Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.48
…the Center of Excellence for automation of operations, DP DHL Vijay Somandepalli, chief technology officer and CEO, American Robotics Ben Linville-Engler, director, Massachusetts eHealth AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator requirements, benefits The application period for the second AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator is open from June 23 through Aug. 1, 2022. MassRobotics will provide expertise in venture capital and startup acceleration to help drive a select cohort of robotics startups through an intensive, advanced curriculum specially designed to accelerate their growth on AWS. Startups selected to participate will receive: Specialized training in AWS Robotics systems Mentoring from robotics experts and technical subject-matter…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.48
…Interroll counts leading brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart, and Zalando are among its users. It had a global network of 35 companies with sales of CHF 664.4 million ($720.75 million U.S.) and 2,500 employees as of 2022. Interroll's two-floor facility in Ticino, Switzerland, specialized in techno-polymer injection-molded parts, presented a logistical challenge. Materials handling between production and the logistics area required manual labor because existing systems couldn't provide the necessary flexibility for multi-floor operations in a dynamic environment with people and other equipment moving around. Interroll wanted to increase productivity while enhancing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.47
…used by major parcel couriers, including UPS, FedEx and DHL. Plus One's customers want faster cycle times for their applications. “In an each picking situation, you might do seven orders a minute,” Nieves said. “We have to live at 25 plus cycles per minute. So the robot never stops moving, which means the vision processing has to happen at that cadence.” Rather than develop a generalized AI model to accomplish tasks, Nieves said Plus One has created a purpose-built, “adaptable” AI specifically for parcel picking. “A generalized model has to learn a bunch of stuff it may never use. An…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.47
…time it takes from decision to use of Locus Robots in the warehouse.” Locus customers worldwide include CEVA Logistics, DHL, Material Bank, Boots UK, GEODIS, Port Logistics Group, Verst Logistics, Radial, and others, who are doubling or tripling their fulfillment productivity with near-100% accuracy, while saving on operating expenses, and enhancing employee morale and safety.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.46
…have successfully deployed ForwardX's AMRs, including JD Logistics, SF DHL Supply Chain China, TCL Electronics, ITOCHU Logistics China, and Dongfeng Motor Corp. The company also stated that it was a core provider for the world’s first 5G-enabled AMR deployment after its award-winning project with TCL Electronics. Source: ForwardX Robotics Investors expect growth in robotics, 5G Taikang Life Insurance led ForwardX's initial Series C round, with contributions from Qualcomm Ventures and Starlight Capital. Only seven months after the closure of its $63 million Series B round, the latest funding brings ForwardX to approximately $100 million in total investment since its founding…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
…(RaaS) model. The company said its global customers include DHL, TCL, and Uniqlo, and more than 3,000 of its AMRs are operating across four continents. ForwardX announced expanded U.S. operations last year and has opened offices in San Diego and Phoenix. Yaxin Guan, chief operations officer at ForwardX, spoke with Robotics 24/7 about the company's global growth. How is ForwardX different from other AMR providers? Guan: Our founders came from an autonomous vehicle background and then wanted to focus on indoor applications in the warehouse. ForwardX's team has expertise in deep learning and sensor fusion. We're also different in that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
…prevent, and mitigate these threats. Download Now! Artificial Intelligence in Logistics This 2018 paper is a collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry, it details how Artificial intelligence (AI) provides a huge opportunity as it leaps from consumer segments to enterprises and onward to the industrial sector and logistics. Download Now! 8 Keys to Achieving Success with Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain This white paper looks at the fundamentals that supply chains need in place in order to achieve real results from Artificial Intelligence implementations. Download Now! More Artificial Intelligence White Papers
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.38
…omnichannel, and manufacturing order fulfillment. Locus' customers include CEVA, DHL, Boots UK, GEODIS, Whiplash, Saddle Creek, Quiet 3PF, and Radial. They have been able to improve productivity and improve workplace egonomics, as well as reduce recruitment, training, and retention costs, it said. Locus said it is continuing to look to support new and existing applications in response to customer demand. “The next big step for Locus is to leverage the acquisition of Waypoint Robotics,” said Dekin. “We've developed a pipeline into new use-case opportunities. We can now do things beyond each picking to case picking, using the management software developed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.38
…Logistics This 2018 paper is a collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry, it details how Artificial intelligence (AI) provides a huge opportunity as it leaps from consumer segments to enterprises and onward to the industrial sector and logistics. Download Now! State of Artificial Intelligence for Enterprises This study proves that business leaders realize that the benefits of AI today are undeniable - and it will continue to prove itself as a powerful investment for the future, with executives expecting ROI to double in five years and triple in 10 years. Download…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.37
…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: SVT Robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.36
…the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Its global customers include DHL Supply Chain, GEODIS, Radial, Ryder eCommerce, and VF Corp. The company said it averages more than 3 million units picked per day around the world. In 2022, Locus surpassed over 1.3 billion units picked. It raised $117 million in Series F funding in November. Last year alone, Locus Robotics won more than 17 industry awards, including being named to the Inc. 500 for the second year in a row. It also received a 2022 IFOY Award in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category. How LocusBots will operate in Japan Designers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.36
…thing is that existing clients such as GEODIS and DHL have expanded significantly,” he noted. “They're expanding their robot fleets within existing buildings as well as in new buildings.” “Locus’ consistent innovation, user-centric approach, and genuine dedication to customer relationships puts them at the forefront of warehouse automation,” said Alan McDonald, vice president of continuous improvement at GEODIS. “This milestone is a testament to its technological leadership and synergistic collaboration. We look forward to building on our work together and driving even greater efficiency improvements in the future.” In addition, GEODIS provides diverse use cases, such as handling cases in…