Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.40
…JetPack, customers can easily maintain and update ruggedized and safety critical systems in the field using cloud-native technologies for orchestration and management. The new Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is available to order now and will be available in late July. Developers can start building the smartest edge and embedded systems for their industrial applications today using the Jetson AGX Xavier Developer Kit, downloading JetPack, and designing with all the documentation available on the NVIDIA Jetson site.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.34
…the orders based on store and route. This software-driven orchestration helps Kwik Trip ensure orders are picked with 100% accuracy before being sent for dispatch. The automated warehousing solution allows Kwik Trip to effectively manage all 80,000 trays and keep up with the fast-paced nature of its growing bakery business, where inventory is held no more than 48 hours before being sent to all stores. Kwik Trip’s system was developed to meet the company’s five-year growth plan, with the ability to receive all daily production from both the bread and bun lines, as well as process orders for 53,000 outbound…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.25
…mechanical meets software, the Internet of Things [IoT], and orchestration.” “We think all of these segments are exciting,” Kaczmarek said. “Within robotics, we're looking at collaborative robots, end effectors, ASRS, and mobile robots.” “We believe these segments will continue to demonstrate strong growth characteristics,” he added. RaaS could help SMEs automate Can the robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model help with adoption? “Over time, we'll see more, but it's still early days,” Kaczmarek replied. “We've surveyed customers, who generally still want to make an upfront purchase of automation technologies.” “It's analogous to the software market, where there were on-premise licenses in the late…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.18
…the need for interoperability and the higher-level need for orchestration of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems on streets.” “It was also clear from FedEx's comments at past A3 [Association for Advancing Automation] events that interoperability is absolutely becoming a requirement in the warehouse,” he said. “From different standards efforts to our discussions of best practices, the industry is becoming aware of the need.” Joe Wieciek, ROG co-founder “I was an active participant in conferences such as LISA, where systems administrators could learn from each other,” added Joe Wieciek, director of technical operations at autonomous yard operations firm Outrider and co-founder of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.12
Industry 4.0 requires the safe orchestration of both robot fleets and human workers. In August, SIXAI announced plans for worldwide deployment of MAESTRO, mobile robot management software using artificial intelligence from its 634AI subsidiary. “I've been doing a lot of work bringing technology to users in consumer and medical products and now robotics,” said Ran Poliakine, founder and CEO of SIXAI and a serial entrepreneur. “The common theme for me was to use technology for what people need,” he told Robotics 24/7. “There's a big gap between what technology can do and how it's consumed by different industries.” Applying AI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.93
…include parcel, cross-docking, conveyance, and sortation capabilities combined with orchestration and optimization software and advanced automation that will drive greater efficiencies and cost savings. “Fortna has been a trusted advisor driving competitive advantage for our clients as they build direct-to-consumer models, increase service levels, and enable a lower cost to serve,” said Rob McKeel, CEO of Fortna. “The combination with MHS will enable the model to scale with our clients globally and allow the combined company to drive further innovation in operating models, software, and automation.” Atlanta-based Fortna said it has partnered with leading brands to transform their distribution operations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
…to accelerating the adoption of robotics through effective robot orchestration,” said Florian Pestoni, co-founder and CEO of InOrbit. “We believe that the ability to manage material handling across multiple vendors is critical for the industry to thrive.” “Our collaboration with OTTO Motors is a crucial step towards achieving this goal,” he stated. “We are excited about the impact this will have on the industry and look forward to continuing our partnership.” OTTO Motors AMRs execute a variety of tasks OTTO Motors said its spring 2023 software release has enabled its AMRs to execute a variety of tasks under a VDA…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.86
…AMRs with path planning and fleet management software. Intelligent orchestration includes each and batch order picking, case picking, putaway and replenishment, packing and sorting, and pallet transport. With mission-control dashboards, predictive analytics, operational performance data, and intelligent labor direction, the Locus warehouse execution program provides customers with actionable intelligence in real time, claimed Lombardi. All of this is accessible through an iPad or any other connected device. All communications are available in a variety of languages, which is particularly advantageous to companies with operations in multiple countries, Lombardi said. Automation provides strategic benefits Robots are critical in helping warehouses in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.81
…efficiencies and higher returns on investment (ROI) through better orchestration of people and technology, said the company. “Our goal is to give robots and people the opportunity to do their very best work,” said Bill Burns, chief product and solutions officer at Zebra. “This acquisition is a continuation of what we expect to be a series of innovations that reflect our commitment to creating solutions that help our customers improve their operations through robotics.” Zebra has been working with Fetch, and it also recently acquired Adaptive Vision and expanded its machine vision offerings. Fetch Robotics manages robots in the cloud…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.81
…director of business development and strategy at AMR and orchestration software provider Vecna Robotics. “Each vendor, as part of the solution design phase, should be able to give you an ROI estimate ahead of time, something that you should be aiming toward,” he said. Simulation tools can help with that initial ROI estimate, added Cherewka. “It’s a balancing act with hard costs and soft costs,” said Matt Charles, sales director for the U.S. Midwest and Canada at Mobile Industrial Robots ApS (MiR). MiR offers an ROI calculator designed to help prospects and customers determine what hard costs of an installation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.79
…takes humans and robots into consideration With its Pivotal orchestration software platform, Vecna Robotics said it is working to integrate humans and machines into one system for better workflow management. Anthony Moschella, senior vice president of product management at Vecna, told Robotics 24/7 that the company is not interested in helping customers have “lights-out” facilities. A lights-out facility is one where there are no humans, only machines. “When we go into designing a solution, we actually take into account the human element,” he said. That integration starts with understanding a customer’s warehouse management system (WMS) and manufacturing execution system (MES).…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.72
…need to consider all the ways in which they can improve their operations, from types of robot hardware to orchestration platforms that assign work to the robots and manage workflow. The technology available today unquestionably gives operators opportunities to take their warehouses to another level. About the author Robin Romero is an industrial engineer at Wagner Logistics, a leading supply chain management provider offering distribution center, warehousing, and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. Wagner said its team provides systems to fit each changing buying habits and each customer's needs at the speed it requires. Editor's note: This blog…