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...
How NFI Industries Is Meeting the Innovation Challenge
November 23, 2020
The 3PL implemented a fleet of eight autonomous mobile robots in one e-commerce fulfillment center. The result is more than double the productivity in that area.
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.
The Future of Freight: Einride Unveils New Driverless Vehicles for Autonomous Freight Hauling
October 9, 2020
Einride, the Swedish autonomous trucking startup, unveiled a new vehicle type that the company hopes to have on the road delivering freight starting in 2021.
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.
Autonomous Vehicle Design: An Exercise in Complexity
September 15, 2020
Vendors find new ways to build up toolkits for AV construction and simulation.
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.
UPS Ecommerce Fulfillment Strategy for Creating the Supply Chain Warehouse of the Future
July 22, 2020
UPS, one of the world's largest parcel delivery services, is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.
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...
Amazon Acquires Autonomous Technology Company Zoox
June 26, 2020
Amazon.com Inc has agreed to pay over $1 billion to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, a move that will expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle transportation technology.
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.
Study from Blue Yonder and WMG takes a long look at impact of COVID-19 on retail supply chains
June 12, 2020
It is fair to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a jarring impact on retail supply chains in myriad ways, in terms of how retailers had to respond and...
Purdue Engineering to Host Webinar on Advancing Freight Truck Automation
June 8, 2020
Webinar will focus on how to enhance safety, efficiency in light of COVID-19.
Keeping Automated Vehicles on Track with 2D LiDAR Localization
May 4, 2020
LiDAR Localization software uses measurement data from safety laser scanners as a supplement to magnetic and optical tracking guidance technologies.
Self-Driving Vehicles for Bulk Materials Handling
April 21, 2020
Vecna Robotics' Pivotal™ technology safely transforms OEM material handling equipment into fully-autonomous self-driving vehicles, orchestrates tasks across resources for optimized workflow efficiency, and employs the power of AI to create...
Yale robotic reach truck wins gold Edison Award
April 14, 2020
Robotic reach truck can perform at 30 feet and reach into double-deep storage locations, enabling operations to automate new processes beyond floor-level, point-to-point transportation.
