Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
…24% of organizations plan to implement automated guided vehicle (AGV) or AMR technology within the next year. (Peerless is a sibling organization to Robotics 24/7.) When evaluating automated material handling solutions, nearly 95% of respondents identified throughput as “important” or “very important.” The speed and flexibility of a pallet-handling solution is a critical factor in throughput efficiency gains, said Vecna. “The last 18 months had driven huge demand for AMRs like autonomous forklifts, but adoption has been held up by both safety concerns and performance-driven ROI [return on investment],” stated Daniel Theobald, founder and chief innovation officer of Vecna Robotics.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
…vehicles. One example is the Jaguar autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) employed by the Israeli Army. The Jaguar uses a COMBATT 6T NATO-standard battery produced by Epsilor Corp. The military robot is deployed around the Gaza Border, and it's also not far from other borders and infantry and special units. The Jaguar has several 6T batteries that provide it with over 16 kilowatt-hours of energy. The Jaguar is a heavy-duty vehicle that's maneuverable in combat and combat-support applications. It works in hazardous environments and requires high energy capacity on board to enable traction in very complex terrains. Epsilor's 6T batteries represent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
…entire system throughput—they need in and out lines, rejects, AGVs [automated guided vehicles], etc.,” he said. “We can design the whole warehouse with integrators and operators. No other country goes to that level.” “A robot by itself is dumb and is useful only when you connect it upstream and downstream,” Diankov asserted. “Customers have to spend more money localizing projects, connecting sensors, making sure of assumptions for picking, or managing SKU size. This is not just for pick and drop, but also palletizing, materials handling, and industrial automation.” Mujin to show robots at Pack Expo Mujin plans to showcase palletizing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.38
…and manufacturing customers. “For a number of years, the AGV [automated guided vehicle] market had to provide guidance for different installations,” said Zate. “Now, AMR technology is so sophisticated, having an AMR replace and AGV is almost a no-brainer because of easier installation.” “We're really well-positioned now to bring full-service offerings to segments beyond our four key markets of 3PLs, retail, healthcare, and industrial,” he added. “Manufacturing was slow for us, but Waypoint opens the door.” “We want to continue to serve Waypoint's customers with our unique capabilities,” Walker said. “We want to bring the same benefits to the manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
…market for mobile robots (including automated guided vehicles or AGVs) will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.34%, growing from $11.4 billion (U.S.) in 2019 to $30.96 billion by 2026, according to Research and Markets. It attributed this growth to increasing demand, labor constraints, and increasingly efficient management software for different industry applications. Similarly, Mordor Intelligence predicted a 15.12% CAGR between 2018 and 2026. It noted growing AMR adoption in the automotive, healthcare, and oil and gas sectors. The biggest mobile robot transaction last year was Geek+'s closing of its $200 million Series C round. Fortune Business Insights…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.31
…“The initial uptick in robotics and AI was in AGVs [automated guided vehicles] and AMRs [autonomous mobile robots],” he said. “The industry has moved more and more from proofs of concept to operationalizing and contextualizing the specific needs of customers. There's a need for holistic solutions.” What about collaborative robots? “We've deployed a few cobots out of the 3,100 in our warehouses,” replied Sakharkar. “They have evolved in terms of speed, accuracy of movement, and the sensors that can be used. We've piloted and tested all kinds of new capabilities, and we typically use cobots in goods-to-person picking.” “We use…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
…Research. “These robots, made up of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), are being used to move goods within the warehouse and being integrated within wider automated or manual workflows.” Worldwide commercial robot revenue in warehouses will have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 23% from 2021 to 2030 and will exceed $51 billion (U.S.) by 2030, said the research firm last week. Warehouse robots mature In the past few years, warehouse operators have moved from the early exploration phase to deployments as the commercial robotics market matures, said ABI Research. Early adopters are benefitting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
…Meili FMS. The system is designed to allow robot operators to handle different types and brands of AMRs and AGVs in one system. The fleet management tool can be used for planning, assigning, and executing tasks through key features such as mapping, data logging, and data analytics, said the Copenhagen-based company.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.35
…was out in October 2020,” replied Singh. “We'll see AGVs [automated guided vehicles], AMRs [autonomous mobile robots], service robots, and collaborative robots coming.” Dev Singh, Qualcomm “We're one of the few semiconductor companies with a robotics division, and I have 300 engineers,” he said. “We're in millions of robots out there. We saw a lot of interest in the QRB5165, but we also wanted to provide a reference design customized for drones.” “For example, the RB5 5G includes flight-control support,” continued Singh. “Developers don't have to worry about IMUs [inertial measurement units] or time-stamped data from the drone for stability.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
…base as they learn more about the difference between AGVs [automated guided vehicles] and AMRs,” stated Joe Bollman, manager of Alta Robotics. “Customers are asking for features like the ability to reroute in real-time and navigate freely around obstacles – a more viable, safe and flexible option for many.” “In today’s world, autonomous material handling solutions are a crucial component to helping organizations keep pace with the demands of the industry and offset labor shortages,” he added. “Expanding our offerings with Vecna Robotics’ solutions aligns with Alta’s focus on serving our customers with the most innovative and best-in-class materials handling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.18
…for people. The global market for automated guided vehicle (AGVs) and AMRs is expected to reach $13.2 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 35%, according to Research and Markets.com. Both AGVs and AMRs collectively are going to cross the installed base of 1.5 million in the next five years, as mobile robots become the new normal across day-to-day operations, said Reply. “Reply is a long-term, trusted partner in delivering Azure IoT solutions, and we’re delighted to continue our collaboration on this new scalable robotics offering,” said Lakecia Gunter, vice president and general manager of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.39
…Meili FMS. The system is designed to allow robot operators to handle different types and brands of AMRs and AGVs in one system. The fleet management tool can be used for planning, assigning, and executing tasks through key features such as mapping, data logging, and data analytics, said the Copenhagen-based company.