Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.43
…vice president of supply chain who joined Medline from Walmart in late spring 2022. “But it’s also part of our broader network.” He added that since 2018, Medline has invested $2 billion across the network to provide superior customer service, with another $400 million in nvestments planned for the near future. Thinking inside and outside A global manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and clinical solutions, Medline was founded in 1966 by Jim and Jon Mills. At the time, they had one small warehouse with one loading dock to distribute gowns, scrubs, and supplies to the healthcare industry. The company’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.73
…consumers, as hundreds of brands such as Apple, Nike, Walmart, Samsung, Lowe’s, Michael Kors, and Urban Outfitters offer promotional deals for the holiday. This year, ForwardX and JD.com collaborated in multiple warehouses to meet the intense picking workloads that come with the sudden spike in demand. AMRs assisted with picking heavy cases, home appliances, and mixed small and midsized goods. Known for its same- and next-day delivery, JD.com needed to ensure that use experiences were positive and that everything went out in a timely manner. ForwardX said its robots aided workflows in the following environments: JD.com’s home appliance warehouse The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.12
Late last month, Walmart Inc. announced the completion of renovations at its retrofitted regional distribution center (RDC) in Palestine, Texas. This multi-million-dollar investment to the 1.2 million sq. ft. facility is part of a broader initiative that the retailer announced last year to renovate all 42 regional distribution centers with automated technology. The company said the technology will help it modernize its supply chain network to increase the speed, efficiency and safety at which products are distributed. “Walmart’s Palestine distribution center has been a pillar in the community for the last 42 years, and we’re excited to transform our building…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
…and delivery services. We have some robots in a Walmart supercenter near our headquarters that run in the mornings. I'm excited about the future of what robots can do. Most robots can do only one or two things well. How mature are multifunction systems, which promise to save time and money? Molina: Multifunction robots are already here, such as Tennant and Brain Corp's shelf-scanning and floor-cleaning model. We have a disinfection add-on. There's no doubt that's where the future is going—robots are getting smarter, and you can do more at the edge. We'll be seeing a lot more startups offering…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.89
Sam's Club, a division of Walmart Inc., today announced the completion of a national, chain-wide roll out of 'Inventory Scan' towers that have been added to their existing fleet of robotic scrubbers. Sam’s Club partnered with San Diego, Calif-based Brain Corp for the rollout. The new scanning accessory has been fitted to the almost 600 autonomous floor scrubbers already deployed within Sam's Clubs nationwide. The towers are powered by Brain Corp's AI operating system, BrainOS. Rollout started at the beginning of 2022 The chain-wide rollout of almost 600 Inventory Scan towers was initiated in late January 2022. “The speed and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.80
…has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Walmart Inc. Alert Innovation has customized its e-grocery automation technology for Walmart's market fulfillment centers, or MFCs, since 2016. “I am proud that Alert Innovation is one of the most innovative and capable automation companies in operation today,” said John Lert, founder and executive chairman of Alert Innovation. “Our mission to improve people’s lives through innovation will now be dedicated to Walmart customers and associates, which is an inspiring undertaking.” Walmart did not specify how much it paid for Alert Innovation. Alphabot and Novastore designed to facilitate fulfillment Alert Innovation said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.90
…partnered with Lyft to offer ride-hailing services and with Walmart and Ford for autonomous deliveries of goods. “We know from our integrations with several businesses that customers want more than autonomous vehicles to feel confident in incorporating autonomy into existing services,” continued Browning. “They require corresponding tools and solutions that can be tailored to solve their day-to-day operational needs.” Argo AI explains its suite Source: Argo AI Here is the company’s breakdown of its products in its own words: Argo Connect For customers looking to kickstart autonomous operations, Argo Connect is the gateway to Argo’s product ecosystem. It leverages a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.69
…cycles. Also, the rollouts are smaller in Europe, unlike Walmart, which has thousands of stores. In the U.S., deployments spike, but in Europe, they're more gradual. Companies need to invest more time, but the risk is lower. Another thing we see is that cleaning is done through contractors in Europe, and there are differences between verticals, like logistics and retail. In general, compared with three years ago, we don't need to explain that robots aren't competing with people for jobs. You can keep on running from it until it bites you, or you can embrace automation and find where it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.96
…the first Blendid by Jamba smoothie kiosk at a Walmart in Dixon, Calif. The company said the kiosk uses robotics, patented machine vision technology, and artificial intelligence to make healthy smoothies. The kiosk at UCLA will be open 24 hours a day at the campus, the companies said. Prior to teaming up with Jamba to launch Blendid by Jamba robotic kiosks, Blendid had a presence on two college campuses - University of San Francisco and Sonoma State University. The company was founded in 2015 and has raised more than $20 million from a mix of venture and crowdfunding investors. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.78
…general. With all the supply chain challenges, retailers like Walmart and Target need to know in more detail what's happening at the shelf level. That data is important to solving inventory management problems. With the strong funding we've received historically, we're really confident that we can weather any downturn. We welcome any new competition, which validates our approach. Are there any initiatives or strategic goals for the coming year that you can share? Pinn: “Automate the aisle” is a strategic goal for us. We believe we’re in the pole position, since Brain has most robust deployment of any robotics company.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.60
…Argo AI, which last year launched self-driving deliveries with Walmart Inc. in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C. The company this week said it will shut down its operations in Washington, D.C. Chowbotics Inc.—DoorDash Inc. acquired Hayward, Calif.-based Chowbotics in 2021 but last week said it is shutting down the salad-making robot startup. While DoorDash has launched its own robotics division and has filed a patent around autonomous delivery vehicles, reported Restaurant Dive, it's not yet clear what will happen to Chowbotics' staff or intellectual property. Get Fabric Inc.—New York-based Fabric raised $200 million in Series C funding in October…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.29
…buzz about drone delivery in recent months. Amazon and Walmart have committed to a future that includes it, as have restaurants such as Domino’s and El Pollo Tropical. Consumers have indicated that they are also ready for a move in the drone delivery direction. Yet it leaves many people wondering what types of changes could bring to their city. What a large-scale drone delivery service will look like is on the minds of many people. “This is an exciting time for both businesses and consumers,” said Dan O'Toole, founder, and chief executive officer of Dronedek. “We are on the brink…