Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.90
March 17, 2023
…April 12, AutoStore said. FusionPort has visual aids for ease of use and tilted order-picking bin openings for ergonomics. Source: AutoStore AutoStore to exhibit at ProMat At ProMat from March 20 to 23, AutoStore plans to conduct demonstrations of its R5 Robots, the PickUpPort, and the recently announced FusionPort in Booth N7500 in Chicago's McCormick Center. The company is planning more announcements for next week. Founded in 1996, AutoStore develops order-fulfillment solutions to help businesses improve efficiency with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). The company said it offers both hardware and software, and its technology is interoperable with other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.96
March 16, 2023
…shortage of skilled labor like welders.” “Modern applications incorporate ease of use, the right price point for small customers, and robots that they can understand and build into their operations,” he asserted. “We're getting there. There's still some vertical integration to do with our supply chains to be more responsive, and there's a shortage of integration skills.” A rendering of the lobby of ABB's planned U.S. expansion. Source: ABB Michigan anticipates job growth ABB already has about 350 employees at Auburn Hills. The expansion will create jobs supporting ABB Robotics' Packaging & Logistics headquarters in Atlanta and its Robotics Lifesciences…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.21
March 11, 2023
…than ever before because of their reliability, flexibility, and ease of use. Even so, organizational leaders are still left asking why they should invest in a new technology and how robotics will affect their workforce. In most cases, robots are not meant to replace an organization’s existing workforce, but rather to support more efficient operations with less burden on the associates. There are several ways in which adding robotic automation to the warehouse can support an existing workforce: Offloading monotonous tasks: Advancements in add-on software allow robots to perform actions that were once possible only to do manually. This will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.18
March 10, 2023
…situations and years of hard work, the company said. Ease of use: With the Apex 2, it is easier to size and train new users, and donning and doffing is faster and more intuitive, HeroWear asserted. The redesigned, patent-pending switch is intended to make it easy for users to activate assistance when they need support and deactivate it when they don’t. HeroWear launched Apex 2 this week via a virtual stream (see below). The company plans to take the Apex 2 on tour, allowing people in select cities to experience the suit in person at industry trade shows, as well…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.87
March 01, 2023
…image to enlarge. Source: AWS AWS can improve robot ease of use SEQSENSE aims to solve a shortage of labor in the security space by developing intelligent robots. By using AWS services, the company can make its service reliable and durable, as well as easy to maintain, scale, and extend, according to AWS. Especially, AWS IoT Core and Amazon Kinesis Video Streams help them easily develop and operate their core features like autonomous patrol and remote monitoring. AWS Robotics discusses more robotics use cases on its site. To learn more about AWS IoT services and systems, visit AWS IoT or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.44
February 24, 2023
…are equipped with mainframe RAS systems.” MIRA designed for ease of use Virtual Incision claimed that MIRA is “the world’s first miniaturized RAS system.” The company said the device is designed to offer the benefits of robotic surgery during bowel-resection procedures without the bulk or logistical inefficiencies of traditional, mainframe robots. MIRA weighs about 2 lb. and offers internal triangulation with shoulders, arms, and infinite wrist roll inside of the body. It can be used in any operating room, so a dedicated mainframe room is unnecessary, claimed Virtual Incision. “With its drape- and dock-free design and portability, MIRA is quick…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
January 26, 2023
…low-code, cloud-native platform for its versatility, development speed, and ease of use,” he added. “The Boomi platform will enable us to connect our operations with our shippers, suppliers, and partners, while mitigating potential real-time supply chain issues.” Geek+ needs to simplify data for growth Geekplus Co. was established in Japan in 2017 as a joint venture between Beijing-based autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider Geekplus Technology Co. and Japanese capital. The company provides services such as sales, installation, 24/7 maintenance, and productivity improvement consulting. With customers in retail, apparel, pharmaceuticals, automotive, lithium batteries, photovoltaics, electronics, and more in thousands of locations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
January 19, 2023
…robots met and exceeded those expectations. Proof of the ease of use of our solutions, the pilot robot was operational the very afternoon following its delivery to the site,” said Pascal Rialland, CEO of BALYO, in a statement. “The deployment of a fleet of 10 robots within this site is planned over H2 2023,” he said. “This new deployment is an example of the many advances made by BALYO in recent years, both in terms of performance and ease of use of our robots.” “The robotization of logistics flows remains at the heart of the challenges facing manufacturers and BALYO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.84
January 19, 2023
…real-time monitoring and troubleshooting. Source: Exotec Balancing innovation and ease of use “Instead of starting with hardware and then doing a little software development, they go hand in hand for us,” Bellamy said. “Including something as traditional as a conveyor, we bring a modern, robotics view to it.” “For manipulation and grasping, we looked at what the market was doing, and we developed our systems and software to do that,” he added. “Exotec's Deepsky software comes with regular updates, so there's one version across our installed base around the world. Wherever Skypod is running, performance optimization is included, so customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.61
January 18, 2023
…safety improvements. That includes minimal training for warehouse associates, ease of use through intuitive user interfaces, and a reduction of the distances that employees must walk by about 50%. Körber said its system also contributes to a safer and more ergonomic environment for all warehouse associates. In addition, the integrated AMRs can minimize exhaustion, stress, and the risk of injury-prone activities such as loading and pushing carts, the company said. “Being a long-standing Körber partner and understanding our capability in delivering complete end-to-end software, robotics, and operational solutions, Lambert looked to us when it was time to take the next…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
January 09, 2023
…million ($6.6 million U.S.) in 2021. Locator designed for ease of use Bosch Rexroth claimed that Locator can simplify the automation of intralogistics tasks in different industries without specialized knowledge or additional infrastructure. The software evaluates the signals from a laser sensor in the robot or vehicle and converts them into coordinates in space. Users do not need permanently installed aids, such as markers or reflectors, for position determination, said the company. They need only one click to start up the system and familiarize the unit with its surroundings in a one-time orientation trip, explained Bosch Rexroth. The company provides…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.80
January 06, 2023
…by BALYO in recent years, in terms of performance, ease of use, flexibility, and the fast deployment speed of our robots and technologies,” said Rialland. “The robotization of logistics flows for high-bay storage remains an untapped challenge facing manufacturers and logisticians, and BALYO is perfectly positioned to meet this growing demand,” he added. BALYO partners for global reach To accelerate the material handling market conversion to autonomy, BALYO has entered into two global partnerships with KION (parent company of Fenwick-Linde) and Hyster-Yale Group. The Arcueil, France-based company has subisidiaries in Woburn, Mass., and Singapore and serves clients in the Americas,…
