Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.11
August 22, 2023
…The Tokyo-based beauty and cosmetics producer has collaborated with ForwardX Technology Co., which has provided customized autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, equipped with scales to meet its specific requirements. Established in 1929, POLA ORBIS owns multiple cosmetics brands including POLA, ORBIS, THREE, and Jurlique, as well as POLA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, its research and development division. The company has to replenish more than 100 stores and an inventory of more than 500 SKUs to manage. ForwardX said its vision-based AMRs can handle payloads ranging from 661 to 1,336 lb. (299.8 to 605.9 kg), automating both each and case picking in one…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 53.67
November 10, 2023
ForwardX Robotics, a provider of vision-based autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and warehouse solutions, introduced the Max 1500-L Slim. Designed for both warehouse logistics and manufacturing environments, the compact unit stands just 245mm (9.6 inches) tall, and offers a payload capacity of 1500kg (3,306 pounds). The Max 1500-L Slim also features a state-of-the-art obstacle detection and avoidance system, covering a full 360 degrees. This intelligent system enables the AMR to navigate complex environments, adapting to changing surroundings and avoiding potential hazards, the company says. Its autonomous navigation capabilities ensure safe and efficient operations, even in high-traffic areas without human intervention, according…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 53.64
July 18, 2023
ForwardX Technology Co. today announced that the successful completion of its latest funding round on July 7. The Beijing-based provider of vision-based mobile robot technology raised $30 million, bringing its Series C total to $61 million. Since its founding in 2016, ForwardX Robotics said it has raised about $140 million. It said the funding “will be instrumental in further accelerating the company's growth and expanding its presence across the globe.” “Our success in securing this funding reflects the positive momentum we have built over the past few years,” stated Nicolas Chee, CEO of ForwardX, in a release. “ForwardX Robotics has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.05
March 17, 2023
…The company has already established a presence in Asia, ForwardX Robotics Chief Operating Officer Yaxin Guen told Robotics 24/7. The company said it has served over 100 customers, including JD.com, DHL, IKEA, TCL, and Walmart, according to its website. It secured its first U.S. contract in August. Hirocloud, which is based in Edison, New Jersey, is using 600 FowardX AMRs as its 50,000 sq ft. facility, according to the news site Industry Today. Founded in 2016, ForwardX has four AMR product lines, including its Flex Series, Max Series, Apex Series, and Conveyor Series. To date, it has raised $109 million,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 51.03
July 25, 2023
ForwardX Technology Co. yesterday unveiled the Flex 60-T, an autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, equipped with an advanced docking and towing system for cate trolleys. The Beijing-based company plans to show the Flex 60-T for the first time at CeMAT Australia this week. Cage trolleys, or roll cages, transport heavy loads of products and equipment in warehouses, factories, distribution centers, retail stores, hospitals, supermarkets, hospitality workplaces, and catering establishments. Traditionally, these roll cages have been manually transported throughout the warehouse, limiting productivity and posing safety risks, noted ForwardX. The company said in a release that it has designed the Flex…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 48.36
March 10, 2020
ForwardX Robotics (Booth 1207) recently launched in the Americas what it claims is the world’s only computer vision-based AMR fleet, which has already been installed in logistics, manufacturing and retail facilities abroad. The company is offering a free two-year warranty and a “Pay When You Achieve ROI” campaign for the turnkey solution, and guarantees 99.5% uptime in 24/7 operations. It uses deep learning and reinforcement learning algorithms to deliver enhanced localization, more accurate obstacle avoidance and more efficient path-planning in dynamic environments by integrating inputs from RGB, RGBD, LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. A centralized fleet management system manages robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 46.47
September 15, 2023
ForwardX Robotics this week launched the Flex 60-SW at Logistic-Tech Tokyo 2023—The Third Innovation Expo. The company said its latest vision-based autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, includes automatic weighing scales and an interactive touchscreen to improve picking accuracy in the warehouse. “The introduction of Flex 60-SW marks an exciting milestone for ForwardX Robotics,” stated Nicholas Chee, CEO of ForwardX. “We are proud to establish a new standard for excellence in the industry by offering AMRs that not only increase productivity, but also elevate picking operations to truly astonishing levels of precision.” “This innovation empowers our clients to adeptly navigate the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.89
August 02, 2022
…autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, continues to be competitive. ForwardX Robotics Inc. recently announced its first U.S.-based project. The Beijing-based company, which has raised more than $100 million in funding since it was founded in 2016, also recently participated in its first U.S. trade show. “Our results in China, where labor costs are comparatively low, have given us great confidence in what we are able to offer to the rest of the world,” stated Yaxin Guan, chief operations officer of ForwardX. “It’s an exciting time to be in this industry and solve problems that many companies are facing in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.74
October 02, 2023
…of coffee could be in part thanks to robots. ForwardX Technology 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.09
August 08, 2023
Chery Automobile Co. and ForwardX Technology Co. said they are collaborating to implement mobile robots to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance automated assembly at the Chery Super One Factory in Qingdao, China. Founded in 1997, Chery Automobile has established research and development centers in China, Germany, the U.S., and Brazil and an R&D team of more than 5,500 people. The Wuhu, China-based company said it has sold more than 10 million units of brands such as Arrizo and Tiggo. Established this year, the Chery Super Factory focuses on integrating advanced technologies and realizing digital transformation, according to Chery Automobile.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.97
November 17, 2022
…and JD.com on Singles' Day, Nov. 11, according to ForwardX Robotics. In comparision, U.S. consumers spent a total of $19.6 billion across retailers on Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2021, according to an Adobe report. ForwardX said it helped more than 100 warehouses meet e-commerce demand last week, with its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) picking over 15 million units. One warehouse using the company's AMRs shipped 6X its average orders on time. Founded in 2016, ForwardX claimed that it is “Asia's largest person-to-goods AMR” provider. The Beijing-based company has more than 250 computer vision scientists and robotics experts and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.90
May 25, 2023
At Automate this year, ForwardX Robotics is showcasing for the first time in North America its new AMR designed with the automotive industry in mind. The Lynx AMR tugger has a payload capacity of 3,306 lb. (1,499 kg.) and can complete heavy-duty rack towing tasks. As automotive companies increase their production of electric and self-driving cars, they are developing new manufacturing processes and producing new components, ForwardX Robotics noted. Those changes add additional complexities, and automakers are looking to new technologies to help with production. Autonomation demands increase for automakers making EVs As opposed to traditional manually operated tuggers, the…
