Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
September 05, 2023
Mujin Corp. today said it has successfully raised $85 million in Series C funding. The Tokyo-based company said it plans to use the capital to make its MujinController platform more available to integrators and end users to they can develop innovative automation applications. MujinController works with any industrial robot, enabling users to develop and deploy them for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain applications at a higher level of performance and reliability than before, said Mujin in a release. “The MujinController introduces a unique approach to creating robotics applications, leveraging a real-time, non-volatile digital twin and offering a suite of perception,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
August 25, 2020
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in LM's sister publication, Supply Chain Management Review. DHL Supply Chain, is preparing for an anticipated surge in demand in the fourth quarter of 2020 by hiring additional workers and leveraging its investments in technology and infrastructure to support shippers. The third party logistics provider today announced that it will hire 7,000 associates through the end of 2020 to meet demand fueled both by the peak holiday shopping season and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “’Peak season’ for contract logistics providers typically takes place in the late summer months and is driven principally…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.50
June 14, 2023
One challenge for autonomous systems has been the need to see in varied lighting conditions. Photoneo s.r.o. last week introduced the third generation of its Ambient Light Suppression technology in its 3D sensors. It brings “superior scanning performance under the most challenging lighting conditions,” claimed the Bratislava, Slovakia-based company. “Photoneo has been known as a brand of quality—a trusted developer of robust 3D sensors that are able to overcome challenges such as scanning black and shiny parts, scanning from larger distances, or having low noise and great data completeness in challenging lighting conditions, thanks to the Ambient Light Suppression [ALS]…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.50
October 13, 2021
Dexterity Inc. today announced that it has raised an additional $140 million in Series B equity funding and debt. The Redwood City, Calif.-based company has created robots for logistics, warehouses, and supply chain customers. “Customers in retail, consumer goods manufacturing, and parcel handling need robots to scale quickly in order to manage the ever-increasing volume and variety of packages moving through their distribution centers,” said Samir Menon, CEO of Dexterity. “Dexterity is grateful to be at the forefront of delivering intelligent robotic systems in production across existing customer sites with the goal of rapidly transforming their warehouse operations.” Dexterity said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.49
August 31, 2022
Simulation is growing from a tool for prototyping to one for deploying robots in a variety of environments. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, or Fraunhofer IML, are using NVIDIA Omniverse for applied research in logistics for fulfillment and manufacturing. They are also using NVIDIA Isaac Sim for simulation in robot design. Fraunhofer IML's goal is to ease the transition from automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to faster-moving autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This advancement in automation promises to significantly accelerate logistics, said the Dortmund, Germany-based institute. “We’re heading the research aspects for AMRs, and we’re looking at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.49
August 12, 2021
With e-commerce booming, robots are essential for fast and efficient parcel sortation. FedEx Ground recently implemented Berkshire Grey’s Robotic Product Sortation and Identification (RPSi) systems at its station in Queens, N.Y. “We are encouraged by the initial package handling and processing accuracy of Berkshire Grey’s RPSi system in our Queens facility,” said Ted Dengel, managing director of operations technology and innovation at FedEx Ground. “As an industry leader in technology and automation, we see the significant benefits that next-generation innovation brings in terms of enabling increased safety and productivity, enhancing customer service and improving flexibility to adjust to changing package…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.48
January 30, 2022
While Boston Dynamics Inc. is best known for videos of its legged robots, the company has continued to pursue commercial applications. DHL Supply Chain last week announced that it is investing $15 million in robots from Boston Dynamics to further automate its North American warehouses. According to their multiyear agreement, the companies will start with Stretch, a robot designed for unloading in distribution centers. “At DHL Supply Chain, we are committed to continuous innovation and digital transformation to optimize the end-to-end supply chain,” said Sally Miller, CIO of DHL Supply Chain North America. “Investing in warehouse automation plays an important…
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March 06, 2024
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Peerless Media is seeking speakers and session abstracts for the 2024 Robotics Applications Conference, presented by Robotics 24/7. The third-annual virtual event will be held on September 18 and represents an opportunity for end users to share perspectives on how to overcome operational challenges by evaluating, deploying and managing robots and automation across a variety of industrial mediums. “I am very excited to take part in my first Robotics Application Conference and speak with end users and integrators,” said Tim Culverhouse, editorial director of Robotics 24/7. “As RAC continues to grow, I look forward to sharing more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.47
December 28, 2021
HAI Robotics yesterday said it is celebrating its fifth anniversary at its new headquarters in Shenzhen, China, as the Hurun Research Institute ranked the company in this year's global unicorn ranking list. HAI Robotics makes autonomous case-handling robots, or ACRs, for warehouse order fulfillment. “It’s an extraordinary journey for us to grow from the cradle of a small workshop into a company of more than 1,200 employees with five branch offices across the globe today,” said Richie Chen, the company’s founder and CEO. “We’re celebrating our fifth anniversary with gratitude to our customers and investors for their trust and confidence…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.47
October 29, 2021
FedEx Express yesterday announced that it is collaborating with Neolix to test an autonomous delivery vehicle in China. FedEx said it is the first time in its operations that it has partnered with a local Chinese technology company to test the use of a driverless vehicle. “FedEx Express is committed to developing and leveraging technologies that will help transform the logistics industry, enhance [the] customer experience, and reduce the environmental impact of our business operations,” said Eddy Chan, senior vice president and president of FedEx China. “The rapid growth of e-commerce requires more flexible and efficient digital logistics solutions to…
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July 07, 2022
AMR maker Locus Robotics Inc. has won the 2022 IFOY Award for its Autonomous Mobile Robot System in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category following a three-stage audit held over a 5-day period. “Locus Robotics is honored to be chosen as a 2022 IFOY Award winner,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “The rigorous IFOY testing and evaluation process and the prestige of the award itself, validates the innovation and completeness of the Locus solution to deliver proven and cost-effective automation solutions for our customers around the world.” The Wilmington, Mass.-based company said it multi-bot system incorporates powerful and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.46
August 12, 2021
Logistics businesses are facing the choice of whether to hire more people or to expand their physical footprint as they scale to meet increasing demand and the need for resilience and efficiency. Systems integrator Mission Design and Automation LLC and vision software provider Plus One Robotics Inc. today said they are partnering to offer automation that can help supply chain operations. “Our customers tell us that they want an easy-to-deploy solution that can grow with their business, helping operators cope with peak and surge demands while managing the labor force and an endless array of packaging designs,” stated Scot Lindemann,…
