Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.20
May 23, 2021
…billion in 2018 to $63.6 billion by 2025. It noted increasing development of industry-specific applications such as inspection and delivery, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. “We're not just selling the data or the hardware,” said Rabkin. “There's an opportunity to make the business model sensitive to the financial model. For example, if you charge per inspection, the value of the inspection has to have a higher rate of return than the cost of components.” “If you analyze the data and produce the right reports for what the customer needs,” he said. “We're laser-focused on how we can affect customer KPIs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.06
May 20, 2021
…This information can be searched based upon location, education delivery (such as online versus on-site), and other keywords. The ARM Institute has identified the competencies and skills that manufacturers most desire for robotics roles, and these competencies are matched to every program, providing insight and guidance to education and job seekers. The consortium said the new national resource will also provide the following: Broad recognition of robotics education and training programs, from badges and micro-credentials to Ph.D.s Defined competency models and robotics job pathways necessary to meet the skills requirements for advanced manufacturing in the U.S. Endorsed training programs that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.16
May 19, 2021
…corporate culture, stated founder Zhang Tao. PuduTech focuses on delivery technologies Among the technologies that PuduTech has developed are robot positioning and navigation, motion control, multi-machine scheduling, and perception and obstacle avoidance. The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider said it has also worked on components, intelligent interaction, and simulation for testing. “Unlike many technology companies that 'hold a hammer to find nails,' Pudu's product capabilities are second to none in the industry,” claimed the company. Its product line includes the PuduBot and BellaBot delivery robots, the HolaBot for collecting items such as used dishes in bins, and the Puductor and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.61
May 17, 2021
…of e-commerce, but it has also increased demand for delivery robots. Starship Technologies said last week that its robotic deliveries have quadrupled globally since the beginning of the pandemic. “This past year has been a game changer for autonomous delivery, moving adoption ahead by years,” stated Ahti Heinla, co-founder and CEO of Starship Technologies. “When we launched commercial delivery three years ago, we didn’t expect to be at the point we are today.” “We marked the significant milestone of 1 million deliveries in January 2021, and we’ve since surpassed 1.5 million deliveries,” he said. “These rapid developments have also helped…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.80
May 14, 2021
…it has to be quite fluid.” Agriculture, mining, and delivery robots are other areas where fleet management software and services will eventually be needed, argeed the industry experts. “Orchestration software is essential where you have dynamic environments, such as 3PLs, medical device distributors, or in big manufacturing plants,” said Theobald. InOrbit's cloud-based robot management platform is designed to enable engineers and operators to manage robots remotely. Source: InOrbit Heterogeneous environments “It's still early. One of the biggest examples so far is FedEx,” said Meili's von der Burg. “There are a few companies that have tried fleets from multiple vendors. A…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.71
May 13, 2021
…the logistics and manufacturing industries and is powering use cases as broad as material handling, yard operations, and last-mile delivery. “Over the past several years, we've proven repeatedly that remote operation is transformational for logistics operators,” stated Shai Magzimof, co-founder and CEO of Phantom Auto. “Phantom is helping customers scale unmanned operations sooner while enabling the next frontier of remote work.” “Our partnership with Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas is a significant milestone in our mission to unlock greater safety, productivity, and operational resilience across the supply chain,” said Elliot Katz, co-founder and chief business officer of Phantom Auto.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.64
May 11, 2021
…follower, and keepout zones included with commercial applications like delivery robots in mind? Have AWS RoboMaker customers been demanding such features? Hansen: Yes, especially the waypoint following and keepout zone features. Both were added with commercial robots in mind. Previously, some customers have implemented these features themselves—now, this built-in capability saves them effort and raises the baseline for them to build on. What are the advantages of using Nav2 simulation with AWS RoboMaker? Hansen: Simulation in AWS RoboMaker enables developers to test their software to a high degree of confidence without requiring access to a physical robot. In a new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
May 09, 2021
…arrive at your door with photographic proof of its delivery. As it has grown from a book retailer, Amazon has invested in both robots and people for rapid order fulfillment. The “Amazon effect” is the attempt by others to also harness automation for supply chain success. What Amazon Robotics does In 2012, Amazon acquired mobile robot maker Kiva Systems Inc. At the time, most fulfillment centers were outfitted with conveyor systems and a steady-state, steady flow of corrugated cartons, goods, bins, totes, and interspersed people. The Kiva system offered to flexibly and efficiently help fulfill orders without a lot of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.31
May 05, 2021
…solutions in multiple applications and industries.” AeroVironment submitted a proposal with Telerob for the U.S. Air Force 10-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Large Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robot program, announced in October 2020. The Air Force has not yet announced the awardee for this program.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.78
May 03, 2021
…are collaborating on a pilot project to offer grocery delivery via autonomous drones in Centerville, Ohio. The partners plan to launch a second pilot at a Ralphs store in California this coming summer. “Kroger's new drone delivery pilot is part of the evolution of our rapidly growing and innovative e-commerce business – which includes pickup, delivery, and ship and reached more than $10 billion in sales in 2020,” stated Jody Kalmbach, group vice president of product experience at Kroger. “The pilot reinforces the importance of flexibility and immediacy to customers, powered by modern, cost-effective, and efficient last-mile solutions. We're excited…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.18
May 02, 2021
…Lockheed Space in designed and manufactured the Mars Helicopter Delivery System. A key objective for Perseverance's mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life. The rover will characterize the planet's geology and past climate, and it will be the first mission to collect and cache Martian rock and regolith (broken rock and dust). NASA said that subsequent missions, in cooperation with ESA (European Space Agency), would send spacecraft to Mars to collect these sealed samples from the surface and return them to Earth for in-depth analysis. The Mars 2020 Perseverance mission is part of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.10
May 01, 2021
…robots shows how a crisis can prompt technological development. In addition, automation is helping with testing, drug discovery, and delivery, as well as in manufacturing and supply chains for social distancing. Robots will likely continue in industrial and cleaning applications long after the novel coronavirus is under control. The virus has provided a stress test, not only for global institutions, but also for robotics innovators. These 10 examples demonstrate how robots can not only do the dirty work often still performed by humans, but also to solve serious problems with limited lead time.
