Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.56
February 09, 2023
…mechanisms, and lubrication levels. There are options for Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) like with RIOS Intelligent Machines, that offer to rent robots on a usage basis. Additional Maintenance Required Running a machine 24/7 demands a lot, which leads to more complex and frequent upgrades. The continuous work will lead to inevitable wear and tear. To maintain your machines' lifespan, it is crucial to conduct regular maintenance checks to prevent future issues that can lead to full warehouse shutdown. Less Versatility Most automation systems are difficult to reconfigure for owners. In addition, modularity and programmability features increase equipment costs. Due to the fact…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.37
February 08, 2023
…of industrial expertise.” Rapid Robotics claimed that its robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) offering eliminates complexity and is equivalent to labor at $6 to $16 per hour. The robots can perform up to 80% of common machine operator tasks in a matter of weeks and deliver a return on investment (ROI) as soon as they start producing parts, the company said. Rapid Robotics’ investors include Tiger Global, Kleiner Perkins, NEA, Greycroft, Bee Partners, and 468 Capital. Rapid Robotics says RMO to democratize automation Historically, industrial automation be more challenging and time-consuming to deploy than collaborative robots, noted Rapid Robotics. This is especially true…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
February 01, 2023
…in various locations across the country through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Once things opened up more, it scaled back and decided to deploy just two robots at its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C, a 26-story high-rise building in the heart of the city that employs around 2,600 people. It subsequently installed them at its office in Jacksonville, Fla. Later this year, it will be deploying Cobalt robots at its site in Lewisville, Texas, which is currently being renovated. The company is keeping the robots in mind as part of the reconstruction process, Davis explained. That includes installing elevators that work well…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.36
January 30, 2023
…They have to sell to a lot to smaller shops to make money. We see robotics as a service [RaaS] helping with machine tending in manufacturing, where the item sets are simpler than in retail. We've worked with Universal Robots' arms in palletizing and depalletizing, and we also work with robots picking consumer products, like cans and bottles. There's still plenty of room to for robots to meet e-commerce, warehouse, and retail demand.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
January 30, 2023
…performance statistics and parameter configurations for ease of implementation. Since INDUCT is offered as a robots as a service (RaaS) model, companies can realize immediate financial returns and minimize the capital investment of working with robotic systems by paying per item handled. Media is invited to meet with Kindred representatives at Manifest, the premier event for innovation in supply chain and logistics, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 in Las Vegas at booth #635.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.27
January 25, 2023
…used automation. Berkshire Grey offers robotics as a service [RaaS], which takes the capital burden off of companies and makes it easier for some operators to adopt robots. While e-commerce continued to grow in the second half of 2022, isn't there also a shift toward omnichannel? Geyer: Most of the focus has been on e-commerce because most of the growth in demand has been in that channel. Compared with retail applications, where the cost of handling a whole pallet of paper towels or a case of goods is still less than each picking, in e-commerce, every single item has to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.81
January 18, 2023
…ramp up and down, the robots as a service [RaaS] provide us with the needed flexibility and scalability to meet our growing e-commerce customer demand while maintaining a smaller, dependable team of warehouse associates and reducing onboarding of new warehouse associates to minutes from weeks,” Schmidt said. Founded in 1994, Lambert Vet Supply (LVS) said its has a twofold mission. First, the Fairbury, Neb.-based company wants to provide pet owners with quality pet supplies, pet medications, and veterinary supplies at competitive prices. Second, LVS intends to provide the best customer care in the industry, starting with sales people committed to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
January 15, 2023
…automation with models such as robotics as a service (RaaS) allow newcomers to finally use robots to solve their own unique problems. Made in the USA One company in the vanguard of the reshoring movement is Acme Alliance, a Northbrook, Ill.-based maker of custom-engineered, aluminum die-cast components. It serves a broad range of industries, ranging from the automotive and marine sectors to the small engine/agriculture and oil and natural gas markets. Acme serves companies seeking to move their component production back to the U.S. “We focus our sales efforts on finding customers that are or were getting their components overseas…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
January 13, 2023
…commitment to educating ourselves. Humans in the loop and RaaS What do you think about “lights-out” facilities versus “human-in-the-loop” automation? Schultz: The human in the loop is important. That's not to say that a lights-out warehouse is impossible, but only a few companies can embrace this. In order to have supply chains that are partly automated, how robots interact with humans matters. The best companies are those that recognize how they will interact. For example, Gideon has a robot for truck unloading, and it's getting into case picking. Plus One Robotics has exploded on the market, and 6RS and Locus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
January 09, 2023
…To give access to as many producers as possible, many companies like RIOS Intelligent Machines Inc. offer a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model, which provides world-class automation packaged with all-inclusive service at zero CapEx cost. This subscription-based model gives customers the resources to deploy their own full-stack robots. Your factory can be automated and increase productivity and efficiency in record time. These workcells can eliminate financial risks and provide service with a dedicated 24/7 support system, provisioning, and equipment maintenance.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.25
January 04, 2023
…for 2021 from the Business Intelligence Group. Ottonomy offers RaaS, exhibits at CES Ottonomy said its robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model helped “catalyze rapid adoption of autonomous delivery solutions, proving that fully autonomous delivery is an efficient, scalable, and sustainable solution.” “As demand and the use cases for autonomous unassisted delivery continue to grow, we are positioned to provide robots-as-a-service for restaurants, retailers, and beyond,” said Vijay. CES 2023 attendees can see the Ottobot Yeti in action at Booth 10700 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ottonomy was also selected as one of 40 startups in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.42
January 04, 2023
…other third-party developers.” aeo is available through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) subscription model. Is there a remote troubleshooting feature? “On-site physical maintenance and service is performed by Aeolus or a distributor, depending on the market and distribution channel,” Huang replied. “Remote support is provided to ensure smooth running of the robotic services.” Diverse humanoid deployments under way aeo currently offers a range of services such as security patrols in offices and schools, delivering medical supplies across hospitals, operating kiosks, and disinfecting facilities, said Aeolus Robotics. Some of the largest eldercare providers in Japan, such as Medical Care Service Inc., Cocofump, and…
