Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 42.35
July 29, 2021
…autonomous trucks, today announced that it has partnered with Ryder System Inc. to use Ryder fleet maintenance facilities as terminals for its Autonomous Freight Network. The companies will initially focus on Ryder's facilities in the Southern U.S., but they said their partnership could rapidly scale. “The trucking industry is on the verge of a massive disruption, and we're seeing strong demand for access to reliable autonomous capacity from shippers, carriers, and fleets,” stated Cheng Lu, president and CEO of TuSimple. “The partnership with Ryder will enable us to grow our operational footprint to continue to meet these needs and set…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 42.35
February 02, 2024
Ryder System, a supply chain, dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions company, and Kodiak Robotics, an autonomous trucking company, recently announced a collaboration to leverage Ryder’s service network to enable the commercialization and scaling of Kodiak’s autonomous truck solution. In December, Kodiak and Ryder established their first truckport in Houston, strategically-located at an existing Ryder fleet maintenance facility. The truckport enables Kodiak to launch and land autonomous trucks as well as transfer freight to serve routes between Houston, Dallas and Oklahoma City. Organizations plan to expand beyond Houston While the collaboration initially focuses on the establishment of Kodiak’s Houston facility,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.23
August 19, 2021
…a support infrastructure before they can be widely used. Ryder System Inc. and Waymo Via, the trucking and local delivery unit of autonomous driving developer Waymo, today said they are collaborating to provide maintenance for Class 8 autonomous trucks. They companies said they expect to maximize vehicle uptime and ensure the reliability required to scale operations nationwide. “As we continue to scale our autonomous trucking operations, we couldn’t have found a better partner than Ryder,” stated Charlie Jatt, head of commercialization for Waymo Via trucking. “There are many synergies between our Waymo Via vision and operations and Ryder’s expertise and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.39
April 25, 2022
Ryder System Inc., a supply chain company dedicated to transportation and fleet management solutions, today announced the opening of a third multiclient omnichannel distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, a key region for e-commerce fulfillment. At nearly 440,000 square feet, the facility is the largest Ryder e-commerce distribution center in the Columbus area, and it is the first to open under the company’s new supply chain offering: Ryder E-Commerce by Whiplash. “The technical integration was seamless and straightforward, and the onboarding process was very professional,” said the company. “We saw how much of management’s attention went into it.” Ryder said Ohio…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.76
December 13, 2021
Ryder System Inc. today announced that it has agreed to acquire Whiplash, a provider of omnichannel fulfillment and retail logistics services, for about $480 million in cash. “The acquisition of Whiplash is consistent with our strategy to accelerate growth in our higher-return supply chain business,” stated Robert Sanchez, chairman and CEO of Ryder. “It also expands our e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment network and reflects our continued focus on technology and innovation.” “Whiplash’s best-in-class e-commerce platform and key geographic strongholds—coupled with Ryder’s industry-leading transportation logistics solutions, including our robust Ryder Last Mile delivery network for big-and-bulky goods—positions us to deliver incredible…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.60
September 21, 2021
…industry, last week announced that it has partnered with Ryder System Inc. The companies plan to launch a nationwide network of up to 100 Embark transfer points, where Ryder will provide yard operations, maintenance, and fleet management to support a seamless coast-to-coast autonomous network for Embark fleet partners. “A fully developed transfer point has to include autonomous truck maintenance services and efficient yard operations,” said Alex Rodrigues, CEO of Embark. “By working with Ryder to offer best-in-class truck services throughout our transfer point network, we’re laying the groundwork for seamless coast-to-coast operations of Embark-equipped trucks.” Founded in 2016, Embark claimed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.08
September 14, 2024
…unveiled seven Rethink Reacher collaborative robots (cobots), two Rethink Ryder autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and the Rethink Riser mobile manipulator robot (MMR). Industry insiders may remember Rethink’s former flagship cobot, Sawyer, because of its seven-axis robot arm architecture, hand-wrist camera, and smiling eyes. The company said it has grown and learned in the last years, claiming today’s portfolio is much more mature and straightforward in the ability to handle industry needs and user expectations. Rethink Robotics is celebrating its comeback with a renewed company vision, aiming to serve the North American market with better, faster, and stronger products. Rethink said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.72
December 21, 2021
…public offering (IPO) in April, and it partnered with Ryder System Inc. in July to use Ryder's maintenance facilities as terminals for its AFN. “We're excited to be working with DHL, one of the world's largest logistics leaders, to help them adopt, integrate, and scale our autonomous trucking technology into their operations,” said Cheng Lu, president and CEO of TuSimple. “This new partnership further validates the appetite for autonomous trucking technology as the industry looks for ways to increase freight capacity, improve safety, and control operating costs.” DHL reserves 100 self-driving trucks Early this month, DHL Supply Chain began daily…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.46
August 23, 2022
…technology to improve stopping distances and monitor tire pressure in real time for enhanced safety, and a partnership with Ryder to leverage Ryder’s national leasing, servicing and fleet maintenance expertise. Gatik said the collaboration with Cummins represents a key component of its platform-agnostic commercialization strategy. It argued that it enables it to integrate its autonomous driving system with multiple OEMs, and across a range of vehicle platforms powered by Cummins.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.76
October 23, 2024
…recently debuted its new lineup of Reacher robot arms, Ryder autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and the Riser mobile manipulation robot (MMR) at IMTS 2024. Greg McEntyre, Rethink Robotics VP of operations, said the company’s new robots have been under development since HAHN took over. “IMTS was the [right] timing to be able to bring our products back to the market and show everybody what we've been up to. So it was kind of purposeful to make it a surprise.” Julia Astrid Riemenschneider, Rethink Robotics VP of business development, said in response to the shortcomings of its original robots, Rethink is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.76
February 14, 2023
…Gary Allen, vice president of supply chain excellence at Ryder Supply Chain. “AMRs [autonomous mobile robots] need one and a half years, while an ASRS may take one to two years, depending on volume.” MMH's Bob Trebilcock moderated a session with Drew Bailey, vice president of design engineering at Geodis; Zac Boehm, vice president of innovative systems at Hy-Tek Intralogistics; and Stanislas Normand, managing director for North America at Exotec. Credit: Eugene Demaitre RaaS helps manage risk, ROI The robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model can also help businesses adopt or scale robotic fleets, but they need to understand the difference between pay-per-pick,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.47
March 23, 2022
…autonomous trucking unit. In recent months, Waymo Via has announced it is working with several transportation services companies, including Ryder Systems, UPS, J.B. Hunt, and C.H. Robinson. The global autonomous trucking market could grow to $2 billion by 2027, according to Fortune and Business Insights. The global autonomous ride-hailing service market is expected to reach $98 billion by 2028, predicted Research and Markets.
