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…but scaled back due to COVID-19. Going back to the IMS, we showcased where the 19 teams were in their journey toward eventual head-to-head racing. Based on a variety of conditions, like weather, we didn't feel that putting multiple cars on track was a safe bet at that time. We wanted to first show that autonomous cars could go fast…
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…the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Our company culture has been strengthened based on these valuable contributions.” Pittsburgh-based RE2 Robotics provides the RE2 Sapien family of robotic arms, RE2 Detect computer vision software, and RE2 Intellect autonomy software to enable mobile manipulation systems that operate in a variety of complex indoor and outdoor environments. The company said its systems…
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…demand amid worker shortages and COVID-19 restrictions, said NVIDIA. The AI and computing challenges of AMRs are similar to those of autonomous vehicles, according to the company. In industrial facilities, robots “travel miles of aisles to roll up millions of products to assist teams of moving people,” it said. “Obstacles are ever-present.” As manufacturing centers and warehouses are reconfigured or…
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…rising exponentially each year. The COVID-19 pandemic has just added urgency to this trend. Customers expect ultra-fast deliveries, while e-commerce retailers struggle with a serious lack of workforce and increasing labor costs. Machine vision, artificial intelligence, and mobile robots are among the technologies helping warehouses, “dark stores,” and distribution centers consolidate orders and quickly, efficiently, and flawlessly prepare them for…
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…market grows Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer behavior had been shifting more and more toward online shopping. Material handling automation has become increasingly important for businesses to efficiently fulfill orders and stay competitive during supply chain disruptions. As the table below shows, statistics of the global material handling market show tremendous growth potential. Being currently valued at just over…
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…Inc. has not only weathered COVID-19 disruptions; it has also responded to fast-growing demand for smart automation. “The first half of 2021 was full of continued uncertainty on a global scale,” wrote Erik Nieves, co-founder and CEO of Plus One, in a blog post. “We had great people on board, the right technologies in development, and clients who were excited…
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In 2021, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic aggravated labor shortages, increased the demand for social distancing, and changed consumer behavior. The restaurant industry was particularly hard hit, and several robotics developers rose to address these challenges. This past year, Miso Robotics Inc. announced partnerships with major chains, announced its Flippy 2 system, and closed on its latest equity crowdfunding round. The…
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…for full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, more robots are offering to help shorthanded staffs. Savioke last week announced Relay+, the latest generation of its service robot for hotels, offices, restaurants, and hospitals. “Service robots are becoming increasingly common in the hospitality and foodservice industries,” stated Steve Cousins, founder and CEO of Savioke. “Our safe, efficient robots have made more…
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…years of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain snafus, and shifting demand, multiple industries are looking to robots and automation to improve efficiency and mitigate widespread labor shortages. Robotics 24/7 asked the following thought leaders among robotics associations, end users, and suppliers about their thoughts: Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) Tom Ryden, executive…
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and exacerbated labor shortages, more operations are adopting automation. Rhenus Hong Kong and Geekplus Technology Co. today said they have successfully deployed autonomous mobile robots at a Rhenus warehouse in Asia. “Our goal is to provide the best and most innovative logistics service to achieve faster and more flexible movement of…
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…and beverage and retail products. COVID-19 has changed the way we all interact and relate to travel, making contactless delivery even more relevant and essential.” Ottonomy said its primary focus is on helping retailers and restaurants automate indoor and outdoor contactless deliveries. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based company has won the Mobility Startup Award given by Plug & Play Accelerator and…
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…for the five years before COVID-19.” Cartons are conveyed to a palletizing cell. Source: NorthShore Care Supply Robots grow with inventory Fast forward to July 2021, when I toured the Green Oaks facility once again. The AMRs were still traveling through the aisles, associates were busy picking to the robots and moving product through the packing stations, and lift truck…
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…top consumer shopping trends after COVID-19: The “2021 State of the U.S. eCommerce Consumer Survey” captures insights on shopping habits. Click here for the full infographic. Source: CGS The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that holiday retail sales will increase between 8.5% and 10.5% this year. The NRF reports that online and non-store sales continue to experience significant gains, growing…
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As with other industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand for automation in the restaurant industry. However, small and midsize businesses, or SMBs, have tight profit margins and are understandably reluctant to invest in new, complex technologies even as they struggle with turnover and labor shortages, according to Haitham Al-Beik, CEO of Wings. Littleton, Mass.-based Letsbutterfly Inc., which does business…
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…supply chain demand Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, ForwardX said it has seen strong growth. Named by LinkedIn China as a Top 13 Startup, the company claimed that its flexible automation platform can “deliver better performance for customers at a better value.” “It’s an exciting time for us and the industry as a whole,” said Yaxin Guan, chief operating officer of…
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