Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 6.76
October 10, 2023
…challenges. To support more drastic peaks, expectations of faster delivery times and increasing SKUs (stock-keeping units), ecommerce fulfillment operations are now prioritizing flexibility and scalability. However, due to increasing labor shortages, resulting in added temporary labor, the traditional approach to scale is no longer enough. Manual operations are too expensive, low in efficiency and always subject to errors. With the recent pandemic adding the extra need for human distancing, a new approach is needed. AMRs can support supply chains by addressing these challenges, at scale. What are AMRs? Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are mobile devices that can autonomously navigate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.47
October 07, 2023
…Kaman's KARGO UAV business. Near Earth recognized for drone delivery developments In April, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) nominated Near Earth Autonomy as a finalist for the Humanitarian Award in the “Xcellence in Mission—Humanitarian” category. Near Earth earned its nomination by developing drones to deliver life-saving blood and medical supplies. Near Earth said its recognized work with drone delivery technology has continued into the new contract with Kaman and the U.S. Army. The company asserted that it has always focused on enabling aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or without GPS. The new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.05
October 06, 2023
…able to meet new industry challenges such as fast delivery, rising warehouse costs and labor scarcity and retention,” noted Ash Sharma, managing director at Interact Analysis. “More than 100 companies are included in the ranking analysis and the ranking criteria is based purely on annual revenues from mobile robots in the prior year,” he told Robotics 24/7. Sharma cited Geek+’s “remarkable growth,” saying the company “continues to innovate with its logistics solutions.” He also said that the rapid growth of mobile robots echoes recent developments in use cases into areas such as materials movement and healthcare. Geek+ brings mobile robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
October 04, 2023
…for artificial intelligence and robotics across markets, including last-mile delivery, factory automation, and automotive. “Vayu is poised to disrupt the market by creating the lowest-cost ownership for robots with the best operational economics,” said Anand Gopalan, CEO of Vayu Robotics, in a statement. “We have built an incredibly strong team of engineers with expertise in hardware and software,” he added. “With this latest round of investment, our team is positioned to bring Vayu’s novel technology to the market through our first customers.” Vayu building AI for mobile robots The rise of new AI technologies has enabled robots to perform more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.61
September 28, 2023
…using digital technologies to ensure the safety of every delivery around the world by using Delivery Photo and Delivery Defense to decrease fraud for customers. The company said it is using these innovations today in select facilities across the U.S. as it continues to execute its strategic plan. “In providing industry-leading livelihoods for our people, we are now also using technology, innovation and automation to provide for their well-being,” said Bala Subramanian, executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer at UPS. “UPSers will always be our differentiator even as we optimize our network through technology.” UPS said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.35
September 28, 2023
…machine learning, according to the company. This “guarantees the delivery of reliable, durable, and high-quality navigation technology,” it said. The new facility will make systems including the Boreas digital fiber-optic gyroscope (DFOG). Advanced Navigation claimed that it is one of only four companies in the world with the capability to manufacture strategic-grade fiber-optic gyroscopes. This technology empowers reliable navigation for marine vessels, space missions, aerospace, defense, autonomous vehicles, and flying taxis. The company added that its unique AI-based physics algorithms can solve complex challenges on Earth and beyond. The manufacturer is a supplier to some of the largest companies in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.66
September 27, 2023
…in just two months from first contact to final delivery. Once deployed, OptiFact simplified data collection and the visualization of KPIs and programmable logic controller (PLC) alarms. By addressing operational inefficiencies, the facility increased production time by up to 20%, ABB said. ABB offers six months of free access ABB is holding a public preview competition, in which 20 winners will receive free access to OptiFact for six months. They will gain access to customer support to test the platform, collect data, monitor equipment, and improve production efficiency. In addition, ABB offered more information about how its digital solution suite…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.87
September 26, 2023
…to automation, increase efficiency, and control costs with cleaning, delivery, and customer-service robots throughout the Charlotte area. Franchisees to provide local service RobotLAB’s newest partners first learned about the company’s franchise opportunity during a trade show in Charlotte. They said they recognized the program's innovation, organized support structure, and exclusive territories. The cousins have nearly two decades of retail and hospitality experience, which they said qualifies them to educate interested business owners on the operational and financial benefits of robot integration. The agreement will allow the Patels to deliver RobotLAB services including sales, tailored programming, onsite integration, and repairs. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.18
September 22, 2023
…patients. Moxi can help hospital staffers by taking on deliveries of supplies, equipment, medication, and laboratory samples, said Diligent Robotics. The company added that it has enabled high-value programs to efficiently scale, such as “Meds to Beds” programs, just-in-time logistics, and virtual nursing. More than 22 health systems representing more than 200 hospitals nationwide are using the mobile robot, Diligent Robotics said. They include NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health, MultiCare Health System, The University of Texas affiliated network of health systems, Northwestern Medicine, and many others. “As an organization driven by our 'Patients First' mission, we continue to explore ways innovation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.53
September 22, 2023
…company offers services ranging from national and international parcel delivery to e-commerce shipping and fulfillment, international express, road, air, and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. DHL has about 380,000 employees worldwide and supports supply chains in industries including technology, life sciences, healthcare, engineering, manufacturing and energy, automotive and mobility, and retail. Deutsche Post DHL Group said it aims to achieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050. From pilot to daily service at DHL A pilot project has gradually grown into an everyday service, said Clevon, which added that its Autonomous Robot Carrier (ARC) is now a part of DHL Express…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.53
September 18, 2023
…in the Agility Partner Program (APP) can now expect delivery of the first Digits in 2024, said the company. Agility Robotics said it expects its robot to be generally available on the market in 2025. COO leads scaling of humanoid manufacturing Aindrea Campbell, chief operations officer of Agility Robotics, is leading the company's expansion of its manufacturing and corporate operations to meet the large commercial demand for Digit. Her responsibilities include the launch of the new factory. With more than 20 years as a senior operations leader at companies including Ford and Apple, Campbell co-led the transition from steel to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.37
September 18, 2023
…its mission of “enabling carriers to provide more efficient delivery experiences and bolster the team’s engineering and business operations.” “Carriers have expanded their network capacities aggressively during the hypergrowth phase of e-commerce preceding and throughout COVID,” said Austin Oehlerking, founder and CEO of Boxbot. “The next phase will be about using automation to enable volume growth through higher productivity, especially as the lasting impact of labor shortages and inflation are acutely felt.” Alameda Calif.-based Boxbot stated in a release that its proprietary hardware and software make package conveyors three-dimensional. The company said its modular system can store, sort, and sequence…
