Getting The Most Out of Warehouse Labor
August 2, 2021
Achieving best-in-class warehouse performance requires operations to understand labor as an important part of their total warehouse strategy.
Think of Robots as a Supply Chain Asset
August 2, 2021
Robots are rapidly becoming essential for all kinds of supply chain applications, but managers should understand what's available and anticipate worker concerns.
The Costs (and Cost Savings) of Robotic Lift Trucks
August 1, 2021
Robotic lift trucks and ROI: your questions, answered. Download this FAQ and get the answers to these commonly asked questions.
Your Just-in-Time Operation is Efficient, but is it Resilient?
August 1, 2021
Unique global events and related supply issues are spurring change in manufacturing. What was once a laser focus on the just-in-time paradigm is now tempered by a level of just-in-case...
Powering Improvement Through Robotic Lift Trucks
August 1, 2021
Automation strategies to obtain desired productivity, offset labor market challenges and mitigate avoidable damage spend.
Motional to Use Ottopia to Remotely Support Robotaxi Fleets
August 1, 2021
Ottopia will integrate its remote vehicle assistance teleoperation capability with Motional's autonomous vehicles for a safer and more efficient robotaxi service.
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Eight Emerging Themes In Robotics and Automation
August 1, 2021
Here are eight key topics that RIOS has predicted and are now seeing unfold within robotics and automation.
Buffalo Automation and Future Mobility Network Launch Autonomous Ferry Service in Europe
July 31, 2021
Buffalo Automation is working with international partners to launch an autonomous robotaxi service that is different from others -- it's a ferry in the Netherlands.
Cansel to Distribute TinySurveyor Mobile Robot in Canada
July 30, 2021
Cansel, which provides hardware, software, and services to the construction industry, will distribute the TinySurveyor GPS-guided robot designed for precision.
Cognitive Pilot CTO Explains How Autonomy Will Advance Agriculture
July 30, 2021
Not only can kits enable equipment to be self-driving right away, but they could also change the nature of farming, says Anton Emelyanov, CTO of Cognitive Pilot.
TuSimple Teams Up With Ryder to Expand Autonomous Trucking in Southern U.S.
July 29, 2021
TuSimple is working with Ryder to identify fleet maintenance facilities that can serve as terminals for its Autonomous Freight Network, enabling self-driving trucks nationwide.
inVia Robotics Raises $30M in Series C Funding From Microsoft, Qualcomm, Hitachi
July 28, 2021
inVia Robotics, which provides warehouse optimization software and mobile robots as a service, plans to use its latest funding to expand its global presence.
Airbiquity and Cyngn Partner to Add Autonomous Material Handling to Existing Vehicle Fleets
July 28, 2021
Rather than spending money and time replacing fleets with autonomous vehicles, companies can use Airbiquity and Cyngn's technology stack, which includes over-the-air updates.
FLOW 2021: 6 River Systems’ annual supply chain conference
July 27, 2021
Join fulfillment leaders and change-makers virtually for two days of supply chain sessions, networking opportunities and interactive workshops.
Cassie Bipedal Robot Produced by OSU and Agility Robotics Runs 5K
July 27, 2021
Cassie, the two-legged robot developed at Oregon State University and commercialized by Agility Robotics, completed a 5K course untethered with only two stumbles.
Outrider Offers Autonomous Tractor-Trailer Hitching Capability
July 27, 2021
Outrider, which provides automation for yard trucks, said it is the first company to offer advanced, automated tractor-trailer hitching capabilities.
Online Grocery Market Continues to Grow, but Automation Complexity a Challenge, Finds Report
July 26, 2021
From order fulfillment and inventory to cleaning and last-mile delivery, there are many potential applications for robots and drones in e-grocery, says Styleintelligence.
Instacart and Fabric Partner on Automated Fulfillment Initiative for North American Retailers
July 25, 2021
Instacart, which provides order-fulfillment services in the U.S. and Canada, is adding Fabric's micro-fulfillment technology to its offerings for e-commerce retailers.
Motional, Eversource to Pilot Autonomous Vehicles for Energy Infrastructure Monitoring
July 24, 2021
In what it described as the first pilot of its kind, Motional has deployed autonomous vehicles to collect infrastructure data for New England utility provider Eversource.
7+ Robots to Watch for During the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games
July 23, 2021
Toyota and Panasonic have developed robots to provide assistance during the delayed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. They will also showcase Japan's robot prowess.
