Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.29
…- which requires a license to use - is capable of locating objects. The tool offers the option of loading customer-specific CAD geometries and finding them again in the point clouds of the Ensenso 3D cameras. IDS said PartFinder is optimized for the Ensenso camera series and is integrated into the EnsensoSDK GUI tools.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.59
…planet. Grav Enhanced gripper ideal for mixed SKU pallet loading Inspired by a gecko's foot pad, the Grav Enhanced Gripper can lift oddly-shaped or malleable objects. By using a combination of two-finger pinching and a super friction material, the gripper ensures a secure, residue-free grip and can handle everything from basketballs and boxes to soft toys and sneakers, Flexiv said. Ideal for mixed-SKU pallet loading, the Grav Enhanced uses adaptive force sensing to ensure an optimal grip force is maintained, while the super friction material provides grip stability for object handling. The company said this combination eliminates the need for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.13
…partnered with California-based Dexterity to develop a mobile truck loading robot in 2021, there was room for growth, improvement and evolution. Truck unloading is a tedious, physically-demanding and cumbersome task. Hence, the need for automation was apparent. But how do you go about automating a process with a high degree of variability? It doesn’t happen overnight. Multiple revolutions and degrees As Dexterity engineers worked with their FedEx counterparts, there was plenty of room to evolve the robot. Mainly, the robot had to reach all four corners of the truck without leaving its base. Were multiple robot arms the trick? What…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.25
…the warehouse space. “As the leader in autonomous trailer loading and unloading, Fox Robotics is pleased to deepen its relationship with Walmart as a key customer and investor,” said Marin Tchakarov, President and CEO of Fox Robotics. “We see this collaboration as the latest massive validation point of our technology and product capabilities, solidifying our leadership position in the warehouse shipping and receiving dock automation space.” During the 16-month trial, the Walmart distribution center in Brooksville saw an uptick in truck unloading capabilities and associate physical wellbeing. Jose Molina, a 26-year associate, was specifically mentioned as part of the trial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.02
…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 News & Content, with a score of 6.95
…product shows its versatility with the capability to rotate source and target pallets, which facilities ease of stacking and loading. Users can interact with the system via voice commands or a touchscreen interface. According to Prime Robotics, APS achieves picking speeds of over 400 picks per hour with a single human picker and can scale up to 900 picks per hour with a robotic arm. Additionally, its ability to accommodate various order structures, sizes and weights further underscores its adaptability to diverse warehouse environments. Also, APS includes pallet recycling and count-back capabilities.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.28
…exacting specifications.” While many other tasks downstream from the loading dock have been automated, the hazardous manual tasks of unstacking, sorting, scanning, opening and transferring (decanting) master pack box contents into standard totes are often still performed by humans. To automate the entire process, DAC Robotics looked for a depalletizing system capable of unloading a wide variety of box sizes and shapes from a pallet and then handed off each box to an automated box-opening robot in preparation for decant. The OSARO Robotic Depalletization System is equipped with OSARO SightWorks Perception software, which enables the robot to recognize, select and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.38
…move and deliver small-to-medium items in customizable configurations, with loading and unloading performed by workers. “The new LG CLOi CarryBot can immediately begin solving warehouse inefficiencies by providing on-time movements and consistent, reliable operation that allows workers to stay within their zones and increase productivity,” said Tom Bingham, senior director of LG Business Solutions USA. “CLOi CarryBot offers seamless package movement and delivery within a warehouse and eliminates the need for workers to physically transport packages.” Having already launched autonomous robots that transport products, guide customers, deliver foods and beverages, and provide information in commercial settings, LG is now expanding…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.25
…of machines that are used for applications such as loading gravel, peat moss and other bulk materials in warmer months are used to move snow in the winter months. Teleo’s technology can be retrofitted on those fleets, introducing the ability to integrate remote and semi-autonomous technology without the need to purchase new machines. The same machines can be used year-round for snow removal, landscaping and other site work. This level of flexibility makes the system scalable and cost effective. “Commercial snow removal, specifically mass snow clearing in large parking lots and on other long stretches of open, flat surfaces, is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.65
…handling space…Maybe even like assembly and test, where you're loading and unloading machines… When you look at the macro with automation and robotics, and then you shift over to the collaborative robotics space, the market was there.” The UR30 also comes at a similar footprint to its UR20 counterpart. The added payload capability didn’t come with the tradeoff of extra space accommodations in the warehouse, a major pain point for organizations. What’s next for robots in reverse logistics? E-commerce operations show no signs of slowing down. It’s to be determined what the returns segment of the operation undergoes in terms…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.76
…pallets and racking systems, and perform tasks such as loading and unloading, moving goods, and stacking pallets. Additional capabilities include advanced dimensioning and 2D barcoding functionality. Teleoperators in remote operations centers can monitor multiple Vaux Smart Autonomy vehicles simultaneously and drive them remotely as required, said ArcBest. Source: ArcBest Vaux suite will offer end-to-end integration Vaux Smart Autonomy adds another offering to ArcBest’s suite of hardware and software. The Vaux Freight Movement System is a trailer-sized mobile platform for freight loading, unloading, and transfer. ArcBest said the system’s mobile platforms can be pulled off a trailer at a loading dock…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.49
…applications may include palletizing, depalletizing, case picking, and container loading. Pixmo pilot programs to transition into commercial deployment Anyware said it recently completed its first pilot with an import deconsolidation business that manages 21 warehouses in the U.S., which led to sales conversions of Pixmo robots. Anyware is currently running pilot programs with various companies in the U.S. and announced it will run multiple upcoming pilots, including one with a global third-party logistics provider. The commercial version of Pixmo is scheduled to be available in the summer of 2024. It will be available via direct purchase or robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) models,…