Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.42
October 29, 2023
…of other workers. Many large retailers, like Home Depot, Walmart, and Kroger, have chosen to invest in automation to supplement some of their human staffs. In addition to self-checkout counters, artificial intelligence is another example of automation on the retail floor helping shoppers find items as well as track customer behavior. Behind the scenes, automation is streamlining the various logistics processes that bring products to retail shelves. For example, there are now systems to count and put away inventory as well as prepare items for shipment to retail locations. Robots are a positive development for retail careers While the shift…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
October 03, 2023
…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 safety through autonomy. The company tested…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.47
September 12, 2023
…sponsorship from EF Explore America, The MITRE Corp., and Walmart, with the support of Boston Seaport by WS Development. SVB is also sponsoring an invite-only networking reception for senior robotics leaders. “We look forward to showcasing the incredible advancements in robotics technology amidst the bustling innovation ecosystem of Seaport,” said Yanni Tsipis, senior vice president of Seaport by WS Development. “Now in its sixth year, RoboBoston is an annual highlight in the neighborhood and a celebratory moment for the entire Massachusetts robotics and technology sectors.” “This event is a unique platform for tech visionaries and entrepreneurs to share their creations,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.15
August 17, 2023
…Motrec said its customers include GM, FedEx, Tesla, and Walmart. Cyngn is also collaborating with BYD to add Cyngn's artificial intelligence capabilities to BYD's electric lift trucks. Their goal is to address labor shortages and consistency challenges while simultaneously enhancing safety. Cyngn said it plans to launch the DriveMod Forklifts commercially starting in 2024. Innovative proprietary technology Cyngn released EAS 9.0, which comes with tools that customers can use to manage and monitor their fleets from any location. The latest version of EAS allows customers to manage more data from the field and includes mission-planning capabilities, mission queuing, and vehicle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.00
July 25, 2023
…of the world’s largest retailers, grocers, and wholesalers, including Walmart, Albertsons, and C&S Wholesale Grocers. “When I first started thinking about automating the supply chain, I wanted to be able to create ... not just an automated warehouse, but an automated platform that had perfect inventory management, perfect accuracy in shipping, and could be so good that you could create a warehouse that was a multi-tenant warehouse with perfect accuracy that allowed anyone that had any storage needs at any time to be able to take advantage of this platform,” said Cohen in an investor call. “I think that we've…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.20
July 18, 2023
…It also touted successful implementations at L'Oreal, IKEA, UNIQLO, Walmart, Orbis, Mitsubishi, JD Logistics, BYD, and more. TCL deployed Flex AMRs with a lifting module for line-side delivery, which FowardX said was “the world’s first 5G AMR deployment” (see video above). Chery recently deployed more than 100 AMRs from across ForwardX's product lines as one unified fleet to support its automotive Super Factory, which produces over 300,000 vehicles and 200,000 KD units per year. ForwardX said these partnerships have demonstrated the value of its technologies in improving efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence across various sectors. Last week, ForwardX named Richmond…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.44
July 13, 2023
…customers are already global entities. ForwardX is working with Walmart China, helping prepare orders for delivery within 42 hours. Post-COVID, we're seeing more “buy online, pick up in store,” shifting distribution. Some operators are looking to turn stores into large warehouses, increasing efficiency without increasing staff. We're expanding in the U.S. to address widespread labor shortages. What mobile robots has ForwardX displayed at recent trade shows? Guan: At ProMat, we showed three types of AMRs. The smaller Flex has capacity up to 661 lb. for piece picking. The Max is a pallet-size AMR with 1,322-lb. capacity. Other robots can only…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.55
March 27, 2023
…short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 customers including Kroger, Walmart, Loblaw, and Georgia-Pacifi. Gatik’s Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks are commercially deployed in multiple markets including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario. Gatik’s autonomous trucks each feature a cold chain-capable 20’ foot box designed to transport ambient, refrigerated, and frozen goods quickly, safely, and efficiently. The collaboration involves consistent, repeated delivery runs multiple times per day, seven days per week across Kroger’s Dallas distribution network while unlocking the advantages of autonomous delivery for Kroger’s customers: Increased speed and responsiveness when fulfilling e-commerce orders, reduced costs, and dedicated capacity across the supply chain’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.39
March 17, 2023
…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, according to Crunchbase. ForwardX Robotics sees the popular trade show as a great space to connect with customers across the logistics supply chain in North…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.59
February 03, 2023
…$12.0 billion in the quarter.” Symbotic deploys robots for Walmart Symbotic said it applies robots, high-density storage, machine vision, and machine learning to solve complex distribution challenges and “reimagine” the supply chain. The company claimed that its combination of artificial intelligence and automation “enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy, and efficiency.” In addition, Symbotic said it “transforms” warehouses into strategic assets for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food and beverage companies. In May 2022, it announced that Walmart was expanding deployment of its systems to 42 regional distribution centers. In July, Symbotic and Walmart added…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.44
February 01, 2023
…also be hosting the “You Are Ready for Robots in the Warehouse” panel. Representatives from Mujin, Geek+, FANUC, and Walmart will make up the panel. “The panel will provide valuable insights on the latest advancements in robotics and automation the warehouse and logistics industry,” Mujin said. Editors note: This article has been updated to include a video of the demonstration.
