Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.91
February 01, 2022
…computer vision to autonomously retrieve solar panels from a delivery vehicle and precisely place the panels onto a racking system. An onsite worker then follows to secure the panel. RE2 said its Sapien intelligent robotic arm “offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, precise control, and human-like dexterity to place the burden of the heavy lifting on the robotic system.” The company said it expects the system to significantly improve productivity and reduce the amount of time required to construct a solar field. The resulting integration will provide the foundation for a robotic solar field construction system. RE2 added that the project…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.91
May 10, 2024
…Anyseals provides their distribution customers with services including just-in-time delivery, bar coding, kitting, and custom labeling. The company was moving from a completely manual to an automated operation, and implementing a new warehouse management system (WMS) at its main U.S. facility in Ohio. The Anyseals AutoStore system went live in October 2023. Anyseals described working with Kardex as “a great experience,” with employees happy with how the technology assists them with their work. Average picking time reduced from up to 15 minutes per pick to seconds, with time saved on putaway as well. Rush orders are prioritized to ship on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.90
November 17, 2022
…SVT Robotics. E-commerce operations need systems that can accelerate delivery and boost productivity, they added. However, tailoring technology to the customer requires requires a collaborative approach that includes software, hardware, and materials handling experts with deep domain experience. OSARO said its Partners Alliance is designed to optimize every stage of a customer’s purchasing and deployment processes. Customers and partners in the program can share knowledge, resources, and expertise to support their mutual clients. Alliance members can use OSARO's vision software and SVT Robotics' SOFTBOT to create new business opportunities and expand the range of systems available for e-commerce and logistics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.90
December 19, 2016
…of all manufacturing supply chains will have the capability, either in-house or outsourced, to enable direct-to-consumption shipments and home delivery.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.89
June 08, 2022
…said. The Retriever also features an innovative retrieval and delivery system to bring items within reach. Users can easily command the Retriever using their smartphones or with their voices through an Alexa-enabled device. Labrador said it is working with a variety of partners, including senior care providers, occupational and physical therapists, healthcare systems, and universities to explore ways its platform can support their mission and extend the impact of caregivers in a number of settings. The company is taking early reservations for its home robots at its Web site, with plans to be in full production by the second half…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.89
June 19, 2023
…fleets. The Shanghai-based company said applications such as last-mile delivery and logistics robots in restricted areas also use its sensors. Hesai, which has offices in Palo Alto, Calif., raised more than $300 million in Series D funding in June 2021. It asserted that its commercially validated systems are backed by research and development capabilities across optics, mechanics, electronics, and software. The company added that it “integrates lidar designs with an in-house manufacturing process, facilitating rapid product development while ensuring high performance, consistent quality, and affordability.” Hesai recently said its ET25 lidar is quiet and can be placed behind a car…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.89
March 01, 2018
…and capable enough to support brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, B2B, home deliveries and parcel shipments—to name just a few. Achieving this balance requires one of two things: a whole lot of labor and real estate, or advanced technology that helps to offset issues like high labor costs while also streamlining the process and making it more efficient than ever. And while most companies are at least thinking about how to make that happen, many are still using antiquated processes like pen-and-paper and spreadsheets to manage inventory and track product movement within the four walls of the warehouse. “The majority of companies out…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.88
March 23, 2017
…as Alibaba and Amazon. Download Now! Precise Cross-Belt Sortation: Unlocking Efficient E-Commerce Distribution In the burgeoning e-commerce market, speedy delivery and diverse offerings are customer expectations, and the ability to deliver these via a seamless customer experience will increasingly separate leaders from laggards. Download Now! Five Ways to Optimize Your Distribution Center For E-Commerce Fulfillment Today’s challenge has now become how to manage fast-moving inventory with enough precision to meet the expectations for prompt shipment of multiple small orders. Download Now!
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.88
August 06, 2021
…along with our world-class dealer channel, will accelerate the delivery of solutions to farmers that address the immense challenge of feeding a growing world,” he said. Founded in 2017, Bear Flag Robotics is developing autonomous driving technology compatible with existing machines. The Newark, Calif.-based startup said its mission is to increase global agricultural production while decreasing the cost of growing food through automation. Bear Flag added that its technology can increase safety, reliability, and profitability on farms. Bear Flag shares agricultural mission John Deere first started working with Bear Flag Robotics in 2019 as part of its Startup Collaborator program,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.88
November 03, 2022
…with the best possible shopping experience with reliable, fast delivery times and complete visibility,” said Jose Miguel Cortés, chief operating officer for Spanish-speaking countries at Dafiti Group. “As we plan for future growth, we knew that within the next five years, we’d need a solution that could give us increased flexibility and scalability.” Founded in 2011, Dafiti Group claimed that it is the largest fashion and lifestyle e-commerce business in Latin America. The São Paolo, Brazil-based company said it “aims to revolutionize the fashion ecosystem with intelligence.” Dafiti operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia and has more than 3,800…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.87
June 18, 2020
…label, this transformation will touch every aspect of the automation ecosystem, from product design to manufacturing processes to the delivery at a customer’s door. The AI & Automation Conference, October 28-29, will help unlock the power of AI by featuring discussions on data strategy, advances in AI robotics and machine vision, and AI-powered optimization and prediction. MCMA Technical Conference MCMA TechCon, November 9-10, will provide the latest updates on motion control, motors, and related automation technologies. Sessions will explore practical solutions from leading experts covering new ways to use these key components along with important new technologies.
