Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
September 28, 2023
…of cutting-edge technologies advance its business and the logistics industry as a whole. Recently, UPS made several improvements in its operations targeting specific processes that can be repetitive and physically demanding such as pick and place, loading and unloading, and moving irregularly sized shipments. UPS is using pick-and-place technologies from Dexterity, Fortna, and Plus One Robotics to help employees sort small packages. That task requires repetitive motion and can be inconsistent as it flexes with customer demands. Once implemented, the technology will make these jobs easier, safer, and offer a better overall experience for UPS employees, said the company. UPS…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.47
November 15, 2022
…raised $26 million in Series A funding and added industry veterans to its leadership team as it brings its systems to market. Founded in 2018, Pickle Robot said it addresses warehouse challenges using industrial robots with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced sensors. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company said it is currently focusing on applying its technology to one of the most labor-intensive, physically demanding, and highest turnover work areas in logistics operations— truck unloading. “Customer interest in Pickle unload systems has been incredibly strong, and now that we have our initial unload systems out of the lab and into customer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.34
March 20, 2023
…In 2017, OTTO 100 quickly became responsible for the industry’s largest AMR installations. In 2022, we launched OTTO Lifter, the world’s first truly autonomous forklift. Today, we’re proud to announce OTTO 600, a mid-range AMR offering the perfect balance of strength and agility,” said Matt Rendall, chief executive officer and co-founder of OTTO Motors. “Powered by our industry-leading autonomous software, OTTO now offers an unmatched material handling portfolio,” he added. Key features of OTTO 600 Maneuverable in tight spaces: OTTO 600 offers capabilities of larger AMRs with the maneuverability needed to get around in constrained spaces like work cells. Durable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.33
December 28, 2020
…handling automation,” says Brett Wood, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) as well as a senior executive officer of TMHNA’s parent company, Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). “Part of the reason is the difficulty in finding enough skilled operators, but beyond that it’s the increased level of customer expectations around a rapid and flawless materials handling process. Customer requirements are demanding more efficiency than ever before and that in turn drives the need for more process optimization—including automation.” Wood adds that automated lift trucks can be a good fit for maximizing the efficiency of repetitive movement of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.20
August 19, 2021
…said Bret Bruin, vice president of aftermarket operations at Toyota Material Handling. “Telematics can help alter operator behavior for the better and improve overall safety, so it positively impacts both productivity and safety,” he said. “I think it took a while for people to understand the full range of benefits coming out of telematics. Now, I think we’re not too far away from telematics being an expected part of managing a lift truck operation.” The granular, truck-specific data telematics and its related software sets the stage for OEMs to be able to support acquisition or leasing models based on usage,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.89
May 03, 2023
…stated the Kitchener, Ontario-based company. “As the industrial automation industry evolves, OTTO Motors is dedicated to supporting and enhancing interoperability to unlock new possibilities for autonomous material handling.” OTTO Motors said its AMRs have accumulated more than 4 million hours of driving experience, automating materials handling in factories and warehouses. The company was recently recognized as a top 10 global robotics provider, named to Fast Company’s 2023 list of “Most Innovative Companies. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies such as GE and Toyota. VDA 5050 offers benefits to mobile robot users VDA 5050 is an interoperability standard…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.62
December 15, 2021
As mobile robots proliferate, suppliers are expanding their industry knowledge and working to differentiate themselves based on safety and reliability. OTTO Motors this week named two executives with engineering and integration experience as co-presidents. The Kitchener, Ontario-based company also recently announced a lifetime powertrain warranty for its autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. “When we built our first prototype in 2013, the world of automation was a different place,” recalled Matthew Rendall, CEO of OTTO Motors. “The most important concept—not only in AMRs, but also in best practices when designing and installing automation, was maximizing return on investment [ROI]. We set…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
May 03, 2022
…IP Group, MMC, and Octopus. Strategic investors Samsung Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and Yamato Holdings also joined the round. “The robotics market is exploding,” said Lisa Chai, a partner at ROBO Global Ventures. “Vision-based spatial intelligence is a key enabler that will turbo-charge this industry.” Kuni Kawase, managing director of Presidio Ventures, added: “SLAMcore’s technology can be deployed to add value and reduce time to market for robots in a wide range of sectors. ... We aim to create value for the company through the extensive network of Sumitomo Corp. group companies and business partners.” “We're looking at two key markets:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
November 05, 2021
…to a real robotic system in the future. “In industry, a parallel-jaw gripper is most commonly used, partially due to its simplicity in control, but it’s physically unable to handle many tools we see in daily life,” said Ph.D. student Tao Chen, a member of MIT's Improbable AI Lab and the lead researcher on the project. “Even using a plier is difficult because it can’t dexterously move one handle back and forth. Our system will allow a multi-fingered hand to dexterously manipulate such tools, which opens up a new area for robotics applications.” Simple solutions to complex problems This type…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.49
July 16, 2021
…it plans to rapidly scale passenger mobility with partner Toyota, the world's No. 1 OEM supplier, and Uber, the world's largest ride-hailing network by market cap. Late last year, Aurora acquired Uber's Advanced Technologies Group for $400 million, and it acquired lidar startup OURS Technology in February. The company is testing its systems and next-generation approaches to perception and decision-making in the San Francisco Bay area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Transaction details “We believe Aurora will be the first to commercialize self-driving technology at scale for the U.S. trucking and passenger transportation markets based on its industry-leading team, technology and partnerships,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
April 16, 2021
…in the logistics, aerospace, automotive, and food and beverage industries. Power for the drive ranges from 0.37 to 7.5 kilowatts (0.5 to 10 hp) for wall-mounted applications and 0.37 to 4 kilowatts (0.5 to 5 hp) for motor-mounted applications. Siemens added that Sinamics G115D is integrated into its entire MindConnect portfolio and is compatible with MindSphere applications such as Analyze MyDrives for cloud-based analysis. Mobile robots multiply at ProMat DX Robotics 24/7 has already covered some of the many announcements around autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from ProMat DX, including IAM Robotics' Bolt, Seegrid's Palion trucks, and Tompkins Robotics' partnership with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
January 14, 2022
…secured funding from global brands including Ingram Micro and Toyota. The company has added a number of experts in commerce and robotics to its team as it prepares to go to market. HDS Global’s company directors include Craig A. Leavitt, former CEO of Kate Spade, and Sujeet Chand, chief technology officer (CTO) of Rockwell Automation. HDS Global said its advisors include Bob DiRomualdo, chairperson and CEO of Naples Ventures and former chairman of the board of directors at Ulta Beauty, plus Rudy Salas, former senior vice president of bottler strategy at Coca-Cola. HDS Global announced the appointment of several veterans…
