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Columbia/Okura recently marked the milestone of shipping its 1,000th robotic palletizer. The company has designed and commissioned many successful palletizing systems, handling a massive range of products across dozens of industries worldwide. From bag palletizing systems in abusive and harsh environments to high-speed, multi-robot, multi-picking case applications, Columbia/Okura has handled almost any type of product packaging, the company stated. To…
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The warehouse worker shortage is well-known, but technology can help mitigate demographic shifts, according to Berkshire Grey Inc. The Bedford, Mass.-based supply chain automation provider today announced its 2022 “State of Retail & eCommerce Fulfillment Report.” Hanover Research conducted the research with Berkshire Grey, surveying 200 chief supply chain officers at retail and e-commerce businesses on topics including labor, costs,…
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With drones that can spray pesticides, spread fertilizer, and sow seeds, XAG said farmers throughout Vietnam are using its technology. One farmer using XAG’s drone is Le Thanh Nguyen, a 62-year-old man who was born and raised in Tam Nong District of Dong Thap Province. Guanghzou, China-based XAG recently spotlighted Nguyen, noting he was one of the earliest farmers to…
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For robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles to operate safely at speed, they need to be able to see accurately and as far ahead as possible. SiLC Technologies Inc. today said that its Eyeonic Vision Sensor has demonstrated the ability to perceive, identify, and avoid objects at a range of more than 1 km (0.6 mi.). The Monrovia, Calif.-based company claimed…
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MHS Lift Inc. has announced the launch of “MHS Integrated Solutions,” a full-service automation and optimization integrator. Pennsauken Township, N.J.-based MHS Lift provides warehouse optimization, fleet management, new and used forklifts, aerial equipment, personnel carriers, rentals, and parts and maintenance. Its client base includes customers who work in food, manufacturing, and retail, ranging from family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 companies.…
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Solinftec today announced that it is expanding its Solix agricultural robotics offerings. In addition to its Solix Scouting robot, the company has unveiled its Solix Sprayer robot designed to detect and spray weeds. “Solinftec focuses on really solving structural problems in agricultural management and offers solutions that truly promote low-impact agriculture,” stated Leonardo Carvalho, director of operations at Solinftec. “Weed…
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Mobile robots and autonomous carts, lifts, and tuggers promise to make material handling operations more efficient. But why aren't more warehouse and distribution centers using them? Many operations understand the need to automate but don't know where to start, according to Vecna Robotics. The Waltham, Mass.-based company has tried to make it easier for manufacturers and warehouses to adopt autonomous…
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A&K Robotics last week announced its self-driving robot pods are being tested at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, or ATL, in collaboration with Southwest Airlines to help enhance the travel experience of passengers with reduced mobility, or PRM. A&K said it specializes in advanced navigation systems and has developed electric pods to safely transport people with limited mobility in crowded…
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For the third-straight quarter, robot sales in North America hit a record high, driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and an ongoing need to manage increasing demand to automate logistics for e-commerce. According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), of the 12,305 industrial robots sold in Q2 2022, 59% of the orders came from the automotive…
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HAI ROBOTICS will display its HAIPICK A42T systems in the U.K. for the first time at IMHX 2022 from Sep. 6 to 8. During the exhibition, the company will also present its local U.K. team. Shenzhen, China-based HAI ROBOTICS said it is committed to gathering global talent to develop robotics to advance society. The company said it designed its autonomous…
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In 2020, Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. raised $900 million for its THL Automation Fund. Since then, the Boston-based company has helped automated storage provider AutoStore go public, acquired the Semiconductor Solutions Group of Brooks Automation for $3 billion, and invested in freight-tracking software firm FourKites. In February 2022, THL participated in robotic picking provider RightHand Robotics' Series C round.…
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e-con Systems last week launched the NileCAM81_CUOAGX, a 4K multi-camera system for NVIDIA's Jetson AGX Orin and Xavier. The company said it is suitable for autonomous mobile robots, agricultural robots, and smart trolleys. NileCAM81 can also be used in surround-view systems, smart checkout systems, smart traffic management, and sports broadcasting and analytics. “NVIDIA Jetson ORIN and AGX Xavier are the…
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In a new study by researchers with the University of Central Florida, workers in countries with greater amounts of income and social inequality were found to be more likely to perceive robots and artificial intelligence as job threats. This means in countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands, robots could be met with more open arms than in…
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Pilot Company announced this week it is working with self-driving truck company Kodiak Robotics Inc. to develop autonomous truck services at Pilot and Flying J travel centers. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., Pilot Co. has a network of more than 800 retail and fueling locations and supplies over 14 billion gallons of fuel per year to the…
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What do retail, robots, and the Great Lakes have in common? Meijer Inc. yesterday announced that it is participating in the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program with robots and drones. The Midwestern retailer said BeBot and Pixie Drone will help clean up beaches and waterways in partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region, or CGLR. “It is a…
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