Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.37
…their facilities. AMR sales on the rise Last month, Interact Analysis reported that more than 100,000 mobile robots were deployed globally last year, which it said is the first time that milestone has been met. “The current labor shortage, coupled with strong e-commerce growth, has accelerated manufacturing and logistics companies’ plans to automate,” wrote Ash Sharma, managing director at Interact Analysis and the author of the report. “This has caused sales in mobile robots to spiral, with nearly 70% more vehicles shipped than the year before and a 36% increase in revenues, which rose to nearly $3 billion.” AMRs are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.63
…Sullivan recently presented it a Technology Innovation Leader Award. Ranked No. 1 in automated tow tractor market share by Interact Analysis, Seegrid noted that its Palion Tow Tractor can move multiple payloads weighing up to 10,000 lb.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.23
…Reuben Scriven, who are analysts at the research firm Interact Analysis. Back in March, Stott published a report that forecast a total of 7,300 automated MFCs to be installed globally by 2030, with half of those within the Americas – the US still leading the way. Sounds impressive, but he noted that the rollout of MFCs was slower than previously expected “due to a range of both supply-side and demand-side factors.” In other words, it isn’t all about the problems in the supply chain. On the supply side, Stott reported that 60 systems were on order going into 2021 but…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.80
…with uniquely intelligent autonomous solutions. Ash Sharma Managing director Interact Analysis In addition to leading Interact Analysis' European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) operations, Sharma is the lead for the firm's Robotics and Warehouse Automation Division. He brings 20 years of experience to the table in sectors ranging from industrial automation and smart manufacturing to drones, robotics, and medical technology. Sharma previously served as vice president and senior director at IHS Markit, where he led its power and industrial technology research practices. Sharma led a team of more than 80 analysts providing research on sectors including industrial automation and smart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.90
…sharp increase over the past few years, according to Interact Analysis (see below). It projected the AMR hardware market alone to grow from $1 billion (U.S.) in 2017 to $7 billion in 2022, and that was even before the pandemic. The shift by automotive manufacturers to electric and autonomous vehicles, the mass personalization of goods and services, worldwide e-commerce growth, and worsening labor shortages are driving this growth. In addition, AMRs are starting to provide more value for end users by collecting data to be shared and analyzed in close to real time. This is helpful for inventory management, knowing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.78
…Technology Co. published in partnership with market research firm Interact Analysis. Beijing-based Geek+ said the 19-page paper, titled “The Future of Warehouse Robotics,” examines where the warehouse industry is at in the beginning of 2022 and the new approaches made possible by AMR technology. Founded 2015, Geek+ said it is trusted by over 500 global industry leaders and has been recognized as a world leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) by Interact Analysis. The company said it has deployed more than 200,000 robots worldwide. Geek+ added that it applies robotics and artificial intelligence to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.47
…every year until 2028, according to market research firm Interact Analysis. This is a massive increase on the previous predicted growth rate of 20-25%. In fact, as soon as 2023, as much as 5% of the entire United States’ forklift fleet is predicted to be automated. As much as 5% of the US forklift fleet is predicted to be automated by 2023 | Image credit: Robotics Business Review 4 factors driving the growth of automated forklift systems A combination of factors is driving the rapid growth of automated forklift systems, including: A tight labor market. It remains difficult to hire…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.79
…client’s needs.” The mobile robot industry is fast growing. Interact Analysis this month reported that more than 100,000 mobile robots were shipped globally last year. The global market was valued at $2.4 billion in 2021, according to Statista.com, and it could reach over $10.5 billion by 2028. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics: “We are delighted to partner with Oceaneering, one of the leading AGV producers in North America and Europe. “With our customer-focused approach, proven ANT navigation technology, and close technical support, we see strong synergies between our companies, and we look forward to helping Oceaneering’s team bring numerous successful…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.16
…young, they are actively reshaping manufacturing and warehouse operations. Interact Analysis reported that about 100,000 mobile robots were shipped globally last year. That's the highest ever sold. That includes automated guided vehicles (AGVs) as well as AMRs. AMR sales strong in response to pandemic, labor shortage The rising adoption of mobile robots is in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and the acceleration of online ordering, said Ash Sharma, managing director at Interact Analysis and author of the report. Because more companies are choosing to automate, “this has caused sales in mobile robots to spiral, with nearly 70%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.68
…and deplete pallet lanes, and conduct other hands-free workflows. Interact Analysis recently named Seegrid the No. 1 AMR provider in the U.S. Seegrid recently added a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) offering for its systems. In addition, MODEX attendees can see firsthand how Seegrid IQ provides enhanced perception and humanlike awareness. The next-generation autonomy technology enables AMRs to reliably and safely transport goods across busy factories and dynamic warehouses, said the company. Seegrid will also offer live demonstrations of its Fleet Central enterprise software suite. It will give booth visitors the opportunity to monitor AMRs with the Supervisor fleet management software and maximize…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.23
…which was recently named the No. 1 AMR by Interact Analysis. HDS Global said its high-throughput technology is built for rapid rollout and has a 50% lower cost of operation than today's systems. After the debut of RoboFS last month, potential customers, partners, and institutional investors can visit the new center to see how the system will be implemented at scale, said the company. “HDS Global is pushing robotics and automation into new territory, which is tremendously exciting,” said Weiss. “To see RoboFS in a production environment allows decision makers to envision what ecommerce could be, which is a magical…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.76
…with industry-leading 3D perception.” Supply chain market research firm Interact Analysis recognized Seegrid as the “No. 1 AMR provider in the U.S.” and the market leader in robotic tow tractors worldwide. It now offers its products in a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Seegrid added that it has made multiple enhancements to its autonomy technology and fleet management software. Seegrid IQ fuses data from cameras, lidar, and machine learning models with the company’s proprietary 3D computer vision system. The company also launched Fleet Geek, cloud-based analytics software that tracks and illustrates AMR performance trends, providing actionable insights. In 2021, with global supply…