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Advanced Handling Systems LLC yesterday announced that it is partnering with Caja Robotics to optimize a Midwest distribution facility for an unnamed major retailer. The companies said they will combine Advanced Handling Systems' experience in warehouse automation with Caja's goods-to-person technology on their first project together. For more than 45 years, Advanced Handling Systems (AHS) has supplied integrated fulfillment and…
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Geekplus Technology Co. today announced that it has collaborated with Asda Logistics Services and AMH Material Handling to launch an automated sorting system Asda's distribution center in South Elmsall, U.K. The partners said the system will enable Asda to continue growing its parcel collection and returns business. “We're pleased to be one of the first retailers in the U.K. to…
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While the past year hasn’t been normal for anyone, Covid has certainly left its mark on the auto industry. First, sales fell roughly by half in the United States before making a bit of a comeback. But this year, the auto industry says that a Covid-induced chip shortage will shave $60 billion off worldwide sales. Meanwhile, the Boston Consulting Group…
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Yesterday, Day 1 of ProMatDX, I focused on trends some of the industry’s leading system integrators were following. Today, I’ll look at robotics. One of the presenters at last year’s NextGen Supply Chain Conference, the annual technology conference I produce, was Adrian Kumar, the global head of operations science & analytics at DHL Supply Chain. The topic was robotics: When…
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There is big difference between recording data for lift truck fleet management and digitizing the fleet management process. Paper-based or spreadsheet methods might work for a small operation, but they don’t provide a full picture for fleet management, points out Jim Gaskell, director of global automation and emerging technologies at Crown. “If you only have one part of the picture,…
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Kiwibot today said that it has launched Kiwibot 4.0, a semi-autonomous mobile robot for food deliveries. The Berkeley, Calif.-based company made its announcement with a YouTube video complete with an anime-style introduction, musical clips, and a lightsaber battle (see below). Students at the University of California, Berkeley, have given the robot user ratings of up to 4.6 and have even…
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Soft Robotics Inc. today announced the addition of new capabilites to its mGrip modular gripping system and an IP69K rating to enable safe food handling of proteins and dairy products. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said the new features enable machine builders to design flexible end-of-arm tools that can withstand high-pressure washdown environments. Soft Robotics has designed and built automated picking…
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On Monday at ProMatDX, IAM Robotics revealed its new midline autonomous mobile robot (AMR), known as the Bolt. Designed for manufacturing and warehouse environments, the AMR offers users a variety of high-tech features. First, it uses 360-degree vision, along with a combination of advanced sensors and direct-drive wheel motors, to ensure users’ safety. And second, it is powerful, and it…
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ABB yesterday announced that its new GoFa collaborative robot has won the Red Dot “Best of the Best” design award in recognition of its approach to making robotics appealing and accessible to users. The global Red Dot Design Awards recognize achievements in product design, with the jury assessing thousands of entries every year. The Best of the Best award is…
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Last week, autonomous mobile robot provider Tompkins Robotics announced a strategic partnership with supply chain automation company GreyOrange. They said their new “zero walk” system can eliminate all walking previously required by human pickers in the distribution center while dramatically increasing order pick rates. By integrating Tompkins Robotics’ tSort with GreyOrange’s Ranger Goods-to-Person (GTP) robots, a warehouse pick station operator…
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Yesterday, Day 1 of ProMatDX, I focused on trends some of the industry’s leading system integrators were following. Today, I’ll look at robotics. One of the presenters at last year’s NextGen Supply Chain Conference, the annual technology conference I produce, was Adrian Kumar, the global head of operations science & analytics at DHL Supply Chain. The topic was robotics: When…
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RightHand Robotics Inc., which makes data-driven, autonomous systems for order fulfillment, today announced its RightPick 3 item-handling robot. The Somerville, Mass.-based company made the announcement during the ProMat DX virtual event for material handling. RightHand Robotics (RHR) said its intelligent picking platform provides flexible and scalable automation for predictable e-commerce order fulfillment. RHR was founded in 2015 by a DARPA…
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More warehouses are turning to automation to relieve labor and cost pressures. But to leverage robotic lift trucks to their fullest potential, you need to know which tasks are best-suited. This white paper covers the 7 most common warehouse workflows for robotic automation. (Hint: it’s not just point-to-point horizontal transportation anymore.)
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Deciding on which mobile robot to use is only the first step in getting a return on investment, or ROI. At ProMat DX tomorrow, Jeff Christensen, vice president of product at Seegrid Corp., will discuss “Handing Over the AMR Keys: Strategies for User Adoption and Unstoppable ROI.” “The pandemic put a spotlight on supply chains in a way that hasn't…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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