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…Guardforce has added other robotics applications, such as disinfection, delivery, cleaning, and security. “We're doing pilots looking at voice AI, facial recognition, and access tracking,” said Yap. “There's a suite of technologies we're looking to integrate into the T-series robots.” RaaS could lead to robot neutrality The conversion from free trials to purchases and monthly fee-based services has begun and will gain momentum over the next 12 to 24 months, said Guardforce AI. “Not a lot of companies are doing robotics as a service [RaaS] in Asia, but there's a comfort level because clients already outsource security to us. We…
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…itself as a “fourth-party logistics (4PL) operation,” provides home delivery and automated click-and-collect functionality with 24/7 availability, as well as managed inventory, orders, shipping, and warehousing. Standalone, complex projects finished worldwide Stand-alone AutoStore solutions completed by Swisslog include projects for TTV in Germany, Bio Partner in Switzerland, Stihl in Spain, and RoboStores in the United Arab Emirates. The company said its lean project setup enables such projects to be completed within six months for fast returns on investment (ROI). It provides a single contact for every phase of AutoStore projects, from evaluation to deployment. Industrials seals and bearings specialist TTV…
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…complete with mailboxes and doorsteps to accept delivered packages. Delivery drones will take off from the top of stationary electric vans and deliver packages to mock houses. This interactive demonstration will be located in the North Hall, Booth N-645 and is scheduled for daily presentations on the half hour. Attendees can make the most of their time by using the “My Show Planner” tool, accessible on both show websites. In addition, you can download the Pack Expo Las Vegas mobile app from either the Apple Store or Google Play for access to floorplans, exhibitor listings, special events, new products and…
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…designing robots to work in more and more industries. Delivery robots bring food to hungry customers. Robot arms are used in factories for pick-and-place tasks. And mobile robots move around warehouses receiving and delivering items to workers. Companies are designing robots to complete specific tasks. Austin, Texas-based Apptronik is one of several companies designing general-purpose humanoid robots it hopes will be capable of completing a whole swath of them. Apptronik last week raised $14.6 million in seed round funding. It said it will use the money to fulfill customer orders and accelerate “the commercialization of one of the industry’s first…
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…I conducted a webinar with a company developing a food-delivery robot,” Pestoni told Robotics 24/7. “We touched on the need for interoperability and the higher-level need for orchestration of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems on streets.” “It was also clear from FedEx's comments at past A3 [Association for Advancing Automation] events that interoperability is absolutely becoming a requirement in the warehouse,” he said. “From different standards efforts to our discussions of best practices, the industry is becoming aware of the need.” Joe Wieciek, ROG co-founder “I was an active participant in conferences such as LISA, where systems administrators could learn from…
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…that facility, the setup drove 45% improvement in next-day delivery of products, and it processed returns within 48 hours.” Modular technology improves productivity GXO Logistics uses collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to quickly fulfill orders and process returns. The company said it can double productivity rates and improve accuracy by up to 50%. For instance, GXO recently piloted KNAPP AG's Pick-it-Easy station for automated pocket induction of apparel. It also deployed Chuck AMRs from 6 River Systems Inc. at a multilevel distribution center in the U.K., reducing new employee training time by 80%. “We're continuing to deploy technology—especially…
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…delight customers with greater speed and increased accuracy for delivery estimates, while also improving employee safety at our facilities.” Sequoia designed to accelerate fulfillment The new system's mobile robots transport containerized inventory directly to gantry equipment that can either restock totes or send them to an employee to pick out inventory that customers have ordered. Dresser claimed that Sequoia enables the company to identify and store inventory up to 75% faster than it typically can today. As a result, Amazon.com said it can list items for sale more quickly, benefiting both sellers and customers. Sequoia can also reduce the time…
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…itself to e-commerce and the service rigors of last-mile delivery. E-commerce has gained ground in the pandemic as stay-at-home consumers order more products online. Another potential pandemic-related outcome is that DT will help companies to manage the uncertainties of global trade. The COVID-19 crisis is compounding the tensions that disrupted trade flows before the virus erupted. However, globalization will still be a potent force even when the pandemic subsides. For example, a single Apple iPhone is made up of parts sourced from 42 countries. Companies are redesigning their supply networks in response to changes in the global trade landscape. Digitalized…
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…simulated lunar environment, enabling it to speed up robot delivery and reduce software bugs in deployment. Let's look at how AWS Robotics is helping robotics startups use cloud technology to establish a scalable infrastructure for building, testing, and managing robots. Robots are being used for increasingly advanced use cases, equipped with artificial intelligence to navigate and perform tasks autonomously in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, consumer goods, healthcare, and agriculture. These advanced use cases require innovative solutions. Robotics startups equipped with the right set of tools can drive fast-paced innovation and improve the breadth and depth of available robotics systems.…
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…for expensive tooling, and with a corresponding reduction in delivery times. Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print software allows us to precisely define the printing parameters, then lock down the print file to ensure consistent parts production across multiple printing bureaus.” Stratasys rail-qualified materials include ULTEM 9085 resin, a flame-retardant, high-performance thermoplastic that has passed European standard EN45545-2 for all three Hazard Levels—HL1, HL2 and HL3. It features a high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent heat resistance, and high-impact strength. Also included is Antero 800NA, a PEKK-based thermoplastic possessing mechanical properties such as high strength, high heat resistance, toughness and wear resistance. The material is…
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…machine learning, according to the company. This “guarantees the delivery of reliable, durable, and high-quality navigation technology,” it said. The new facility will make systems including the Boreas digital fiber-optic gyroscope (DFOG). Advanced Navigation claimed that it is one of only four companies in the world with the capability to manufacture strategic-grade fiber-optic gyroscopes. This technology empowers reliable navigation for marine vessels, space missions, aerospace, defense, autonomous vehicles, and flying taxis. The company added that its unique AI-based physics algorithms can solve complex challenges on Earth and beyond. The manufacturer is a supplier to some of the largest companies in…
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…meet the ever-increasing customer demand on order accuracy and delivery speed, many businesses have started to embrace warehouse automation. The warehouse management system (WMS) market is expected to see tremendous growth in the coming years. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3% between 2021 and 2028, the WMS market value is expected to increase from $2.58 billion (U.S.) in 2020 to $6.98 billion in 2028, according to Grand View Research. Source: Grand View Research, Meili Robots. With a WMS, you can finally get rid of all that paper and instead focus on analyzing your operations and achieving optimal…