Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.29
…existing facilities,” he observed. Source: Locus Robotics Locus adds orchestration features Locus Robotics claimed that it can intelligently orchestrate tasks across multiple levels or mezzanines in very large centers, optimizing workflows and order consolidation for maximum throughput. The company said its workflow optimization engine directs LocusBots and workers to follow the most efficient order-picking sequence. Locus said the new features include the following characteristics: Intelligent, multi-level orchestration: Users can optimize each task for throughput and productivity with in-level task/pick clustering and directed pick-and-pass. Flexible and adaptable: Operators can easily add new levels, turn drop-off stations on/off, run simultaneous discrete and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.46
…data, and increase the efficiency of fleet operations and orchestration, as well as optimize robots and processes. With the ability to easily integrate into existing systems, InOrbit said it can help engineers develop and operate mobile robot applications. InOrbit shares RobOps goals with Meili Robots “InOrbit and Meil Robots have been working closely towards a shared goal of advancing robot operations,” said Florian Pestoni, CEO of InOrbit. The companies added that the combination of their expertise will help customers accelerate the adoption and use of automation worldwide. Meili Robots offers its expertise in fleet management and integration services, and InOrbit…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.42
…companies master “the four O's of robot operations—observability, operation, orchestration, and optimization.” The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said it provides secure, real-time analytics and data collection, robot performance monitoring, incident response, and root-cause analysis. Developer Portal works with Free Edition InOrbit's free Developer Portal is a collection of tools intended to help roboticists and software engineers build scalable automation. It includes application programming interface (API) endpoints, software development kits (SDK), and no-code embeds to augment companies’ branded experiences. The portal includes links to a growing number of open-source contributions, such as support for interoperability standards and sample integration for ChatOps.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.83
…just getting started.” Mountain View, Calif.-based InOrbit provides cloud-based orchestration software as a service to help optimize operations. The company recently announced its support of a new MassRobotics interoperability standard for communications. Pestoni is also co-founder of the Robot Operations Group (ROG), which discusses interoperability issues. InOrbit presence at A3 event The session on “Interoperability for AMRs: Exploring the Path Forward” will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Pestoni will join speakers from FedEx, Siemens, and Vecna Robotics. In addition, InOrbit will be an exhibitor at A3's conference, which will focus on automation and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.44
…update affect users of Vecna's hardware? Theobald: The Pivotal orchestration software is what made this possible. The system assigns work to robot fleets based on real-time demand, resource availability, and proximity, and it is constantly collecting performance data. Terabytes of data have gone back into the system and algorithms. With the idea of robotics as a service [RaaS], like software as a service, every single robot from Vecna Robots gets over-the-air updates. It isn't only new customers or new robots that get it. It's all about customer service—we're not super motivated to sell a piece of hardware and say, 'Good…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.37
…“master the four O's of robot operations: observability, operation, orchestration, and optimization.” The multi-cloud system provides secure, real-time analytics and data collection, robot performance monitoring (RPM), incident response, and root-cause analysis, the company said. “We've come a long way. We now have larger customers with more advanced needs,” said Pestoni. “We've spent a lot of time talking to engineers and other people at these companies. We know there's a need to remove friction and allow interoperability, but they're not fully there yet.” “We’ve seen too many robotics companies waste precious time reinventing the wheel,” he stated. “With InOrbit Free Edition,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.84
…have a dialogue with robotics vendors,” Sakharkar said. “Ultimately, orchestration is critical in two dimensions. We bring our expertise in contract logistics to connecting the dots and finding optimized orchestration for any given situation, based on customer needs.” “Second, in terms of collaborating with vendors, we work with best-of-breed technologies,” he said. “We're looking at the latest technologies and POCs [proofs of concept] and then see what use cases to progress further.” While there is a lot of talk about the “factory of the future,” automation has a role to play in any supply chain now, acknowledged Sakharkar. “The differentiation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.10
…Virginia and Florida. Vecna Robotics provides AMRs and workflow orchestration software to help distribution, warehousing, and manufacturing organizations streamline their materials handling and logistics operations. The Waltham, Mass.-based company claimed that its robots include the most advanced navigation system in the industry and can adjust to their environments and reroute in real time. Vecna's proprietary Pivotal orchestration engine integrates with existing warehouse management systems for a coordinated approach that maximizes throughput, operational efficiency, and human-robot collaboration. Pivotal can simplify warehouse management by analyzing an organization’s operations in real time and adjusting processes accordingly, ensuring the right resource is in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.18
…Ramoutar, chief marketing officer at Lucas Systems. “The precise orchestration of all the pieces will be key to achieving a competitive advantage in performance.” Wexford, Pa.-based Lucas Systems provides artificial intelligence-powered voice and optimization software for fulfillment and distribution centers. It said its systems can help companies increase throughput, maintain high worker productivity, and meet accuracy and customer delivery requirements. People plus robots “That intersection of how people and robots work together is a hugely important and often-overlooked part of the warehouse automation equation, but it’s where a lot of the unseen value exists,” said Ramoutar. In combination with Fetch's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.96
…“This operating system is a distributed inventory and order orchestration system for deciding how to optimally place specific SKUs [stock-keeping units] across the nodes in their network, and how to optimally route the orders against the inventory.” “We’re showing [the merchants] their real-time inventory levels across all the nodes that they have with Stord, but also giving them active advice about how to rebalance that inventory, achieve optimal service levels for their customers, and reduce their transportation costs based on where that inventory is being ordered from most,” he said. Building your own warehousing on demand Providers of on-demand warehousing…
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 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.