Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.12
…AI and data science-driven LocusOne platform enables the smooth orchestration of multiple robotic form factors at enterprise scale. The warehouse automation execution software manages tasks to be completed within the four walls and across multiple levels, it added. “LocusOne optimizes task allocation, route planning, and resource use, while delivering real-time business insights into warehouse operations,” said the company. In addition, Locus said it robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) subscription model covers robots, upgrades, maintenance, and support. Robot fleets can easily scale up and down to meet fluctuating order volumes during peak and standard seasons, it said. Locus claimed that its hardware and software…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.10
…will delve into vital topics, ranging from supply chain orchestration to the incorporation of cutting-edge technology, said Manifest. They will also discuss how to foster strategic partnerships and expedite the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within supply chain organizations. “We are thrilled to return as headline sponsors for the Manifest 2024 conference,” stated DHL Supply Chain's Miller. “Building on the 2023 conference, we are excited to continue to share our insights on how innovation can play a critical role in helping businesses to improve their efficiency, agility, and visibility, which can lead to better customer experiences and increased…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 61.61
…advantage. Organizations using or deploying automation need to consider three key questions. The next frontier in warehouse automation is orchestration. It's the difference between an automated warehouse and a warehouse that is truly harnessing the power of automation. Warehouse orchestration seamlessly integrates various automation technologies with people and processes to drive real-time actions in a way that is intelligent, optimized and efficient. This white paper explores the concept of orchestration and its potential to revolutionize the warehouse industry.
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 23.47
…in the speed equation, picking improvements can help retailers leap from average to top performers. By combining automation and orchestration, companies have transformed their current picking practices into efficient processes that enable higher speed and accuracy. The gains are also prominent in improving efficiency in overall warehouse operations, including order fulfillment, inventory management, and many administrative tasks. Download this doc to learn more.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.23
…of SuperTech FT led a workshop focused on robot orchestration, fleet management, and the future of human-robot collaboration. The program, which focused on mechanics and teamwork rather than coding as in many robotics initiatives, was part of the summer-long San Francisco 2023 AI Robotics Youth Program. Pestoni said his team “is proud to help educate and inspire the next generation of roboticists.” InOrbit also participated in a Taste of Mountain View and an exhibition at the Mountain View Civic Center Plaza for the 8th Annual Technology Showcase. Women in Robotics meet at InOrbit Robot Space In “Off the Clock With…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.11
…AMRs and artificial intelligence to position itself “as an orchestration engine for end-to-end automation.” It asserted that the latest addition to its Flex product line “sets a new standard in handling cage trolleys, revolutionizing material movement.” The company added that it employs more than 250 staffers, including computer vision scientists and robotics experts from top universities and leading enterprises. ForwardX cited its over 350 patents and recognition such as the Best Practices Award from Frost & Sullivan and the 2022 RBR50 Innovation Award. ForwardX has offices in the U.S., Japan, Korea, and China and global partnerships. The company, which raised…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.98
…a global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and orchestration engines “for end-to-end automation.” ForwardX sells systems for materials handling, picking, docking, and storage management in warehouses and factories. For the manufacturing and automotive industries, ForwardX provides vision-based products including autonomous forklifts, tugger AMRs, and conveyor-top AMRs. The company added that it developed its Flex, Max, Apex, and Lynx product families with specific pain points and workflows in mind. In the warehousing and logistics space, ForwardX covers each picking, case picking, and hybrid picking workflows. In addition, its f(x) Fleet Manager can command fleets of hundreds of AMRs and Apex…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.06
…be seamlessly connected and controlled by the GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform at Apple Express' Mississauga facility, which is located just outside of Toronto. The power of RMS Twenty-eight employees work at the distribution center and manually sort 2,000 parcels per hour for 360 destinations. GreyOrange’s RMS system, slated for implementation in October 2023, will enable Apple Express to easily scale its sorting operations to over 10,000 parcels per hour for over 450 sort destinations. The RMS system will also support one-click flexible configuration of destinations, fully automated induction, fully customizable analytics, destination management, auditing, and manual sorting for handling fragile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.80
…provide users with a system that provides “end-to-end robot orchestration.” Mountain View, Calif.-based InOrbit has two customer bases—robotics vendors and end users. Its clients work in facilities ranging from warehouses and manufacturing facilities to hospitals and hotels. The company has been actively involved in promoting interoperability. It has demonstrated its software working with a range of standards, including the MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard and VDA 5050. Pestoni noted that InOrbit supports these standards efforts because they are addressing one of the key issues that customers face when they have multiple robotic systems – fragmentation. Warehouses can't expand automation without orchestration…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.93
…inventory management. All of this is going to require orchestration. Klappich noted that a multi-agent orchestration platform that assigns, prioritizes, and coordinates those islands of automation is a tall order. In his facility in Gallatin, Kuntz is living Klappich’s dream. He already has automated storage shuttles from TGW, robotic putwalls from Kindred, robotic truck unloading from Boston Dynamics, and a storage and retrieval system Exotec dedicated to returns. The key to innovation success is identifying quickly whether a technology can be integrated into the flow, said Kuntz. At this point, a warehouse execution system from Vargo makes that possible in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.67
CoEvolution Technology today announced that its multi-fleet robot orchestration software has been deployed at more than 50 companies. The China-based company said its multi-fleet solutions are based on AI-driven core software that can control different types of robots, coordinating them to deliver multi-fleet solutions. CoEvolution's software harnesses video game technology so that the movements of multiple agents can be plotted in order to control real-world fleets of heterogenous robots. Dr Zhu saw the potential offered by AI-based technology to create value, having spent many years learning the ‘pain points’ in the logistics industry. “We are pioneers. It’s something that you…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.88
…multi-vendor robot fleet. CoEvolution said the CO-PICK system uses orchestration software to deliver highly efficient picking, order fulfillment and integrated logistics support for 417 Lotte Superstores. The challenge The wide variety of SKUs and high requirements for picking efficiency and accuracy within the retail industry places substantial pressure on warehouse operations. Lotte required a new system of warehouse automation to help ease pressures resulting from a rapid increase in the minimum wage in Korea. During a periodic review of its warehouse systems to see how the latest technology could deliver operational improvements, Lotte Global Logistics found isolated ‘islands of automation’,…