mile service and its commitment to exploring the latest innovations. “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to deliver the world to our customers’ doorsteps,” said Mike Roche, operations managing director of FedEx Express Ireland. “I’m delighted that this drone delivery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.31
…Chemist Warehouse – The pharmacy retailer launched a same-day delivery service during COVID-19 restrictions. Attendees can learn how Körber worked with it to master in-store fulfilment. Bolloré Logistics – The 3PL partnered with Körber to fulfil up to 4,000 mixed e-commerce and retail order lines per day by creating an efficient AMR fulfilment model for a luxury goods retail client. “Our customers are increasingly turning to automation to get on top of their supply chain challenges to keep up with demand,” noted Win Thian Chai, CEO of Automation Asia at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. “We have already celebrated significant…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.98
…of the route. In January, Kodiak announced “disengage-free” customer deliveries and released footage of over 1,000 miles of disengage-free driving. Kodiak strengthens sensor suite Kodiak's fourth-generation truck has sensors in three locations—a “center pod” on the front roofline of the truck and pods integrated into each side mirror. It said its integrated and low-profile sensor placement will simplify installation and maintenance. The company added that the design is intended for greater fleet uptime, manufacturing, and serviceability, enabling it to scale quickly, safely, and efficiently. The Kodiak Vision perception system considers every sensor—including lidar, cameras, and radar—primary, said the company. Kodiak…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.36
…allows JD.com's robots to accurately fulfill orders for same-day delivery. It also allowed the company to process 10 times the normal quantity of product orders while rapidly adapting to the unexpected shocks and demand caused by the worldwide pandemic. As a result of the optimization, JD.com said it was able to reduce storage costs by about 50%. Implementing augmented reality As automation becomes more prevalent in warehouses, humans and machines must interact smoothly to maximize productivity. However, close collaboration in real time can be a challenge. Even as optimization software for warehouse robots becomes more common, other innovations can be…