Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.25
March 03, 2020
…competition in 2019 to assess 20 leading AI technology start-ups on their approach to solutions for 26 real-world picking, packing and sorting challenges. The aim was to understand if AI is mature enough to unlock the potential for robotics and automation in the segment. ABB also sought a technology partner with which to co-develop a robust AI solution capable of supporting autonomous materials handling, enabling its robots to handle items of infinite variety. The Covariant Brain is a universal AI that allows robots to see, reason and act in the world around them, completing tasks too complex and varied for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.25
August 04, 2022
…of engineered solutions. He had a long career at UPS working both as a senior industrial engineering manager and as a facility operations manager. Walsh also worked in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry as senior manager of technology, engineering, and systems at DSC Logistics, which CJ Logistics recently acquired. “It is exciting to join an established design and automation firm with a great reputation for innovation,” he said. “I’ve worked both operation management and systems’ engineering roles from the customer’s side, so I enjoy the data-driven approach to design with Numina.” “I find it rewarding to draw from my 30-plus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.22
June 08, 2022
…channel will feature key statements of executives from the two organizations, as well as some from FANUC America, Teradyne, UPS, Zebra Technologies, and NVIDIA.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.17
September 18, 2023
…the round. Richard Peretz, former chief financial officer of UPS and a venture partner at Playground Global, will join the company’s board of directors. “Boxbot is modernizing conveyor belts for smarter dispatch,” he said. “I’ve seen firsthand that there is a massive opportunity to shift manual processes to machine-enabled smart and efficient solutions leveraging software and hardware. Boxbot’s one-stop solution is a versatile and integrated system that works across a variety of areas in the supply chain.” Founded in 2015, Playground Global is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.16
May 20, 2021
…secure U.S. manufacturing resiliency. The institute's membership base includes start-ups, robotics suppliers, research universities, community colleges, manufacturers of all sizes, unions, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and more. Manufacturers need more robotics technicians The manufacturing industry has more than 500,000 job openings today, according to CNN. U.S. factories are struggling to find both entry-level and skilled workers. As many as 2.1 million manufacturing jobs will be unfilled through 2030, estimates Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. This shortfall could ultimately cost the U.S. economy $1 trillion. In addition, one of the most in-demand roles is for robotics technicians, reports Burning Glass.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.14
June 21, 2022
…Department of Defense-sponsored consortium's more than 340 members include start-ups, research universities, community colleges, manufacturers of all sizes, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and more. ARM Institute seeks educational leaders Click on infographic to enlarge. Source: ARM Institute Launched in 2021, the ARM Endorsement Program audits and promotes the organizations that are most effective at preparing students for careers in manufacturing and working with robots. The ARM Institute's criteria for evaluating programs aligns with its robotics career pathways and competencies. It uses them to evaluate both organizations and their programs based on the following benchmarks: Relevance to the industry Effective…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.12
May 01, 2019
…people purchase as they ride along? Established businesses and start-ups are scrambling to correctly envision (and invest in) the future. But there’s a lot of engineering to get those self-driving cars, or aircraft or watercraft from point A to point B, as we describe in this issue’s focus. That engineering will take time, as will the regulations and cultural shifts that would accompany such a disruption. Hype is part of the innovation process. It gets researchers, regulators, investors, corporations and the general public all moving in the same direction to advance a particular set of technologies. Even if full autonomy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.11
January 17, 2022
…Mountain View, Calif.-based Waymo Via is also working with UPS. In addition to J.B. Hunt being Waymo's first customer for self-driving trucks, the companies plan to explore innovations in autonomous driving technology and the digital marketplace. J.B. Hunt claimed that its J.B. Hunt 360° platform is an industry leader in digital freight matching and was responsible for processing 1.2 million loads in 2020. Waymo said its technology has autonomously driven over 20 million miles on public roads across more than 13 U.S. states and 20 billion miles in simulation. The companies said that by making Waymo Via accessible through J.B.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.08
October 04, 2018
…human can react to potential accidental run-ins. Enable quick ramp-ups to meet seasonal demands. Available labor, particularly during peak holiday months, cannot always meet seasonal demands. However, companies can turn to robots to improve operations and meet labor demands. “During the holiday season,” Deloitte reports, “some warehouses have even used robots to quickly train temp workers so that they could add value in as little as two days of training.” Increase customer loyalty. When used in material handling or process-centric scenarios, autonomous robots can help reduce errors and improve cycle times in a way that helps to increase customer loyalty…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.08
December 02, 2019
…multiple external contractors or firms are involved. Influx of start-ups in supply chain management and Logistics 4.0 Future supply chain needs to be both intelligent and customer-centric, combined with continuous improvement and an emphasis on innovation in order to deliver value to customers consistently. This has led to growing need for technology driven solutions in order to transform the logistics and supply chain market. Start-ups are taking advantage technologies that were earlier limited to large companies only to come up with innovative digital supply chain solutions in order to streamline business processes by targeting areas of need. Download the sample…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.07
April 29, 2022
…and connect to world-class talent. “Being close to other start-ups in the district and to Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh was very important for us so we can situate ourselves in that high-energy, relevant, forward-looking, and optimistic environment,'' said Bener Suay, senior R&D developer at Plus One. “Plus One Robotics is future-focused, industry-leading, and we are deeply knowledgeable in our field,” Suay said. “We feel that these pillars are very much aligned with our neighbors in Oakland and other robotics companies across the Pittsburgh robotics ecosystem.” 'Roboburgh' continues to attract talent The Pittsburgh Robotics Network announces the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.06
December 29, 2022
…of recipients to four [joining Wing Aviation LLC and UPS Flight Forward].” “The FAA issued a Type Certification and Production Certificate to a UAS [unmanned aerial system] for the first time ever,” he added. Matternet, which received that certification, this month also began BVLOS testing between hospitals in Zurich, Switzerland. “These developments show great progress towards much larger adoption of drone deliveries in the National Airspace,” said Bash. “It is anticipated that the governing bodies will continue to support the drone delivery companies’ expansion by facilitating these modifications in the FAA’s framework.” “As drone delivery operations become more widespread and…
