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…dynamics have changed,” she told Robotics 24/7. “For example, DHL was a successful penguin, managing the supply chain of a bioscience/medical device company. It started with 15 robots in a 15,000-sq.-ft. building, alongside people who were still picking manually, since they didn't know if our system would work.” “That pilot has grown to 65 robots and hundreds of thousands of square feet within one year,” Lombardi noted. “The whole building now runs with Locus, with no manual cart picking.” “Fast-forward to today, and DHL has signed a 2,000-bot deal, with more sites—not just North America, including the U.K., Ireland, and…
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…Trends in Mobile Robotics and Automation with speakers from DHL, Procter & Gamble, Arendai, and Cascadia Capital. Productization and Scaling for Next Generation Automation (Cambridge Consultants; Dexterity; 3M; Kuka) Standardization Efforts for Mobile Robot Interoperability (MassRobotics, Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics, InOrbit) Other sessions include: The Best of Both Worlds: The Future of AGVs and AMRs (David Northup, OTTO Motors) Smart Automation: How to Prevent a Single Point of Failure in Managing AMR Fleets (Andreas Boedenauer, Agilox) Mobile Cobots Unlock Greater Flexibility and Agility (Tim DeRosett, Brooks Automation) Assumption in AMR Behaviors: How Human Expectations Have Impacted How Robots Plan (Russell…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
…Vanderlande. Representatives from leading global companies attended, including Amazon, DHL Supply Chain, FedEx, General Electric, GXO Logistics, Moderna, Siemens, Target, Toyota, and UPS. In addition, the 2023 keynote session focused on how clothing provider Ariat International reimagined its operations by automating its warehouses. Matthew S. Hardenberg, vice president of distribution for Ariat International, was joined by John Santagate, vice president of robotics for Körber Supply Chain Software, and Randy Randolph, vice president of channels & partnerships at Geekplus America. This year’s event will highlight new developments in these applications and more. How to speak at the 2024 Robotics Applications Conference…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
…safety inspections at a factory in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. DHL Supply Chain deployed Stretch in February 2023. In June, Boston Dynamics announced new capabilities for Spot and a partnership with artificial intelligence provider Levatas. Hyundai, Kia extend FIFA partnership In May, Hyundai and Kia announced the renewal of their partnerships with Zurich-based soccer association FIFA through 2030. They plan to provide transportation, autonomous driving technologies, and future mobility services at global events and tournaments. The organizations added Boston Dynamics and Hyundai air mobility unit Supernal to the collaboration. “Both subsidiaries are central to the group’s transformation into a smart and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.68
…for customers including Lockheed Martin, CSAT Solutions, ACT Fulfillment, DHL, GXO Logistics, and Office Depot. RICOH Service Advantage to support 6RS robots 6 River Systems said its software and Chuck robots empower warehouse associates to work faster and more efficiently, improving uptime. Ricoh said it will provide expert technical and customer support through RICOH Service Advantage, whose infrastructure will enable 6 River systems to continue expanding quickly across the U.S. Ricoh's certified technicians will work alongside 6 River Systems' engineers to support Chucks, from calibration and floor mapping to routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and retrofits. The company also provides end-user…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.68
…America, with Amazon Air's primary U.S. Hub and the DHL Express Global Superhub. The original pilot of Ottobots at CVG started running in late 2020. The partners gathered feedback from participating passengers including details on the experience, cost, and desire to have autonomous delivery in airports. These live robot deliveries will gather additional research to further develop the program and user experience. More Ottobots roll out for the holidays at CVG Officially launched for the holiday travel season. Passengers can now order contactless delivery directly to their location in Concourse B of CVG Airport, delivered by an autonomous robot. Customers…
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…reduce workloads. Automated forklifts are one promising technology, and DHL Supply Chain is aiming to automate a third of its 20,000 pieces of equipment globally, according to Markus Voss, global chief information officer and chief operating officer at the company. Seegrid's Palion Lift AMR is its first autonomous lift truck. The company claimed is the only one with 3D perception accessible in the market. The Palion Lift AMR will provide 360-degree safety for “effortless” vertical movements and can be reliable for self-navigation in constantly changing industrial environments, said Seegrid. In addition, micro-fulfillment centers are another promising application, noted Adhish Luitel,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
…Dexterity as vice president of 3PL (third-party logistics) and parcel delivery sales after years at both Quiet Logistics and DHL. Dexterity has also hired Michael Perry from Boston Dynamics and DJI as its first vice president of marketing. Cliff Kalinowski joined as head of service operations from Mainspring Energy, and Andrew Heck from Morgan Stanley has become head of strategic finance. Sumit Chopra, new head of software support, came from Cisco and Amazon Web Services. Dexterity is currently working with customers across North America and Japan.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
…1 billion picks in September 2022. Earlier this month, DHL Supply Chain announced that it plans to grow its fleet of Locus robots across its facilities worldwide. Multiple mobile robots at Automate “Automate, known for its convergence of innovation, technology, and automation, provides an ideal platform to demonstrate the advanced heavy-capacity capabilities of ... award-winning AMR solutions,” said Locus Robotics. The company noted that its integrated systems can enhance manufacturing and warehouse productivity and efficiency. Locus Vector is designed for small to midsize payloads in material handling and logistics applications. Built with an industrial-strength chassis, omnidirectional mobility, and compact design,…
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…now seeking integrators and partners. CoEvolution added it has worked with customers such as Siemens, Lenovo, Lotte, SF Express, DHL, Yunda, MyMRO, Ruhlamat, and Wurth. “We don’t know of another multi-fleet orchestration solutions provider with as many deployments in place,” said Long Wong, CoEvolution U.S. director. “CoEvolutionis growing fast, as more and more companies discover the huge potential to save money and resources offered by well-managed multi-vendor robot fleets.”
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…pie, rather than enlarging it as much as possible and then redistributing, is the right way forward.” Related Article: DHL Supply Chain to Use Collaborative Robots for Innovative Order Fulfillment Trial Download the Paper America’s Advanced Industries: What They Are, Where They Are, and Why They Matter
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
…300 live projects worldwide. Some notable overseas customers include DHL Supply Chain, Phillips, Booktopia, GE, and HP. Also at CeMAT Asia, HAI Robotics announced its HAIPORT system, an automatic case-loading port that loads and unloads cases simultaneously. Invar widens reach of warehouse automation Invar also has an extensive network of global customers and has been recognized for its WMS and automation integration capabilities. “These are exciting times; robotics has transformed automation in the warehouse,” said Craig Whitehouse, managing director of Invar Integration. “Their flexibility, scalability and low-capex [capital expense] appeal offers huge advantages over fixed solutions. HAI Robotics has a…