Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.61
December 23, 2022
…Analysis said the market outlook for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) continues to be strong, but slightly lower than previously expected. Ash Sharma, managing director at Interact Analysis, said the firm lowered its outlook because it found that average revenues per unit numbers were lower than expected. “In 2021, this dropped by 22% as a result of a change in regional mix and the influence of price erosion,” he said. “Tugger/AGC ARPUs reduced by just over 25% in 2021, followed by forklifts (20%) and tow tractors (>15%). In terms of unit pricing, we expect to see…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.29
December 19, 2022
Front AGV and Kollmorgen Automation have teamed up to develop automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. Front AGV is a part of 3Button GROUP AB and said it makes AGVs and AMRs “to cover a range of processes in the manufacturing line; from machine tending, assembly and labeling to picking, packing, and palletizing.” It is an authorized partner of ABB and sells mobile robots developed by ASTI, which was acquired by ABB in 2021. 3BUTTON GROUP AB is made up of Front AGV AB, Front Automation AB, Fröjd Automation AB, and IML Technologies AB. Kollmorgen Automation said it caters to automakers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.57
December 14, 2022
…manufactures some of the world’s largest automated guided vehicles (AGVs). They can carry items, such as aircraft parts, weighing up to 600 tons. Other examples include Madrid-based Atlas Robots, which specializes in mobile robots for pallet transport, and Barcelona-based Kivnon, maker and exporter of mobile robots to Europe, North America, and South America. In addition, Valencia-based Robotnik is known for its mobile robots for both indoor and outdoor use, sometimes including robot arms for mobile manipulation. The report noted that many startups are further expanding the use cases for mobile robots with new technologies. For instance, Steering Machines in Barcelona…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.53
December 12, 2022
…systems with industrial design fix limitations. Vision modules help AGVs and AMRs better navigate environments The company's other newly launched sensor module, the M4.3WN, features accurate tracking and VSLAM navigation based on fisheye cameras and an IMU together with depth sensing and on-chip AI processing. This enables free navigation, localization, path planning, and static and dynamic obstacle avoidance – the main challenges for AMR and AGV systems. The M4.3WN is specially designed in a metal case to best serve in industrial environment conditions, according to the company. “Our new all-in-one sensor modules expand our portfolio targeting the growing market of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.34
December 06, 2022
…and level 2+ to level 5 autonomous vehicles, as well as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicle (AGV) robots. These designs are streamlined by Ambarella’s unified and flexible software development environment, which provides automotive and robotics designers with a software-upgradable platform for scaling performance from ADAS and L2+ to L5.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.66
November 30, 2022
…in transportation and logistics and sales of AMR and AGV increased 45% from 2020 to 2021. However, most of the robots were mainly shipped to other countries than the U.K. 10 Advantages of Mobile Robots Direct labor cost reduction Avoid workforce shortages Avoid mistakes Improve traceability and inventory accuracy Layout freedom Modularity or scalability Increased safety Improved ergonomics Minimize infection risk Increase productivity Twenty-three thousand industrial robots are operating in U.K. factories, according to the International Federation of Robotics. The U.K. robot density of 101 units per 10,000 workers is below the world average of 126 units and ranks 24th.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.38
November 29, 2022
…Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category. Goldman Sachs, G2 Venture Partners execs join board Goldman Sachs Asset Management and G2 Venture Partners led Locus Robotics' Series F funding. Stack Capital Group, Next47, Stafford Capital Partners, HESTA, Newton Investment Management North America, Gray's Creek Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, Hercules Capital, Inc., BOND, and Scale Venture Partners also participated in the round. Locus previously raised $150 million in Series E funding in 2021. As part of the financing, Mark Midle, managing director at Goldman Sachs, and Zach Barasz, partner at G2 Venture Partners, will join Locus' board…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 2.62
November 28, 2022
…season. This free download examines how automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and autonomous lift trucks are racing to meet these demands. New designs include heavier capacity, greater reach, and hybrid driving features. In addition, fleet management software is also evolving to manage more than just one type of system at a time. In this Special Focus Issue, Robotics 24/7 looks at how mobile robots are scaling up to increase efficiency, resilience, and visibility. Topics covered include: How to evaluate where mobile robots can add the most value in your operation Improving automation capabilities and vendor consolidation How…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
November 23, 2022
…Asia. The company chose AMRs over automated guided vehicles (AGVs) because they can navigate on their own without the need for costly infrastructure built into the factory floor, according to Travis Olinger, a logistics and automation engineer at DENSO. “Autonomous mobile robots were an obvious choice for our extremely dynamic environment, which we knew would require the robots to make regular route changes,” he said. “After testing AMRs from a few different vendors, we realized that MiR robots bring significant advantages in flexibility, safety and user-friendliness.” “MiR stood out from the ability to use REST API calls to communicate with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.08
November 21, 2022
…includes autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). TGW added that its intelligent software handles fleet management and controls the robots both individually and as a network. Engelbert Strauss, Thermoplan rely on TGW robots The advantages afforded by the Quba family have won over not only Swiss coffee machine manufacturer Thermoplan, but also workwear specialist Engelbert Strauss, said TGW. For over a year now, mobile robots have been supplying goods to workstations at the Engelbert Strauss CI Factory in Schlüchtern, Germany. The fashion company also uses TGW systems in its distribution center in Biebergemünd, Germany. There, 26 Quba…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
November 10, 2022
…AMRs maneuver to new markets Unlike automatic guided vehicles (AGVs), AMRs don't require predefined, fixed paths, instead defining their routes on the fly. If an obstacle is detected, the AMR adjusts its path to navigate around the object. An intelligent fleet management system with integrated swarm technology and onboard laser navigation will manage the jointly offered robots, said the partners. “We are thrilled to enter this partnership with Element Logic and proud to work together with such a prestigious player of the industry, renowned across Europe and globally,” said Pieter Feenstra, CEO of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.16
November 07, 2022
…image data from camera sensors. Autonomous ground vehicles, or AGVs, such as warehouse robots, delivery bots, or service robot, need this capability for logistics and retail applications. Air mobility is another area that we want to pursue. What does the recent AutoSens 2022 gold award for perception software mean to you? Lee: We were honored to be recognized for the second year in a row by AutoSens. Having this kind of recognition among our peers in the automotive space is a very important in that it highlights the potential of SVNet for that specific industry. This is essential when pursuing…
