Pack Expo 2021: Robots Seek to Meet Worker Shortage, Efficiency Challenges
September 30, 2021
At Pack Expo in Las Vegas this week, several robotics suppliers demonstrated collaborative robots and other automation designed to meet packaging industry demand.
Mech-Mind Robotics Closes $155M Series C Funding for Robotic Vision
September 29, 2021
Mech-Mind Robotics said it has raised $155 million in Series C1 funding for its computer vision products and services to help logistics and manufacturing with picking.
Goodyear Invests in Gatik, to Collaborate on Autonomous Middle Mile Trucking
September 28, 2021
Self-driving middle-mile logistics provider Gatik will integrate investor Goodyear's SightLine tire intelligence technology for more efficient stopping and pressure monitoring.
Realtime Robotics Opens Office in Japan to Meet Growing Demand for Robot Motion Control Systems
September 27, 2021
Realtime Robotics, which has already been working with leading robotics vendors in Japan, is opening a new facility to demonstrate its motion planning technology.
Vecna Robotics Release of Mark 3 Cloud Software Makes Mobile Robots Faster, Safer
September 27, 2021
At Pack Expo this week, Vecna Robotics announced the Mark 3 release of its cloud software, which will enable mobile robots and autonomous lifts to go faster safely.
Smart Flexible Depalletizer From Honeywell Designed to Boost Warehouse Productivity, Reduce Injuries
September 24, 2021
Honeywell's new depalletizing robot uses machine learning and gripper advances to help unload pallets without pre-programming, addressing labor shortages and turnover.
InOrbit Launches Free Edition of Robot Operations Software
September 23, 2021
InOrbit is offering a Free Edition of its robot operations software to help operators manage robots from anywhere. The Standard Edition includes the Time Capsule feature.
Berkshire Grey Launches AI-Powered, Robotic Shuttle Put Wall for E-Commerce Fulfillment
September 23, 2021
Berkshire Grey said its new Robotic Shuttle Put Wall will help e-commerce operations increase fulfillment throughput amid labor shortages and heightened demand.
Mobile Robot Adoption by Warehouses Will Surge to Half-Million Mark, Says ABI Research
September 23, 2021
Sustained supply chain demand is driving warehouse adoption of mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, and combined automation, reports ABI Research.
ABB Launches SCARA Robot for Precise, High-Speed Assembly
September 22, 2021
ABB said its expanded SCARA robot line will shorten cycle times and maintain high-quality production to help its electronics customers launch new products faster.
Aurora Partners With FedEx, PACCAR to Autonomously Deliver Goods at Scale
September 22, 2021
Truck maker PACCAR has expanded its partnership with autonomous technology developer Aurora to test the self-driving hauling of FedEx loads between Dallas and Houston.
HAI Robotics Raises $200M to Upgrade, Grow Warehouse Robot Fleet
September 22, 2021
HAI Robotics, which claims to be a global leader in autonomous case-picking robots, said it will use its Series C and D funding to continue expanding and innovating.
Embark, Ryder to Establish Nationwide Network of Freight Transfer Points for Autonomous Truck Fleet
September 21, 2021
Embark's autonomous trucking network will gain access to Ryder's freight transfer points, fleet management options, and maintenance facilities across the U.S.
Mujin Opens Georgia Office to Offer Robot Controller to U.S. Logistics Market
September 21, 2021
Rather than programming complex tasks or trusting machine learning, Mujin takes a "machine intelligence" approach to picking as it expands into North America.
3 Ways in Which Robots Are Helping the Supply Chain Industry
September 20, 2021
Collaborative robot arms, automated storage and retrieval systems, and mobile robots can not only improve efficiency, but they can also affect worker safety and morale.
Stord Raises Series D Funding, Acquires Fulfillment Works to Widen Cloud-Based Logistics
September 17, 2021
With Fulfillment Works' facilities and direct-to-consumer experience, Stord said it is building out its supply chain network for high-volume, high-complexity customers in advance of peak season
Warehouses Not Yet Taking Full Advantage of AI, Finds Lucas Systems Study
September 16, 2021
Lucas Systems recently commissioned a study conducted by Vanson Bourne. It found that warehouse executives are interested in AI and automation but worry about costs.
Argo AI, Ford, and Walmart to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Deliveries in Three Cities
September 16, 2021
Self-driving vehicle developer Argo AI, automaker Ford, and retailer Walmart said they will address growing demand and learn about last-mile, autonomous deliveries.
DeepRoute.ai Closes $300M Series B Funding, Plans to Scale Urban Logistics and Fleet Operation
September 14, 2021
DeepRoute.ai, which raised $100 million in addition to the stake that Alibaba acquired last month, plans to grow its urban robotaxi and autonomous truck operations.
Smart Technics to Integrate Scallog Mobile Robots in Newpharma Warehouse
September 13, 2021
Scallog's goods-to-person robots will be integrated at Newpharma's new distribution center. Scallog is also demonstrating its new Flexytote robot this week at SITL.
