Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.16
July 23, 2021
…that have nothing to do with floor cleaning, like delivery robots and shelf scanning. Our pilots with Walmart on in-store delivery are mostly for restocking to back rooms and stockers. Customers also like to have AMRs pull carts for trash runs. They go to drop zones, drop off and pick up carts. The cloud is also a huge feature for managing fleets of robots. Speaking of fleets, who should manage the different types of AMRs that are emerging? Thomason: Depending who you ask, you'll get different answers. Formant and InOrbit will say there should be a centralized company or software.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.15
July 06, 2021
…safely on China’s complex urban streets by detecting occluded delivery scooters behind vehicles from several hundreds of meters away. It added that the system’s higher-resolution sensing capability enables them to drive at higher speeds safely, extending the operational design domain of the company’s driverless fleet. AutoX said it has built the Gen5 system with an electrical and electronic architecture that satisfies global functional safety standards. The company said that the Gen5 production process is established with strict supplier management and quality control on a modular and vehicle level. Before going on the dedicated assembly line, components go through rigorous automotive-grade…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.15
June 13, 2023
…delivered logistics innovations worldwide. The company said it supports its customers, from the planning and development phase through the delivery of complete, ready-to-use systems. Stöcklin said its experience enables it to to offer conveying and storage systems for highly varying types of load carriers to improve its customers' competitiveness.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.14
November 11, 2021
…robots enable enterprises to meet consumer expectations for on-demand delivery through automation of e-commerce fulfillment, store replenishment, and package handling. Combining proprietary artificial intelligence, software, and patented hardware, the company said it provides the following: AI-enabled picking AI-enabled mobility System orchestration Cloud monitoring and analytics Professional services including manufacturing, installation, commissioning, maintenance, software updates, and operation Bealls looks to speed up replenishment Berkshire Grey also announced that Bealls Inc. has chosed its automation to handle expanding merchandise categories and fulfill orders more quickly. It said its AI-enabled systems will help Bealls increase processing capacity and throughput to meet surging customer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.13
January 21, 2022
…needed.” “Agtonomy will be a key player in the delivery of technology to the local farming industry,” said Jesse Middleton, a general partner at Flybridge. “There are other companies successfully bringing crops to technology, such as our portfolio company Bowery Farming, and Agtonomy has identified a practical way to quickly bring technology directly to the crops.” “We are excited to come on board to help the Agtonomy mission extend to Europe, where all regions face the same local ag challenges seen in the U.S.,” noted Michael Dolbec, managing partner at Momenta. “I see the potential ahead for Agtonomy and look…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.13
February 28, 2020
…ad-hoc to meet stringent time limits. “The manufacture and delivery of an additional 13 new Velaro trains will see us work on multiple vehicles over a long period of time, and within very strict time constraints. As a result, 3D printing makes for a perfect add-on to aid our production and provides us with the flexibility to replace and create parts ourselves, anytime they are needed,” adds Fedoseev. The Fortus 450mc 3D Printers allow Siemens Mobility to print rail parts in industrial-grade materials, with durable properties that can survive Russia’s extreme temperatures. In particular, Stratasys provides materials that are key…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.13
November 18, 2022
…machine learning and artificial intelligence, drones, shipping and last-mile delivery, and cybersecurity and regulations. The Las Vegas event is produced by the same team that created InsureTech Connect, Blueprint, HR Transform, and The Future of Logistics Tech Summit. Robotics 24/7 is a media partner of Manifest. “Manifest will offer unparalleled access to a comprehensive gathering of entrepreneurs, investors and executives from BCOs/Shippers,” said the organizers. Manifest 2023 expects to bring together more than 3,000 executives from Jan. 31, 2022 through Feb. 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. It will include over 150 exhibitors and 500 startups, 40 of which will present…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.11
March 23, 2021
…of mission-critical components for space rockets, jet engines, fuel delivery systems and energy production with better performance, at faster speed and lower cost than traditional methods.” The company added that its growth strategy is to focus on products that only it can produce within the more than $100 billion total addressable market for high-value metal parts. VELO3D plans to invest the additional capital in engineering, product development, sales, marketing, and customer support. Existing customers of VELO3D include SpaceX, Honeywell, Boom Supersonic, Chromalloy, and Lam Research. In the fourth quarter, VELO3D plans to begin shipping its Sapphire XC laser printing system,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.11
May 24, 2024
…and update mechanisms, alongside connectivity constraints that hinder reliable delivery of updates. This is especially true in environments with intermittent connectivity. Effective device management is crucial amidst varied deployment schedules and requirements, including ensuring devices remain up-to-date and secure, Remote.IT said. Additionally, capturing and analyzing data from devices distributed across diverse environments poses challenges due to differing formats and protocols, which the company said furthers the need to streamline operations across IoT fleets. Remote.It said it can provide a catalyst for unleashing the full potential of a company’s digital infrastructure. “We live in a world that is fully connected, but…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.10
April 04, 2022
…and faster picking can help customers meet the same-day delivery needs of e-commerce, retail, fresh food, and other logistics scenarios where shelf lives are short. Cross-docking. Source: Geek+ AMRs can simplify cross-docking Geek+ claimed that its AMRs greatly simplify cross-docking operations. They can receive whole pallets, put them away, and ready them for picking without unstacking, it said. The company added that its algorithms can manage the inventory, compile order pallets, and then automatically deliver them to collection points. The system allows temporary storage and order collection to be done simultaneously in the same area. The reduction in space and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.09
January 12, 2022
…coupled with a team of more than 10,000 service delivery professionals supporting and maintaining more than 1 million devices across the U.S. – helps solve our customers' problems,” said Jim Kirby, vice president of Service Advantage at Ricoh USA. “Together, we are addressing some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in retail today, including supply chain operational efficiency such as retail and warehouse automation,” he added. “By expertly assisting with service and support for companies like 6 River Systems, we are helping them maintain focus on what matters most – innovation that solves supply chain hurdles and moves business forward.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.09
April 07, 2020
…first half of March sales for grocery and food delivery are up more than 40%, Amazon is up more than 16%, grocers are up almost 12%, and general merchandisers are up about 8% while over that same period apparel and department store sales are down over 10%. Consumers have radically changed their buying patterns and the impacts are significant across the retail ecosystem. Some current trends are expected to reverse over time, but some, especially consumer appetite for e-commerce, will not. Regardless of which situation a retailer finds themselves in short term, up or down, robotic automation delivers the competitive…
