Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.03
June 24, 2021
…developed the “first economical” goods-to-person system through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Founded in 2013, Rufus Labs claimed to be the only company to offer industrial wearables and cloud enterprise software on a subscription basis. The Los Angeles-based company said its Rufus WorkHero productivity-as-a-service (PaaS) platform ensures that customers are equipped with the latest technology to increase warehouse productivity, safety, and accuracy. Robots and wearables coordinate movement inVia Robotics and Rufus Labs said their technologies can ensure a continuous flow of orders through a warehouse by increasing picking rates with existing labor. inVia Picker autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can autonomously retrieve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.03
April 12, 2022
…and the current Rethink Robotics' Sawyer through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. “We are pleased to welcome SBRE with more than 180 exceptionally motivated robotics specialists,” stated Thomas Hähn, founder and CEO of United Robotics Group. “This is an important step for us on the way to further internationalizing our company. The future Aldebaran with their strong reputation in the market will help us to further expand our great potential in combining interaction robotics with our knowledge in collaborative industrial robotics.” SoftBank shifts robotics focus Founded in 2005, Aldebaran Robotics SAS developed the Nao and Pepper humanoid robots. SoftBank acquired the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.02
March 03, 2021
…shipping. The implementation makes use of Berkshire Grey’s Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. “CEVA is committed to continuous improvement and innovation across its fulfillment, transportation, and supply chain operations,” said Dominik Dittrich, CEVA’s Executive Vice President of Contract Logistics, North America. “The COVID-19 pandemic exponentially increased the fulfillment volume we needed to process shipments on behalf of our customers around the world. As we move forward, that volume is expected to remain strong. By partnering with Berkshire Grey and investing in its intelligent robotic automation systems, we can better operate our fulfillment facilities 24 hours per day to manage the excess volume,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.99
October 21, 2021
…and save staff for higher-value contributions.” Miso offers restaurants RaaS As operators look for ways to maximize efficiency, Flippy Wings can help restaurants streamline operations in a cost-effective way, said Miso Robotics. It said it offers the food-preparation system through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model, giving restaurants a positive return on investment (ROI) from the first day of operation. Flippy Wings also allows restaurants to redeploy team members to more customer-facing functions, ultimately improving the guest experience, Miso said. Flippy Wings includes an all-new AutoBin system, which provides kitchen staffers with an array of food-safe bins where products are dropped to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.96
July 26, 2021
…to focus our MFC activities there,” said SSI Schaefer. RaaS helps retailers Another trend helping retailers adopt automation is the robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model, said the report. RaaS offers to reduce capital expenditures (capex) on outright purchases of equipment by transferring service requirements to third-party providers as operational expenses (opex). “I think that there are a select few, probably including Walmart that will go down the capex path. They have all of their own software and capabilities in-house,” said an Attabotics staffer. “But, there's a lot that goes into e-grocery. Even the large companies need a turnkey solution if they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.96
June 15, 2021
…the company. Scythe offers its mower through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. “I have been actively looking for solutions that will support our frontline employees and increase the efficiency of our operations, and Scythe’s product will do just that,” said Ivan Giraldo, co-founder and president of Austin, Texas-based Clean Scapes, one of the largest landscape companies in North America. “I’ve been open with employees about the opportunity autonomous mowers will bring—to get them off the mowers and onto higher-value landscaping work, enabling us to take on many new contracts.” Inspired Capital led Scythe's Series A round, with participation from existing investors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.95
December 15, 2021
…you'd need fewer vehicles to deliver the same throughput.” RaaS, risk, and TCO OTTO Motors offers its systems through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model, focusing on results rather than individual technologies, said Rendall. “At the end of the day, the customer doesn't care about the vehicle, just productivity,” he noted. “AMRs can provide better productivity, but if the hardware is down or software doesn't get to shine, you're not getting ROI. We approach users from a systems and outcome point of view.” “Generally speaking, total cost of ownership is not in the top 10 list of things customers think about, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.95
April 20, 2023
…sold to commercial and government-facing customers through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Nauticus added its approach to ocean robotics has resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofitting/upgrading legacy systems and other third-party vehicle platforms. The Webster, Texas-based company said it provides customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. Contract helps the company better support U.S. Marines Within this multi-million dollar contract award, previously announced in October 2022, DIU,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.95
February 21, 2022
…selling its robots upfront, the company uses a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model and charges at a fixed price per pound. Bowery said it will take advantage of Traptic’s expertise in 3D vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics to help it harvest more produce at its indoor farms. “The technology we built to operate in harsh outdoor farm environments will work even better indoors, which will translate into even higher-quality produce like strawberries, other fruiting and vine crops, and so much more,” stated Lewis Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Traptic. Bowery said the purchase of Traptic lines up with its launch of retail…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.93
April 28, 2023
…on that speed.” Both large enterprises and SMEs value RaaS offerings Rapid Robotics offers robotic systems through a robotics as a service model (RaaS). It's an enticing business model for SMEs because it allows them to try out a robot in their facilities without having to spend large amount of money on a capital expense. RaaS is also a risk management tool. If a specific system doesn't work out, a customer can simply end its subscription and try something new. In an interview with Robotics 24/7, Mandy Dwight, vice president of business alliances at Rapid Robotics, outlined how the company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.92
December 15, 2023
…and combine activities on the moon. Through a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, GITAI plans to allow users to realize their lunar ambitions without intricate planning or upfront investments. Looking ahead, GITAI is committed to achieving total life-cycle optimization in lunar infrastructure development. The company is eager to define the future lunar critical mass point from a labor perspective, ensuring maximum efficiency of multi-purpose robotics in lunar infrastructure tasks. With this win, GITAI solidifies its position as a driving force in the space industry, representing a significant leap toward a thriving lunar economy, one of the ultimate goals of DARPA’s LunA-10 study.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.90
December 02, 2022
…automation-as-a-service, or AaaS, financing. Similar to software-as-a-service and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business models, the company said it can help the industry keep up with the demand for leading-edge technology and drive growth. “High costs and rapid advancements in automation and robotics equipment make it uniquely suited for 'as-a-service' financing,” said Jason Koby, senior vice president for sales and vendor finance at Mitsubishi. “Mitsubishi HC Capital America’s customized solutions provide the use of a piece of equipment that for many businesses would be otherwise unattainable. The specialty finance unit of Mitsubishi said it brings a consultative approach and expertise to customers of…
