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Last month, GreyOrange Inc. received recognition as the “Customer Impact Technology Leader” in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK Matrix report on autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. The company was named because of its Ranger AMRs and GreyMatter Fulfillment Operating System, or FOS. “GreyOrange's robust product portfolio and initiative to combine AI/ML [artificial intelligence and machine learning] and robotics assist organizations in…
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The combination of robots and other equipment promises to help supply chains achieve new levels of efficiency. Bespoke Manufacturing Co. has chosen S&H Systems Inc. and Zebra Techologies Corp.'s automation to improve visibility and productivity, announced Zebra today. The Phoenix-based apparel manufacturer will use autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Zebra unit Fetch Robotics, as well as Zebra's fixed industrial scanners.…
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Attabotics today unveiled the Attabot 2022, the first commercialized version of its proprietary robot shuttle for dense storage and retrieval. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said Attabot 2022 is stronger and smarter than previous models. Attabotics added that the robot has a simplified mechatronic design to reduce operational costs and increase the efficiency of automated picking and packing of goods. “Despite…
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Most warehouses are just beginning to automate, but those that have are already reaping the benefits. Locus Robotics Corp. today announced that its mobile robots have surpassed 1 billion picks. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company noted that this achievement came only 59 days after it recorded 900 million units picked. “Reaching our 1 billion pick milestone underscores the critical business value…
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With many robotics and software vendors offering competing products, how can prospective users determine which ones to follow? inVia Robotics Inc. last week announced that Gartner Inc. has included it in the 2022 list of “Cool Vendors in Supply Chain Technology.” “This recognition from Gartner amplifies our continued commitment to solving the random access to inventory issue facing e-commerce warehouses,”…
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While numerous robot models are now available, roughly 70% of North American warehouses aren't automated. Why is that? Challenges include the need to get user feedback during the development process and for operator training upon commercialization. Addverb Technologies Pvt. this week opened a new Center of Excellence for Advanced Robotics Research and Development in Fremont, Calif. Addverb's center of excellence…
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General-purpose robots are still the stuff of science fiction, but there's no doubt that automation is becoming part of our daily lives, from vacuum cleaners to fast fulfillment of e-commerce orders. How close are adaptable robots to reality? Apptronik Inc. is developing humanoid models and is watching how the rest of the robotics industry is advancing. “We're really at an…
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While obstacle detection and avoidance have largely been solved for mobile robots, perception and manipulation remain challenging for piece-picking operations. Advances in computer vision, machine learning, and end-of-arm tooling are now enabling robots to pick at human and even superhuman rates. One company focusing on successful automation of pick-and-place workflows is Material Handling Systems Inc. (MHS). The Mt. Washington, Ky.-based…
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Robot sales in North America hit a record high for the third quarter in a row, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. The growth was driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and increasing demand for logistics automation in e-commerce, said the association this week. Of the 12,305 robots sold in the second quarter of 2022, 59%…
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The warehouse worker shortage is well-known, but technology can help mitigate demographic shifts, according to Berkshire Grey Inc. The Bedford, Mass.-based supply chain automation provider today announced its 2022 “State of Retail & eCommerce Fulfillment Report.” Hanover Research conducted the research with Berkshire Grey, surveying 200 chief supply chain officers at retail and e-commerce businesses on topics including labor, costs,…
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Solinftec today announced that it is expanding its Solix agricultural robotics offerings. In addition to its Solix Scouting robot, the company has unveiled its Solix Sprayer robot designed to detect and spray weeds. “Solinftec focuses on really solving structural problems in agricultural management and offers solutions that truly promote low-impact agriculture,” stated Leonardo Carvalho, director of operations at Solinftec. “Weed…
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Mobile robots and autonomous carts, lifts, and tuggers promise to make material handling operations more efficient. But why aren't more warehouse and distribution centers using them? Many operations understand the need to automate but don't know where to start, according to Vecna Robotics. The Waltham, Mass.-based company has tried to make it easier for manufacturers and warehouses to adopt autonomous…
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In 2020, Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. raised $900 million for its THL Automation Fund. Since then, the Boston-based company has helped automated storage provider AutoStore go public, acquired the Semiconductor Solutions Group of Brooks Automation for $3 billion, and invested in freight-tracking software firm FourKites. In February 2022, THL participated in robotic picking provider RightHand Robotics' Series C round.…
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Not only can exoskeletons help workers and people with disabilities, but they can also collect and deliver useful data to users, managers, and clinicians. German Bionic Systems GmbH said it has developed On-Site Intelligence for its fifth-generation Cray X industrial exoskeleton. German Bionic said the Cray X is “the world's first connected exoskeleton.” The upper-body wearable device learns to reinforce…
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While consumer demand fluctuates, the need for more efficient supply chains continues to grow, as does demand for automation. Yale Materials Handling works closely with customers to maximize the value of its automated lift trucks. The global market for autonomous lift trucks could experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 9.5% and expansion from $2 billion in 2021 to $4.65…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
