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Dexory, formerly known as BotsAndUs, has partnered with DENSO Manufacturing UK to automate its plant in Telford, U.K. Dexory’s autonomous robot, Min, is being used to navigate aisles to identify empty locations and locate component pallets in the facility. DENSO has been using the robot as part of a proof of value trial and is now considering deploying the technology…
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Inventory and labor have a way of keeping DC managers worried. With labor, it starts with having enough people to get orders out the door on time. With inventory, it revolves around having enough of the right items in forward pick areas to hit service levels without carrying too much inventory. Add in the supply chain turbulence the last couple…
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GreyOrange Inc. this week released its API designed to enable robotic vendors to integrate with the company’s GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform. GreyOrange said companies that are part of its Certified Ranger Network, or CRN, ecosystem can now take advantage of the service. Those companies include HAI Robotics, Fetch Robotics (now Zebra), Mushiny Intelligence, Technica International, Vicarious, and Youi Robotics, among…
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In one of the first big autonomous vehicle transactions of 2023, Oxbotica today announced that it has raised $140 million (U.S.) in Series C funding. It plans to deploy its operating system for Universal Autonomy in multiple commercial and industrial domains around the world. “This landmark investment from world-class investors is a tremendous validation of our strategy to apply self-driving…
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Dexterity, the leader in intelligent software for full task warehouse robots, today announced the hiring of Ana Pinczuk as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Pinczuk will lead Dexterity’s strategy, product, deployment, and operations to drive the company towards its ambitious commercial goals in 2023. Dexterity stated that it plans to more than double its fleet of installed robots…
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AutoStore yesterday announced the North American launch of Pio, which stands for “Product In/Out.” The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said Pio is a plug-and-play version of its cube storage technology tailored for small and midsized businesses, or SMBs. Based on a pay-per-pick service model, Pio allows SMBs, such as retailers of apparel, sporting goods, crafts, and cosmetics, to deploy automation…
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After nearly four decades at Hytrol, chief engineer Boyce Bonham has a good perspective on the latest trends in conveyors and sorters. He sums it up this way: “The big push today is to get more output from the same building footprint.” Sounds simple enough, but satisfying that need requires some innovation. That ranges from systems able to handle a…
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Lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead and pushing and pulling heavy loads are fairly common practices on the loading dock, where roughly 25% of all warehouse injuries take place. Not all of those injuries are immediate or obvious. The employee who works in awkward positions or performs the same task repetitively may be prone to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that impact…
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Cobalt Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that it is expanding its implementation with Ally Financial. The company said its robots will help secure Ally's facilities, keep employees safe, mitigate labor shortages, and save money. “Ally is a terrific example of an enterprise using our AI-powered robots to run a more cost-efficient, secure business,” said Mike LeBlanc, chief operating officer and president…
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OPEX Corp. today said it is expanding the capabilities of its Sure Sort warehouse automation to incorporate radio frequency identification, or RFID. The Moorestown, N.J.-based company said RFID capability will help meet client needs and increase operational speed and efficiency. “The expansion to RFID is just another example of how we live our values and principles to listen and be…
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Radial Inc. has installed 12 Covariant Robotic Putwalls at its fulfillment center in Louisville, Ky. to sort health and beauty items. Each of the twelve robotic u-shaped putwalls average about one hundred thousand picks per month with a throughput of 425 pieces per hour (PPH) – a performance higher than their manual alternative, Covariant claimed. While working side-by-side with Radial’s…
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STRADVISION announced at CES last week that its SVNet vehicle perception software is available on the Texas Instruments TDA4 automotive processor. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said designers can use its deep learning-based vision technology for Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems and automated driving. “Enabling more cars on the road with advanced driver-assistance capabilities can lead to greater driver comfort…
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This month, Scraper Systems by Rite-Hite will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its FleetPlow line of automated snow removal machines, Rite-Hite has announced. FleetPlows are designed to service all types of truck and bus fleets. Thanks to their unique plow design, they can automatically remove up to 24 inches of heavy, wet snow in 30 seconds, with just the push…
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For Cengage, a leading publisher of learning materials for the K-12 market, efficient DC operations and order fulfillment processes are nothing new. The Boston-based company has been using a voice-directed system for order picking accuracy and fulfillment efficiencies at its main U.S. distribution center for more than 15 years. The company has enhanced its initial use of voice with added…
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Paris-based Enchanted Tools is hoping to set itself apart from other humanoid robot makers with its Pixar-inspired mobile manipulators, Miroki and Miroka. Featuring pointy ears and expressive cat-like faces, Miroki and Miroka were designed to be used in places like hospitals, nursing homes, and hotels to assist with the movement of items. Miroki and Miroka function the same, but Miroki…
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