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…DSRC [dedicated short-range communications] and GPS.” Software such as Simcenter Prescan allows automakers to train their artificial intelligence programs to make the right decision not only in routine events but also in uncommon but imminent events. For example, how would the autonomous pilot react to an elephant crossing the road, or a group of trick-or-treaters dressed up as pumpkins? VTD…
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…like barcoding, IoT, RFID scanning, GPS, load optimization and future technology innovations that may emerge. With this tech in place, logistics managers can quickly make and execute decisions. The new forklift: Forklifts, always a familiar sight in warehouses, are more connected than ever. IoT technologies can connect a warehouse operator's forklifts with their enterprise resource planning system and workers across…
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…sensors, RFID, bar code scanning, GPS and cellular communication means that dream is closer to reality than ever. That is the promise of the Internet of Things, where every individual, device, machine and asset that matters can communicate in real time. At the same time, Sikich round that while awareness of IoT is increasing, adoption is slow. Only 23% of…
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…reach areas. Equipped to carry GPS, RFID, OCR, and barcode readers, the drones can fly overhead to quickly locate and identify assets that have been tagged in a yard or port.” So, what is the state of drones in the supply chain today, nearly five years after the Bezos’ interview? To find out, I reached out to Matt Yearling, CEO…
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…reach areas. Equipped to carry GPS, RFID, OCR, and barcode readers, the drones can fly overhead to quickly locate and identify assets that have been tagged in a yard or port.” So, what is the state of drones in the supply chain today, nearly five years after the Bezos’ interview? To find out, I reached out to Matt Yearling, CEO…
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…active radio frequency identification (RFID), GPS and geo-fencing all combine to apply the same precision, control and visibility into dock operations that define the modern supply chain. Mark Wheeler, director of supply chain solutions at Zebra Technologies, says effective management of dock data starts on the inbound side with supplier management. This is not necessarily an equipment or technology issue,…
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…position-information tags, passive and active GPS-enabled WiFi tags to embedded hardware and complex servers. It also seamlessly integrates customers’ legacy and next-generation systems. It works in the cloud or on dedicated servers to meet the needs of large enterprises. Among its applications, ESI provides the sensor device and infrastructure management; real-time automated alerts; mapping applications; and integration with temperature sensors,…
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…you used to have a GPS on a suction cup, another mount for XM radio and then everything on the dash, but it’s now in one central display. We took the same approach.” Even with a single display for most information, a lot of peripheral devices compete for space in an environment where every inch of visibility, mobility and accessibility…
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…the process for tracking with GPS. Now, customers can see where the driver or package through simple and cost effective proof of delivery with signature capture at the point of delivery. Although the process is not yet standardized across the board, consumers will increasingly demand the industry move in this direction. 4. Postal Service Evolves Postal Services are changing with…
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…at path planning, even when GPS signals fail, and at object avoidance. The increased autonomous mobility capability will in turn enable a lower operator-to-fleet-size ratio, furthering boosting overall fleet productivity. Mobile Robots & Drones in Material Handling & Logistics 2017-2037 details a quantitative picture, in unit numbers as well as revenue, of the emergence of last mile delivery mobile robots…
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…TMW. The app leverages the GPS signal from drivers’ smart phones to gain location information. Based on the real-time tracking from the app, along with estimates for how long each stop will take depending on the product being delivered, NFM is able share updated ETA information—accurate to within 25 minutes—with its customers via its Website. Parrish says the software provider…
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…radios to personal computers and GPS receivers. On average, workers across all occupations nationally use about six tools to perform their jobs; however, workers in the trucking industry use about 27 tools on average, requiring a greater depth of knowledge and training that make it more difficult to automate their activities. Some workers use considerably more tools, including automotive service…
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…for drones and robots in GPS-denied environments. It also develops a hardware-optimized solution for indoor navigation for mobile phones and AR/VR glasses with low power consumption. HEBI Robotics—Modular series elastic actuator designed to function as full-featured robotic components. The modules quickly create custom robots of virtually any configuration from wheeled robots to collaborative robotic arms with multi-degrees of freedom. Kinema…
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…a detour. It’s tapping the GPS of all those other drivers to see which ones are slow. We’re doing the same thing for material flow. For complex systems handling thousands of orders per hour, predicting and preventing bottlenecks adds a lot of value. Modern: What is the importance of software in today’s distribution center and factory? And what kinds of…
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…or localized global positioning systems (GPS). Innovations like simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)—or, building a localized map while at the same time localizing the robot within that map—are allowing mobile robots to “become completely autonomous in the work environment,” says Wohlrab, “rather than having to operate on a fixed path.” Discovering robotics’ Holy Grail Digging down into the technology and…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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