Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.50
…1970s to deliver systems for demanding garment manufacturing and dry-cleaning applications. Just as styles have changed over the past 50 years, Planiform’s conveyance and garment-on-hangar (GOH) systems have continued to evolve. The company has increased automation capabilities to meet new requirements for industrial laundry services and distribution centers. Planiform’s latest innovation, the GOH Hive, enables fashion retailers to boost e-commerce efficiencies, according to Charlotte Girod, director of sales. In the past, these companies would have one distribution center (DC) for store replenishment and another for e-commerce. Now, it is combining those facilities—and their inventories—to support omnichannel retail solutions. GOH Hive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.79
…of trailers that are moved many times for unloading, cleaning, loading, staging, and storage, it said. As a result, trailers can easily be lost. Today, yard personnel – either on foot or by driving a vehicle – manually update trailer locations in the yard. This data collection process is tedious, error-prone, and quickly outdated, which causes shipping delays especially when over-the-road truckers are unable to find their trailers. “Misplaced trailers, containers, and chassis are a universal pain point of yard operations and over-the-road trucking,” said Andrew Smith, founder and CEO of Outrider. “This new technology will be celebrated by logistics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.84
…and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to perform innumerable tasks from cleaning and sanitizing to sweeping, cutting grass, serving food, fetching parts, and just about anything they can be programmed to do. As service and commercial robots become more affordable, SMBs can now consider different options. In the case of the Oyster Bar Landside, robots not only help serve customers, but they're also novelties that entertain restuaurant customers. Owner Jim Horne explained to local news that he acquired the first system, Pearl, in December 2021 from Bear Robotics, which was beta-testing the collaborative mobile robot. Bear Robotics later upgraded the robot to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.05
Avidbots, a developer of cleaning robots, has launched the Neo 2W, a new robot designed specifically for warehouses and manufacturing environments. The Kitchener, Ontario-based company said the new robot features a Debris Diverter, a Bulk Navigator, and Advanced Obstacle Detection (AOD). Those technologies allow the robot to pick up debris off warehouse floors and navigate around obstacles. “The release of Neo 2W comes at a timely moment when 3PL and manufacturing companies are looking for solutions that bring the highest operational efficiencies,” said Faizan Sheikh, CEO and co-founder at Avidbots. “With the use of Neo 2W, companies are able to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.66
…for slim French exoskeleton An exoskeleton used for high-pressure cleaning won the manus Silver award for a creative application that provides a reliable, robust, and efficient solution that protects user health. Aufratech EXO N exoskeleton for cleaning. Source: igus Cabris, France-based Aufratech uses linear slide bearings and corrosion-free polymer plain bearings from the iglide J3 series in its EXO N exoskeleton. At the core of the design is a control system that enables the user to guide the attached lances while keeping the back straight. Engineers succeeded in implementing a slim design that grouped as many functions as possible around…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.15
…I, Scrubber 50, and RS26 are used in autonomous cleaning applications and to overcome labor shortages. Samsung Electronics recently invested 59 billion won ($45.2 million) in Rainbow Robotics, a regional humanoid robotics business, providing a glimpse into the robotics plans of the South Korean tech behemoth. Samsung said it intends to market the EX1 human helper robot in the upcoming months. The ROBOTIS MINI is a miniaturized humanoid robot that can be controlled via smartphones, and its frames can be customized with 3D printing technology. Robo Garage Co.'s RoBoHoN was designed for the entertainment industry. It has features including face…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.26
…is also used in the Nilfisk SC50, a commercial cleaning robot used at Pittsburgh International Airport. “Building our team and knowing how far we have come over the last several months as we have prepared for this launch has been amazing,” Malewicki said in a statement. “We couldn’t really have asked for anything more from our team or our collaboration with Thoro, who has been so responsive and just as committed to us to deliver on our vision for this product,” he added. Patrick Mondi, Thoro.ai CEO, told Robotics 24/7 that the Big Joe Forklift helps address four key challenges…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.28
…SoftBank Robotics makes service robots using BrainOS for commercial cleaning and disinfection. In 2020, the company sold its interest in Boston Dynamics to Hyundai Motor Group. In 2021, SoftBank acquired 40% of automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) provider AutoStore. Earlier this month, SoftBank Robotics U.K. and Bunzl Distribution partnered to offer robotics in Spain. Terms of Berkshire Grey acquisition Under the agreement, SoftBank will acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of the company not currently owned by SoftBank for $1.40 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $375 million. The agreement, which has been unanimously approved…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.02
…can provide challenges, which can typically be solved by cleaning the chargers.” “LilBuddy AMRs are remarkable, streamlined robots. Despite their compact size, they’re capable of moving loads in excess of 220 lb.,” stated Ben Waters, CEO of WiBotic. “They are perfect for navigating smaller spaces and – when integrated with our wireless charging capabilities – offer a compelling, low-maintenance solution for organizations looking to introduce autonomous mobile robots into their operations.” “We're excited about this collaboration and that ResGreen can use wireless power for LilBuddy,” he told Robotics 24/7. “Its value proposition resonates with wireless charging.” WiBotic adds resilience to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.57
Yijiahe Technology Co. has announced a range of commercial cleaning robotics solutions and a cloud-based management platform built to serve a variety of cleaning use cases. The new robots include the J30, the J40, and the J110. Yijiahe Technology is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of intelligent robotics solutions used in power grids, new energy, cleaning, and other facilities around the globe. With 20 years of experience, Yijiahe said it has accumulated technical expertise and experience in several categories such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, and autonomous driving. Yijiahe Technology goes in on cleaning It is now entering the cleaning…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.88
…build out Brain's software engineering team as it developed cleaning, shelf-scanning, and tugger products. “I led more and more parts of our software engineering operation, and then when I was appointed to CTO, I worked with other groups, since robotics is cross-functional,” Cannon said. “I'm now running all of the engineering functions—software, hardware, quality assurance, technical operations, program management groups, and some manufacturing.” Brain Corp recently worked with manufacturer Flex to create the “Gen 3” modular robot architecture for accelerating AMR development. Cannon explained the company's approach to helping robotics developers. Gen 3 offers improved AMR performance Can you give…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.99
…uses six brands of robots including integrating an industrial/commercial cleaning robot into the system A demo video of CoEvolution’s simulator, which is based on actual logistics control and robot control systems. It can support real business workflow simulation of smart warehouses and factories with 2D and 3D visualization, and a comprehensive data dashboard Michael Wang, CoEvolution co-founder and chief operating officer, will be in attendance. He is taking charge of the U.S. market and will be joined by CoEvolution Co-founder and Chief Scientist Heng Liu and a team of solutions engineers. CoEvolution works closely in cooperation with mobile robot vendors…