MODEX 2024: Monday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta
March 11, 2024
MODEX 2024 opened with a full slate of product announcements, enhancements, partnerships and more from a jam-packed Georgia World Congress Center.
MODEX 2024: AFORMIC showcases flexible next-generation autonomous mobile robots
March 11, 2024
AFORMIC announced the releases of its autonomous mobile robot fleet to the U.S. market at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta.
MODEX 2024: LG collaborates with SVT Robotics to accelerate deployment of autonomous mobile robots
March 11, 2024
LG and SVT Robotics collaborated to reduce setup time and ensure resilient communications between LG CLOi Robots and various WMS offerings.
MODEX 2024: FORTNA launches OptiSweep robotic offering to automate post-sorting process in high-volume distribution centers
March 11, 2024
FORTNA mobile robots and software integration automate labor-intensive sorter destination changeover tasks in eCommerce and sortation facilities.
MODEX 2024: Yale Lift Truck Technologies introduces advanced dynamic stability system as standalone option
March 11, 2024
Yale Lift Truck Technologies released a standalone option of its advanced dynamic stability program at MODEX 2024.
MODEX 2024: OTTO Motors focuses on manufacturing, autonomous production logistics, following acquisition
March 11, 2024
OTTO Motors, recently acquired by Rockwell Automation, announced the creation of autonomous production logistics at MODEX 2024.
MODEX 2024: Covariant introduces RFM-1 to give robots human-like ability to reason
March 11, 2024
Covariant released its RFM-1 to provide robots the human-like ability to reason at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta.
MODEX 2024: Agility Robotics brings operational visibility to deployment of Digit fleets with launch of Agility Arc
March 11, 2024
Agility Robotics released its Agility Arc cloud automation platform for managing bipedal mobile manipulation robots in logistics and manufacturing operations at MODEX 2024.
MODEX 2024: Zebra Technologies introduces new automation offerings to empower connected workers
March 11, 2024
At MODEX 2024, Zebra technologies introduced new back-of-hand scanner, wearable computers and autonomous mobile robots, enabling workers to streamline productivity.
MODEX 2024: Schneider Electric debuts two new Lexium cobots
March 11, 2024
Schneider Electric released two new Lexium cobots at MODEX 2024, the RL3 and RL 12 are available now, while the RL 18 model will be available later in 2024.
MODEX 2024: Avidbots to showcase autonomous cleaning robots built for industrial, commercial spaces
March 10, 2024
Avidbots will preview its newest robot, Kas, a cleaning offering made for tight spaces, dynamic environments and worry-free operation.
MODEX 2024: DAC Robotics selects OSARO mixed-case robotic depal for new integrated warehouse replenishment system
March 10, 2024
DAC Robotics has selected OSARO for its mixed-case depal system, which automates the handling of dangerous depalletization, box opening and decanting.
MODEX 2024: Piaggio Fast Forward announces launch of kilo mobile robot
March 8, 2024
Piaggio Fast Forward released its kilo hands-free following mobile robot at MODEX 2024, offering flexible automation and customizable materials handling options for a variety of options.
MODEX 2024: Verve Motion to showcase integrated data analytics platform
March 8, 2024
Verve Logic analytics platform is now available as a standard feature on Verve Motion’s SafeLift exosuits for gathering data and generating individualized safety reports.
MODEX 2024: Mujin TruckBot, other warehouse robotics offerings to be on display
March 8, 2024
Mujin will have its TruckBot and other warehouse robotic offerings on display at its booth during MODEX 2024 in Atlanta.
MODEX 2024: Rockwell Automation to showcase warehouse and fulfillment offerings
March 8, 2024
Rockwell Automation will showcase its warehouse and fulfillment offerings along with its latest acquisition, OTTO Motors, at MODEX 2024.
MODEX 2024: Fizyr to unveil partner program and certified vision packs
March 8, 2024
AI-enabled machine vision developer Fizyr aims to introduce its certified vision packs to more integrators and components manufacturers through its new partner program.
MODEX 2024: ELOKON introduces safety system for driverless transport vehicles
March 8, 2024
ELOKON introduced its ELOshield forklift safety and pedestrian detection system at MODEX 2024, designed to prevent collisions and enable safer material handling.
MODEX 2024: Anyware Robotics unveils unloading add-on for Pixmo robots
March 7, 2024
Anyware Robotics released an add-on for its Pixmo robots that the company says will increase container unloading throughput up to 1,000 boxes per hour.
How robotics, automation play a role in navigating economic uncertainty in 2024
March 7, 2024
Despite a major drop in robotics spending in 2023, industry analysts expect that automation investment will see a rebound in 2024 and beyond.
