HAI Robotics Celebrates Fifth Anniversary, Makes Hurun Research Institute Unicorn List
December 28, 2021
As HAI Robotics continues to scale its operations worldwide, the provider of autonomous case-handling robots has received recognition for its growth and successful deployments.
Robotics Leaders Look Ahead to Technology, Business Developments in 2022
December 27, 2021
More human-machine collaboration, a mix of specialization and generalization, and new robotics offerings are among the things that six experts predict for 2022.
Robotics Leaders Look Back at 2021 Challenges and Accomplishments
December 22, 2021
From market consolidation to interoperability efforts, leading robotics users, associations, and top suppliers weigh in on the top commercial robotics trends of 2021.
Rhenus Hong Kong Works With Geek+ to Deploy Its First Mobile Robots in Warehouse
December 22, 2021
Global logistics provider Rhenus Hong Kong has worked with Geek+ to deploy mobile robots and goods-to-person automation for the first time in its warehouse.
NorthShore Care Supply Improves Efficiency With Palletizing Robots
December 17, 2021
The distributor of incontinence products has used robotic palletizing to speed up receiving, taking labor out of the process and creating a safer work environment.
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Robotic Automation Can Create Efficiencies During Critical Peak Season
December 17, 2021
Despite pandemic-aggravated supply chain and labor challenges, retail and e-commerce are growing, as is the need for quality and flexibility. Robots as a service can help.
OTTO Motors Names Co-Presidents With Automotive Experience, Focuses on TCO
December 15, 2021
OTTO Motors, which supplies mobile robots for factories and warehouses, says its industry expertise, reliable systems, and emphasis on providing long-term value set it apart.
Seegrid Partners With Applied Intuition for Mobile Robot Simulators
December 15, 2021
Seegrid said its Blue Labs R&D unit will work with Applied Intuition to build simulations of warehouses and other environments to accelerate the development of mobile robots.
HAI Robotics Hits Century Mark With HAIPORT-Powered Workstation
December 15, 2021
HAI Robotics said that more than 100 of its HAIPORT-powered Workstations have been deployed worldwide since it launched the product a year ago to improve order-fulfillment efficiency.
GXO Logistics Says 6RS Multi-Tiered Collaborative Mobile Robot Is an Industry First
December 14, 2021
GXO Logistics said its deployment of 6 River Systems Chuck collaborative mobile robots on multiple mezzanine floors in a U.K. distribution center to improve productivity.
ForwardX Robotics Raises $31M to Bring More Autonomous Mobile Robots to the U.S.
December 14, 2021
Beijing-based ForwardX Robotics, which has developed autonomous mobile robots for factories and warehouses, has raised Series C1 funding to increase R&D and expand in the U.S. market.
Ryder to Acquire E-Commerce, Omnichannel Fulfillment Provider Whiplash for $480M
December 13, 2021
Ryder says its $480 million acquisition of omnichannel fulfillment and retail logistics provider Whiplash will help it expand its e-commerce capabilities nationwide.
German Bionic Launches Fifth Generation Cray X AI Powered Exoskeleton
December 13, 2021
German Bionic says its latest industrial exoskeleton adds human augmentation capabilities with active walking assistance and IP54 waterproofing for outdoor environments.
Symbotic to Take AI Powered Supply Chain Robots Public With SoftBank Partnership
December 13, 2021
Symbotic, which supplies AI-driven warehouse automation to customers such as Walmart, expects SPAC transaction with SoftBank to help it address $5 billion backlog in orders.
NAI Expands Connectivity Capabilities for Warehouse Automation
December 12, 2021
NAI, which custom designs and manufactures cable assemblies and harnesses for warehouse equipment, said its offerings can now support growing demand for automation.
HAI Robotics Obtains SGS, ETL Certifications for HAIPICK and Workstation Products
December 10, 2021
Autonomous case-picking robot provider HAI Robotics said it has received safety certifications for its HAIPICK A42 robots and HAIPORT-Powered Workstation, respectively.
MassRobotics Marks Another Year of Growth, Successful Partnerships
December 10, 2021
At an annual event, MassRobotics noted the many ways in which public-private partnerships have helped Massachusetts robotics innovators and entrepreneurs in the past year.
Geek+ and Boreal Upgrade SP Digital’s Supply Chain With Mobile Robots
December 8, 2021
SP Digital, an e-commerce provider of computing and gaming products in Chile, faced spikes in e-commerce demand. Boreal Technologies implemented Geek+ robots to increase throughput.
Berkshire Grey Updates Robotic Product Sortation for Scalable Order Fulfillment
December 8, 2021
Berkshire Grey says its new Robotic Product Sortation system can autonomously pick, sort, and pack millions of items per month, doubling fulfillment throughput without adding labor.
Robot Operations Group Announces First RobOpsCon for October 2022
December 8, 2021
The Robot Operations Group said its first conference, which will be in Silicon Valley next October, will gather the community of people interested in advancing robot fleet management.
