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…together for industrial applications. Regular robots that aren’t equipped with an advanced perception system require certain conditions. For example, the work environment must be fixed, and the robot should always proceed to a predetermined position. How can a robot move to where it’s needed? Picking systems require high-precision sensing to locate objects to manipulate. Today, vision-guided robots (VGR) are rising…
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…the check for a small group of units, says Jeff Christensen, vice president of product for Seegrid, which provides autonomous mobile robot (AMR)-based autonomous lift trucks. If a sensor does get obstructed or needs cleaning, it’s easy for that person to learn how to do that. For something like wheel service, the process is typically handled by the same technicians…
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…among component makers and mobile robot providers. ZAPI Group today announced that it has acquired BlueBotics SA, including shares held by investor Forestay Capital. The companies said the transaction closed Dec. 21, 2021, but they did not disclose terms. “The acquisition of BlueBotics is a key strategic move for ZAPI Group as it further strengthens our position in the fast-growing…
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…fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. The company claimed that it can automate pick, pack, move, store, organize, and sort operations “to deliver competitive advantage for enterprises serving today’s connected consumers.” Its customers include Global 100 retailers and logistics service providers. Berkshire Grey has a strong 2021 Berkshire Grey said the new orders reflect growing demand for robots to transform…
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…JIDU's efficient development of automotive robot has been proven – the brain, nerve system, and body of the Robocar are all under rapid development. When the product is delivered, it will be a benchmark-level product.” JIDU focuses on the user experience A year ago, Baidu announced its intention to enter the automotive industry. It established JIDU with $300 million in…
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…for videos of its legged robots, the company has continued to pursue commercial applications. DHL Supply Chain last week announced that it is investing $15 million in robots from Boston Dynamics to further automate its North American warehouses. According to their multiyear agreement, the companies will start with Stretch, a robot designed for unloading in distribution centers. “At DHL Supply…
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…successfully deployed hundreds of mobile robots in three European distribution centers. The companies said the modernization and automation of the warehouses builds on their successful partnership in Asia. “The past two years represent a turning point in how people engage with e-commerce, and we have to provide service of the highest quality,” said Sébastien Alcasena, logistics transformation manager at Decathlon.…
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…chains add more automation, mobile robot providers continue to scale up to meet the demand. Vecna Robotics today announced that it has raised $65 million in Series C funding. The Waltham, Mass.-based company said it will use its latest financing to develop new software and robots, as well as fulfill new orders and expand operations. It noted that the market…
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…of Sberbank and Cognitive Technologies Group. The Moscow-based company has developed machine vision and artificial intelligence for autonomous equipment for agriculture, rail transport, and urban transportation. Source: Cognitive Pilot Robots on the rails for safety Ensuring safe operations is a key challenge for the global railway transport industry, noted Cognitive Pilot. Accidents involving people or vehicles on railway tracks occur…
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…resiliency of your supply chain operations, we talked (or wrote) about it. To help guide the strategic supply chain and fulfillment operation decisions you’re surely making in the coming months (because peak 2022 planning is just around the corner, if not already underway), check out this snapshot of the webinars, research reports, blogs and more that our customers and visitors…
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…Chain to implement software and robots from Geekplus Technology Co. As a result, Ariat said it can shift staffers from strenuous tasks to work requiring more skill. Founded in 1993, Ariat said it has “reimagined” the boot for modern riders, ranchers, and workers. The Union City, Calif.-based retailer takes its name from famous racehorse Secretariat, and it claimed that it…
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…for its “Chuck” collaborative mobile robots and expand its geographical reach to provide technical support to customers faster. The global warehouse automation market will increase from $15 billion in 2019 to $30 billion by 2026, predicted Statista, with more and more retailers looking for solutions to quicken the pace of fulfillment. “The demand for our automated retail solution is significant,…
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…and software, rather than the robots. The types of robotics systems available has matured and diversified. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can assist warehouse associates with picking efficiency. There’s also AMRs that move larger loads, autonomous lift trucks, mobile goods-to-person systems, and mobile manipulation robots. In the last couple of years, rapid progress has been made with robotic pick-and-place solutions that…
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…Hyundai Motor Co. showed humanoid robots and modular mobility platforms as it discussed its “metamobility” and “Mobility of Things” concepts. In its exhibit, which had the theme “Expanding Human Reach,” Hyundai offered three 20-minute-long dynamic movement demonstrations of four robots, including the Spot quadruped and three new systems. Like other automakers, Hyundai said a combination of artificial intelligence, virtual reality…
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…sold more than 1,000 collaborative robots. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said it plans to establish subsidiaries in North America and Europe, make an initial public offering, and strengthen its research and development capabilities. “We're looking forward to expediting the growth of our business with the recent funds raised,” said William (Junghoon) Ryu, CEO of Doosan Robotics. “We will further…
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