Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.96
The global automated truck loading system (ATLS) market was valued at $1.67 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $2.88 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.65% during the forecast period. The report defines and forecasts the global automated truck loading system market segmented by loading dock, system type, and truck type. It also includes profiles of key players operating in this market and analyzes their market rankings and core competencies. The report gathered data on key vendor revenues through secondary research such as Material Handling Institute (MHI) and International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) as well as interviews…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 22.27
Rite-Hite is a world leader in the manufacture, sale, and service of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, HVLS fans, industrial curtain walls, and more—all designed to improve safety, security, productivity, energy savings, and environmental control.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.01
…provider VisionNav Robotics launched its latest automatic trailer truck loading and unloading system in North America at MODEX 2024. The system features VisionNav’s newly unveiled VNST20 PRO automated guided vehicle (AGV). The trade show is being held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. VNST20 PRO AGV turns 180 degrees inside trailers VisionNav’s new offering combines its VNST20 autonomous forklift, a robot control system (RCS) for fleet scheduling, and 3D LiDAR for simultaneous location and mapping (SLAM) with deep learning positioning technology. The system has been designed specifically for automated loading and unloading of trailer trucks…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 21.45
Yaskawa Motoman delivers innovative robotic automation solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application, including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material cutting (laser, plasma, waterjet), material handling (diecast, machine loading, packaging, palletizing, part transfer, press tending), material removal (deburring, polishing, sanding) and spot welding.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.84
…meters. They are now used at multiple workstations including loading electric meter boxes, PCBA loading and assembling, power testing and code scanning, and carrier loading and assembly. The robot features compliant motion control, which allows it to feel its way into precise and fragile fixtures, even if a part position changes. “We see smart manufacturing as a significant driver of our company’s growth,” says Liao Qianzhong, general manager of production center at Wasion Group Limited. “We are just beginning to introduce this level of automation into our manufacturing processes, and we are pioneering the practice in China. Deploying smart, collaborative…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.72
…Corp. to apply artificial intelligence and robotics to the loading of boxes into trucks and trailers. “Our culture of innovation is driven by a desire to help our team members and customers succeed,” stated Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president of operations science and advanced technologies at FedEx, in a release. “Based on feedback from our operations team, we have been looking for a solution that helps alleviate the challenges of truck loading,” she said. “Collaborating with Dexterity AI to combine the latest in AI and robotics supports our operations team while meeting growing customer demand.” Dexterity AI takes on truck…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 16.43
…systems use a broad range of controls and automated equipment, including but not limited to sorters, conveyors, and extendable loading and unloading systems. The company's subject-matter experts provide support to maintain materials handling systems for peak performance, with predictive analytics and local technicians to maximize long-term value and return on investment. MHS has a global installed base of over $5 billion for small to large distribution and fulfillment projects in a variety of industries, including e-commerce, parcel, third-party logistics, and outside integrators.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.60
…interface helps the user is simple to use. After loading a 3D model, it is displayed in real space. The AR-Viewer recognizes surfaces such as tables or floors, so that the model can be placed on a surface. The user can then reduce, enlarge, rotate and move the model as usual using the standard gestures to view it from all angles. Free Version With Sample Models i4 AUGMENTED REVIEW can be downloaded free of charge from the App Stores. The free app offers broad functionality for loading and viewing 3D models in augmented reality. The app can be immediately tested…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.55
Robots for loading and unloading trucks are still emerging, and they are getting smarter. GreyOrange Inc. and Technica International this week announced a new partnership to combine Technica's iTLS technology with GreyOrange's GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform. The companies claimed that the combination of Technica's innovative truck loading and unloading system and the GreyMatter robot-agnostic platform will improve dock efficiency and speed. They added that their integrated offering can improve efficiency and safety, as well as enable scarce workers to focus on higher-value tasks. “Due to increasing needs for delivering goods from warehouses to retailers, introducing this new technology with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.14
…and president. “Specifically, in the realm of automated trailer loading and unloading, the last remaining piece of the end-to-end warehouse automation puzzle, Fox Robotics stands out by far as the dominant leader with the most robust AI/ML algorithms, tech stack, and deployed robot fleet we’ve ever seen. “We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Fox Robotics to launch this groundbreaking product in the U.S. market,” Dawley added. “This partnership signifies a major leap forward in our commitment to enhancing efficiency, safety, and reliability in our customers' operations.” Fox Robotics completes 3 million pallet pulls The FoxBot autonomous forklift is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.13
…AMR [autonomous mobile robot] specifically for the task of loading and unloading truck trailers, augmenting human talent,” he said. Gideon designs Trey for productive collaboration Founded in 2017, Gideon Brothers d.o.o. said it builds flexible automation to help automate material handling in complex warehouse and manufacturing operations. The company, which has offices in Zagreb, Croatia, and Dover, Del., said its AMRs use proprietary spatial artificial intelligence and 3D vision technology to orchestrate workflows of humans, robots, and other equipment, supported by real-time data. Gideon said its new trailer loading and unloading system combines its proprietary autonomy technology, user-friendly software for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.73
…including autonomous electric truck tractors, trailer line connectors, and loading dock systems. The company now has 11 issued patents and over 50 pending patents in the U.S. and internationally. “Outrider’s patent portfolio covers the numerous inventions, innovations, and technologies our team developed,” said Andrew Smith, Outrider founder and CEO. “In 2017, we recognized that autonomously moving 50,000-pound semi-trailers day and night in all-weather conditions would require unique inventions.” Shortly after its first patent was issued in August 2021, Outrider used its technology to perform fully autonomous trailer moves in a production environment at Georgia Pacific in November 2021. Since then,…