Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.15
August 25, 2021
Perrone Robotics Inc. yesterday said that it and Local Motors Inc. have signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement. The companies plan to develop next-generation autonomous shuttles that will integrate Perrone's autonomous vehicle technology into Olli, the shuttle designed and manufactured by Local Motors. “This new OEM agreement is an important step in expanding our current customer base while enhancing the vehicle experience for passengers,” stated Vikrant Aggarwal, president of Local Motors. “Our ability to meet evolving customer needs depends on our ability to work with partners with proven track records and the ability to scale.” Perrone and Local Motors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.44
August 24, 2021
As more shoppers continue to buy online and as businesses prepare for what is expected to be a record-breaking holiday season, retailers and warehouse operators are turning to automation to meet growing demand and mitigate labor shortages. Locus Robotics, which supplies mobile robots for fulfillment centers, today announced that it has surpassed the milestone of half-a-billion units picked. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company said this achievement occurred just 94 days after it reached the 400 million level. “Reaching our half-billion-pick milestone this quickly underscores the critical business value that Locus's proven technology brings to our customers around the world as they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.88
August 24, 2021
OSARO Inc., which develops and deploys software-defined automation for logistics, last week announced that it has raised $30 million in Series C fuunding. The San Francisco-based company said it plans to use this latest investment to enhance its core technology capabilities. OSARO also said it will apply its machine learning platform to new applications, expand its global marketing and support, and hire more employees. “This new funding will allow OSARO to expand our solution set and accelerate delivery to our customers,” stated Derik Pridmore, co-founder and CEO of OSARO. “With dozens of customers on five continents, OSARO has built a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.36
August 23, 2021
The warehousing industry has ramped up its automation efforts in response to the increased order volumes and labor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ABI Research. Technologies such as augmented reality-powered smart glasses and handheld devices with enhanced capabilities are addressing productivity. In addition, autonomous, collaborative, and mobile robots are the most popular and fastest-growing systems in the warehouse workspace. “Mobile robots are at the heart of the warehouse robotics market and account for most shipments and revenue,” stated Adhish Luitel, an analyst for supply chain management and logistics at ABI Research. “These robots, made up of autonomous guided…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.81
August 18, 2021
Not only is Rapid Robotics ready to work, but it is also quickly raising funding for its robotic machine operator. In its third fundraising in less than a year, the San Francisco startup today announced a $36.7 million Series B round. The company said its Rapid Machine Operator enables manufacturers to deploy a pretrained collaborative robot in hours without any specialized skills, systems integration, or programming. Since emerging from stealth in late 2020, Rapid Robotics said it has addressed the needs of American manufacturers as they face a labor shortage aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent study…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.29
August 17, 2021
Power management is a major concern for designers and users of robots and drones, whether indoors, in the air, on the water, or in space. WiBotic Inc. today announced new chargers and transmitters for drones and autonomous mobile robots. The Seattle-based company said its new products demonstrate its expertise in providing efficient charging systems for robots that operate in all sorts of environments, even under harsh conditions. “These new products not only push that technical envelope but are also designed to survive in the most extreme operational conditions,” stated Ben Waters, CEO of WiBotic. “And when used together with WiBotic…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 7.93
August 17, 2021
Since its founding in 1985, Integrated Supply Network (ISN) has become the nation’s largest independent automotive tool and equipment distributor serving resellers and professional DIYers throughout North America and the United Kingdom. ISN is committed to product and distribution excellence by delivering breadth of product and making the unexpected… expected. Changing demand Integrated Supply Network has been growing at an exceptionally fast rate. With the growth of the business came the need to expand the size of its distribution centers too. In recent years, the typical ISN distribution center has seen a 10x increase in size; to over 1M square…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 12.11
August 12, 2021
Berkshire Grey said it helps customers radically change the essential way they do business by delivering game-changing technology that combines AI and robotics to automate fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. The company said its systems can transform pick, pack, move, store, organize, and sort operations to deliver competitive advantage for enterprises serving today’s connected consumers. Berkshire Grey's customers include Global 100 retailers and logistics service providers.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.49
August 12, 2021
With e-commerce booming, robots are essential for fast and efficient parcel sortation. FedEx Ground recently implemented Berkshire Grey’s Robotic Product Sortation and Identification (RPSi) systems at its station in Queens, N.Y. “We are encouraged by the initial package handling and processing accuracy of Berkshire Grey’s RPSi system in our Queens facility,” said Ted Dengel, managing director of operations technology and innovation at FedEx Ground. “As an industry leader in technology and automation, we see the significant benefits that next-generation innovation brings in terms of enabling increased safety and productivity, enhancing customer service and improving flexibility to adjust to changing package…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.46
August 12, 2021
Logistics businesses are facing the choice of whether to hire more people or to expand their physical footprint as they scale to meet increasing demand and the need for resilience and efficiency. Systems integrator Mission Design and Automation LLC and vision software provider Plus One Robotics Inc. today said they are partnering to offer automation that can help supply chain operations. “Our customers tell us that they want an easy-to-deploy solution that can grow with their business, helping operators cope with peak and surge demands while managing the labor force and an endless array of packaging designs,” stated Scot Lindemann,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.55
August 12, 2021
Crocs is a global leader in innovative, casual footwear for men, women and children. Its product line includes sandals, clogs, sneakers, boots and personalization accessories, called Jibbitz(™) charms. Crocs opened its Dayton, Ohio distribution center in October of 2019. 40% larger than its previous operation, the new warehouse was expected to deliver 50% more throughput. But when Crocs' ecommerce volume skyrocketed in 2020, it was beyond the retailer's expectations. Crocs quickly saw the need for a second distribution center to fulfill its customers' ecommerce demand. Crocs Challenges at a glance Increased ecommerce volume: 75k units/day during peak Needed to hire…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.65
August 10, 2021
Below we’ll take a closer look at why many techniques like prioritization and optimization fall short and how the 6 River Systems Guaranteed SLA (GSLA) solution helps operations meet more critical deadlines. Prioritization and Optimization Prioritization and Optimization are two approaches many operations use when deciding how to fulfill orders: Prioritization is how much a customer wants an order to ship next and usually based on a combination of the order’s SLA and allocation rules. Optimization is taking the order that will ship next and applying the most efficient technique to fulfill it. When choosing an order for picking tasks,…
