Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
September 21, 2021
…several lawnmowing robots and is considering systems for food deliveries and carpet cleaning, said Sylvester. Software and more applications Like Neo, the Disinfection Add-On is powered by the Avidbots AI Platform, said Avidbots. Neo can avoid people and obstacles and maximize cleaning and disinfection productivity while minimizing human intervention, said the company. At the same time, the Avidbots Command Center provides detailed reporting and performance measurement for monitoring, managing and tracking Neo remotely and in real time. “A big focus of our work is on the AI platform,” said Molina. “We also have remote assistance. The user needs to be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.72
September 21, 2021
…over 30 countries and 27.1% share in the Asia-Pacific delivery robot market. SoftBank Robotics Group (SBRG) said it is targeting that market, beginning with Singapore. The global delivery robot market will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%, according to Astute Analytica. SoftBank to start in Singapore In line with Singapore's vision and initiatives to become a “Smart Nation,” SoftBank Robotics Group plans to launch a series of robots serving industries such as food and beverage, cleaning, hospitality, security, healthcare, and logistics. “Advances in robotics and technology will lead to job transformation over the next few years,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.13
September 17, 2021
…to hit $37 billion by 2027, and the same-day delivery market could reach $20 billion by 2027. Stord said it “is leveling the playing field for mid-market and enterprise companies that want to delight their customers with speedy deliveries, better prices, and great experiences.” The company said it connects brands to an end-to-end logistics infrastructure in a single, integrated platform that's available when and where companies need it. In the past year, Stord reported record growth, including the following: Delivered its third consecutive year of 300%+ growth, and is on track to repeat that success in 2021 Achieved more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.05
September 16, 2021
…they are working together to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Walmart said it will be its first multi-city autonomous delivery collaboration in the U.S. The last-mile service will use Ford self-driving test vehicles equipped with the Argo AI Self-Driving System. “We're excited to expand our autonomous delivery efforts in three new markets alongside Argo and Ford,” stated Tom Ward, senior vice president of last-mile delivery at Walmart U.S. “This collaboration will further our mission to get products to the homes of our customers with unparalleled speed and ease, and in turn, will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.03
September 15, 2021
…Keenon said it has applied artificial intelligence to smart delivery systems. The company's service robots are used in industries such as real estate, healthcare, and hospitality. Keenon expands service robots As the world continues to look for ways to ensure safety, efficiency, and productivity, mobile service robots are proving to be a successful solution to business needs, said Keenon Robotics. Starting with food delivery in restaurants, the company has gradually expanded its automation to hotels, hospitals, and other scenarios. Keenon has reached markets in North America, Europe, South Korea, and Singapore. “We are very optimistic about the future development prospects…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.74
September 13, 2021
…the Scallog solution into Newpharma's operational flow, from the delivery of the goods by suppliers to the dispatching of the packages to end customers,” explained Jeroen Theys, managing director at Smart Technics. “Several options were considered each time to optimize stock management, order processing, order picking, packaging, and ergonomics for the employees.” “We are very satisfied with the collaboration, which has resulted in a phased plan that will enable Newpharma to respond more flexibly to future market developments and secure further sustainable growth,” he said. Scallog to showcase new Flexytote robot At the SITL trade show this week at Paris…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.85
September 11, 2021
…groceries or food for dinner that evening. Typically, last-mile delivery requires a fleet of vehicles as well as workers who must drive the vehicles and get out to bring orders right to the end users, wherever they may be. In a campus environment such as a hotel, a worker must make a separate trip from the kitchen, gift shop, or another location and go directly to the room of the party who had requested goods. This entire dynamic is now changing, as the technologies for delivery robots mature. Such systems are making trips easier and more popular as they become…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.35
September 09, 2021
…simulated lunar environment, enabling it to speed up robot delivery and reduce software bugs in deployment. Let's look at how AWS Robotics is helping robotics startups use cloud technology to establish a scalable infrastructure for building, testing, and managing robots. Robots are being used for increasingly advanced use cases, equipped with artificial intelligence to navigate and perform tasks autonomously in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, consumer goods, healthcare, and agriculture. These advanced use cases require innovative solutions. Robotics startups equipped with the right set of tools can drive fast-paced innovation and improve the breadth and depth of available robotics systems.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.07
September 09, 2021
…a logistics and transport service provider specializing in last-mile delivery in Greece. “We are very excited to see our sorting robots provide Athinaiki S.A. with the speed and accuracy needed for excellent last-mile delivery services,” stated Jackson Zhang, vice president of Geek+ Europe. “With Geek+ and FDL, intelligent automation is easily accessible to Greek companies.” Founded in 2015, Geek+ applies robotics and artificial intelligence to warehouse operations and supply chain management. The Beijing-based company said it has more than 1,500 employees and 300 global customers. It claimed that it has deployed more than 20,000 robots worldwide. Geek+ works with local…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.93
September 08, 2021
…last month. Most of these were around mobile robots, delivery robots and drones, and self-driving trucks. This was close to the previous month's $413 million. Agricultural systems reaped more than $316 million in August, followed by defense technologies at $237 million. Service robots, including those for retail, raised $45 million, while construction and infrastructure applications such as drone inspection were involved in $31 million in deals. One related transaction that didn't make the cut for this roundup was Stanley Black & Decker's $1.6 billion acquisition of MTD Holdings Inc., whose robotic mower is only a part of its product portfolio.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.03
September 08, 2021
…range of industries globally.” Ossia focuses on unique power delivery Ossia said its flagship Cota technology can safely deliver power to devices at a distance. The smart antenna technology can automatically keep multiple devices charged without any user intervention, said the company. “We've discovered a new way of transferring power to small devices,” said Hatem Zeine, inventor of the technology and founder, president, and chief technology officer of Ossia. “Our technology in operation feels like Wi-Fi but doesn't work like Wi-Fi. We're able to control the power and target any device at its specific location.” “We can also determine how…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.68
September 07, 2021
Mobile robots for deliveries are increasingly common, but intellectual property protections demonstrate the need for differentiation. Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded it Patent No. 11,112,807 for a “Method for Determining Self-Driving Vehicle Behavior Models.” The Boston-based company said that its latest patent focuses on the proprietary design of robot behavior specifications. “The knowledge of understanding how people move is the foundation of our mission,” said Mitchell Weiss, chief technology officer at Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF). “Piaggio Fast Forward's approach is to understand pedestrian etiquette and design machines that share this…
