Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.47
…used by major parcel couriers, including UPS, FedEx and DHL. Plus One's customers want faster cycle times for their applications. “In an each picking situation, you might do seven orders a minute,” Nieves said. “We have to live at 25 plus cycles per minute. So the robot never stops moving, which means the vision processing has to happen at that cadence.” Rather than develop a generalized AI model to accomplish tasks, Nieves said Plus One has created a purpose-built, “adaptable” AI specifically for parcel picking. “A generalized model has to learn a bunch of stuff it may never use. An…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 6.45
…ForwardX said it is Asia's largest person-to-goods AMR solutions provider. The company has served over 100 customers, including JD.com, DHL, IKEA, and TCL. Its AMR solutions are widely used for order picking in warehouses, in-store order picking, and material handling in manufacturing plants. With offices in the China, Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, and the U.S., along with partnerships around the globe, ForwardX is expanding and applying its solutions to warehouses and manufacturers worldwide.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
…Vanderlande. Representatives from leading global companies attended, including Amazon, DHL Supply Chain, FedEx, General Electric, GXO Logistics, Moderna, Siemens, Target, Toyota, and UPS. In addition, the 2023 keynote session focused on how clothing provider Ariat International reimagined its operations by automating its warehouses. Matthew S. Hardenberg, vice president of distribution for Ariat International, was joined by John Santagate, vice president of robotics for Körber Supply Chain Software, and Randy Randolph, vice president of channels & partnerships at Geekplus America. This year’s event will highlight new developments in these applications and more. How to speak at the 2024 Robotics Applications Conference…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.51
…has spoken at The Economist’s World Ahead Gala and DHL Robotics Days, and he was on the qualifying teams for both the AI and robotic Avatar X-PRIZE competitions. “The robotics cluster in Massachusetts is leading the way among robotics clusters across the nation. It is a powerhouse in warehouse and logistics robotics, and has a density of unique academic programs that is unparalleled, leading the United States in per capita robotics patents,” Haas said. “If you want to design or build robots, few places can match the talent pool the exists in the Bay State. This funding gives MassTech the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.67
Cobot manufacturer Robust.AI and contract logistics company DHL Supply Chain announced a new partnership to develop and deploy collaborative robots for warehouse applications. The companies will first focus on piloting and deploying Robust.AI's Carter, a collaborative autonomous mobile robot (AMR) for automating cart picking. The companies said their strategic alliance leverages DHL Supply Chain's deep understanding of logistics challenges and integration of automation systems, along with Robust.AI's expertise in artificial intelligence and advanced robotics. “At DHL Supply Chain, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in logistics,” said Sally Miller, CIO and global digital transformation officer for DHL Supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.34
…Mass. Its mobile carts are used in manufacturing, retail, and shipping and receiving applications by companies including Walmart, UPS, DHL, Wayfair, Tesla, and Amazon. Newcastle Systems recently released an industry report, “Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Automation.” This article is posted with permission.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.36
…in the region. Previously, Kian held senior positions with DHL Supply Chain and Singapore Post, driving innovation in warehouse automation and logistics. DHL Supply Chain recently said it would deploy 5,000 Locus AMRs across multiple sites and that it would expand its partnership to Australia. Joel Collins. Source: LinkedIn As chief legal officer, Joel Collins will lead Locus’ global legal operations. He has served as the chief legal officer and general counsel of both private and public companies. Previously, Collins was chief legal officer at Benefitfocus, as well as chief legal officer and senior vice president of business development at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.48
…Interroll counts leading brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart, and Zalando are among its users. It had a global network of 35 companies with sales of CHF 664.4 million ($720.75 million U.S.) and 2,500 employees as of 2022. Interroll's two-floor facility in Ticino, Switzerland, specialized in techno-polymer injection-molded parts, presented a logistical challenge. Materials handling between production and the logistics area required manual labor because existing systems couldn't provide the necessary flexibility for multi-floor operations in a dynamic environment with people and other equipment moving around. Interroll wanted to increase productivity while enhancing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.00
…Co. last week said that it has collaborated with DHL Supply Chain to deploy assisted picking systems in a flagship warehouse that provides daily replenishment for about 600 chain coffee shops in a single city. “By leveraging our solution, the DHL warehouse has empowered itself with the steadfast ability to expand in capacity and elasticity, a formidable force prepared to conquer the challenges of a rapidly expanding business,” stated ForwardX Robotics. Founded in 2016, ForwardX said it has more than 250 employees from leading universities and enterprises around the world. The Beijing-based company has over 350 patents and has developed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.49
…2028 because of the need for efficiency, worker safety, and productivity. Other 3PLs testing and rolling out robotics include DHL and FedEx Corp.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.48
…its robots have delivered close to 1,500 packages for DHL Express Estonia since they began their partnership in the summer of 2022. The partners reported that customers have welcomed the service, and they plan to expand their collaboration. “Initially, there was a lot of uncertainty because neither our nor DHL's global team had previously tested such a solution,” stated Kristina Laaneots, managing director of DHL Express Estonia. “However, over the past year, our extensive collaboration has proven that this technology has great potential.” DHL Express is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, which generated revenues of more than €81 billion…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.66
…at Schneider Electric Sally Miller, chief information officer of DHL Supply Chain Sami Naffakh, chief supply officer of Reckitt Elliott Rodgers, chief operating officer of Foot Locker The Manifest Vegas 2024 plenary speakers. Click to enlarge. Source: Manifest Industry luminaries to discuss challenges, solutions These prominent industry leaders will delve into vital topics, ranging from supply chain orchestration to the incorporation of cutting-edge technology, said Manifest. They will also discuss how to foster strategic partnerships and expedite the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within supply chain organizations. “We are thrilled to return as headline sponsors for the Manifest…