Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.51
…short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 customers including Kroger, Walmart, Loblaw, and Georgia-Pacifi. Gatik’s Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks are commercially deployed in multiple markets including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario. Gatik’s autonomous trucks each feature a cold chain-capable 20’ foot box designed to transport ambient, refrigerated, and frozen goods quickly, safely, and efficiently. The collaboration involves consistent, repeated delivery runs multiple times per day, seven days per week across Kroger’s Dallas distribution network while unlocking the advantages of autonomous delivery for Kroger’s customers: Increased speed and responsiveness when fulfilling e-commerce orders, reduced costs, and dedicated capacity across the supply chain’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.35
…over 100 customers, including JD.com, DHL, IKEA, TCL, and Walmart, according to its website. It secured its first U.S. contract in August. Hirocloud, which is based in Edison, New Jersey, is using 600 FowardX AMRs as its 50,000 sq ft. facility, according to the news site Industry Today. Founded in 2016, ForwardX has four AMR product lines, including its Flex Series, Max Series, Apex Series, and Conveyor Series. To date, it has raised $109 million, according to Crunchbase. ForwardX Robotics sees the popular trade show as a great space to connect with customers across the logistics supply chain in North…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.50
…$12.0 billion in the quarter.” Symbotic deploys robots for Walmart Symbotic said it applies robots, high-density storage, machine vision, and machine learning to solve complex distribution challenges and “reimagine” the supply chain. The company claimed that its combination of artificial intelligence and automation “enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy, and efficiency.” In addition, Symbotic said it “transforms” warehouses into strategic assets for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food and beverage companies. In May 2022, it announced that Walmart was expanding deployment of its systems to 42 regional distribution centers. In July, Symbotic and Walmart added…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.40
…also be hosting the “You Are Ready for Robots in the Warehouse” panel. Representatives from Mujin, Geek+, FANUC, and Walmart will make up the panel. “The panel will provide valuable insights on the latest advancements in robotics and automation the warehouse and logistics industry,” Mujin said. Editors note: This article has been updated to include a video of the demonstration.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.11
…and logistics trade show this week, including representatives from Walmart, Amazon, IKEA, and Target. Some 250 industry experts will also share their insights during panel discussions and talks. Tomorrow at 10:20 a.m. PT, Addverb Americas CEO Mark Messina will speak as part of “The Automated Micro Fulfillment & Autonomous Routing” panel. Other experts on the panel will include executives from Davinci Micro, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and Wise Systems. The session will “discuss trends in autonomous micro-fulfillment and autonomous routing,” Addverb said. Addverb invests in U.S. market Addverb has spent the past year expanding its presence in the U.S. after Reliance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
…but it didn't want 1 million sq. ft. Sure, Walmart acquired Alert Innovation in October, but ASRS is like an erector set—it can be put up pretty quickly. With AutoStore and RightPick for inbound receiving and outbound order fulfillment, apo.com's new 220,000-sq.-ft. facility can operate 24/7 and ship €1.5 billion [$1.6 billion U.S.] worth of product a year. We're building a network to support the growth of businesses. They don't have to be an Amazon or a Walmart. What are some of the advantages of automation for smaller companies? Martinelli: In a smaller company, there are fewer layers to sell…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.94
…the same rate, but they haven't gone down. The Walmarts of the world don't have problems with capital, but smaller players haven't traditionally used automation. Berkshire Grey offers robotics as a service [RaaS], which takes the capital burden off of companies and makes it easier for some operators to adopt robots. While e-commerce continued to grow in the second half of 2022, isn't there also a shift toward omnichannel? Geyer: Most of the focus has been on e-commerce because most of the growth in demand has been in that channel. Compared with retail applications, where the cost of handling a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.18
…of the product shipped to customers like Whole Foods, Walmart and Albertsons, the facilities are located within 400 miles of the markets served; harvested product is packed and shipped within a few days of harvesting. “We don’t hold our crop, which is another way we are disrupting the food supply chain,” said Frankert. “We ship directly from our farms to the customers.” The application represents a unique combination of a traditional, but effective automated materials handling technology. It uses a pallet-handling ASRS along with sensors and LED lighting. It demonstrates that just when we think we’ve mined all of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.58
…chaos between manufacturers and retailers. Only big companies like Walmart, Target, Amazon, GXO, DHL, or Kroger could automate. While we were talking about a labor crisis coming, it was hard work to sell robotics. The companies that leaned in early on are now scaling automation—they've made those investments. Now, everyone realizes it's happening, and there's no debate over whether to automate. It's now, “How do we do it? How can we make it happen with no skills within the organization?” SVT Robotics said its SOFTBOT integration platform and network of partners can help warehouses bring in robots. Click image to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
…began deliveries in California and Texas this year, and Walmart started services in Arizona, Florida, and Texas. FedEx Express plans to begin drone cargo deliveries with Elroy Air in 2023. How much could the drone delivery market grow? Estimates vary widely. Future Market Insights projected a 33% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $322 million in 2022 to $5.5 billion in 2032. Research and Markets forecast a CAGR of 49%, from $228 million in 2022 to $5.5 billion by 2030. Allied Market Research predicted a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.3%, from $940 million in 2021 to $32.1 billion…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
…“Sustainability isn't as prominent in the U.S. yet, but Walmart and some apparel manufacturers have made some commitments.” Exotec plans more R&D, sets sights on U.S. market Exotec plans to continue work on improving its robots. “We have no plans to rest on our laurels in terms of further refining our technology. We will continue to recruit new people, not just in manufacturing, but also in R&D,” Moulin said. “After all, efficiency in warehousing and logistics has never been more important, so we want to make sure our customers have everything they need to face the future with confidence.” In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.09
Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, and Phoenix areas. This marks the first time customers in these regions can take advantage of Walmart’s drone deliveries, following the retailer’s earlier announcement of plans to expand its network with DroneUp to reach 4 million additional households across six states. From last-minute meal solutions to a package of Christmas cookies, Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart said it has successfully executed thousands of same-day drone deliveries to date. “Drone delivery makes it possible for our customers to shop those last-minute or forgotten items with ease, in a…