Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.03
November 17, 2022
…in demand. AMRs assisted with picking heavy cases, home appliances, and mixed small and midsized goods. Known for its same- and next-day delivery, JD.com needed to ensure that use experiences were positive and that everything went out in a timely manner. ForwardX said its robots aided workflows in the following environments: JD.com’s home appliance warehouse The relatively heavy weight of such goods makes traditional manual workflows labor-intensive and slow, especially during a period like Singles’ Day, noted ForwardX. A drastic increase in orders would usually require part-time hires working overtime in poor conditions, leading to high error rates and late…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.96
October 31, 2022
…enable shippers to transport goods competitively and sustainably. GE Appliances, Ericsson partner for pilot Einride has worked with GE Appliances to deploy a connected vehicle fleet since October 2021. Since then, GE Appliances has doubled its fleet of Einride Trucks and plans to use Einride Saga to reduce emissions throughout its supply chain. Earlier this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) granted the first U.S. approval for operations of Einride's electric, autonomous vehicle. The company, whose U.S. headquarters are in New York, worked closely with GE Appliances and state and county officials. They conducted the Tennessee pilot over…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.86
September 06, 2022
…today said they have integrated Lanner's Edge AI computing appliance, MOV.AI's Robotics Engine Platform, and the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform. The integration will give AMR manufacturers and integrators a robust platform to speed up development, improve operational efficiency, and optimize robot performance, they said. “Our expertise in creating NVIDIA-optimized edge computing servers, combined with MOV.AI's state-of-the-art AMR software powered by NVIDIA edge AI and robotics technologies, provides an off-the-shelf platform to build enterprise-grade autonomous robots for today's challenging industrial environments,” said Jeans Tseng, chief technology officer of Lanner Electronics. “We are confident that our AMR platform will enable service providers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.72
August 03, 2022
Bringing new artificial intelligence and robotics applications and products to market, or supporting existing ones, can be challenging for developers and enterprises, said NVIDIA Corp. The company today announced that the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32GB production module is now available. Nearly three-dozen technology providers in the NVIDIA Partner Network worldwide are offering products powered by the new module, which provides up to a 6x performance leap over the previous generation, said NVIDIA. With a wide range of offerings from Jetson partners, developers can build and deploy Orin-powered systems sporting cameras, sensors, software, and connectivity suited for edge AI, robotics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.50
July 28, 2022
…2017 in Shanghai, Dreame Technology makes smart home cleaning appliances. Yu Hao, CEO and founder of Dreame Technology, said the company was partnering with ROBOCON “to support outstanding students in their scientific and technological innovations.” The first ROBOCON took place in 2002 and was started by the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union, according to ROBOCON's website. “In the competition[,] robots compete to complete a task within a set period of time,” reads an excerpt on the organization’s website. “The contest aims to create friendship among young people with similar interests who will lead their countries in the 21st century, as well…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.94
July 06, 2022
…and modules for industries such as industrial equipment, home appliances, housing, automobiles, and healthcare. It said it is constantly refining its products to be more compact, lightweight, and quiet. ASPINA, whose U.S. headquarters are in Culver City, Calif., added that it works closely with customers to solve problems. Its slogan is “Engineered to inspire.” AGVs versus AMRs While many companies are considering adding or expanding automation for intralogistics and to reduce costs, there are differences between automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and AMRs, noted ASPINA. AGVs are often cheaper, but they can take too much time for trials and setup, it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.48
June 24, 2022
…and create jobs for the future of shipping. GE Appliances to participate in public pilot With this approval, Einride will conduct a public road pilot to support operational flows for customer GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company. The partners began operating the AETs at GEA's Appliance Park campus in Louisville, Ky., in November 2021. The public road test is intended to demonstrate the Einride Pod’s purpose-built functionality for future commercialization. Einride and GE Appliances added that their pilot of the remotely monitored, driverless truck is an industry first for this new type of vehicle. The pilot, which will take place…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.48
June 10, 2022
…pallets of real goods, including packaged foods and heavy appliances. “They can compensate by up to 15 degrees in orientation, and one car company wants a robot to come every 45 seconds,” Judkowitz told Robotics 24/7. “This is no research project. We're also working with forklift dealers.” “A lot of integrators and users have stopped by, and they're very interested in seeing the KPIs,” he added. “Our Fleet Manager handles all OTTO systems in an environment. Our biggest implementation was for a food and beverage company, and we've also seen automotive, consumer packaged goods, and fast-moving consumer goods.” Judkowitz cited…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.87
May 27, 2022
…industrial, information technology and data communications, automotive, and electrical appliance industries with new product introduction (NPI). It offers box-build and systems integration capabilities at selected sites. BizLink to bring products and services to the show floor Attendees at Automate—which the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) will host from June 6 through 9—can see the new BizLink Group at Booth 3100. They can learn firsthand how the company helps manufacturers of all types address their automation needs, whether common or complex. A dresspack on an industrial robot arm. Source: LEONI/BizLink BizLink said visitors can learn learn about: Cable management systems: An…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.03
May 25, 2022
…electronics, food and beverage, metal processing, paper converting, home appliances, power, and education, it added. CS stands for “Cobot Superior.” The Shanghai, China-based company said the CS Series features all the advantages of the previous EC Series and more. Elite said the new series embodies the flexibility and openness of a new generation of collaborative robots. The new series is based on the “platformization” concept, according to the company. It was designed and manufactured by applying the so-called “4-S principle”—simple, safe, scalable and sustainable—it added. The company will exhibit at Automate Booth 435. It did not specify where the CS…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.01
April 18, 2022
…of the joint company is Jiangxi Myomo Medical Assistive Appliance Co. Myomo and Beijing Ryzur first announced the partnership last year, saying the goal of the relationship was to help Myomo manufacture and sell its products in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Ryuzr has regulatory, market experience Myomo CEO Paul Gudonis Myomo CEO Paul Gudonis told Robotics 24/7 the company has already set up operations throughout North America and Europe. But to expand into Asian markets, a joint venture was the best option, he said. Founded in 2004, Myomo makes the MyoPro a powered arm and hand brace that was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.18
February 10, 2022
…Siemens Energy, automotive supplier ZF Group, and European home appliance maker BSH are already using MIRAI in production, said Micropsi. Investors to support Micropsi expansion New investors Metaplanet Holdings, VSquared, and Ahren Innovation Capital co-led Micropsi's funding round. Existing investors Project A Ventures and M Ventures also participated. “Intelligent robot automation could tap into a currently locked productivity pool” said Rauno Miljand, managing partner at Metaplanet. “The end-to-end learning solution built by Micropsi is one of the most advanced systems in the market and is well-positioned to unlock potential in a wide array of industrial settings. The ease of use…
