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Ocado Group announces agreement to acquire 6 River Systems

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…provider to the logistics and non-grocery retail sectors, based in Massachusetts, USA. It was founded in 2015 and developed an Autonomous Mobile Robot product called ‘Chuck’ that provides automated assistance to pickers in a warehouse, working collaboratively with human operators. Shopify acquired 6 River in October of 2019. “We are delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Ocado family,” commented…


Automation provider stow Robotics and cooling vendor Phononic partner on cold-chain fulfillment

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…solutions that serve the retail grocery industry across North America and Europe. Combining stow Robotics’ automation expertise with Phononic’s sustainable active cooling technology, the two companies are collaborating to design, develop and scale solutions for cold chain fulfillment, particularly for grocery automated fulfillment centers, the partners explained. Phononic’s cooling solution enables grocery retailers the ability to deploy automated solutions in…


Alert Innovation Agrees to Be Aquired by Walmart as Micro-Fulfillment Market Grows

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…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…


Simbe deploys Tally inventory robot at Harmons grocery stores following pilot

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…growing base of U.S. and international retailers in ten countries across grocery, club, alcohol, home improvement and farm supply, including HomeBase USA, DeCicco & Sons and Prime Markets. These companies are all utilizing various Simbe automation technologies to modernize store operations and boost shopper satisfaction.


February 2026 Robotics Recap

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February 2026 Robotics Recap


Much ado about Amazon, as usual

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…the door to Amazon’s growing grocery business, which they see as the next game changer as FedEx and UPS are not delivering groceries. “Amazon is forced to do business with FedEx and UPS,” he said. “They need these carriers for deliveries so Amazon does not have the delivery density to do much more than major metropolitan areas with their own…


HDS Global Launches Technology Center Using Robots, AI for the Future of E-Commerce

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…touchless order fulfillment, starting with groceries. The patented system allows free same-day delivery of “fresher-than-store” goods directly to the customer’s door, as well as premium one-hour service, said the Palo Alto, Calif.-based company. HDS added that it has developed a novel user experience, personalized around the dietary needs and desires of each customer. HDS Global raises $5M, bolsters expert leadership…


Haomo Becomes the Latest Unicorn in Global Autonomous Vehicle Race

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…Academy, and Dmall, the on-demand grocery delivery unit of supermarket chain Wumart. Such logistics vehicles are now delivering groceries to residents for Dmall in the district of Shunyi, Beijing and transporting e-commerce parcels at universities for Alibaba in cities such as Wuhan, in Hubei province, and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Haomo claimed that its 5,000-sq.-m (53,819.5-sq.-ft.) plant in Baoding, Hebei province,…


Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit

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…today. Manna has over 35,000 grocery and pharmacy customers in Ireland. Hicks’ experience is further substantiated by a recent study that projects the drone logistics and transportation market to grow from $539 million today to $17 billion in eight years. Alan Hicks of Manna Drone Delivery described how people are using his service to order groceries, pharmaceuticals, and even coffee.…


Symbotic Cuts Deal With Associated Food Stores to Install Its Robotic System at Utah Distribution Center

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…or AFS, a provider of groceries and other goods and services to independent retailers in nine Intermountain states, and Symbotic Inc., a provider of A.I.-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, this month announced they have entered into a commercial agreement to implement Symbotic’s A.I.-powered robotic warehouse automation technology in AFS’ Utah distribution center. Symbotic’s end-to-end automation system, with robotic…


Clevon Delivers Close to 1,500 Packages for DHL Express Estonia

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…has delivered parcels with with PostNet in Texas, as well as groceries with Colruyt Group in Belgium and IKI stores in Lithuania. The company said its partners such as grocery retailers, food businesses, and logistics providers are seeking safe, reliable, customizable, and sustainable services.


The Feed to install 48 Brightpick Autopicker robots in US warehouse

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…robots in ecommerce, pharmaceuticals, and e-grocery,” said Jan Zizka, CEO and co-founder of Brightpick. “The recent wins with The Feed and Dr. Max demonstrate the trust that major companies in the US and EU have for our robots and our company.” The Feed hopes Autopicker will expedite orders The Feed, based near Denver, Colorado, is an ecommerce store for athletes.…


Automation Alters the Path Ahead for Retail Careers

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…the front of their local grocery or big-box store recently and been confronted with the option to do self-checkout? Retail has experienced some major forms of automation over the past several years, but that doesn't necessarily mean all workers will be shown the door. Make no mistake, the future of retail careers will be vastly different than what we see…


More than the grid: How Ocado Intelligent Automation’s OSRS manages fulfillment

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…the grid to resourcefully transport groceries, pharmaceuticals, retail and more out of its grid. Robots in and on the grid Throughput is the name of the game for OSRS. The OCADEX On-Grid Robotic Pick arms sit atop the OSRS grid. Source: Ocado Intelligent Automation (OIA) In the earliest design phases of the system, hardware and software functionality was front and…


Using Inventory Accuracy and Yard Automation to Fight the COVID-19 Chaos

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…as food and beverage manufacturing, grocery retail, retail, and apparel. PINC has also assembled a dedicated team to accommodate our customers’ current needs and we are working around the clock to make sure all customers can successfully navigate through these challenging times. Here are some success stories so far: Beverage manufacturers have been able to load and unload trailers are…


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