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While self-driving cars, trucks, and delivery robots continue to make headlines with funding and wider test deployments around the world, the road to autonomy isn't smooth for everyone. Local Motors Inc., which was developing the Olli autonomous shuttle, reportedly shut down today. Founded in 2007, Local Motors had originally focused on autonomous vehicles for racing, with the Rally Fighter in…
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HDS Global, or Home Delivery Service, yesterday claimed that it is “the first e-commerce company in the world to debut a fully automated robotic fulfillment center” at its new Technology Center in Indianapolis. The company said it built the HDS Global Technology Center from the ground up to demonstrate its solutions to “problems inherent in existing e-commerce systems.” “There is…
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Ariat International Inc., a leading footwear and apparel brand for equestrian sports, outdoor activities, and industrial work, wanted to increase throughput and maximize capacity in its central warehouse. It chose Körber Business Area Supply Chain to implement software and robots from Geekplus Technology Co. As a result, Ariat said it can shift staffers from strenuous tasks to work requiring more…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today said it has selected a project team to develop a virtual reality prototype for assessing and credentialing manufacturing workers. The project is intended to demonstrate how VR and other technologies can help workers earn credentials based upon the knowledge, skill, and abilities (KSAs) gained through on-the-job training in facilities using robotics…
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As supply chains increasingly recognize the benefits of automation, the companies that serve them can scale to meet their needs. Seegrid Corp. yesterday reported that it expects strong growth in 2022, driven by its strategic investments in 2021 and increased demand for its robots in multiple industries. “Seegrid solutions are designed for rapid deployment and ongoing value creation, purposefully solving…
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A commonly cited limitation of automated storage systems is their limited capacity. AutoStore today announced the global availability of its R5+ Robot, which it said will enable warehouses to manage larger items. The R5+ can handle bins up to 425 mm (16.7 in.), the tallest bins available in the AutoStore system. Such bins were previously available only as a premium…
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Mobile robots in warehouses are not yet commoditized, as sensors and software continue to improve and distinguish their capabilities. Ouster Inc., a provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, yesterday said that it has signed a strategic customer agreement with Vecna Robotics, a material handling automation supplier. The agreement includes a non-binding forecast for approximately 3,000 OS digital lidar sensors through…
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Serve Robotics Inc. today announced the deployment of its latest generation of delivery robots and claimed that it is the first autonomous vehicle company to complete commercial deliveries at Level 4 autonomy. The San Francisco-based company said that its robots are the result of nearly five years of work and are able to operate routinely and safely without human intervention.…
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Robotics and software providers have been working to make it easier to manage fleets of mobile robots. Brain Corp today announced the launch of BrainOS Mobile. The mobile application can connect operators and managers directly with their BrainOS-powered robotic fleets and provide real-time visibility on machine locations, status, and performance, said the San Diego-based company. “Our BrainOS Mobile app represents…
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Ricoh USA Inc. and 6 River Systems LLC today announced an initiative to support warehouse efficiencies. RICOH Service Advantage will complement 6 River Systems' existing service team for its “Chuck” collaborative mobile robots and expand its geographical reach to provide technical support to customers faster. The global warehouse automation market will increase from $15 billion in 2019 to $30 billion…
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Hyster Company today announced an expansion of the certified Explosion Proof (EX) lift truck line, in which traditional Hyster lift trucks are converted by RICO Manufacturing, Inc., a leader in manufacturing certified EX solutions. EX-rated lift trucks have specific protection measures that allow them to operate in hazardous locations with potentially explosive or flammable vapors, liquids, dusts or fibers. The…
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One of the key characteristics of robotic end effectors is the ability to manipulate items of varying materials without damaging them. Festo Corp. today reported “surging interest” in the Electric Series of intelligent magnetic grippers from Magswitch. Festo has been a Magswitch distribution partner for automated gripping since 2019. “We are just at the beginning of envisioning the range of…
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Nuro Inc. today unveiled its third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said it expects to scale its new flagship model, also called Nuro, for robotic delivery service to millions of people across the U.S. “Five years ago, we set out to build an autonomous vehicle and delivery service designed to run errands, giving people back valuable time,”…
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While the holiday shopping rush may be over, retailers are still dealing with the increasing flow of returns. Berkshire Grey Inc. today introduced its Reverse Logistics system to help retailers accelerate the resale of returned goods and improve labor utilization in the returns process. “Returns processing has a significant adverse impact on the real profitability of e-commerce,” said Steve Johnson,…
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