Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.39
March 15, 2023
…shippers like OSM Worldwide accelerate parcel sortation to last-mile delivery providers while enabling ecommerce customers to benefit from cost-savings, order accuracy, and predictable performance. “With increasing customer demand, our workforce at OSM Worldwide has grown over 126 percent in one year, and it’s critical that we equip our associates with the tools they need to operate efficiently and safely,” said Eric Hermonson, senior director of Human Resources at OSM Worldwide. “While the technology speaks for itself, what makes Ambi Robotics such a world-class partner is the people - and their dedication in elevating the working conditions with assistive-automation,” Hermonson said.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.39
January 19, 2022
…for fleets of service robots used for commercial cleaning, delivery, warehouse operations, and medical facilities. “For organizations to get the most return on their investment in autonomous solutions, service robots should always be able to complete their task autonomously and recharge quickly without human intervention,” said Elad Dubzinski, CEO of Powermat. “By enabling flexible and efficient wireless charging for commercial robotics, Powermat's platform essentially offers the last missing piece of the puzzle to enable full robot autonomy.” Powermat said its products and intellectual property licensing program enable global businesses to incorporate advanced wireless power technology into their systems and customize…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.39
September 24, 2021
…to add more. It can provide same-day and next-day delivery to all of Tokyo. SoftBank Robotics has already deployed tens of thousands of robots across the globe in a variety of industries, not just logistics. In the search for technologies that might be right for the new facility, the team worked with parent company SoftBank Group. It also happens to be an investor in Berkshire Grey and introduced the company to the designers. “The ability to work with SoftBank Group is a strength for us,” said Okabe. “They are looking at new technologies around the world, and with that connection,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.38
June 22, 2021
…e-commerce giant's efforts to reduce transportation costs by investing in autonomous vehicle technology. Plus has been working with Chinese delivery company SF Holding Co., which uses PlusDrive-enabled trucks that can cover 1,500 km (932 mi.) per day.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.38
June 26, 2020
…efficiency is critical to providing an accurate and fast delivery experience, and the demand for this continues to grow. Our solution from 6 River Systems enables us to increase our throughput and get more orders out the door and into customers’ hands. We are excited about their commitment to continually improving and developing their product,” said Glen Sutton, SVP Americas, Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services. 6 River System’s order allocation algorithm and optimizations support batch, zone and other picking methodologies to reduce associate walking in the warehouse. With large, modular, multi-level workspaces, Chuck is the most flexible collaborative mobile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.38
March 20, 2021
…a “Smart City” Warehouse Design Urban and Suburban Package Delivery Improving Material Handling Automation and Material Handling Advanced Sensors for Material Handling Advanced Vision Systems and Material Handling Truck and Operation Evolution Industrial Design of Vehicles Operator Ergonomics Neurotechnology Applications in Material Handling This year, the University Research Program has added a new optional concept paper step in the process. This step is a way that professors and student researchers can connect with the University Research Program reviewers for initial input of their submission. Professors and researchers are encouraged (but not required) to submit a one page concept paper explaining…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.38
August 07, 2021
…as a potential solution to the last-mile challenges of delivery and transportation. But for an AV or robot to deliver a pizza, package or person to their destination, they have to be able to navigate tight spaces and unknown driver intentions. The team developed a method to model different levels of driver cooperativeness — how likely a driver was to pull over to let the other driver pass — and used those models to train an algorithm that could assist an autonomous vehicle to safely and efficiently navigate this situation. The algorithm has only been used in simulation and not…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.38
November 09, 2021
…co-founder and CEO of Plus. “In 2021, we started delivery of our driver-in autonomous driving solution, PlusDrive, to customers and received thousands of pre-orders.” “We also completed a fully driverless truck demo on a highway that showcased the future of trucking,” he said. “We are grateful for the support we have received from the Hennessy team, whose commitment to sustainable commercial transportation technologies we share.” Founded in 2016, Plus, formerly Plus.ai, said it is developing full-stack SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company claimed that PlusDrive is designed to make long-haul trucking safer, more efficient, and more environmentally…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.37
June 20, 2023
…is a group of manufacturing technology companies working to bring together their people, resources, and ecosystem of technology and delivery partners. Its stated goal is to help companies that design, build, make, and install products to “manufacture to their potential and with confidence.” The ISN said its growing network of 76 locations has the industrial knowledge and experience to develop and provide the tools, services, and resources to help manufacturers achieve their goals.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.37
March 29, 2021
…Group in December 2020. “Warehouses are struggling to meet rapidly increasing demand as the world relies more on just-in-time delivery of goods,” said Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics. “Mobile robots enable the flexible movement of materials and improve working conditions for employees. Stretch combines Boston Dynamics’ advancements in mobility, perception and manipulation to tackle the most challenging, injury-prone case-handling tasks, and we’re excited to see it put to work.” Boston Dynamics is currently seeking customers to pilot test deployment of Stretch with truck-unloading tasks ahead of its commercial deployment in 2022. Interested parties can apply to join the Stretch…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.37
April 08, 2022
…market research report “Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing and Delivery 2022-2042,” IDTechEx summarized four reasons why mobile robotics adoption is growing. AMRs easy to install Fixed automation systems may take months to install and involve building large racks and long conveyors. The installation is always labor intensive, costly, and sometimes is not done by the automation system providers themselves. Even though some mobile robots are dependent on fixed navigation infrastructure, they require little additional installation. Set up typically only requires laser reflectors, magnetic tapes, inductive wires, and barcodes/QR codes. Software initialization can usually be completed remotely or on the cloud.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.36
April 10, 2019
…prioritize more efficiently, since it also has access to delivery dates, production specifications and 3D printer availability. Agile Manufacturing is strengthened as 3YOURMIND uses custom workflows to evaluate and manage production steps, post-processing details and 3D printer capacity in a slick modern dashboard interface. DB is beginning the journey to a full digital spare parts warehouse. The 3YOURMIND software solutions support DB in their plans to expand industrial 3D production; from simple interactions with employees to optimized production processes. Making 3D printing processes part of MES will quickly become the new norm. 3YOURMIND says it has an aggressive roadmap for…
