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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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American Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has issued it a new exemption allowing commercial operations of its autonomous Scout drones without limitations on use. American Robotics was previously limited to research and development, crew training, and market surveys. “This new exemption from the FAA is the fourth milestone approval for American Robotics in less than two…
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While obstacle detection and avoidance have largely been solved for mobile robots, perception and manipulation remain challenging for piece-picking operations. Advances in computer vision, machine learning, and end-of-arm tooling are now enabling robots to pick at human and even superhuman rates. One company focusing on successful automation of pick-and-place workflows is Material Handling Systems Inc. (MHS). The Mt. Washington, Ky.-based…
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Berkshire Grey, a leader in AI-enabled robotic solutions, today announced their 2022 State of Retail & eCommerce Fulfillment Report. The research, conducted in partnership with Hanover Research, surveyed Chief Supply Chain Officers at retail and ecommerce businesses on topics including labor issues, costs, pain points, automation and predicted areas of industry growth to uncover how organizations are meeting increasing consumer…
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Robot sales in North America hit a record high for the third quarter in a row, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. The growth was driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and increasing demand for logistics automation in e-commerce, said the association this week. Of the 12,305 robots sold in the second quarter of 2022, 59%…
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Simulation is growing from a tool for prototyping to one for deploying robots in a variety of environments. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, or Fraunhofer IML, are using NVIDIA Omniverse for applied research in logistics for fulfillment and manufacturing. They are also using NVIDIA Isaac Sim for simulation in robot design. Fraunhofer IML's goal is…
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Designing an autonomous commercial cleaning robots is no easy task and doing so in a timely fashion to capitalize on the growing demand for high-end cleaning systems makes the development timeline all the more pressing. To accelerate its time-to-market, robotics maker Avidbots has teamed up with Maplesoft to leverage the MapleSim advanced modeling software to design and test robots in…
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NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, today announced it has signed a $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…
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Columbia/Okura recently marked the milestone of shipping its 1,000th robotic palletizer. The company has designed and commissioned many successful palletizing systems, handling a massive range of products across dozens of industries worldwide. From bag palletizing systems in abusive and harsh environments to high-speed, multi-robot, multi-picking case applications, Columbia/Okura has handled almost any type of product packaging, the company stated. To…
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The warehouse worker shortage is well-known, but technology can help mitigate demographic shifts, according to Berkshire Grey Inc. The Bedford, Mass.-based supply chain automation provider today announced its 2022 “State of Retail & eCommerce Fulfillment Report.” Hanover Research conducted the research with Berkshire Grey, surveying 200 chief supply chain officers at retail and e-commerce businesses on topics including labor, costs,…
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With drones that can spray pesticides, spread fertilizer, and sow seeds, XAG said farmers throughout Vietnam are using its technology. One farmer using XAG’s drone is Le Thanh Nguyen, a 62-year-old man who was born and raised in Tam Nong District of Dong Thap Province. Guanghzou, China-based XAG recently spotlighted Nguyen, noting he was one of the earliest farmers to…
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For robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles to operate safely at speed, they need to be able to see accurately and as far ahead as possible. SiLC Technologies Inc. today said that its Eyeonic Vision Sensor has demonstrated the ability to perceive, identify, and avoid objects at a range of more than 1 km (0.6 mi.). The Monrovia, Calif.-based company claimed…
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MHS Lift Inc. has announced the launch of “MHS Integrated Solutions,” a full-service automation and optimization integrator. Pennsauken Township, N.J.-based MHS Lift provides warehouse optimization, fleet management, new and used forklifts, aerial equipment, personnel carriers, rentals, and parts and maintenance. Its client base includes customers who work in food, manufacturing, and retail, ranging from family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 companies.…
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Solinftec today announced that it is expanding its Solix agricultural robotics offerings. In addition to its Solix Scouting robot, the company has unveiled its Solix Sprayer robot designed to detect and spray weeds. “Solinftec focuses on really solving structural problems in agricultural management and offers solutions that truly promote low-impact agriculture,” stated Leonardo Carvalho, director of operations at Solinftec. “Weed…
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Mobile robots and autonomous carts, lifts, and tuggers promise to make material handling operations more efficient. But why aren't more warehouse and distribution centers using them? Many operations understand the need to automate but don't know where to start, according to Vecna Robotics. The Waltham, Mass.-based company has tried to make it easier for manufacturers and warehouses to adopt autonomous…
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