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…with robotic trailer unloading is Boston Dynamics (Booth S2541), which recently announced that DHL Supply Chain has achieved the first commercial deployment of its Stretch trailer unloading robot at a DHL facility. AI-based robotic solution providers are increasingly targeting automated trailer unloading, especially with floor loaded cartons, including Pickle Robot Co. (Booth N6307). Peter Blair, vice president of marketing and…
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Boston Dynamics has established a reputation as one of the most innovative and advanced robotics companies in the world. Much of this reputation has grown through the many videos of its dancing robots. And, while the videos are fun, they also serve a very real purpose in spurring innovation and advancing robotic technology. The videos, as well as Boston Dynamics’…
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…the case of the new Boston Dynamics Stretch™ robot now unloading containers in a DHL Supply Chain warehouse, close collaboration between partners with complementary expertise. Stretch was developed through a strategic collaboration between the two companies with Boston Dynamics providing world-class robotics technology and DHL supplying unmatched warehouse operations expertise and proven processes for integrating automation into the supply chain.…
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…DHL has relationships with AutoStore, Boston Dynamics, Locus Robotics, and Vecna Robotics, among others. “The balance between existing, fixed infrastructure and flexible automation and ROI [return on investment] is based on the customer,” said Gary Allen, vice president of supply chain excellence at Ryder Supply Chain. “AMRs [autonomous mobile robots] need one and a half years, while an ASRS may…
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…first company to commercially apply Boston Dynamics' Stretch robot to unloading cartons from trucks. “Through our accelerated digitization strategy, we continue to innovate and find creative solutions for today’s supply chain challenges,” stated Sally Miller, CIO of DHL Supply Chain North America. “We are also excited to be able to offer yet another solution to our customers that allows for…
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…to achieve commercial application of Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot developed for carton unloading of trucks. The successful deployment of the robot at a DHL Supply Chain site comes just one year after DHL Supply Chain announced its $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics. In the application, Stretch robots take packages from the back of trailers and place…
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…robotics enthusiasts are aware of Boston Dynamics Inc.'s Atlas humanoid robot, which has performed feats of acrobatics on YouTube and in commercials. But to make its system more humanlike, the company has continued developing its capabilities, as seen in new videos today. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics said that “Atlas Gets a Grip” (below) demonstrates a natural progression of the robot's…
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…recently completed a pilot with Boston Dynamics' Stretch robot for automated trailer unloading in Fishkill and has ordered its first two units to be deployed in Gallatin. “We’re going to start with trailer unloading,” he said. Adoption inches to dark facilities Now, two units in one facility may not sound like a lot. But Gap Inc. started with just a…
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…and Articulated Arm Loader/Unloader and Boston Dynamics' Stretch. “My opinions is that we have the best approach, but Honeywell's system is impressive,” acknowledged Drumwright. “The suction approach has been tried for 15 years, and it's hard to pick up a box from the top or a single side.” “It's a huge market out there, and Boston Dynamics can find a…
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…a pilot with Boston Dynamic’s Stretch robot for automated trailer unloading in Fishkill and has ordered its first two units to be deployed in Gallatin. “We’re going to start with trailer unloading,” Kuntz said. Gap Inc. was an early adopter of Kindred.ai robotic putwalls, and has since deployed over 200 across its network. Now, two units in one facility may…
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Boston Dynamics Inc. yesterday announced that it has signed a $10 million agreement with supply chain company NFI as part of a pilot program to see if Stretch is a right fit for the Camden, N.J.-based company. The case-handling mobile robot will initially be used to unload trucks and containers in 2023 at NFI’s warehouse in Savannah, Ga. If all…
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…$10 million agreement to deploy Boston Dynamics’ newest robot, Stretch, across its U.S. warehousing operations. The mobile robot will begin unloading trucks and containers as a pilot program at NFI’s Savannah, GA facility in 2023, with plans to outfit additional warehouse locations across North America over the next few years. Supply chain demand remains near all-time highs. To support the…
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…and its Spot quadruped robot, Boston Dynamics Inc. is one of the most recognizable robotics companies in the world. At the same time, Boston Dynamics is serious about providing value for industrial applications. Hyundai Motor Group acquired the company from SoftBank Group Corp. in 2021. Since then, Boston Dynamics has demonstrated Spot in many different environments; offered the Stretch robot…
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…Lidar Inc. yesterday announced that Boston Dynamics will use the company’s lidar sensors in its robots as part of a multi-year agreement. The San Jose, Calif.-based company said its lidar sensors let mobile robots (AMR) operate autonomously in various conditions. That includes varying temperatures and rainstorms. With its sensors, robots have access to real-time 3D perception data for localization, mapping,…
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…a profound honor. Marc Raibert, Boston Dynamics Marc Raibert, founder, former CEO, and now chairman of Boston Dynamics, will be recognized for technology. His company is known for the BigDog, Atlas, and Spot legged robots, as well as Handle and the new Stretch truck-unloading system. Automatica to celebrate more robotics innovators Bertil Thorvaldsson, ABB At Automatica in Munich on June…
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