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2022 Warehouse/DC Equipment Survey: It’s “go time” for investment

April 8, 2022 · Warehouse and DC managers are feeling the pressure of e-commerce growth, high order volumes, as well as deep concerns around labor availability and international supply chain snarls. In response, our survey found that they’re ramping up spending for automation—but also spending more on their labor force to ensure an adequate pool of workers to keep goods flowing.

New IDTechEx Report Examines Growth of AMR Market

April 8, 2022 · IDTechEx recently released a report on the future of the autonomous mobile robot market and why warehouse adoption is growing.

Piece picking robots make their mark

April 8, 2022 · These automated fulfillment systems are part of the latest wave of technology, and they are already scoring huge improvements in distribution efficiencies. Here are some best practices to make your own army of piece picking robots successful.

6 Robotics Experts Reflect on MODEX 2022

April 8, 2022 · MODEX 2022 was one of the first big in-person trade shows in a long time. Exhibitors, speakers, and attendees discuss their favorite robots, new trends, and more.

10 Materials Handling Robotics Takeaways From MODEX 2022

April 7, 2022 · MODEX 2022 was not only the first big trade show since the pandemic struck, but it was also a chance to see and discuss many different robots for supply chain applications.

Built Robotics Collects $64M in Series C

April 7, 2022 · Silicon Valley’s Built Robotics recently announced the close of its Series C funding round. The company said it is going to use the cash “to get our robots into the hands of more contractors.”

MarkSetBot’s Robot Sailing Buoys to be Used for SailFlow App

April 7, 2022 · WeatherFlow is working with MarkSet Bot to deliver what it calls a new level of weather intelligence for WeatherFlow-Tempest customers.

Industry 4.0 – Driving India to a $5 Trillion Economy

April 7, 2022 · The logistics industry in India has had significant growth in performance since 2014; with the right combination of various government initiatives, eliminated inefficiencies in the logistics sector, rapid adoption of automation and data analytics, India will bring more money into its economy.

Unlock Efficiency, Flexibility and Cost Savings with AGVs Driven by Natural Feature Navigation

April 7, 2022 · With the automated guided vehicle market set to boom in the coming decade, now is the time to carefully consider your automated vehicle strategy in order to unlock efficiency, flexibility and cost savings for your organization.

Aurora and Werner Launch Commercial Pilot to Autonomously Haul Freight in Texas

April 7, 2022 · This week, Aurora Innovation announced a partnership with trucking logistics company Werner Enterprise to have its self-driving technology installed on a number of hauling trucks.

Plus One Robotics and Tompkins Robotics partner on automated solution for picking and sorting

April 6, 2022 · Companies combined technologies target efficient ecommerce fulfillment with robotic sortation for parcel and unit-sorting, scaling automation in warehouses across the country

Tennant Adds Lithium-Ion Batteries to Three Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robots

April 6, 2022 · Tennant Co. has added lithium-ion batteries as an option to three of its autonomous floor-cleaning robots running on BrainOS. It said they will ease usage and maintenance.

Seoul Robotics Joins NVIDIA Metropolis Partner Program to Fuel 3D Perception Services

April 6, 2022 · Seoul Robotics is now an official partner of NVIDA’s Metropolis partner program, which was created to make advances to visual data and artificial intelligence.

Kraken Completes Robotics as a Service Contract for Royal Canadian Navy

April 6, 2022 · Kraken Robotics says its recently completed contract with the Royal Canadian Navy demonstrated that its KATFISH and LW-SAS systems can meet naval needs for high-quality survey data.

Knightscope Announces $100M Stock Purchase

April 5, 2022 · Knightscope has entered a common stock purchase agreement with B. Riley Principal Capital.

OSARO Teams With Konoike Transport to Pilot Fully Automated Warehouse in Japan

April 5, 2022 · OSARO said its pilot with Konoike Transport and InVia Robotics will enable business to scale up e-commerce operations despite warehouse labor shortages in Japan.

5 Things to Consider Before Creating an Automated Vehicle System

April 5, 2022 · Manufacturers of industrial vehicles should consider offering their customers automated vehicles. Systems such as forklifts or tow tractors could open a new revenue stream.

Overwatch Imaging Raises $11M in Series A to Scale Its AI-Enabled Airborne Imaging Systems

April 5, 2022 · Overwatch Imaging, which provides precision imaging systems and onboard AI software for drones, said it plans to use its Series A funding to expand worldwide.

Sea Machines Technology Powers Rolls-Royce Expanded mtu NautIQ Crew Support Systems Line

April 5, 2022 · Sea Machines has contributed its autonomy technologies to the new mtu NautIQ CoPilot, mtu NautIQ CoOperate, and mtu NautIQ CoDirect vessel systems from Rolls-Royce.

Sarcos and RE2 CEOs Talk Next Steps After Acquisition Announcement

April 4, 2022 · Sarcos CEO Kiva Allgood and RE2 Robotics CEO Jorgen Pedersen discuss their complementary technologies and plans after Sarcos' $100 million purchase of RE2.

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