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 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 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 10.14
March 27, 2023
…Founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry, Gatik said it partners with industry leaders including Isuzu, Ryder, Goodyear and Cummins and has offices in Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth and Toronto. In 2022, Gatik was recognized as a TIME Best Invention, named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers and by Fast Company as a World Changing Idea. Gatik has also been recognized as a Forbes AI 50 company.
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 6.84
January 16, 2023
…Its global customers include DHL Supply Chain, GEODIS, Radial, Ryder eCommerce, and VF Corp. The company said it averages more than 3 million units picked per day around the world. In 2022, Locus surpassed over 1.3 billion units picked. It raised $117 million in Series F funding in November. Last year alone, Locus Robotics won more than 17 industry awards, including being named to the Inc. 500 for the second year in a row. It also received a 2022 IFOY Award in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category. How LocusBots will operate in Japan Designers can place orders for samples…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.37
December 19, 2022
…acquisition company (SPAC) merger in June 2021. It planned to establish a nationwide network of fleet transfer points with Ryder System Inc. and a nationwide terminal network with U.S. Xpress. More recently, the company demonstrated emergency vehicle interaction capability with the Texas Department of Public Safety and Travis County Sheriff's Office.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.42
November 29, 2022
…worldwide, including CEVA Logistics, Material Bank, Boots UK, GEODIS, Ryder, Verst Logistics, and Radial. This year alone, Locus Robotics said it has won more than 17 industry awards, including being named to the Inc. 500 for the second year in a row and a 2022 IFOY Award for its Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category. Goldman Sachs, G2 Venture Partners execs join board Goldman Sachs Asset Management and G2 Venture Partners led Locus Robotics' Series F funding. Stack Capital Group, Next47, Stafford Capital Partners, HESTA, Newton Investment Management North America, Gray's Creek Capital, Silicon Valley…
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 7.99
May 04, 2022
…It also expanded its dedicated AFN terminal footprint to Ryder facilities in Houston and Laredo preparing for driver-out operations in Texas. “During Q1, we made strong progress on our technology development including a continuation of our Driver Out operations,” said Xiaodi Hou, co-founder and CEO of TuSimple. “TuSimple has entered the 'Driver Out' era. In this new era, we are focusing on increasing efficiency through expanding our operational design domain and optimizing our operations so we can deliver a world-class product to our customers.” TuSimple reported $2 million in total revenue, up 140% year over year, and its revenue increased…
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 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.
