Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
Retail e-commerce distributor Amazon recently began delivering packages via drone to the West Valley of the Phoenix, Ariz. Metro Area. Customers who live near the same-day delivery site in Tolleson, Ariz. and purchase an eligible item weighing five pounds or less can have it delivered by drone in under an hour. Since starting its Prime Air last mile delivery service in 2022, Amazon has delivered thousands of items to customers in less than an hour. In 2023, the e-commerce distributor also began delivering prescription medications in partnership with Amazon Pharmacy to customers in College Station, Texas. Amazon said it had…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.67
Warehouses, order fulfillment and distribution centers are filled with robotics and automation. From AMRs to robot arms and automated lift trucks, various technologies work alongside personnel in an attempt to make life easier for humans and meet business goals. In this podcast, we discuss the expanding role of robotics and automation in the warehouse, and how ongoing labor challenges affect the organizational thought process on what type(s) of automation to consider for various processes. Join an industry expert from Yale Lift Truck Technologies to discuss these topics and other talking points in this Robotics Applications Podcast episode, “Making the Case…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.29
OSARO, a global provider of machine learning-enabled robotics for high-volume fulfillment centers, has launched OSARO AutoModel. The company says the launch of AutoModel signifies and advancement in its OSARO SightWorks perception platform. Speed, adaptation play a major role in AutoModel In order fulfillment, where speed is critical, businesses often face days or weeks of costly downtime to update their robots for new SKUs. In contrast, OSARO says AutoModel enables robots to automatically learn and adapt to new items, processes and workflows with zero downtime. OSARO AutoModel accelerates the introduction and onboarding process of new SKUs, and increases robot productivity. These…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.98
Vanderlande, an organization that develops future-proof warehouse automation offerings, announced it will offer Hai Robotics’ Automated Case-Handling Mobile Robot (ACR) driven systems in its Tote AV portfolio in North America. ACRs are ground-based automated robots that operate in a secured, fully automated environment for case and tote handling in warehouses. Collaboration focuses on warehouse project delivery This collaboration enables warehouse leaders to leverage these technologies and the reliable project delivery of Vanderlande, according to the company. Hai’s portfolio complements Vanderlande’s shuttle-based ADAPTO automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), which delivers exceptional storage density and throughput for high-performance fulfillment operations relied…
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Commercial robotic systems need not be complicated, expensive, or take up valuable floor space in perpetuity. Some robots are small, but mighty - providing adaptable and scalable options without sacrificing flexibility or breaking the bank. Tompkins Robotics develops and markets a wide range of warehouse robots, including its flagship tSort system. The growing family of tSort autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and their relatives, coupled with the company’s Transcend platform, can provide flexible and scalable sortation for a variety of applications. Simple robots enable commercial viability Robotics 24/7 readers might have noted two similar company pages on our website: Tompkins Robotics…
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Corvus Robotics, a provider of autonomous inventory management systems, announced an updated version of its Corvus One system that brings, for the first time, the ability to fly its drone-powered system in a lights-out distribution center without any added infrastructure like reflectors, stickers or beacons. The newest generation product is supported by an $18 million Series A round and seed funding led by S2G Ventures and Spero Ventures. “Corvus Robotics fits our mission to invest in companies that truly transform the way business is conducted,” said Marc Tarpenning, co-founder of Tesla and partner at Spero Ventures. “Other than a landing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.23
Amazon officials were joined by state and local elected representatives to celebrate the construction of its new, state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center in the Town of Niagara, N.Y. The facility will be home to 1,000 local Amazon employees who will operate and work with the company’s newest robotics technology, delivering for customers in Western New York and beyond. The fulfillment center will expand Amazon’s operations and logistics network in New York, where there are more than 47,000 full- and part-time employees across the state. New robotics facility is the fourth in New York The five-story, 3.1-million-square-foot robotics fulfillment center is currently…
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, hosted the annual Robotics Application Conference (RAC) on September 18. RAC ’24 was the third edition of the one-day, virtual summit. At RAC ’24, speakers highlighted successful robotic deployments across multiple industries, and identified significant technological and financial trends that affect organizations with robots and automation. Those who were unable to attend the live event are encouraged to sign up for the conference’s sessions. All sessions are now available…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, have announced the speaker and session lineup for the 2024 Robotics Application Conference (RAC ‘24). RAC ’24 is a virtual, one-day event where speakers from throughout the robotics landscape will provide thoughtful and insightful commentary on robotics applications, deployments and trends across industries where robots and automation are in use. RAC ’24 is the third virtual summit hosted by Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media, and will begin at 12:00…
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Having witnessed a trend towards more small package orders and less frequent large stock pallet orders, automotive parts provider MAHLE Aftermarket selected an AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) empowered by Kardex to increase capacity and throughput. MAHLE, which provides parts globally for the independent aftermarket, was also experiencing storage capacity constraints at its distribution center in Olive Branch, Miss. MAHLE sought a high-density storage system that could enable it to adapt to the shift in customer order profiles, and one that would be scalable for future growth. After examining a range of options, MAHLE Aftermarket invested in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.39
LG Business Solutions USA opened its latest Business Innovation Center (BIC), a 3,600-square-foot showroom at LG Electronics’ North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. The new center provides resellers, partners and customers with a one-stop technology showcase that demonstrates LG’s full portfolio of commercial technologies and wide-ranging business offerings. This newest location joins LG BICs in Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles. Walk-through experience for LG customers Designed as a walk-through experience, BIC visitors are welcomed by LG’s full line of CLOi autonomous mobile robots including CarryBot, GuideBot and ServeBot, alongside a wall-sized LG DVLED (direct-view light-emitting diode) display. “Our new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.60
Körber Supply Chain Software, a joint venture between Körber AG and KKR, and end-to-end supply chain software offering provider, signed a binding agreement to acquire MercuryGate International Inc., a provider of transportation management systems (TMS). The acquisition, according to Korber, is a strategic move that extends the company’s capabilities in delivering a comprehensive, innovative, adaptable and scalable supply chain execution portfolio. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. MercuryGate’s role in the Körber ecosystem MercuryGate is known for its capabilities in multimodal optimization and execution, as well as its expertise and capabilities in driving rapid implementation…