Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.75
…the bottom of this article, learn how SEQSENSE uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) for capabilities such as connectivity, remote operation, and fleet monitoring. Let's dive deep into the robot's architecture and challenges that SEQSENSE solved with services from AWS. The cloud poses challenges Developing an autonomous robot is a complex and time-consuming task, requiring a wide variety of technologies from the device to the cloud. For example, securely operating and monitoring robot fleets requires collecting telemetry and video data for real-time dashboards. Robot developers can improve a robot's software by analyzing the collected data and providing over-the-air (OTA) updates through…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.35
…However, it didn't take long for companies such as Amazon and Tesla to realize that “lights-out” facilities are not necessarily as good as those with the right people. That’s why some design innovation experts are now saying that, in order for real progress to take place, businesses and societies must embrace strategies that allow robots and humans to collaborate to build a more sustainable workplace for the future. While human and AI-driven robots have been working together for a while now, today's AI capabilities weren't even on the radar in the earliest days of computing. The sweet spot of optimal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
…robot sales later last year. “You saw companies like Amazon put a pause on building new warehouses, which means they probably canceled or delayed purchases of new automation,” Burnstein told Reuters. However, the ongoing “labor shortage doesn't seem to be letting up,” he said. With U.S. unemployment still at historic lows, many companies are looking to automation to augment their workforces. “We look forward to seeing more unique and increasingly easy-to-use robots that all industries can benefit from at Automate 2023 in Detroit this May,” said Burnstein. Click on image to enlarge. Sources: A3, Reuters A3 prepares to host Automate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.90
…and governmental customers including Google, Nissan, Duke Energy, Newmont, Amazon, Chevron, and the U.S. Navy. RDI said Motion Amplification measures deflection, displacement, movement, and vibration not visible to the human eye. The technology turns every pixel in the camera's view into a sensor capable of measuring vibration or movement with high levels of accuracy, according to the company. Motion Amplification provides instant visual imagery of hard-to-detect faults such as misalignment, bending, soft foot, and separation, along with trending capability of vibration readings for monitoring of chronic or emergent issues, said RDI. Iris Explorer offers consistent condition monitoring Active condition monitoring…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.79
…including big names such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, OpenCart, Amazon and eBay. It added that it provides “a hybrid picking solution that allows humans and machines to co-deliver a world-class efficiency manual picking operation.” These are the robots being used in the new facility. Source: Geek+ Geek+ robots are picking 3.6 million units per month at facility Geek+ develops robotic systems designed for warehouse use. The autonomous mobile robot maker is based out of Beijing. Geek+ said two of its systems are being used at the facility and are processing 3.6 million orders per month. The facility is using the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.50
…can help with everyday chores.” InOrbit addresses RobOps needs “Amazon is adding about a thousand robots a day,” according to Cathie Wood, chief investment officer and CEO of Ark Invest, as reported by CNBC. “If you compare the number of robots Amazon has to the number of employees, it’s about a third,” she noted. “And we believe that by the year 2030, Amazon can have more robots than employees.” However, job growth has not yet been adversely affected by economic headwinds, said the U.S. Department of Labor. Corporate decision-makers and the general public need to understand the potential of robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.71
…logistics trade show this week, including representatives from Walmart, Amazon, IKEA, and Target. Some 250 industry experts will also share their insights during panel discussions and talks. Tomorrow at 10:20 a.m. PT, Addverb Americas CEO Mark Messina will speak as part of “The Automated Micro Fulfillment & Autonomous Routing” panel. Other experts on the panel will include executives from Davinci Micro, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and Wise Systems. The session will “discuss trends in autonomous micro-fulfillment and autonomous routing,” Addverb said. Addverb invests in U.S. market Addverb has spent the past year expanding its presence in the U.S. after Reliance Retail…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.78
…to a prestigious list of select companies – including Amazon Prime Air, Alphabet’s Wing, UPS, and Zipline, the companies said. “We live in an era of instant gratification, where consumers want to get their food or goods faster, more reliably, more economically and more sustainably – and drone delivery has risen to the occasion,” stated Yariv Bash, CEO and cofounder of Flytrex. “Flytrex’s continued success delivering to customers throughout North Carolina and Texas has put us ahead of the curve. “With this certification, we look forward to bringing our super swift, sustainable and safe airborne delivery systems to every backyard…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.82
…growth of businesses. They don't have to be an Amazon or a Walmart. What are some of the advantages of automation for smaller companies? Martinelli: In a smaller company, there are fewer layers to sell through. If the CEO decides, it happens. Larger companies plan buildings over three to 10 years. RightHand, partners promise to ease robot adoption How have your partnerships helped widen robotics adoption? Martinelli: For example, our partnership with Element Logic brings design, installation, and support to 12 countries. Our guys support them with training. These things take time, but we're starting to see the fruit of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.59
…additional backing from ArcTerm Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and the Amazon Alexa Fund. “It’s a huge vote of confidence from a diverse space of investors,” Jack Morrison, Scythe Robotics CEO, told Robotics 24/7 in an interview. “We’re really proud of that and the excitement there.” The M.52 autonomous mower features 12 onboard ultrasonic sensors and eight HDR (high dynamic range) cameras to allow for 360 degrees of coverage, the company said. It takes advantage of 3D mapping, semantic awareness, precision localization, and motion planning software to help it navigate. Scythe is not going after consumers with its robotic mower, but professional…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.33
…workforce, affecting about 240 people. Some other robotics players that have announced layoffs in the past six months include Amazon Robotics, Pudu Robotics, Shopify (parent of 6 River Systems), Nuro Inc., and Starship Technologies.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.46
…manufacturers and retailers. Only big companies like Walmart, Target, Amazon, GXO, DHL, or Kroger could automate. While we were talking about a labor crisis coming, it was hard work to sell robotics. The companies that leaned in early on are now scaling automation—they've made those investments. Now, everyone realizes it's happening, and there's no debate over whether to automate. It's now, “How do we do it? How can we make it happen with no skills within the organization?” SVT Robotics said its SOFTBOT integration platform and network of partners can help warehouses bring in robots. Click image to enlarge. Source:…