Waymo and J.B. Hunt Expand Autonomous Freight Testing in Texas
January 17, 2022
Waymo Via, which is developing Class 8 self-driving trucks, and J.B. Hunt, one of the largest supply chain providers in North America, are building on successful trials.
Geek+ and Körber Digitize and Automate Ariat Apparel Supply Chain
January 14, 2022
Apparel and footwear brand Ariat International needed to increase throughput at its central warehouse in Texas, so Körber Supply Chain implemented 88 Geek+ mobile robots.
Seegrid Expects Increased Demand for AMRs to Drive More Growth in 2022
January 13, 2022
Last year, Seegrid added nearly 200 staffers and introduced three mobile robots, new analytics software, and multiple enhancements to its fleet management and performance software.
BrainOS Mobile App From Brain Corp Gives Operators Remote Access to Robot Fleets
January 12, 2022
Brain Corp has developed BrainOS Mobile, an app to provide managers and facilities operators a more seamless way to interact with fleets of cleaning robots.
Ricoh, 6 River Systems to Jointly Provide Tech Support to Fulfillment Centers Across the U.S.
January 12, 2022
From calibration and floor mapping to predictive maintenance, RICOH Service Advantage's nationwide support team will service 6 River Systems' Chuck mobile robots.
HAI Robotics Joins Greek Intralogistics Provider to Offer Smart Warehousing in Eastern Europe
January 10, 2022
HAI Robotics made its third distribution agreement in Europe as it secures more footholds in the global intralogistics market with its HAIPICK autonomous case-handling system.
Brain Corp and Tennant Launch Inventory Scan Accessory for Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robots
January 10, 2022
Brain Corp and Tennant have developed the Inventory Scan accessory to add data-capture functions to autonomous mobile robots for commercial floor cleaning.
Geek+ Opens South Korea Office and Deploys More Mobile Robots With CJ Logistics
January 10, 2022
Geek+ said it has deployed 128 autonomous mobile robots at CJ Logistics' distribution center in Gunpo, South Korea, serving the top e-commerce platform in the country.
Robotics Advancements Promise Bright Future for Supply Chains Beyond COVID Challenges
January 9, 2022
While some companies, like e-commerce giant Amazon, are developing their own automation, many others, such as DHL are looking at robots from suppliers including Seegrid.
Formant Raises Series A Funding for Cloud-Based Robot Fleet Management Platform
January 5, 2022
Formant plans to double in size as demand grows for its technology for managing heterogeneous fleets of robots in industries such as logistics and agriculture.
Ottonomy’s Ottobot Rolls Out for Robotic Indoor and Outdoor Deliveries
January 5, 2022
At CES 2022, Ottonomy unveiled its Ottobot, a fully autonomous mobile robot for retail and restaurant deliveries. It uses contextual mapping both indoors and outdoors.
John Deere Unveils Fully Autonomous Tractor at CES 2022
January 4, 2022
At CES 2022, John Deere said its fully autonomous 8R tractor combines GPS, machine learning, and remote monitoring to help farmers respond to growing global food demand.
NVIDIA Offers Isaac AMR Platform to Aid $10T Logistics Industry
January 4, 2022
NVIDIA Isaac AMR includes DeepMap for mapping, Metropolis for situational awareness, and ReOpt for fleet optimization of autonomous mobile robots.
Fleet Management Software Evolves, Can Improve Mobile Robot Interoperability
January 3, 2022
From mobile robot vendors such as MiR to cloud software providers like InOrbit, both suppliers and users are realizing the need for better fleet management and interoperability.
NVIDIA General Manager of Robotics Says ROS, Simulation Will Advance Robotics in 2022
January 3, 2022
From digital twins to fleet management, NVIDIA is bullish on the prospects for AI and robotics in 2022, says Murali Gopalakrishna, general manager for robotics at NVIDIA.
Udelv Unveils Autonomous Transporter Driven by Mobileye at CES 2022
January 3, 2022
Udelv has developed a multi-stop, electric delivery vehicle carrying its modular uPod and using Mobileye's Drive, EyeQ, and numerous sensors for autonomous operations.
Robots Can Help Optimize Material Handling Processes in the Supply Chain
January 1, 2022
While most warehouses are not yet heavily automated, mobile robots and fleet management software offer several advantages over manual processes, says Meili Robots.
FM Logistic Invests in MiR Mobile Robots for IKEA Warehouse
December 30, 2021
As part of a joint investment with client IKEA, FM Logistics has implemented a MiR500 mobile robot to improve logistics processes in a warehouse in Jarosty, Poland.
YouiBot Completes Series B Fundraising to Accelerate Mobile Robot Expansion
December 28, 2021
YouiBot has closed on two rounds of Series B funding as it continues to grow its staff and global marketing efforts for its integrated mobile robots and software.
BYD and Momenta Create DiPi Intelligent Mobility Joint Venture for Autonomous Driving
December 27, 2021
Electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has partnered with autonomy software developer Momenta to establish DiPi Intelligent Mobility and scale implementation of self-driving cars.
