Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.58
August 02, 2022
…announced Ottobot 2.0, the latest version of its autonomous delivery robot. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based company said it plans to scale up its deployments of Ottobot in airports, retail stores, and restaurants. “The team and I have been deeply vested into autonomous driving for more than a decade,” stated Ritukar Vijay, co-founder and CEO of Ottonomy.IO. “We believe fully autonomous delivery robots are not only a precursor to autonomous vehicle proliferation, but are [also] solving today’s biggest challenges like the labor shortage, enabling staff to do more with less.” “Introducing Ottobot 2.0, we are bringing best-in-class maneuverability, accessibility, and modularity…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.95
August 02, 2022
…in-person event, exhibiting at the Package Fulfillment, Logistics & Delivery Expo in Cincinnati last month. The event catered to businesses looking for e-commerce fulfillment and shipping systems, parcel handling and sorting technology, and last-mile delivery innovations. “The event in Cincinnati went really well,” said Jett Chitanand, North American vice president at ForwardX. “It was a focused event, so everyone in attendance was seriously considering adding automation.” “It’s important for people to be able to see and interact with the robots in person,” he noted. “Videos can only help so much; people like to see the robots in action. Events like…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.42
July 29, 2022
…of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest food and quality ingredients to your own doorstep—when you want it, how you want it,” said Bill Bennett, Kroger vice president and head of e-commerce. “Customers can use Kroger.com or the Kroger app to check the weekly circular, select personalized digital coupons, search products by dietary preference, and ultimately place their delivery order, saving time and money,” Bennett added. The company collaborated with the city of Dallas, the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism, local and regional workforce solutions offices, and school districts for talent acquisition…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
July 27, 2022
…create jobs and decrease carbon emissions by closing the last-mile delivery gap. Attabotics has been adopted by brands including luxury department store Nordstrom and other retailers across apparel, food and beverage and home goods. Attabotics has fulfillment centers across the United States and Canada. Optimizing space allows additional storage capacity and throughput to support growth without the need for expansion. Direct access to every bin also allows for efficient omni-channel distribution, Attabotics argued. “Joining forces with Canada’s principal beauty supplier and fellow Calgary-based business to accelerate their growth and satisfy customer needs is a project the Attabotics team is eager…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.81
July 22, 2022
…mobile robots at the Madrid distribution center of e-commerce delivery provider Paack Holdings Inc. “The U.K. is home to some of our most exciting projects, including large-scale automated parcel sorting and multi-site goods-to-person robotics deployments,” stated Brian Lee, head of U.K. at Geek+. “Logistics operators here, and retailers in particular, recognize the game-changing value brought by autonomous mobile robots and are eager to upgrade their operations. We are delighted to have a full-fledged office to serve our clients here.” Founded in 2015, Geek+ provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and artificial intelligence for warehouse and supply chain management. The Beijing-based company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.63
July 05, 2022
Waymo LLC and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. last week announced that their autonomous trucking pilot in Texas will include deliveries of goods for J.B. Hunt customer Wayfair LLC. J.B. Hunt and Waymo will conduct their autonomous truck test for about six weeks in July and August along the I-45 corridor between Houston and Dallas, where they began their original pilot nearly a year ago. The companies said it will be the first time they transport home furnishings with J.B. Hunt retail freight and Waymo Via, Waymo's Class 8 trucking unit. “Real-time testing with customers like Wayfair is critical to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.26
June 28, 2022
…remote operation platform will be integrated into Segway’s outdoor delivery robot. The companies did not give a specific date when people will be able to purchase a Segway using the new platform but said it will be “very soon.” They added that some of their customers are in the advanced stages of testing the technology. With the integration, Segway’s robots will be able to be teleoperated, the companies said, noting it will allow last mile delivery service operators to deploy large fleets of delivery robots. Bedford, New Hampshire-based Segway Robotics is the service robots’ brand under the Segway-Ninebot group. Israel,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.98
June 27, 2022
One route to autonomous vehicles is to build delivery systems that can be automated later. Navya SA today announced that it has signed a contract with Muses Europe to assemble 300 electric utility vehicles with the plan to develop a self-driving version in the future. “With an eye on the important place autonomous mobility will occupy in the years to come, it was considered essential to set in motion the automization process straight away,” stated Damien Biro, chairman of Muses Europe. “We are glad to partner with Navya on this key project, a company that has globally recognized expertise in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.84
June 15, 2022
…create jobs and decrease carbon emissions by closing the last-mile delivery gap. “Customers are trying to place product as close to customers as possible to have very short delivery cycles,” said Cyra Richardson, chief product officer and chief technology officer of Attabotics. “We're talking with folks in Asia, Europe, and North America—not just retailers, but also brands selling directly to customers.” The company added that major brands and retailers across apparel, food and beverage, and home goods have adopted its technologies across the U.S. and Canada. “We're really focused right now on milestones to deliver in 2022,” Richardson told Robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
May 19, 2022
…gas prices affect the cost of food and third-party delivery services. More eateries are turning to robot deliveries from providers such as Coco from Cyan Robotics Inc. Coco has been working with C3 by SBE, short for Creating Culinary Communities, which is held by SBEEG Holdings Licensing LLC or SBE, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based operator of hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs worldwide. C3 is also working with Nommi, which has developed bowl-assembling robots. The global market for delivery robots could expand from $100.8 million in 2021 to $262.7 million by 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.31%, according to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.69
May 13, 2022
…also be used to automate food packaging and food delivery, with companies such as Marble [acquired in 2020 by Caterpillar] and Dispatch [acquired by Amazon in 2017] exploring this space. Are there certain types of robots where you expect strong growth? Any that are overhyped? Sharma: Articulated robots: Robotic arms, also known as articulated robots, are fast, reliable, and accurate and can be programmed to do an infinite number of tasks in a variety of environments. They are used in factories to automate execution of repetitive tasks, such as applying paint to equipment or parts. In warehouses, robot arms pick,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.17
May 11, 2022
…for remote operations into Teraki's operational European fleet of delivery robots. The companies said their partnership will enable safe, real-world, commercial deployment of mobile obots at scale through teleoperation. “We are extremely proud to name Teraki as our partner and customer,” said Alon Podhurst, CEO of DriveU.auto. “Accelerating the wide-scale deployment of robots and autonomous vehicles is a herculean effort that is being achieved through a concentrated effort of technology partners.” “Teleoperation is a key enabling technology for commercial deployment of robots and autonomous vehicles, demanding a best-in-class approach in multiple disciplines,” he added. “We share this vision with Teraki,…
