Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.81
June 06, 2023
…Ambi Robotics’ entry into automated induction, middle-mile sortation, and reverse logistics as we build upon the success of the 80 flagship AmbiSort A-Series systems deployed across the US.” The AmbiSort B-Series is the company's second system. The company also offers the AmbiSort A-Series, which is a small sorting system. In October, the company raised $32 million in funding. In total, the company has raised $65 million, according to Crunchbase. AmbiSort B Series offers flexibility Ambi Robotics noted the AmbiSort B-Series is modular. Customers can configure the system to their precise sorting needs, seamlessly integrating automated induction, sorting, item manipulation, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.89
April 17, 2023
…to OPEX. Advanced Robotics said it focuses on intelligent logistics solutions that are unique to the Hungarian and CEE regional markets, using robotics as well as artificial intelligence technologies to solve warehouse and factory logistics operations, saving time, energy, and cost. “Perfect Pick is a great solution for e-commerce fulfillment and micro-fulfillment because of its scalability and narrow footprint,” said Nicolas Dewit, director of business development - Europe, Middle East, and Asia (EMEA) for OPEX Warehouse Automation. “Perfect Pick utilizes a warehouse’s vertical space, increasing throughput, reliability, and effectiveness.” Advanced Robotics will also sell SureSort item-sorting system Advanced Robotics will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.63
April 04, 2023
…projects, Concordance has experts dedicated to emergency preparedness, third-party logistics (3PL), and reverse logistics. It integrated LocusBots with its warehouse distribution network. The companies said the robots provide a scalable and flexible way to optimize productivity in the order-fulfillment process by significantly increasing throughput and lowering order cycle times. The LocusBots can reduce unproductive walking time, eliminate maneuvering heavy manual carts through warehouses, and reduce the overall physical demands on employees, said Locus. In addition, the supplier said its AMRs can improve ergonomics and overall workplace quality. Following the initial deployment at its warehouse in Tiffin, Ohio, Concordance is now…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.63
March 13, 2023
…more than doubled their totals from 2019, it said. Reverse logistics includes product returns, refurbishment and repairs, recycling of packaged materials, and disposal of end-of-life products, explained the partners. It involves many areas across the organization, including returns management, sales, finance, warehousing, logistics, recycling management, and environmental compliance. It is also an important part of the customer experience, said Locus Robotics and Optoro. Optoro has integrated its returns platform with Locus’ autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to to handle order returns – whose numbers typically increase substantially during the holiday season. By determining the best path for each returned item, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.93
March 06, 2023
…providers have sought entry into the Chinese market, the reverse is also true. JD Logistics United States, the North American logistics arm of JD.com, recently announced that it has opened its third “self-operating” warehouse and distribution center in California. In combination with its previous facilities, the warehouse will create more than 300 local jobs, the company claimed. The new warehouse will also grow the JD.com’s footprint to over 1.3 million sq. ft. of warehousing space throughout the state, said JD Logistics. The Mountain View, Calif.-based unit added that its new warehouse will provide omnichannel fulfillment services for both online and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.56
January 25, 2023
Self-driving yard trucks must be able to reverse into trailers to fully automate operations, according to ASI Logistics. It and SICK Inc. yesterday announced that they have solved the problem of reversing into trailers autonomously. A few technical details must be known for autonomous trucks to correctly reverse into trailers, said Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI). A self-driving truck must know the position and height of the trailer’s “kingpin” it is reversing into, it explained. The kingpin is the mechanism under the trailer that connects to the truck’s fifth wheel and locks the trailer to the truck, ASI added. The truck…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.03
January 25, 2023
…planned to increase investments in warehouse automation. On the reverse-logistics side, Berkshire Grey found that 71% of executives believe that offering free returns is necessary to staying competitive. As much as 18%, or $158 billion, of merchandise sold during the holiday season is returned, noted the National Retail Federation. Chris Geyer, vice president and fellow at Berkshire Grey, recently spoke with Robotics 24/7 about e-commerce trends and automation. He was previously a research scientist at Carnegie Mellon University and iRobot. “I'm an engineer by training and have been working on putting computer vision in things that fly, drive, or have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.75
January 10, 2023
…high-throughput sorting system.” Distribution centers, retail stores, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have relied on Sure Sort for cost-effective and accurate order handling, cross-docking, and reverse logistics, according to the company. The iBOT robotic delivery vehicles are designed to process up to 2,400 items each hour with as few as three operators. The iBOTS are able to recharge as they travel through the Sure Sort system. OPEX said it has added the option of RFID scanning capabilities to meet growing demand from clients, especially apparel manufacturers and retailers. Bar codes sometimes get hidden in garments and require additional operator handling,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.54
November 08, 2022
…and quality control, robotic assembly, 3D model creation, or reverse engineering. The element of motion has been a difficult challenge to tackle. Traditional 3D area-scanning technologies have struggled with image capture in motion, forcing customers to compromise between the quality of 3D data and the speed of scan acquisition. Such a trade-off limits applications dependent on high-quality 3D data to static scenes. For instance, a robot with a 3D scanner attached to its arm needs to stop moving before the scanner makes a scan. This has a tremendous effect on cycle times. In 2020, Photoneo introduced the MotionCam-3D camera using…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.28
October 06, 2022
…and artificial intelligence to automate fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. In the past year, Berkshire Grey has released products for product sortation and reverse logistics, as well as the BG FLEX mobile robot for fulfillment. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said its systems can transform pick, pack, move, store, organize, and sort operations. They can deliver competitive advantage for enterprises serving today’s connected consumers, claimed the company. Berkshire Grey said its customers include Global 100 retailers and logistics service providers. The company has collaborated with ABB, FedEx, Logistex, Osaro, and Swisslog. In February, Berkshire Grey said it had received $14…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.88
September 20, 2022
…which are then sent to totes for sewing in reverse sequence. He explained that BMC initially used conveyor belts to send articles to different workers, but they were inflexible. Through past contacts, Best met Justin Ray, director of advanced technology at S&H Systems. The integrator is a registered reseller and a new member of the Mobile Robotics Specialization within Zebra’s PartnerConnect program. Ray worked closely with Best to design and implement the automated processes. “For example, we would look at three putwalls and evaluate their capabilities and price,” Best recalled. “We've written most of our code ourselves, but as it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.99
July 06, 2022
…Sort is a cost-effective and accurate order-handling, cross-docking, and reverse logistics solution, claimed the company. An alternative to traditional put wall sorting, Sure Sort increases productivity without increasing labor, said OPEX. Sure Sort iBOTs can recharge as they travel through the system, quickly and accurately processing up to 2,400 items each hour with as little as three operators. For nearly five decades, OPEX said it has served as a trusted partner, collaborating closely with clients to develop customized, scalable solutions. The company's suite of modular, flexible systems is designed for each client and can be easily adapted to meet evolving…
