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The drive to add automation to warehouses, distribution centers, and order-fulfillment facilities is not just a 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…
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Renesas Electronics Corp. yesterday announced that it has worked with eProsima to port the micro-ROS development framework into its Renesas Advanced microcontroller units, or RA MCUs. The Renesas EK-RA6M5 Evaluation Kit for RA MCUs is the official supported reference platform for micro-ROS, they said. The goal is to ease development of professional robotics applications, said the companies. “Robotics is becoming…
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Körber and long-time strategic partner Locus Robotics, a provider of warehouse robotics, together are enabling sports and outdoor lifestyle retailer evo to dramatically improve ecommerce order fulfillment and productivity by deploying Locus’s autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solution alongside Kӧrber’s warehouse management system 〈WMS〉. “The automation solution from Locus Robotics and Körber was one of the first technologies that I have…
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Seattle-based lifestyle retailer evo faced several challenges in responding to the growth in e-commerce demand. They included the difficulty in finding temporary and seasonal workers, as well as the need to improve productivity in its order-fulfillment operations. Körber and Locus Robotics ultimately helped evo with a multi-robot solution. “The automation solution from Locus Robotics and Körber…
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Velodyne Lidar Inc. and MOV.AI today announced that they are collaborating to provide robot manufacturers with systems for mapping, navigation, obstacle avoidance, and risk avoidance. The MOV.AI Robotics Engine Platform, combined with Velodyne’s Puck lidar sensors, will meet the growing demand for automation in dynamic collaborative environments such as e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitals, they said. “MOV.AI’s mission is to…
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…Micro system is designed for micro-fulfillment in urban neighborhoods. It starts at 32 GridBots, 54 TowerBots, and 1,512 totes, and occupies 1,800 to 5,400 sq. ft. The company claimed that its Urbx Tower system is “ideal for high tote requirements in cities,” at 120 ft. in height. It has a similar footprint to the Micro but can have up to…
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Schnuck Markets Inc. last week announced that it will expand its deployment of Simbe Robotics Inc.'s Tally mobile robots to all 111 of its locations across the U.S. The St. Louis, Mo.-based company claimed that it will be the first grocer in the world to use artificial intelligence-powered inventory management technology at scale. “We are facing a ‘new normal’ in…
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Warehouse operators are gearing up for peak season and face higher shipping volumes driven by increased consumer demand. To build more resilient, efficient supply chains, warehouse operators are adding automation to keep up with demand while mitigating labor shortages. To that end, Motion Controls Robotics Inc. (MCRI) yesterday said it is joining Plus One Robotics Inc.’s integrator program. “By adding…
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Perrone Robotics Inc. yesterday said that it and Local Motors Inc. have signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement. The companies plan to develop next-generation autonomous shuttles that will integrate Perrone's autonomous vehicle technology into Olli, the shuttle designed and manufactured by Local Motors. “This new OEM agreement is an important step in expanding our current customer base while enhancing…
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As more shoppers continue to buy online and as businesses prepare for what is expected to be a record-breaking holiday season, retailers and warehouse operators are turning to automation to meet growing demand and mitigate labor shortages. Locus Robotics, which supplies mobile robots for fulfillment centers, today announced that it has surpassed the milestone of half-a-billion units picked. The Wilmington,…
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OSARO Inc., which develops and deploys software-defined automation for logistics, last week announced that it has raised $30 million in Series C fuunding. The San Francisco-based company said it plans to use this latest investment to enhance its core technology capabilities. OSARO also said it will apply its machine learning platform to new applications, expand its global marketing and support,…
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The warehousing industry has ramped up its automation efforts in response to the increased order volumes and labor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ABI Research. Technologies such as augmented reality-powered smart glasses and handheld devices with enhanced capabilities are addressing productivity. In addition, autonomous, collaborative, and mobile robots are the most popular and fastest-growing systems in the warehouse…
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Not only is Rapid Robotics ready to work, but it is also quickly raising funding for its robotic machine operator. In its third fundraising in less than a year, the San Francisco startup today announced a $36.7 million Series B round. The company said its Rapid Machine Operator enables manufacturers to deploy a pretrained collaborative robot in hours without any…
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Power management is a major concern for designers and users of robots and drones, whether indoors, in the air, on the water, or in space. WiBotic Inc. today announced new chargers and transmitters for drones and autonomous mobile robots. The Seattle-based company said its new products demonstrate its expertise in providing efficient charging systems for robots that operate in all…
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Since its founding in 1985, Integrated Supply Network (ISN) has become the nation’s largest independent automotive tool and equipment distributor serving resellers and professional DIYers throughout North America and the United Kingdom. ISN is committed to product and distribution excellence by delivering breadth of product and making the unexpected… expected. Changing demand Integrated Supply Network has been growing at an…
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