Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.61
July 02, 2022
…and cost savings using the cobot and motion control system. Previously, 80 percent of the plasma-cutting time was spent cleaning up the waste from the manual cuts. On a single large truck body contract over the subsequent three years, Levesque determined that the trimming process on that project alone would be more than 50 hours for every truck. Moving to a cobot application reduced that time to 12 hours per truck, ultimately saving 1,000 hours and realizing a significant cost savings on this project.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.42
June 17, 2022
…types and potential use cases, said Nielsen. They include cleaning robots, inventory scanning robots, and assistive-pick AMRs. It is inevitable customers will have AMRs from multiple vendors, with a resulting need for a layer of “interfleet management” software. Nielsen said that MIR isn’t developing this capability itself, adding that some of its customers are looking at using software from Amazon Web Services (AWS) called RoboRunner for this purpose. Other Automate exhibits of interest SVT Robotics had a sizeable booth at Automate. The vendor, which offers a software platform to speed and simplify integration of robotics solutions with host systems like…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.36
June 07, 2022
…than 70 countries. The company has commercialized systems for cleaning, warehouse, retail, and other applications. It is known for its Whiz indoor cleaning robot, but how did it come to partner with ASI? “Our focus is on creating value with automation in general,” Watkins told Robotics 24/7. “We're evolving to cooperative robotics because we're seeing real labor shortages across multiple industries. There's a need to automate single-unit tasks. We have business units in different regions, and all of these problems are global.” The most immediate opportunities for SBRA and ASI to combine their technologies are in logistics and landscaping, he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
June 06, 2022
…real-time, actionable insights that match their needs.” “As autonomous cleaning robots from Kärcher are deployed in environments such as warehouses and airports with other types of robots, InOrbit can provide an integrated view for maximum efficiency,” he said. “We are thrilled to be part of InOrbit Connect and to be listed in the robot directory,” said Lucas Jagodnik, CEO of demolition robot maker Apelie Robotics. “As a startup in Argentina working on robotics solutions for specific local needs, we face many unique challenges. InOrbit Connect lets us offer our customers a complete solution for robot operations that’s on par with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.75
May 15, 2022
…Robotic putwalls, 15%. Other processes included collaborative in-aisle picking, cleaning robots, and mobile goods-to-person systems. Asked their preferred commercial models for acquiring their robots, 46% indicated they planned to purchase an entire solution, including the hardware, software, maintenance, and support. An equal percentage planned to subscribe to a RaaS model (24%), in which the solution provider is responsible for all of the above or buy the robot but subscribe to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model (22%) for software and support. Robots fleets already in action End users who have already implemented robotics in their operations were the last category of respondents.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
May 10, 2022
…is largely coming in drones and service robots for cleaning, Singh said. He said the reference design could be used in first-mile and last-mile delivery, UAM, and many other applications over the next 12 to 18 months. “This is just the beginning of the next wave of innovation in robotics,” he said. The RB5 AMR Reference Design for mobile robot developers. Source: Qualcomm Technologies Users and availability Qualcomm said it continues to collaborate with robotics leaders to drive innovation for 5G and edge AI. They include ADLINK, Akasha Imaging (an Alphabet company), Cyngn, ForwardX, FutureMind, Hyundai Robotics, inVia Robotics, LG…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.24
May 10, 2022
…and newly launched advanced operations capabilities to Kärcher’s autonomous cleaning machines. “Kärcher is meeting the industry need to automate in order to keep up with the demand for verifiably clean spaces,” said Marco Cardinale, vice president of floor care solutions and robotics at Kärcher. “The development of smart autonomous mobile robots like KIRA B 50 exemplifies our dedication to tackling these jobs. InOrbit is recognized as the leader in RobOps, and through this collaboration, we can jointly offer the most advanced and efficient solution to our customers.” Winnenden, Germany-based Kärcher employs 14,400 people in 78 countries and 150 subsidiaries. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.08
May 08, 2022
…robots, case/tote transport robots, collaborative in-aisle picking robots, and cleaning robots. Half of companies prioritize ROI When choosing a robotics solution, 48% of companies say return on investment (ROI) is extremely important to their decision making, while 40% see payback time as extremely important, and 38% point to total cost of ownership. In addition, 28% consider time to value when choosing a solution, and 26% consider investment risk extremely important. Of those companies planning to implement robots, 32% have yet to secure the funding for these projects, but are working on it, while 24% do have the funding in place.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.00
May 02, 2022
…tools make managing and scaling automation easier. BrainOS powers inventory/cleaning combo Brain Corp said the combination of its new scanning accessory and Tennant's floor scrubbers is a “first-of-its-kind, multipurpose design.” The Inventory Scan tower can capture data as the BrainOS-powered AMRs move around a store. The system then delivers reports to store managers, providing numerous insights including verification of pricing accuracy, planogram compliance, product stock levels, and product localization. Each function negates the need for time-consuming and potentially inaccurate manual processes, said Brain Corp. Inaccuracies often lead to lost revenue opportunities, waste caused by overordering, and not enough attention given…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
April 22, 2022
…up Midwestern beaches and waterways. Items include electric beach cleaning robots called BeBots, remote controlled water drones called Pixie Drones, and gutter-bin stormwater filtration systems. Meijer sends message to cut down pollution Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer said it donated to the CGLR Foundation, the donation arm of the council, to bring awareness about the scale of the plastics pollution problem in the Great Lakes and to initiate action to end plastic waste and litter. The company’s donation will be used to help expand CGLR’s Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup initiative. “We are lucky to live near the beautiful Great Lakes, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.85
April 14, 2022
…last year, our customers now have robotic solutions for cleaning both hard and soft floor surfaces,” stated Rex Shull, vice president of product manufacturing and engineering at Kärcher. “These intelligent tools help businesses use their cleaning staff more efficiently and reduce operational costs while solving for labor shortages.” The Winnenden, Germany-based company provides cleaning technology, and its Kärcher North America unit is headquartered in Aurora, Colo. Kärcher KIRA B 100 R includes AI, metrics Running on BrainOS, the KIRA B 100 R robotic scrubber handles the tedious assignment of cleaning floors all on its own so staff members can focus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.04
April 12, 2022
…Inc. is a sibling organization that markets the Whiz cleaning robot. After producing 27,000 Pepper robots between 2014 and 2020, SoftBank “paused” production of that “emotionally perceptive” model and reduced its staff from 330 people in 2020. Similarly, SoftBank last year sold mobile robot maker Boston Dynamics, which it had acquired from Google (now part of Alphabet) in 2017, to Hyundai Motor Group. Xavier Lacherade, general manager of SBRE, will continue to lead the company, renamed Aldebaran under URG. “We know URG as a strategic partner in sales, services, and software development,” said Lacherade. “I am firmly convinced that the…
