Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
July 10, 2019
…to deploy an AMR solution rapidly, without adding special infrastructure beyond the bots. “We use the term on demand automation, which to us, means rapid deployment, extreme flexibility, no IT overhead and the ability to scale easily,” Wise says. AMR vendors also stress that it’s easy to move units between DCs as needed, or add a new workflows just by adjusting some software or downloading digital map data for a new portion of a facility. Finally, while the ability of AMR’s to slash labor-consuming travel time is a core driver in the market, vendors also say that by deploying AMRs,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.78
January 17, 2017
…robots, vision-guided vehicles and more—some of which require no infrastructure to successfully navigate. As these vehicles become increasingly comfortable in dynamic, unstructured environments, these platforms have quickly migrated from manufacturing applications to warehousing supporting manufacturing to pure warehousing and distribution. “We’re seeing a tremendous amount of interest on both the user and supplier side with lots of new players jumping into this space,” says Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). “We became aware several years ago of a big potential market for AGVs in warehousing, and now it’s really happening. They are opening new opportunities that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.74
June 30, 2021
…provides a “single pane of glass” to the shared infrastructure and functionality—such as certificate and credential management—each decentralized team of developers can spend more time focusing on their unique business logic and building differentiated services, while maintaining control and ownership of their devices. CDM saves these teams time by providing a standardized provisioning and management process, letting them deploy devices into production and continuing to manage them with minimal touch points. And last but not least, CDM improves the overall security posture of Amazon Robotics systems. Previously, robotic application teams had different solutions for credential rotation with different frequency requirements.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.69
October 06, 2020
…positioning, or “ZaP” technology. This technology uses some guidance infrastructure to transmit instructions to compatible trucks, overriding manual controls to allow for precision guidance. With ZaP guidance, the most efficient paths are always taken, says Kaumo. “It’s a semi-automated path to start seeing some of the benefits of automation,” he says. Lift truck provider Crown Equipment offers autonomous trucks such as a tow tractor that is capable of switching into manual mode when needed, according to Andy Smith, director of marketing product management for Crown. “What we are hearing from our customers is a growing need for these dual-mode type…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.67
March 11, 2021
…with fixed instructions. That flexibility reduces deployment time and infrastructure requirements for robots while allowing the robot to operate in changing conditions. “Robot startups have pursued commercial applications of recent advancements in computer vision and machine learning that allow robots to handle formerly manual, complex tasks,” he says. While the rise of e-commerce and advancements in robotics have been happening for years, notes Counihan, the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent increase in e-commerce have changed the automation business case and greatly accelerated adoption. “Post-Covid, resilience is a new variable in the automation business case calculation that represents the ability to continue…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.66
September 29, 2023
…the CHIPS Act. If we follow the money for infrastructure, battery technology, electric vehicles, and renewables, it's helping to make existing plants larger or to new greenfield facilities, particularly in the Southeast. This is an ideal opportunity to incorporate AMRs into your operations. What should companies new to robotics look for in their providers/partners? Peterson: It's critical to look for providers with deep experience in deploying and supporting robotics automation in real-world environments. Companies should look for responsive post-deployment support, robust software and analytics, and a collaborative approach to integration. Locus starts with an in-depth analysis of the existing site,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.64
October 24, 2023
…maintain, saving time and money on a plant's I/O infrastructure. GuardLogix 5580 XT controllers: These controllers have corrosive gas protection to reduce the threat of early equipment failure in corrosive gas environments. They can also reduce downtime related to premature equipment failure. GuardLogix L85ES controller: Rockwell said its new controllers scale to meet machine safety needs with expanded memory for larger applications. iTRAK 5750 Intelligent Track Systems: By increasing force capabilities in applications with higher payload requirements, Rockwell said it allows users to simplify their machines while making them smarter than ever. Stratix 5200 fully managed switch: This managed industrial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.63
May 01, 2019
…talk to one another, and also talk to the infrastructure, such as traffic lights. But a lot of investment has to happen before we get there,” says Macleod. Looking ahead to Level 4 and 5, Macleod believes manufacturers need to make the autonomous vehicles highly customizable. A single model may not be suitable for all cities. “It would have to be batch manufacturing that’s configurable,” he reasons. “Level 4 and Level 5 vehicles will have more sensors, higher resolution sensors and will require an AI supercomputer capable of processing all that data through many deep neural networks,” notes Shapiro. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.63
November 16, 2020
…complex problem,” says Siemens’ Mas. As a result, important infrastructure elements have yet to be developed. The challenge, however, requires not only introducing AI development frameworks and tools, but developing these elements in such a way that ensures they are accessible to existing development teams. “To embed AI into design engineering processes, I think it is essential that frameworks and tools are presented in the prism of CAE so that they help today’s users effectively apply complex machine learning algorithms,” says Engelmann. “Doing so means not only abstracting the data science and machine learning part, but also giving users the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.57
January 25, 2019
…a machine or as a coworker. Finally, processes and infrastructure will need to be updated to fully use robot capabilities. Automation eliminates tasks within a job but doesn’t necessarily eliminate the job itself. Humans still must perform some of the most important job tasks - primarily those that involve planning and analysis functions and contact with customers. Building designs and physical layouts will need to be modified to best accommodate the robots in a safe and effective manner. In the case of autonomous vehicles, roadways, intersections, pedestrian crossings, signal light, and signs must be updated so that robots can more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.56
September 11, 2020
…was time to “move into a facility with an infrastructure that can scale up to handle many times our current sales volume as our brand awareness increases.” In 2019, Greenberg met with the Numina Group at ProMat. Together, they toured the show, looked at the available technologies and began the process of designing a new facility. A new design Design got underway following that meeting at ProMat. Greenberg knew he wanted a solution that could scale to meet the company’s anticipated growth over the next 7 to 10 years—currently, about 40,000 square feet is available to sublet. He also wanted…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.56
November 16, 2020
…was time to “move into a facility with an infrastructure that can scale up to handle many times our current sales volume as our brand awareness increases.” In 2019, Greenberg met with the Numina Group at ProMat. Together, they toured the show, looked at the available technologies and began the process of designing a new facility. See a detailed inside look at the moving parts of the NorthShore Care distribution center. A new design Design got underway following that meeting at ProMat. Greenberg knew he wanted a solution that could scale to meet the company’s anticipated growth over the next…
