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Mobile robots for deliveries are increasingly common, but intellectual property protections demonstrate the need for differentiation. Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded it Patent No. 11,112,807 for a “Method for Determining Self-Driving Vehicle Behavior Models.” The Boston-based company said that its latest patent focuses on the proprietary design of robot behavior…
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…really boost our employees' and operations' productivity and efficiency.” “The DHLBots are a demonstration of our innovative spirit as we continuously seek solutions to automate repetitive tasks and, correspondingly, position us at the forefront of next-generation express logistics,” he said. DHLBot development DHL Express said it partnered with Shenzhen, China-based Dorabot to implement the DHLBot after a successful pilot provided…
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…matter of deploying some mobile robots. Operations must understand their processes, choose the best people or robots for certain tasks, and deploy the right software to manage multiple systems. The need for efficiency has never been greater, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and retailers deal with back-to-school sales and the approaching holiday season, according to GXO Logistics. “When we talk…
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…has launched to offer customized robots at a low hourly rate, with guaranteed uptime and no upfront costs. The startup, which has an office in Chicago, said it can handle scoping, engineering, purchasing, implementation, and maintenance. “We started Formic because we saw all that automation can do, and we wanted to provide a way for any manufacturer to easily adopt…
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Not only can telepresence robots help workers in factory or office settings, but they can also improve the customer experience. Medical technology provider Hill-Rom Services Inc. said it has expanded its educational processes and sales reach by using telepresence robots from Ava Robotics Inc. at its product showrooms in Irvine, Calif., and Batesville, Ind. “There is momentum and excitement around…
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Epson Robots, which claims to be the world's top SCARA robot maker, yesterday announced that it has signed Advanced Industrial Products Inc. as an official distributor of its systems. Epson said the partnership will make automation attainable, simple, and affordable to Advanced Industrial Products customers in Kentucky and West Virginia. Manufacturers of all sizes are looking to automate small, intricate…
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…offer Vecna's high-capacity autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, to customers looking for versatile, safe, and integrated pallet-handling solutions. “We’re excited for the potential of this partnership, particularly as we see demand for AMRs grow among our customer base as they learn more about the difference between AGVs [automated guided vehicles] and AMRs,” stated Joe Bollman, manager of Alta Robotics. “Customers…
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…Learning from the leaders: Catch Group's transformation One of the best examples of business transformation in Australia is Catch Group, one of the nation’s largest e-commerce marketplaces. In a move that saw it shake up its supply chain strategy, the leading retailer partnered with Körber to deploy more than 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its distribution centre in Melbourne,…
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…are many moving parts, and robots can improve the efficiency of many of these functions. Whether they work alongside people or relieve them to do other value-added tasks, tireless robots have matured in the past few years to be an intrinsic part of many logistics operations, from the dock to the destination. What can robots do in modern supply chains?…
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…and floor cleaning, autonomous mobile robots are finding more uses beyond factories and warehouses. Brain Corp. has developed the BrainOS software-as-a-service offering to provide autonomy and reporting features to more than 16,000 robots and logged over 4.9 million hours of operation. The San Diego, Calif.-based company was founded in 2009, and its customers include Walmart, Kroger, and the Mall of…
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…twins are used to train robots for indoor applications ranging from warehouse operations to customer service. Matterport Inc. today announced that it has completed its business combination with Gores Holdings VI, a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company said that it has received nearly $640 million in gross proceeds and that it will be listed as “MTTR” on…
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Autonomous mobile robots interoperability is an increasing concern for AMR providers and users. InOrbit Inc. today announced that its InOrbit Platform for cloud-based robot operations is fully compatible with robots that implement the new MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard. The standard enables different robots to share information about their speed, location, direction, status, tasking/availability, and other performance characteristics. “At InOrbit, our…
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…this is the most well-rounded group I've ever seen. As Optimus Ride switches gears to full commercialization after years of focusing on R&D, having a nonpolitical advisory board means we can be completely honest about what we think about what's best for the company. That's invaluable for a CEO. Where do Optimus Ride's shuttles fit into the autonomous vehicle ecosystem?…
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…has deployed its first warehouse robots in Australia. Integrator BPS Global implemented HAIPICK robots at retailer Booktopia's 14,000 sq. m (150,000 sq. ft.) distribution center in Lidcombe, New South Wales. “By deploying this innovative robot solution, we have doubled our capacity and significantly improved our picking and putaway rates,” stated Tony Nash, CEO of Booktopia. “This gives us the confidence…
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…interest in cleaning and disinfection robots worldwide. Dutch robotics startup AZIOBOT BV has teamed up with Belgian network operator Proximus to test its SB2 floor-cleaning robots over a 5G wireless network. “COVID-19 has raised awareness of autonomous robots tremendously, especially for cleaning in public spaces such as airports, schools, and hospitals,” stated Sarthak Yadav, CEO of AZIOBOT. “That’s where our…
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