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…(95%) plans to introduce new automation within the next three years, signaling a major shift in how American industry operates, according to new research commissioned by industrial automation company RobCo. The Munich-based RaaS company, which recently opened new U.S. headquarters in San Francisco after the acquisition of Rapid Robotics, released the findings in the company’s Automation Readiness Index, a survey…
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…the forefront of the next wave of industrial automation, powered by AI. At Automatica 2025 in Munich, NVIDIA and its ecosystem of partners and customers are showcasing next-generation robots, automation and AI technologies designed to accelerate the continent’s leadership in smart manufacturing and logistics. NVIDIA technologies boost robotics development Central to advancing robotics development is Europe’s first industrial AI cloud,…
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…our coverage of robots and automation across a variety of industries. Some topics, specifically emerging technologies, jump out. Let’s explore some of the year’s most popular content and how robotic trends in 2024 helped shape the landscape of this technology. Tesla, Figure AI humanoids dominate the news cycles While humanoids are still looking for the right “footing” in industrial spaces,…
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…front and center. And while automation can do wonderful things on a warehouse floor, the reality is that most operations still get by in a largely conventional manner. Rack, lift trucks, man aboard orderpickers and the like continue to dominate and get the job done. “About 25% of the companies I work with have made significant investments in automation over…
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…implement autonomous high-reach forklifts from Third Wave Automation, at the Holman multi-client warehouse facility in Spanaway, Wash. Third Wave Automation’s autonomous forklifts offer flexibility by operating in four modes: fully autonomous, remote assist, remote operation and manual operation. The high-reach forklifts work alongside warehouse teams and utilize the proprietary AI-powered Shared Autonomy Platform, enabling a single operator to manage multiple…
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Third Wave Automation, provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts powered by Shared Autonomy, announced the commercial availability of its Armada fleet management system, the central interface for the company’s Shared Autonomy platform. Third Wave Automation offers proactive collision avoidance and tools to minimize the time it takes to address delays that could impact pallet movement and throughput. The Armada FMS enables…
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…chain networks get denser. The third piece—we had struggled with the idea of general autonomy and weren't sure of the timeline. Gatik said, “We’re going to the middle mile with only constrained routes.” That narrowed the problem rather than “boiling the ocean,” giving them a shot at succeeding. Innovation Endeavors led Gatick's seed round and its Series A, which was…
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…with Geekplus Technology Co.'s warehouse automation. The new allies said they will offer businesses a “one-stop solution” and a strategy to boost the return on investment of their autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, and automated storage and retrieval systems, or ASRS. “At OSARO, our goal is to provide reliable robotic systems that make automation easy, which is why the seamless…
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Third Wave Automation, which provides high-reach autonomous forklifts, yesterday announced that it has received strategic investment from Qualcomm Ventures and Zebra Technologies. The Union City, Calif.-based company said the latest, unspecified funding brings its total financing to $70 million. Third Wave Automation (TWA) said the investment will enable it to accelerate innovation as its first product expands its select pilot…
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…of its Sure Sort warehouse automation to incorporate radio frequency identification, or RFID. The Moorestown, N.J.-based company said RFID capability will help meet client needs and increase operational speed and efficiency. “The expansion to RFID is just another example of how we live our values and principles to listen and be responsive to customers’ needs,” said Alex Stevens, president of…
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More automation doesn’t necessarily mean better automation. That’s why an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) deployment with an impressive number of bots in the fleet isn’t necessarily more effective than one with just a handful. While it’s common for AMR deployments to start small and get bigger, success with AMRs takes more than growing the fleet. You need to consider how…
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…capabilities. Featured Customers and Partners: Third Wave Automation will showcase its fully automated reach truck solution, the TWA Reach. Coupled with its Collaborative Autonomy Platform, TWA Reach can support 366”, high bay, pick & place in remote, remote assist or manual mode, all while working alongside warehouse teams. Flyability will showcase Elios 3, the world’s first collision-tolerant drone harnessing the…
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More automation doesn’t necessarily mean better automation. That’s why a deployment with an impressive number of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in a mobile robot fleet isn’t necessarily more effective than one with just a handful. While it’s common for mobile robot deployments to start small and get bigger, success with AMRs takes more than growing the fleet. You need…
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…The Roswell, Ga.-based company provides automation for warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment facilities. Kohli recently spoke with Robotics 24/7 about how robots such as GreyOrange's Certified Ranger Robots (CRN) and software such as its GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform can meet growing and shifting market demand. Labor and automation While e-commerce demand accelerated earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, has it subsided…
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…loading docks and last-mile logistics, automation efficiency is welcome at each link in the supply chain. Inflation, the aforementioned supply chain challenges, and a return to brick-and-mortar retail may slow investment in robotics. However, attendance at this year's trade shows and the move from pilots to full-fledged deployments suggest that more robots than ever will be in use during his…
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Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25
