Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.77
September 19, 2023
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. today announced the AMD Kria K24 System-on-Module, or SOM, and the KD240 Drives Starter Kit, the latest additions to its Kria portfolio of adaptive SOMs and developer kits. The AMD Kria K24 SOM offers power-efficient compute in a small size for cost-sensitive industrial and commercial edge applications, said the Santa Clara, Calif.-based company. The KD240 Drives Starter Kit is a motor control-based developer platform designed to be ready to use out of the box, according to AMD. The two new products enable developers to bring motor control and DSP (digital signal processing) applications to market faster…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 17.74
September 18, 2023
Picking and packing deliveries takes an average of four to eight hours of fulfillment operations. Best-in-class retailers are doing it in just two hours. The difference between those time frames is staggering. Even more so when you consider that almost half of your consumers will shop elsewhere when delivery times are too long. As a critical factor in the speed equation, picking improvements can help retailers leap from average to top performers. By combining automation and orchestration, companies have transformed their current picking practices into efficient processes that enable higher speed and accuracy. The gains are also prominent in improving…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.50
September 15, 2023
In today's fast-paced and competitive e-commerce landscape, efficient order fulfillment is a key driver of customer satisfaction. Solo Brands Inc. and Locus Robotics Corp. this week announced a strategic partnership. Solo will optimize and streamline its order-fulfillment operations with 16 artificial intelligence-powered autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, at its warehouse in Mexicali, Mexico. “We are excited to partner with Locus Robotics to revolutionize our order-fulfillment operations,” said Brett Kulesza, operations vice president of Solo Brands, in a release. “The integration of these advanced AMRs will not only increase the speed and accuracy of our order processing, but also empower our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.63
September 15, 2023
ForwardX Robotics this week launched the Flex 60-SW at Logistic-Tech Tokyo 2023—The Third Innovation Expo. The company said its latest vision-based autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, includes automatic weighing scales and an interactive touchscreen to improve picking accuracy in the warehouse. “The introduction of Flex 60-SW marks an exciting milestone for ForwardX Robotics,” stated Nicholas Chee, CEO of ForwardX. “We are proud to establish a new standard for excellence in the industry by offering AMRs that not only increase productivity, but also elevate picking operations to truly astonishing levels of precision.” “This innovation empowers our clients to adeptly navigate the…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 15.78
September 12, 2023
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have become one of the leading warehouse automation investments. Statistics value the global AMR market at $2.97 billion in 2022, with projections for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5% from 2023 to 2030. In North America, manufacturers represent the leading deployment market. However, demand has surged for AMRs in e-commerce, logistics, and retail operations. As a flexible solution that requires minimal infrastructure modifications—compared to fixed equipment like conveyors, sortation, or automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)—AMRs help companies bolster order fulfillment efficiency in the face of ongoing labor shortages. They also enhance agility and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.45
September 12, 2023
…time that a third party runs one of its micro-fulfillment centers. Fabric said its high-density, high-throughput, cube-based storage system can take advantage of faciility ceiling heights to effectively maximize the potential of smaller footprints. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company claimed that its automation is optimized to fulfill orders of single-picked items for same-day or next-day delivery. This design makes the technology suitable for distributed warehouse networks in urban areas, asserted Fabric. By putting goods closer to population centers, retailers can cut shipping costs and expedite delivery times, it noted. Final preparations are under way, and Maersk said it expects the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.60
September 11, 2023
The Otto Group today announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Boston Dynamics Inc. to continue automating its logistics operations. The Hamburg, Germany-based e-commerce retailer plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' Spot robots in more than 10 facilities and Stretch robots in more than 20 facilities over the next two years. Otto Group said the deployment will support its efforts to improve safety, increase operational efficiency, and address labor shortages for specific types of warehouse work. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics noted that the agreement marks the first time both of its commercially available robots will be deployed together at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.99
September 09, 2023
Tompkins Robotics and Kardex Solutions LLC this week announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer systems they said will help customers improve service levels and be more competitive. “Our partnership with Kardex will help customers drive labor savings, greater automation of fulfillment processes, and create value beyond what either firm can deliver individually,” stated Mike Futch, president and CEO of Tompkins Robotics. “The innovative solutions delivered by our partnership allow efficiencies and cost savings for our customers.” Kardex said the partnership will allow it to offer Tompkins Robotics' picking, sortation, and take-away automation. In addition, Kardex can provide its AutoStore…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.27
September 07, 2023
As change sweeps across retail and logistics, a growing number of organizations is seeking to deploy pick-and-place automation, according to OSARO and FANUC America. The companies yesterday said they are collaborating to expand the capabilities of FANUC robots for warehousing and e-commerce order fulfillment with OSARO's machine vision software. “E-commerce growth is driving the increased adoption of robotics and automation,” observed James Cooper, general manager of FANUC’s authorized system Integrators (ASI), certified education, and regional offices. “Our collaboration with OSARO enables us to showcase the latest automation technologies for fulfillment operations,” he said in a statement. “We look forward to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.15
September 07, 2023
Supply chains need to innovate to ensure fast and reliable deliveries to customers. FORTNA this week announced its Last Mile Solution Center, which will support parcel and distribution businesses in automating last-mile operations. The Atlanta-based company said in a release that its industry experts will help improve processes, increase productivity, and reduce costs. “FORTNA is an experienced partner to our customers with a comprehensive solution portfolio and deep knowledge and understanding of their needs,” said Antonio Amadasi, vice president for the FORTNA Last Mile Solution Center.” “The Last Mile Solution Center brings additional value to our mission and further helps…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
September 05, 2023
Mujin Corp. today said it has successfully raised $85 million in Series C funding. The Tokyo-based company said it plans to use the capital to make its MujinController platform more available to integrators and end users to they can develop innovative automation applications. MujinController works with any industrial robot, enabling users to develop and deploy them for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain applications at a higher level of performance and reliability than before, said Mujin in a release. “The MujinController introduces a unique approach to creating robotics applications, leveraging a real-time, non-volatile digital twin and offering a suite of perception,…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 11.23
August 29, 2023
Prime Robotics is a global provider of intelligent end-to-end automation and autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, for the warehousing, distribution, e-commerce, and material handling industries. The company said its suite of robotic hardware and software is designed and tailored to optimize the fulfillment ecosystem—providing greater efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and cost savings. By automating tasks such as sorting, picking, packing, and shipping, facilities can significantly reduce the time and labor required to fulfill orders while also minimizing the risk of errors and improving overall accuracy, according to Prime Robotics.
