SIERA.AI Adds Autonomous Safety Features to Lift Trucks
April 16, 2021
Rather than striving for full autonomy immediately, mobile robot provider SIERA.AI has developed a bolt-on kit to add driver-assistance and safety features to forklifts.
Vecna Robotics to Demonstrate How AMRs, Orchestration Can Boost ROI at ProMat DX
April 12, 2021
At the virtual ProMat DX materials handling event this week, Vecna Robotics will demonstrate its latest mobile robots and the Pivotal software for users.
3 Ways to Use High-Payload AMRs in Today’s Short-Staffed Facilities
March 30, 2021
High-payload autonomous mobile robots, including lift trucks, towers, and pallet stackers, can help manufacturers and warehouse operators be safer and more productive.
Commercial Robotics Must Account for the Human Element, Interoperability, Says FedEx’s Aaron Prather
March 24, 2021
Aaron Prather, R&D evangelist at FedEx, tells Robotics 24/7 what developers and vendors need to focus on for commercial success.
The Raymond Corp. Seeks Proposals for Supply Chain University Research Program
March 20, 2021
The University Research Program is in its fifth phase of accepting proposals for grants to discover innovative solutions for the material handling industry.
Dissecting the Startup Buzz Around Robotics in Distribution Centers
March 11, 2021
Investors place big bets on young startups offering tech like robotics for distribution centers. For investors, it’s attractive because of e-commerce growth and the efficiency gains that can be...
Supply Chain Leaders Learn From Today’s Ecommerce Challenges to Provide Future Innovation and Growth
February 19, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated ecommerce demands to levels that weren't expected until 2025, so how can supply chain leaders get up to speed, and fast?
Automation Helps Create Smarter Loading Docks
January 13, 2021
As automation, robotics and artificial intelligence continue to infiltrate all corners of supply chain management, the warehouse dock is getting a technological facelift of its own.
Is Now the Time for Robotic Lift Trucks?
December 28, 2020
Though robotic industrial trucks are still a small slice of the market, expectations are growing for them as operations seek to speed up their processes while lessening the struggle of...
NorthShore Care Supply Applies Autonomous Mobile Robots to New Uses
November 16, 2020
NorthShore Care Supply is using AMRs to automate pick-to-cart processes, while still using the cart.
Lift Truck Tech: Trends Converge Around Labor Efficiencies
October 6, 2020
The shiny new technology may be autonomous lift trucks, but the driverless truck is far from the only trend—and may not be the best step for some operations....
Automating Dolly Positioning and Pallet Pocket Detection Tasks in Distribution Centers
September 28, 2020
SensorApps to allow for smooth automated flexibility of mobile robots in the warehouse.
NorthShore Care Supply Optimizes Processes With AMRs and Carts
September 14, 2020
Autonomous mobile robots bring a new level of productivity to the handling of bulky cartons.
NorthShore’s New Application for Autonomous Mobile Robots
September 11, 2020
NorthShore Care Supply is using AMRs to automate pick-to-cart processes, while still using the cart.
Will Robotics Reshape Lift Truck Leasing?
September 2, 2020
The robotics-as-a-service model for automated lift trucks could emerge over time, but for now, leasing remains a popular option.
Warehouse Execution Systems to Encompass Wide-Ranging Distribution Center Solutions
August 21, 2020
Warehouse Execution Systems providers say the software orchestrates the overall flow of work across all distribution center resources and is increasingly employing artificial intelligence and machine learning.
There’s No Stopping Warehouse Automation
July 23, 2020
Already in full force before Covid-19 came about, the push to automate warehouses and distribution centers is expected to pick up as more companies look for ways to manage social...
Robotics Finds Its Place in Fulfillment
July 9, 2020
Robotics has gained rapid traction in the last few years of economic growth and low unemployment, as companies began implementing as a means of increasing productivity and coping with the...
The Post-Pandemic Warehouse and Distribution Center Workplace
June 26, 2020
As the economy begins to recover, distribution center and warehouse operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely - emerging technologies may help in the effort.
World Economic Forum Names ProGlove a Technology Pioneer
June 24, 2020
Innovator of data capture solutions recognized for potential to impact supply chains globally.
