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As more operators of warehouses and other facilities adopt automation, its essential that they closely monitor their robot fleets to ensure they get the most value out of them. The first step is to determine an initial expected return on investment (ROI) prior to the introduction of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into the environment. Users must then keep close tabs…
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Podcasts are a great way to improve your knowledge on just about any topic. And there are plenty about robotics. From commentary by industry experts to deep dives into how robots and other autonomous systems are developed and work, the topics discussed in these podcasts are wide and varied. There are podcasts for beginners just starting to learn about robotics…
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Agility Robotics, which has developed the Digit humanoid robots to work alongside people in warehouses and logistics facilities, today said it has raised $150 million in Series B funding. The Corvallis, Ore.-based company said it plans to use the money to accelerate research and development and scale production. “Unprecedented consumer and corporate demand have created an extraordinary need for robots…
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As part of a $1 million donation from grocery store operator Meijer, the Council of the Great Lakes region in the U.S. will soon be purchasing robots, drones, and more to clean up Midwestern beaches and waterways. Items include electric beach cleaning robots called BeBots, remote controlled water drones called Pixie Drones, and gutter-bin stormwater filtration systems. Meijer sends message…
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Just in time for Earth Day 2022, a startup called Glacier this week emerged from stealth and announced that it has raised $4.5 million in seed funding. The San Francisco-based company said it plans to use the funding to continue developing its system, which combines robotics and artificial intelligence to sort recyclables. “When people think about fighting climate change, recycling…
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Mobile robot maker Geekplus Technology Co. announced this week that it has upgraded its flagship goods-to-person system with a new picking station that is compatible with its P-Series mobile robots. Kai Liu, Geek+ co-founder and head of smart warehouses, said the company wants “to make picking operations safer and less strenuous for warehouse employees.” “Our robots are there to not…
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Gideon Robotics yesterday announced Trey, an autonomous forklift that can load and unload pallets from truck trailers. The company claimed that it can save 80% of a human worker's time and operate “safely, consistently, and reliably in dynamic environments, working side by side with people.” “We at Gideon believe that we can help exponentially grow humanity's ability to move goods…
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In April 2019, Elon Musk famously told attendees at Tesla's Autonomy Day that LiDAR is a “fool's errand” — and that anyone relying on it is “doomed.” Today, the debate continues. Recently, the same debate has emerged in the mobile robot market where traditional 2D LiDARs have been the prevailing navigation sensor for decades. Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturers including…
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During a recent visit to MassRobotics headquarters at 12 Channel St. in Boston’s Seaport District, Robotics 24/7 got a chance to catch up with more than a dozen resident startups making interesting technologies. MassRobotics is a non-profit collaborative effort to nurture the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem, which includes more than 350 companies, as well as academic institutions, government agencies, and research…
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Amazon.com Inc. is not only a major user and developer of robotics, but it is also now an investor. BionicHIVE, which has developed an autonomous robot that works with existing warehouse infrastructure, today said it has received unspecified funding from the new Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. “With Amazon’s funding and support, BionicHIVE is growing its team and operations, establishing [a]…
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With 80% of distribution centers around the world still operating manually, according to Honeywell Intelligrated, there is still plenty of room for automation. Rapyuta Robotics Co., which has developed collaborative pick-assist robots and cloud-based software for warehouses, yesterday said it has raised JPY 6.4 billion ($51 million U.S.) in Series C funding. The Tokyo-based company said it plans to use…
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From labor shortages to hygiene, food companies have a variety of challenges that robots can alleviate. Soft Robotics Inc. today announced it has teamed up with ProMach companies Quest Industrial LLC and Ossid LLC to offer the food industry a robotic handling and packaging system using its mGripAI technology. “This new partnership with ProMach aligns well with our mission to…
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Davinci Micro Fulfillment and Addverb Technologies USA Inc. announced a partnership to pair Addverb's automation technology with Davinci's specialization in micro-fulfillment solutions to launch and expand micro-fulfillment centers across North America. Bound Brook, N.J.-based Davinci plans to open between 750 to 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) by 2030, offering more brands and retailers expanded operations to reach customers for same-day, next-day,…
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Seegrid Corp. today announced that Sumitomo Drive Technologies has chosen its robots for its expanding operations. The power transmission component manufacturer chose Seegrid's Palion robots and Fleet Central software to autonomously haul parts and equipment between its existing 250,000-sq.-ft. assembly facility and its new 100,000-sq.-ft. warehouse. “Reliability is a critical factor in getting parts to the line—the initial Seegrid Palion…
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More mobile robots are coming to the hospitality industry. Savioke Inc. this week announced that Seaview Investors LLC has added a Relay service robot to each of its hotels in the Western U.S. The companies said the service robots will perform deliveries, allowing staffers to focus on high-value tasks and improving the guest experience. “The robots contribute to the forward-thinking…
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