Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.97
…path than flexibly following goals. A lift truck or cleaning robot can navigate around people.” The MassRobotics standard uses the WebSocket API (application programming interface). In yesterday's demonstration, the display consisted of a Vecna map with Waypoint and WiBotic information published to it. Shared map created from Vecna, Waypoint, and WiBotic data using the MassRobotics interoperability protocol. More status reports to come “The MassRobotics standard makes it easier for the ecosystem to adopt multifleet plug-and-play operations,” said Theobald. “The most common feedback we've had is that it takes a couple of hours [in comparison with the time it would take…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.55
…“Next Generation Robotics provides algorithms for routing tugs and cleaning robots, all in the same warehouse,” Pestoni said. “We can connect and control them, and now these robots need to know how to optimize routes second by second.” “Just as public restrooms used to have clipboards with sheets to say when they were last cleaned; now, we can do that for every square foot of an airport,” he explained. “If you combine that rich data from the robot's operation with secondary data, people and robots can do smarter things.” “We've worked with IoT companies in warehouses. In addition to autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.23
…should rank higher on the list of to-dos than cleaning out the cellar or reorganizing the garage. That said, many reverse-logistics operations remain primarily manual, noted Chris Rowland, director of solutions consulting at Honeywell Intelligrated. But manual processing is in the early stages of turning to automation, according to industry experts interviewed for this article. “Automation in reverse logistics is not just a trend, it’s a reality,” explained Monty McVaugh, manager of the product management group at OPEX. He cited several factors beyond the increasing number of returns as e-commerce grows. Increased volume requires increased speed of processing returns, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.92
…the COVID-19 pandemic, a few were already involved in cleaning applications. Avidbots Corp. today announced that it has expanded the functionality of its Neo 2 floor-scrubbing robot with a sprayer that can disinfect high-touch surfaces more economically and safely than other approaches. “The days of having single-purpose robots for specific tasks are behind us. A robot must be multi-functional to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers,” stated Pablo Molina, co-founder and chief technology officer of Avidbots. “With the Disinfection Add-On, our customers can disinfect surfaces for a few hundred dollars per month—this is more than 10x savings when compared to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.87
…of robots serving industries such as food and beverage, cleaning, hospitality, security, healthcare, and logistics. “Advances in robotics and technology will lead to job transformation over the next few years,” said the Tokyo-based company. SBRG said it has deployed more than 5,000 of its own systems, including the Pepper and NAO humanoids, Whiz cleaning robots, and Servi food-service robot, in more than 70 countries. As part of its global expansion, SBRG said it will work with various stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. It cited trends such as digitalisation and the use of AI as drivers of growth…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.81
…The two companies have also established a real estate footprint and commercial fleet management capabilities, including fueling, servicing, and cleaning of self-driving vehicles. “Argo and Ford are aggressively preparing for large-scale autonomous vehicle operations across a broad footprint of U.S. cities,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Ford Autonomous Vehicles & Mobility Businesses. “Pairing Walmart’s retail and e-commerce leadership with Argo and Ford’s self-driving operations across these multiple cities marks a significant step toward scaling a commercial goods delivery service that will ultimately power first-to-scale business efficiencies and enable a great consumer experience.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.31
…and being virtually maintenance free with no watering, battery cleaning or changing required.” “It may not be right for the really high-throughput applications, but I think it has its sweet spot for many light- to medium-duty operations,” Bruin added. “Just like with lithium, it’s a matter of assessing the application benefits and costs, and making the ROI work.” In many ways, lift truck OEMs are taking a dual path to addressing labor availability concerns. One is the fully automated lift truck. In addition, a range of other technologies, including new motive power options, operator-assist functions, and semi-autonomous functions, can maximize…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.08
…million in deals in July 2021 for use in cleaning, deliveries, farming, and security. Other industries represented in transactions tracked by Robotics 24/7 included defense/military, food preparation, and marine/energy. Merger and acquisition activity picked up, with 26 last month in comparison with seven in June, but only a few involving special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). There was also one notable failure: the shutdown and sale of Hayward, Calif.-based Abundant Robotics Inc., which was working on apple-harvesting robots. Speaking of mergers and mobile robots, even though no amount was announced, ABB Group's purchase of ASTI Mobile Robotics Group is significant, with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.28
…stages of maturity, according to Styleintelligence. Mobile robots for cleaning stores are more mature than inventory systems or aerial drones for deliveries. In addition, the supplier landscape includes companies solving individual problems rather than more holistic approaches. Source: Styleintelligence However, the nature of fulfillment will also change as robotic manipulation improves, said respondents. “There are quite specific challenges in picking groceries compared to normal item picking,” stated Fizyr. “You often have closely stacked items that can stick to each other.” “Secondly, some of the of the materials are reflective, and it can be like looking into a mirror sometimes,” it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.56
From materials handling to inventory and floor cleaning, autonomous mobile robots are finding more uses beyond factories and warehouses. Brain Corp. has developed the BrainOS software-as-a-service offering to provide autonomy and reporting features to more than 16,000 robots and logged over 4.9 million hours of operation. The San Diego, Calif.-based company was founded in 2009, and its customers include Walmart, Kroger, and the Mall of America. Denver Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the U.S., plans to use Tennant Co. floor scrubbers with BrainOS, starting with 14 buildings. Brain recently hired Jon Thomason as its new chief…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.40
…5pm CEST Duration: 30 minutes For companies that make cleaning robots, an immense amount of data is required to ensure a space is cleaned correctly. Founder of Cyberclean Systems, Buck Ward, will share his experience with cleaning robots and the value of data and dynamic controls.For companies that make cleaning robots, an immense amount of data is required to ensure a space is cleaned correctly. Founder of Cyberclean Systems, Buck Ward, will share his experience with cleaning robots and the value of data and dynamic controls. Companies know they need to automate in order to keep up with the demand…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.99
The COVID-19 pandemic increased interest in cleaning and disinfection robots worldwide. Dutch robotics startup AZIOBOT BV has teamed up with Belgian network operator Proximus to test its SB2 floor-cleaning robots over a 5G wireless network. “COVID-19 has raised awareness of autonomous robots tremendously, especially for cleaning in public spaces such as airports, schools, and hospitals,” stated Sarthak Yadav, CEO of AZIOBOT. “That’s where our robots are playing a vital role.” AZIOBOT said its goal is to make autonomous technology as easy for businesses to use as consumers can operate smartphones. The company has received investor from Koolen Industries and Amsterdam-based…