Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.31
February 06, 2022
…while also meeting consumer expectations of same-day or next-day delivery. Warehouse operators are increasingly investing in automation—specifically, autonomous mobile robots or AMRs. Global e-commerce sales have increased 26.7% year over year, from $3.3 trillion in 2019 to $4.8 trillion in 2021, according to market observers. In addition, growing numbers of SKUs, constant demand and more drastic peaks, and ongoing labor shortages require retailers and distribution centers (DCs) to keep up with expectations and competitors such as Amazon. Mobile robots are revolutionizing manufacturing and logistics, enabling faster order fulfillment, increasing efficiency, and lowering labor costs. AMRs use sensors and cameras to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.30
June 29, 2021
…Rander, co-founder and president of Argo AI, which is working with Ford and Volkswagen to launch autonomous ride-hailing and delivery services. The autonomous vehicle company has grown its team to more than 500 in Pittsburgh and 1,300 worldwide since it was founded in 2016. “In addition to leading talent, more and more business transactions are occurring in the region, with support from global players like J.P. Morgan and Dentons’ Global Venture Technology Group,” Reed said. “Leaders such as these have made strategic investments in Pittsburgh to help accelerate the introduction of robotic solutions in many different business markets that face…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.30
September 18, 2022
…are supporting the blending of virtual and home-based care delivery,” reads a portion of the piece. “Technology is also supporting the shift to lower-acuity sites of care—for example, joint-replacement-surgery robots can help make procedures more predictable and therefore possible to perform in ambulatory-surgery settings, and medical wearables that are able [to] detect certain health issues earlier can help prevent the need for inpatient care.” For surgical robotics, there are several firsts that occurred in the past year. But there will be even more first next year, and in subsequent years. Robotics are pervading many, if not every facet of our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.30
September 18, 2023
…said Ronny Bernstein, CEO of BMG. “Often, the extended delivery time is linked to the customer’s ordering process, as the administrative procedures frequently take too long, when BMF ships the spare parts on the same date.” “Via Digital Source, the component can be printed on-site the moment a failure or wear is detected,” he said. “Above all is uptime for our customers. The machine must run, and the customer must be able to continue producing.” “Now, the majority of advanced composite parts are printed directly at the customer location, which not only brings down the time it takes to receive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.30
July 13, 2023
…is working with Walmart China, helping prepare orders for delivery within 42 hours. Post-COVID, we're seeing more “buy online, pick up in store,” shifting distribution. Some operators are looking to turn stores into large warehouses, increasing efficiency without increasing staff. We're expanding in the U.S. to address widespread labor shortages. What mobile robots has ForwardX displayed at recent trade shows? Guan: At ProMat, we showed three types of AMRs. The smaller Flex has capacity up to 661 lb. for piece picking. The Max is a pallet-size AMR with 1,322-lb. capacity. Other robots can only handle small unit picking, but the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.29
June 21, 2022
…more than 14 million workhours have culminated in the delivery of Rio Tinto’s 17th and most technologically advanced iron ore mine in the Pilbara. Development of the mine supported more than 3,000 jobs during the construction and design phase with the operation requiring around 600 permanent roles. “It’s great to be here today to celebrate this momentous occasion,” said Bill Johnston, minister for mines and petroleum and energy for Western Australia. “I’m impressed by Rio Tinto’s innovation and sustainability; this is a prototype of the mine of the future. Once the new solar farm is complete, it will be able…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.27
February 05, 2019
…inside, making it ideal for distribution centers and field deliveries. Features include a polycarbonate body for high shock resistance and impact absorption when dropped, and a high-quality elastomer on its edges to absorb impacts and provide rugged durability to protect the printer against drops. For easy operation, it incorporates an intuitive key design and universal icons. SATO America Booth: S5256 Reach, place pallet loads at heights up to 542 inches Lifting 4,500-pound palletloads to a height of 542 inches, the new high-capacity Reach-Fork truck optimizes storage space in tall buildings by accommodating up to 10 levels of rack. It is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.27
June 17, 2021
…expectations,” she told Robotics 24/7. “People now expect same-day delivery, and micro-fulfillment centers can help operators maximize real estate.” “The third trend is a shortage of labor, especially in the U.S., Israel, Europe, and Australia,” Yanovsky said. “Warehouse workers walk 10 miles per day and lift heavy boxes. Those [tasks] are better for robots to do, and we want to put people in other tasks.” “All of these trends brought customers to understand that they need robotics, but it's not easy,” she said. “Automation will impact their business format; it's not just realizing what they will or will not implement.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.26
September 19, 2022
…jobs and decrease carbon emissions by closing the last-mile delivery gap. Attabotics has been adopted by major brands and other retailers across apparel, food and beverage, and home goods. Attabot 2022 scales up, adds robustness The Attabot 2022 is the result of intensive testing and customer feedback, noted Gravelle. “It's a completely different platform,” he said. “We came up with a disruptive idea and did an unprecedented number of pilots for an early-stage company. We did millions of cycles on prototypes and had a great deal of learnings on what would make a robust, successful platform.” Beginning customer operations in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.26
June 20, 2017
…waiting simply isn’t an option. Customers are demanding faster delivery while the number of SKUs is making fulfillment more complex and the pressure on costs is increasing. Plus, automation providers have largely moved away from closed, proprietary systems that increase the risk of obsolescence. Those developments have shifted the risk/reward assessment solidly in favor of reward - if you deploy technologies capable of adapting to future change. Here are four things to look for in warehouse automation technology to ensure the systems you deploy today can continue to deliver returns well into the future. 1. Software Integration When warehouse operators…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.25
August 02, 2021
…competitive enterprise. Shipments get sorted, packaged, and loaded for delivery, ultimately making their way to customers. Within these processes, there are many moving parts, and robots can improve the efficiency of many of these functions. Whether they work alongside people or relieve them to do other value-added tasks, tireless robots have matured in the past few years to be an intrinsic part of many logistics operations, from the dock to the destination. What can robots do in modern supply chains? With advances in perception, manipulation, and mobility, groups of robots can increasingly do the heavy lifting in warehouses, fulfillment centers,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.25
June 12, 2023
…in industries including foodservice, banking, assisted living, education, cleaning, delivery, and hospitals. The Walnut Creek, Calif.-based company said it helps businesses address labor challenges by overseeing all aspects of the robotics adoption process, from assessing client needs and sales to customization, on-site integration, and repairs. Bear Robotics deploys Servi with big brands “We are thrilled to partner with RobotLAB and offer our Servi and Servi Plus robots to their clients in the hospitality industry,” stated Juan Jigueros, co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of Bear Robotics. “With RobotLAB's expertise in integrating robots into commercial environments and our advanced service robots,…
