Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.74
…adaptable warehouse automation The role of data services in monitoring and optimizing productivity Growing awareness of and efforts around interoperability Register for this webcast to view the discussion and live questions and answers. Speakers: John Santagate, vice president, robotics, Körber Supply Chain John Seidl, supply chain technology leader, Grey Orange Lior Elazary, co-founder and CEO, inVia Robotics Eugene Demaitre, editorial director, Robotics 24/7, Peerless Media
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.84
Autonomous mobile robots interoperability is an increasing concern for AMR providers and users. InOrbit Inc. today announced that its InOrbit Platform for cloud-based robot operations is fully compatible with robots that implement the new MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard. The standard enables different robots to share information about their speed, location, direction, status, tasking/availability, and other performance characteristics. “At InOrbit, our mission is to maximize the potential of every robot through RobOps best practices and technology,” stated Florian Pestoni, co-founder and CEO. “Third-party logistics, parcel delivery, and warehouse operators need to orchestrate robots performing different tasks, and interoperability across robot vendors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.01
…in Barcelona last month and discussed the need for interoperability (see video below). “Robots are a critical aspect of the 5G future,” said Elise Neel, vice president of New Business Incubation at Verizon. “The formation of this new business unit will accelerate the symbiotic relationship between humans and machines, paving the way for Verizon to transform the way businesses approach innovation and the future of work.” “Our talented team of roboticists will leverage the power of Verizon’s network, paired with the sophistication of next-generation software, to orchestrate and unify robotic experiences,” she added. “This work will help deliver on the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.67
…Indiana initiative, which brings stakeholders together to test the interoperability of mobility innovations and facilitate the efficient movement of people and goods. It also supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Sustainable Cities and Communities goal (No. 11) and Toyota's commitment to “providing mobility for all.” The autonomous shuttle service began on June 1 and serves the downtown Indianapolis and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) communities. It operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will run through Nov. 19, 2021. The service is available to the public and features five Lexus RX 450h vehicles and…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 38.15
…best practices to be successful. The team at Robotics 24/7 has carefully curated some of the best articles on interoperability efforts, demystifying the hype around robots, and finding the right fit for your warehouse. As Robot Fleets Grow, So Does Demand for Warehouse Management, Interoperability Disruption vs. Hype: What Is the Reality for Robotics Dissecting the Startup Buzz around Robotics in DCs How Warehouse Operators Can Find the Best Robotics Fit ProMat DX Offers the Latest Automation for Supply Chains Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.00
…evolving, with new tools for managing fleets, cybersecurity, and interoperability with other types of automation and enterprise systems. RiACT ApS has built a development platform that founder and CEO Bjarne Grossmann has described as “WordPress for robots” in terms of adaptability and ease of use. The company today announced that it has raised $850,000 (U.S.) in pre-seed funding. Copenhagen, Denmark-based RiACT was founded in 2018. The company's founders had worked with major European automotive manufacturers for 10 years, recalled Magnus Philip Ritzau, co-founder and chief commercial officer of RiACT. They realized that one of the biggest problems with scaling robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.44
…strategy (TIS) topic areas around risk reduction, human-machine interaction, interoperability, reconfigurable robots, and intelligent systems: Methods and tools for successful robotics adoption and expansion Methods and tools for assessing industrial readiness of new technologies User-friendly interfaces for programming, operation, and maintenance Human-robot trust and safety Plug-and-play hardware and software (system level) Open-source and open architecture software, methods, and environments Modular robotic designs Automated path planning and robot instruction generation Self-aware and adaptive systems AI and machine learning Distributed, edge, and cloud computing Advisor robots—observation, identification, fault detection, and training Deadlines and more information The project call is open to ARM…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.82
…and other organizations to publish the world’s first AMR interoperability standards, which enable robots from different vendors to “speak” the same language and cooperate. In 2021, the company reported that its customer base has more than doubled in the past six months. “It’s an incredibly exciting time to serve the robotics and automation market,” said Malloy. “Now more than ever, materials handling companies require solutions that deliver greater flexibility and resilience to survive and compete in a rapidly changing global market.” What are the biggest challenges facing that market? “No two businesses are the same,” Malloy replied. “Customers face various…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.55
…can top off with other items,” he added. With heterogenous environments on the way, how does 6RS feel about interoperability standards? “This is important, and we are active in two organizations writing specifications,” said Glynn. “We're a participant in the Materials Handling Institute's Robotics Group, and Chris [Cacioppo] is working with MassRobotics and other local companies on a specification for robots to talk to one another.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.35
…with multiple robotics vendors to develop logistics applications and interoperability standards. “FedEx was built on innovation, and it continues to be an integral part of our culture and business strategy,” said Rebecca Yeung, vice president of advanced technology and innovation at FedEx. “We see the incredible benefits that next generation innovation brings, and we are excited to support this year’s Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference as it brings cutting-edge innovations and hundreds of industry experts to the Memphis area.” Conference to focus on AMR technology, standards The conference and exhibits will feature presentations from mobile robot users and suppliers,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.43
…operation systems, navigation systems, and fleet management software. An interoperability layer is emerging, with several software vendors, standards groups, and integrators taking on the challenge of getting equipment and systems to communicate. Real-Time Innovations today announced that 634AI Ltd. has selected RTI Connext DDS to connect its MAESTRO and autonomous mobile robots. “The motivation for creating our MAESTRO system was helping our customers transform the way they fulfil everyday indoor tasks,” stated Onn Fenig, CEO of 634AI. “RTI Connext DDS helped us create a central control tower that can streamline the management and control of any mobile task on an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.86
…is part of the MassRobotics Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Interoperability Working Group. The organization this week announced Version 1.0 of a communications standard for AMRs of different types from different vendors. “The effort is a good idea,” Poursohi said. “We haven't seen a lot of [mixed environments] yet, but we will as we start to enter warehouses where there are other machines.” Third Wave has been conducting remote onboarding as it has doubled in size to 32 employees during the pandemic. “We're looking for roboticists, machine learning experts, and engineers, and we're building out our operations team doing deployments,” said…