Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.37
March 04, 2022
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.37
October 18, 2023
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.36
April 28, 2020
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.35
September 09, 2021
…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.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.35
November 22, 2019
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.35
September 28, 2023
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.34
July 04, 2021
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.34
January 04, 2023
…(3.6 kg). The robot can perform tasks such as delivery or disinfection with one arm, while the other arm is free for mobility tasks such as operating elevators and opening doors. “The beauty of aeo is that it can use the arms for different tasks depending on the use case, or [it] can do both at the same time,” said Huang. “We have customers that use aeo for disinfecting elevators—aeo uses one arm to push the elevator button and the other arm for disinfecting.” “aeo’s base is powered by two independent drive wheels combined with advanced human-aware navigation algorithms,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.34
May 10, 2022
…said. Automotive customers will be able to optimize the delivery of components across their facilities. They can also connect integrated, scalable, modular production cells, such as PixelPaint, ensuring the necessary flexibility to meet varying levels of demand, said ABB. “We are in the midst of a significant decade in the history of the automotive industry and the start of a new era,” said Atiya. “Automakers need to consider new ways of working towards the transition to electric vehicles. We are working to support the industry in this transition, and I’m confident that with flexible automation, sustainable transportation will fast become…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.33
February 06, 2018
…inventory warehouses and external deployment as last-mile and direct-to-consumer delivery solutions. And that's just one of many recent technological developments. This up-close and personal consumer interaction with autonomous machines is a relatively new phenomenon and still needs to mature. As technological breakthroughs continue at an extraordinary rate, it becomes less clear where the next material handling innovation will come from. Self-driving vehicles? Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Alternate/Virtual Reality? Only time will tell. Download: The Robotics Solutions Brochure Related Articles: Smart palletizing drives more efficient supply chains More palletizing flexibility - hold the hassle Six benefits of robotic palletizing software Intelligence for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.32
May 15, 2022
…concerns Long lead times from concept to final project delivery The potential of disruption to operations or downtime from an implementation Securing funding for a robotics project The inability to identify a realistic use case with a reasonable justification What have been the top three challenges or obstacles you've faced as you pursued robotics? Source: Peerless Research Group Other concerns included the maturity of robotics technology, the inability to find a partner to assist with a project, and, finally, too many alternatives to sort through. Order-fulfillment professionals might feel a little like the diner at the buffet. Faced with so…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.32
December 08, 2022
…deployments of robots in agriculture, construction, logistics, and last-mile delivery, said the company. ZED-X designed for durability With its IP66-rated aluminum enclosure, GMSL2 connection, and native multi-camera synchronization, the ZED-X is built for production-scale deployments of autonomous robots in rugged conditions, said Stereolabs. The ZED SDK and ZED Hub multi-camera control platform provide advanced capabilities for 3D perception, including 360-degree depth sensing, localization, object detection, and skeleton tracking, it added. The ZED-X camera is suitable for manufacturers ready to mass produce robots for industrial and outdoor environments, Stereolabs said. Available in two form factors, the ZED-X and the ZED-X Mini,…
