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The Allen Institute for AI today announced Release 3.0 of its AI2-THOR embodied artificial intelligence framework, which now includes ManipulaTHOR for active object manipulation. The organization described ManipulaTHOR as “a first of its kind virtual agent with a highly articulated robot arm equipped with three joints of equal limb length and composed entirely of swivel joints to bring a more…
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Desktop Metal Inc. yesterday announced that its Production System is qualified to use 316L stainless steel. The system uses patent-pending Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology to achieve the fastest build speeds in the metal additive manufacturing market, claimed the Burlington, Mass.-based company. “The qualification of 316L stainless steel with leading mechanical properties on the Production System platform is part of…
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Meituan Inc. yesterday said that it has raised $10 billion, which it plans to invest in research and development of autonomous vehicles, drone delivery services, and other technology innovation. The Beijing-based company describes itself as a “one-stop platform for food, transportation, travel, shopping, and entertainment.” Meituan Select's business model “involves neighbors jointly purchasing groceries in bulk online at discounted prices…
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SoftBank Robotics Corp. and its SB Logistics Corp. subsidiary, along with Berkshire Grey Inc., announced yesterday that they have partnered to offer “the most technically advanced” third-party logistics service for e-commerce fulfillment. SB Logistics said its 3PL offering includes Berkshire Grey’s Intelligent Enterprise Robotics systems, including robots using artificial intelligence to autonomously pick, place, and pack customer orders for the…
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How does 6 River Systems improve training time? 6 River Systems’ solution uses a system-directed workflow that self-trains an associate as they complete their picking, replenishment, or various other tasks in the warehouse. Our collaborative robot “Chuck” will guide associates to locations following a pre-planned path that can change dynamically, so they don’t have to know where products are stored…
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Toyota Industries Corp., or TICO, today announced that it will consolidate its software development efforts for autonomous vehicles, increase its global investments, and establish T-Hive B.V. as a new center of excellence. TICO said the combination of offerings from its group companies will strengthen its brand portfolio and meet the increasing demands of its customers. Sakichi Toyoda founded Toyota Industries…
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The many challenges in developing autonomous vehicles have led companies around the world to partner to advance technologies and market outreach. Yesterday, Navya and REE Automotive said they have agreed to jointly develop a Level 4 autonomous vehicle that will include REEcorner technology and Navya's self-driving systems. REE Automotive said its mission is to empower global mobility companies to build…
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Robots are hot in warehouses right now, with strong double-digit growth projected by most analysts over the next few years. There’s a big difference, however, between knowing that robotics has market momentum, and knowing how to properly scope an automation solution. The dilemma with scoping robotics for a distribution center (DC) is that plenty of “it depends” are involved in…
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Whether it’s a 15-month ROI, $8.5M in savings, or a projected net present value (NPV) of $7.1M, our customers shared exciting feedback that we couldn’t keep to ourselves. Gordon Mackenzie, VP of Technology, CSAT Solutions: “6 River Systems is helping us improve productivity, accuracy and our time to fulfillment.” You know the drill. To get a job done, you can…
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Industrial automation providers Rockwell Automation Inc. and Comau today announced today that they are collaborating on unified robot controls. The companies said their partnership will give manufacturers worldwide the tools to ease integration and deployment, as well as maximize efficiencies. “Industrial companies are looking for efficient ways to integrate robotics into their operations for process optimization and agility,” stated Blake…
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At its GPU Technology Conference, or GTC 2021, NVIDIA Corp. last week touted new processors, software, and partnerships. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company also announced Omniverse Enterprise, a realistic simulated environment that can be used for entertainment and developing robots, artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles. “Omniverse was made to create shared virtual 3D worlds,” stated Jensen Huang, founder and CEO…
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Mount Adams Fruit Bingen, Washington Square Footage: 250,000 square feet Automated Storage and Retrieval: 7 levels of storage, including the floor level, reaching 80 feet tall. 5,916 pallet positions are serviced by 17 pallet rovers, 3 vertical reciprocating lifts and 20 opportunity chargers. Products Handled: Pears and apples SKUs: 1,000 Throughput: The system is currently putting 60 pallets per hour…
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The Kroger Co. last week said it is launching its Customer Fulfillment Center in Monroe, Ohio, the first of its kind in the U.S. to combine “vertical integration, machine learning, and robotics with affordable, friendly, and fast delivery service for fresh food.” The company will be using technology from Ocado Group PLC under a partnership that began in 2018. Cincinnati-based…
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There are pros and cons for each of the warehouse picking methodologies chosen for fulfillment operations. Zone picking is ideal for very large operations where pickers must travel long distances to complete an order or for smaller sites with very high order volume where congestion is an issue. A common challenge associated with zone picking is predicting where your associates…
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After years of development and a journey of millions of miles, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter flew for the first time today, marking the first controlled, powered flight on another planet. Data was received via the Perseverance Mars rover at 6:46 a.m. EDT (3:46 a.m. PDT). “The Wright Brothers showed that powered flight in Earth's atmosphere was possible, using an experimental…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
