Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.04
October 29, 2023
…Who hasn't walked to the front of their local grocery or big-box store recently and been confronted with the option to do self-checkout? Retail has experienced some major forms of automation over the past several years, but that doesn't necessarily mean all workers will be shown the door. Make no mistake, the future of retail careers will be vastly different than what we see today. What's happening with retail automation? The retail industry, among others, has experienced many labor-related challenges over the past several years. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that frontline retail workers are expected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.77
December 06, 2021
…are pickups, and 30% are doorstep delivery, particularly for groceries. We looked at what needs to be solved for both environments, and there are no state regulations for curbside, unlike last-mile deliveries, which could push nationwide scaling years out.” In addition, Ottonomy's robots have multiple compartments for greater productivity and sustainability. “They can carry two distinct orders in a single trip, for higher throughput,” said Vijay. “From an urban planning perspective, it's better to have fewer robots delivering more orders.” “For example, there might be 75 orders for pizza between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.,” he said. “You'd need 75 trips…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.72
June 21, 2017
…software. “KNAPP is a market leader in delivering automated warehousing and distribution solutions for supply chains in retail, healthcare, grocery and manufacturing,” said KNAPP CEO Josef Mentzer. “This increase in demand is directly fueling our growth and the need to expand operations – particularly in the areas of system design, engineering and software.” Major KNAPP customers include companies such as McKesson, AmerisourceBergen, Avon, Hermes, United Healthcare/Optum, Walgreen/Boots and Walmart.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.41
April 14, 2022
…April 6, such logistics vehicles have started to deliver groceries ordered on Meituan's platform to residents in Xuhui district of Shanghai, which is undergoing a citywide lockdown as of April 1 to fight its worst COVID-19 outbreak yet. Gu added that the company plans to launch HSD, the Haomo Self-Driving fleet, in 2023. Level 4 autonomous delivery vehicle in development. Source: Haomo Fundraising and development continue Bank of China Group Investment Ltd. led Haomo.AI's Series A+ round, with participation by existing investor Shoucheng Holdings Ltd. Past investors include Meituan, Qualcomm Ventures, and GL Ventures. “Haomo is the most promising autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.40
January 29, 2022
…its autonomous mobile robots are designed to deliver food, groceries and packages on sidewalks within minutes. The company offers its services in university and industrial campuses, as well as in cities in the EU, U.K., and U.S. It plans further expansion in the near future. Starship's delivery robots can conduct multiple deliveries in a row, completely autonomously. They make more than 100,000 road crossings every day. “This is why the cost of a Starship delivery is now lower than the human equivalent, which is believed to be a world first for any robot delivery company, whereas most others are still…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.37
June 17, 2021
…that change over rapidly. Where we operate—retail, fashion, shoes, grocery, and pharmaceuticals, and some industrial also—they need automation that meets their needs.” Deciding on automation Caja Robotics describes its systems as an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that does not require a lot of infrastructure. Yanovsky claimed that this differentiates the company from other warehouse automation providers. “We can fit in almost any warehouse—our technology adapts to them, not vice versa,” she said. “The customer can use standard shelves, and our robots can overcome uneven floors, pillars, and ceilings.” “In terms of what the customer needs to do in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.02
January 24, 2022
…said its mobile robots are designed to deliver food, groceries, and packages locally in minutes. The San Francisco-based company added that its delivery robots have traveled millions of miles and completed more than 2.5 million deliveries around the world. The robots drive autonomously but are monitored by humans who can take control at any time. Starship said its zero-emission robots operate commercially on a daily basis around the world and make more than 100,000 road crossings every day. The robots use a combination of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and sensors to travel on sidewalks and navigate around obstacles. Computer vision-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.95
November 19, 2021
…state. The company began operating in September 2020, delivering groceries, household items, and restaurant orders to select customers in Fayetteville, N.C. Since then, it has expanded drone deliveries to the town of Raeford, N.C. Since February 2021, Flytrex said the volume of its orders across its North Carolina operations has increased more than tenfold, with thousands of deliveries to date. It claimed that it can deliver orders within five minutes in a two-and-a-half mile radius. Most recently, the startup launched its third drone-delivery station in North Carolina. It has been delivering food orders from restaurants and chains at the Holly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.83
June 16, 2021
…our team—the Waymo Driver is already serving thousands of Waymo One riders as they get to work, shop for groceries, bring their kids to school, or just experience the joy of a ride with no human behind the wheel.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.82
March 27, 2023
…so excited to see Gatik trucks starting to deliver groceries throughout our Dallas division,” said Raúl Bujalil, vice president of supply chain strategy and technology enablers at Kroger. “These autonomous box trucks will help us continue our commitment to creating a seamless shopping experience - where customers can access their favorite fresh foods, with zero compromise on value or convenience.” Gatik trucks help address e-commerce demands Gatik said its autonomous middle mile solution will help support Kroger by meeting customers’ immediate needs whether they shop online or in-store, providing access to goods faster and more reliably than ever before. Since…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.76
December 16, 2021
…average wait time under 30 minutes. It delivers meals, groceries, and alcohol, among other goods. Founded in 2020 as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is developing robotic taxicabs. The Boston-based startup said its partnership with Uber will rely on its expertise in operating commercial autonomous fleets and integrating its technology with on-demand customer applications. Motional will use the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5-based robotaxi, with in-vehicle modifications, to enable autonomous deliveries. The company said this will be the first time its SAE Level 4 vehicles are used for deliveries, and it signals the company’s evolution to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.68
August 19, 2021
…incredible business opportunity to improve the quality of life for people through better delivery options for perishable goods, like groceries, medicine, and retail items.”
