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OSARO will team up with automation integrator Elm Electrical to demonstrate how cobots can piece-pick close at hand to humans during PACK EXPO International Oct. 23-26 in Chicago. The CRX-10iA/L FANUC cobot will be handing out mints and business cards to visitors in a bin-picking exercise as part of the demo at the trade show hosted by the Packaging Machinery…
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At ROSCon 2022, NVIDIA announced the newest Isaac ROS software release, Developer Preview (DP) 2. This release includes new cloud– and edge-to-robot task management and monitoring software for autonomous mobile robot (AMR) fleets as well as additional features for ROS 2 developers. NVIDIA Isaac ROS consists of individual packages (GEMs) and complete pipelines (NITROS) for hardware-accelerated performance. In addition to…
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Picking robots are keeping pace with growing supply chain demand. Plus One Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that its robotic parcel-handling platform has performed more than 1 million picks per day in production and reached over half a billion parcel picks globally. “Our north star will always be to increase our customers’ total picks per day,” stated Erik Nieves, founder and…
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The market for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, and automatic guided vehicles, or AGVs, is expected to reach $13.2 billion by 2026, according to Research and Markets. Fulfillment operations are adding more elevated work platforms and mezzanines to increase capacity. When AGVs and AMRs are to be used on upper levels, the right flooring is critical to ensure they function…
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It’s no secret that the pandemic caused and accelerated significant challenges and changes across global supply chains. Simultaneously, consumers embraced e-commerce with a vigor that surprised even its most optimistic proponents. Next-day delivery, made omnipresent by leaders such as Amazon, grew to include same-day delivery in many markets. Consumers also showed an eagerness to capitalize on the convenience e-commerce offers…
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Robots for loading and unloading trucks are still emerging, and they are getting smarter. GreyOrange Inc. and Technica International this week announced a new partnership to combine Technica's iTLS technology with GreyOrange's GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform. The companies claimed that the combination of Technica's innovative truck loading and unloading system and the GreyMatter robot-agnostic platform will improve dock efficiency and…
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…it remains to be seen how its acquisition will affect the micro-fulfillment market. The global market for micro-fulfillment centers could be worth about $36 billion by 2030, according to Research and Markets.
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Supply chain challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic, and competitive market pressures have led several robotics companies to re-examine their finances, even if they are profitable. Supply chain automation provider Berkshire Grey Inc. yesterday announced tht it has entered into a purchase and registration rights agreement for up to $75 million with Lincoln Park Capital Fund LLC. “We are pleased to enter…
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Part of the challenge of scaling automation to multiple logistics facilities is making sure that software, robots, and people work together smoothly. inVia Robotics today announced that ShipHero has chosen its warehouse execution system and mobile robots for fulfillment centers in Allentown, Pa., and Las Vegas. The companies had already automated picking and replenishment in ShipHero's location in Jacksonville, Fla.…
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BOSTON—At MassRobotics’ fifth annual Robot Block Party this weekend, the public had an opportunity to see and touch many of the robots developed and built in Massachusetts. The event was part of RoboBoston, which included a career fair last Friday. Approximately 5,000 people attended the Robot Block Party, according to Joyce Sidopoulos, co-founder and chief of operations at MassRobotics. Over…
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Dexterity Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corp. to deploy 1,500 Dexterity-powered robots in warehouses across Japan by 2026. Prior to this agreement, Sumitomo invested in Dexterity through Presidio Ventures Inc., its U.S.-based corporate venture capital arm. “The full-task robots we have deployed have only increased demand for flexible automation that can operate in existing workflows and infrastructure,”…
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With the holiday rush upon us, both brick-and-mortar and online retailers are already looking ahead to next year. In addition, business-to-business supply chains can also benefit from digitization and robotics. In this free webcast, the panelists will discuss the key considerations in adopting or adding hardware and software automation to existing operations. They include physical space constraints, the types of…
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Locus Robotics Corp. yesterday announced that it has expanded its partnership with DHL Supply Chain. The companies will deploy Locus mobile robots at DHL's facilities in Canal Winchester and Lockbourne, Ohio, to support high-volume order fulfillment for global clothing retailer, Carhartt, a DHL customer. “Implementing Locus has quickly proven to be an ideal choice to deliver high productivity, letting us…
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The need for more efficient fulfillment is global, but there are multiple ways to serve that need. OPLOG Inc. today announced €11 million ($10.57 million U.S.) in pre-Series A funding. The company said it plans to continue its expansion in Europe with its first fulfillment center in the U.K. and invest in research and development through its TARQAN robotics division.…
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6 River Systems LLC today announced new features intended to enhance productivity and flexibility for warehouse operators. The new features are integrated with the company's software-as-a-service Fulfillment Execution System and its Chuck autonomous mobile robot, or AMR. 6 River Systems claimed that they position it “as the most configurable warehouse automation solution provider on the market.” E-commerce sales will continue…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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