Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.39
February 22, 2022
…of Q3 2021, Apollo L4, the company's autonomous-driving mini shuttle bus, has accumulated over 10 million test miles. Shenzhen testing ground for autonomous vehicles Shenzhen's Nanshan District is home to top tech companies, including Tencent and Huawei. It is one of the most densely populated areas in South China. The launch of Baidu's robotaxi services is set to drive further developments in autonomous driving in Shenzhen and accelerate the development of local intelligent-connected vehicles, according to Baidu. Shenzhen-based Auto X Inc. announced in November that its fully driverless robotaxi service now covers 65 square miles of the city. In December,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.01
February 18, 2022
…its Robotic Product Sortation with Identification (RPSi) and Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (RSPW) systems, both of which are specifically configured to efficiently process returns. Both systems can improve labor utilization and speed up the overall returns handling process to make returns less costly and ultimately more valuable to the sellers. By applying automation, retailers and 3PLs can change the equation for e-commerce returns and turn a negative into a positive. “A great reverse-logistics supply chain can be a valuable profit contributor to a retail company through its ability to optimize the resale of returned merchandise at full price,” said Tom…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.42
February 16, 2022
…partnership to develop and produce fully electric and autonomous shuttle buses in North America. The companies plan to have the people movers on public roadways by 2024. The trio said the partnership will be fruitful because each company has years of experience in different aspects of autonomous vehicle development. The SAE Level 4 self-driving shuttle will be built by Benteler EV Systems and be underpinned by Mobileye’s Mobileye Drive autonomy system. Beep's deployment and operations systems, technology, and services will support the shuttles, according to the companies. By working together, the companies said they hope to address “micro-transit” inequities in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.30
February 15, 2022
…and flexible automation including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), carton shuttles, picking technologies, and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). In addition, Addverb said its warehouse management and execution software, integration and support services, and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) systems can increase productivity, accuracy, and safety. Addverb scales to meet global supply chain demand The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in home deliveries, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions. As a result, the demand for automation is rising quickly, according to Addverb Technologies. The global market for warehouse robotics could expand from $4.7 billion in 2021 to $9.1…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.37
January 24, 2022
…port complex, reduce yard truck usage, and create a shuttle system to inland ports and terminals Direct to warehouse: Would connect rail to adjacent factories and warehouses and brings containers directly to the facility, eliminating transportation mode changes and short-distance truck delivery costs; could also increase weight capacity, as rail can sustain more tonnage than trucks In addition, Parallel said it is developing software to allow its vehicles and platoons to integrate with existing rail operations so all freight trains and transit interoperates. Its fully-automated connected system uses machine learning to optimize vehicle routing, traffic scheduling, and energy consumption. Funding…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.37
January 19, 2022
…of Things (IoT). The company began with a pallet shuttle for dense racking storage. Addverb's product line now includes the Dynamo autonomous mobile robot (AMR), the Quadron carton shuttle, the Cruiser pallet shuttle, the Zippy sorting AMR, and the Decimator disinfection system. Its portfolio also includes the Rapido pick-to-light and Khushi voice-directed picking technologies, as well as the Multi-Pro automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) and software for warehouse management, integration, and customization. Addverb, which employs about 550 engineers, launched the Veloce mobile picking robot in last month. Reliance expands partnership Addverb had previously raised $11 million in Series A…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.31
January 14, 2022
…Local Motors Inc., which was developing the Olli autonomous shuttle, reportedly shut down today. Founded in 2007, Local Motors had originally focused on autonomous vehicles for racing, with the Rally Fighter in 2009. It then pivoted to passenger transportation, with a crowdfunding campaign in 2013. The Chandler, Ariz.-based company said it used a “microfactory” model to manufacture vehicles based on open-source designs. It had claimed to have built the world's first co-created vehicle; the world's first 3D-printed car; and Olli, the world's first co-created, electric autonomous vehicle. Local Motors started scaling Olli production Local Motors said that Olli was designed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
January 12, 2022
…came a day after Magna International Inc. acquired autonomous shuttle developer Optimus Ride Inc. Nuro designed for safety, sustainability Nuro said its third-generation vehicle is designed to carry more goods and enable more deliveries, with twice the cargo volume of its second-generation vehicle. The automotive production-grade vehicle will also feature modular inserts to customize storage and new temperature-controlled compartments to keep goods warm or cool. Since all of Nuro’s vehicles are designed for transporting goods and not passengers, the new vehicle continues to prioritize the safety of other road users and in particular pedestrians and cyclists, claimed the company. Safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.46
January 12, 2022
…its Robotic Product Sortation with Identification (RPSi) and Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (RSPW) systems, both of which are specifically configured to efficiently process returns. The company said RPSi allows 3PLs and other central returns-processing centers to pre-sort incoming packages by brand and merchandise category prior to opening and inspecting them. RSPW rapidly sorts returned products for faster putaway. Both systems can improve labor utilization and make returns faster and cheaper, ultimately improving profitability, said Berkshire Grey. “We don't sell products; we implement systems,” Boyalakuntla added. “We need less than 2,000 sq. ft. to implement a putwall or robotic sortation. In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.92
January 11, 2022
…Ontario-based Magna said the engineers from the Boston-based autonomous shuttle developer will help its capabilities in advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS. “Growing our engineering bench strength in sensing hardware and software helps accelerate our path forward in a rapidly growing ADAS market,” stated John O’Hara, president of Magna Electronics. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the acquisition, and Magna will also gain Optimus Ride's assets and intellectual property. Magna combines vehicle expertise Founded in 2015 by former members of MIT's team in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge, Optimus Ride has been developing electric, autonomous vehicles to serve residential…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.04
December 12, 2021
…NAI said it provides cable assemblies for the newer shuttles that move inventory, replacing traditional conveyor systems, for which it has also supplieds cables. The company added that it can connect the entire warehouse operation. Historical inventory data can be accessed to accurately determine optimal storage methods and areas. Collaboration platforms can perform integrated scheduling of various robots and logistics equipment to efficiently complete the flow of goods. Goods-to-person picking systems can reduce the movement of workers, increase order-fulfillment efficiency, and reduce errors. Robots with advanced vision technology can accurately pick orders. Automation can pack goods according to their exact…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.87
December 08, 2021
…co-developed with a customer of RPS or RSPS [Robotic Shuttle Product Sortation] and then scaled.” Robotic Product Sortation designed for high volumes “The use cases are clear for Robotic Product Sortation, including replenishment at major retailers and distribution centers,” Boyalakuntla told Robotics 24/7. “Increasingly, we're finding that stores are becoming e-commerce hubs. We have customers where online orders come in, and people at the store pick them and put them into boxes. Store aisles are increasingly being used for logistics.” “Our system includes robotic induction and bi-directional product sortation, with two 60-ft. by 40-ft. limbs,” he explained. “There are 48…
