Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.77
July 18, 2023
…through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Customers such as SF DHL have seen improvements in picking efficiency of up to 200%, said ForwardX. It also touted successful implementations at L'Oreal, IKEA, UNIQLO, Walmart, Orbis, Mitsubishi, JD Logistics, BYD, and more. TCL deployed Flex AMRs with a lifting module for line-side delivery, which FowardX said was “the world’s first 5G AMR deployment” (see video above). Chery recently deployed more than 100 AMRs from across ForwardX's product lines as one unified fleet to support its automotive Super Factory, which produces over 300,000 vehicles and 200,000 KD units per year. ForwardX said these partnerships…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.77
April 11, 2022
…storage and picking system that allows pallet storage without sacrificing picking speed. The company demonstrated its new systems at DHL's Asia-Pacific Innovation Center, CeMAT Asia, and MODEX 2022. Next month, Geek+ will be at LogiMAT, which claims to be Europe’s largest logistics trade fair in Germany. It will demonstrate PopPick and the RoboShuttle 8. LogiMAT attendees will be able to see Geek+'s technology at Stand D51 in Hall 7 of the Stuttgart Trade Fair Center from May 31 to June 2, 2022. The company said its experts on site can answer any questions.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.77
November 29, 2022
…business intelligence.” “Our five-year partnership with Locus has enabled DHL to deliver more resilient, flexible, and scalable supply chain solutions to our customers to support faster delivery, improve operational efficiency, and reduce employee workloads,” said Sally Miller, CIO of DHL Supply Chain North America. “In that time, Locus's ability to integrate groundbreaking technologies into our operations seamlessly and in a targeted way has been a tremendous success for our customers' supply chains.” In September 2022, Locus reached a major milestone with its 1 billionth pick. The company said it took 1,542 days to pick its first 100 million units and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.76
December 14, 2021
…U.S., Canada and Europe, fulfilling millions of units each week for companies including Lockheed Martin, CSAT Solutions, ACT Fulfillment, DHL, XPO Logistics, and Office Depot.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
July 02, 2023
…project. For example, Boston Dynamic’s $15 million deal with DHL will have a significant impact on its 2023 share of the robotic picking market.” “The U.S. considerably leads the way for the robotic picking market, and we expect this to continue over our forecast period,” Zhang continued. “This is in part due to the high labor costs faced by US companies. Out of the 33 suppliers that currently serve the robotic picking market, 18 are based in the US. Not to mention, all 18 received a total of $1.4 billion in funding by the end of 2022 – accounting for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
April 25, 2023
…the U.S. Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. Addverb counted among its more than 100 current customers Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, DHL, Amazon, Colgate Palmolive, Reliance, Unilever, Flipkart, Johnson & Johnson, and PAR Pharmaceutical.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
May 24, 2022
…dynamics have changed,” she told Robotics 24/7. “For example, DHL was a successful penguin, managing the supply chain of a bioscience/medical device company. It started with 15 robots in a 15,000-sq.-ft. building, alongside people who were still picking manually, since they didn't know if our system would work.” “That pilot has grown to 65 robots and hundreds of thousands of square feet within one year,” Lombardi noted. “The whole building now runs with Locus, with no manual cart picking.” “Fast-forward to today, and DHL has signed a 2,000-bot deal, with more sites—not just North America, including the U.K., Ireland, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
October 04, 2022
…Trends in Mobile Robotics and Automation with speakers from DHL, Procter & Gamble, Arendai, and Cascadia Capital. Productization and Scaling for Next Generation Automation (Cambridge Consultants; Dexterity; 3M; Kuka) Standardization Efforts for Mobile Robot Interoperability (MassRobotics, Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics, InOrbit) Other sessions include: The Best of Both Worlds: The Future of AGVs and AMRs (David Northup, OTTO Motors) Smart Automation: How to Prevent a Single Point of Failure in Managing AMR Fleets (Andreas Boedenauer, Agilox) Mobile Cobots Unlock Greater Flexibility and Agility (Tim DeRosett, Brooks Automation) Assumption in AMR Behaviors: How Human Expectations Have Impacted How Robots Plan (Russell…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
March 06, 2024
…Vanderlande. Representatives from leading global companies attended, including Amazon, DHL Supply Chain, FedEx, General Electric, GXO Logistics, Moderna, Siemens, Target, Toyota, and UPS. In addition, the 2023 keynote session focused on how clothing provider Ariat International reimagined its operations by automating its warehouses. Matthew S. Hardenberg, vice president of distribution for Ariat International, was joined by John Santagate, vice president of robotics for Körber Supply Chain Software, and Randy Randolph, vice president of channels & partnerships at Geekplus America. This year’s event will highlight new developments in these applications and more. How to speak at the 2024 Robotics Applications Conference…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
August 08, 2023
…safety inspections at a factory in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. DHL Supply Chain deployed Stretch in February 2023. In June, Boston Dynamics announced new capabilities for Spot and a partnership with artificial intelligence provider Levatas. Hyundai, Kia extend FIFA partnership In May, Hyundai and Kia announced the renewal of their partnerships with Zurich-based soccer association FIFA through 2030. They plan to provide transportation, autonomous driving technologies, and future mobility services at global events and tournaments. The organizations added Boston Dynamics and Hyundai air mobility unit Supernal to the collaboration. “Both subsidiaries are central to the group’s transformation into a smart and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.68
January 12, 2022
…for customers including Lockheed Martin, CSAT Solutions, ACT Fulfillment, DHL, GXO Logistics, and Office Depot. RICOH Service Advantage to support 6RS robots 6 River Systems said its software and Chuck robots empower warehouse associates to work faster and more efficiently, improving uptime. Ricoh said it will provide expert technical and customer support through RICOH Service Advantage, whose infrastructure will enable 6 River systems to continue expanding quickly across the U.S. Ricoh's certified technicians will work alongside 6 River Systems' engineers to support Chucks, from calibration and floor mapping to routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and retrofits. The company also provides end-user…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.68
December 19, 2021
…America, with Amazon Air's primary U.S. Hub and the DHL Express Global Superhub. The original pilot of Ottobots at CVG started running in late 2020. The partners gathered feedback from participating passengers including details on the experience, cost, and desire to have autonomous delivery in airports. These live robot deliveries will gather additional research to further develop the program and user experience. More Ottobots roll out for the holidays at CVG Officially launched for the holiday travel season. Passengers can now order contactless delivery directly to their location in Concourse B of CVG Airport, delivered by an autonomous robot. Customers…
