Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.69
…commercial deployments Founded in 2022 by former VP of Amazon Robotics and distinguished engineer Brad Porter, Cobot said its team includes robotics and AI experts from Amazon, Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, NASA, and Waymo. Cobot said the new capital will be used to further expand its team and advance its commercial deployments. Paul Kwan, managing director at General Catalyst, has joined Alfred Lin from Sequoia Capital on Cobot’s board of directors. “We believe the Cobot team is world-class at building the necessary hardware, software, and institutional trust to achieve their vision,” said Kwan. “Their focus on user partnership and thoughtful…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.29
…a team of autonomous technology professionals with decades of experience at robotics and autonomous driving companies such as Bosch, Amazon, and Honda. Its technology has been deployed in Japan, and the company raised $10.7 million in series A funding in 2023 for expansion in the U.S.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.47
…Speakers also included: MassTech Collaborative executive director Carolyn Kirk Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady ASML senior director of US Development & Engineering Spencer Farland BU College of Engineering Dean Ad Interim Elise Morgan; and RASTIC director Kenneth Sebesta. Introductions were led by Ioannis (Yannis) Paschalidis, RASTIC principal investigator, director of Hariri Institute for Computing, distinguished professor of engineering (ECE, SE, BME), and founding faculty of Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences. Located on Boston University’s Charles River Campus, the 2,000 square foot RASTIC facility features areas dedicated to AI and soft robotics development, device construction, an arena…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.49
…carton content labels, and retailer compliance labels required by Amazon, Walmart and other retailers. “We're excited about this partnership with Weber Packaging, a well-respected company with over 90 years of experience in all aspects of label application and manufacturing technology,” said Dan Hanrahan, founder and CEO of Numina Group. “Weber Packaging's solutions are renowned for their quality, and their print-and-apply technology offers the flexibility we need to continue providing the right technologies for end-of-line warehouse automation solutions that meet or exceed our customers’ requirements.” Numina Group evaluates, selects and integrates a blend of warehouse automation and material handling technologies to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.16
…and Vanderlande. Representatives from leading global companies attended, including Amazon, DHL Supply Chain, FedEx, General Electric, GXO Logistics, Moderna, Siemens, Target, Toyota, and UPS. In addition, the 2023 keynote session focused on how clothing provider Ariat International reimagined its operations by automating its warehouses. Matthew S. Hardenberg, vice president of distribution for Ariat International, was joined by John Santagate, vice president of robotics for Körber Supply Chain Software, and Randy Randolph, vice president of channels & partnerships at Geekplus America. This year’s event will highlight new developments in these applications and more. How to speak at the 2024 Robotics Applications…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.60
Consumer cleaning robot manufacturer iRobot and e-commerce retailer Amazon recently announced they mutually agreed to forgo Amazon’s planned acquisition of iRobot. In a release, the companies announced they signed a termination agreement that resolves all outstanding transactional matters, including Amazon paying iRobot a previously agreed upon $94 million termination fee. The original $1.7 billion acquisition proposal was announced in August 2022. “Amazon and iRobot were excited to see what our teams could build together, and we're deeply grateful to everyone who worked tirelessly to try and make this collaboration a reality,” said David Zapolsky, Amazon SVP and general counsel. “This…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.46
…Championship, the world's largest robotics competition. This collaboration with Amazon, Indigitize, an organization that makes computer science more accessible to Indigenous communities, and Google, demonstrates a shared commitment to foster STEM-related learning and workforce development among Native American and Indigenous students. The 4th annual Southwest Native American Showcase will have more than 250 students competing for several days. These students represent diverse tribes from Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Amazon's generous support is instrumental in enabling these teams and their coaches to attend this event at no cost. Without this partnership, many of these tribes might miss the chance to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.92
Amazon is deploying a new robot to take on the extra-heavy lifting in its fulfillment centers. The new technology, the Titan mobile robot, is designed to help carry products across fulfillment centers, supporting safety and efficiency in operations. Titan builds off over a decade of innovations in mobile robotics at Amazon and can lift up to two times more weight than Hercules, the most broadly deployed robot within the giant’s fulfillment operations. Titan’s first task will be to carry larger, bulkier items like small household appliances or pallets of pet food and gardening equipment. Titan integrates several technologies from previous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.42
…What are the end-user perspectives on automating warehouses and their automation preferences? The report also includes case studies on Amazon, including a look at how it automates at every stage of fulfillment; on Amazon Robotics (Kiva) and its use of warehouse robots; and on Canvas Technologies’ gameplan for enabling safe co-working spaces for humans and robots. Check out the report here.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.95
…focusing on the creation of virtual assistants, exemplified by Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri, and Google's Assistant. Through the utilization of machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) for comprehending and responding to user inquiries, these virtual assistants progressed to become more sophisticated and self-reliant. These advanced technologies offer unprecedented prospects for automation, enhanced decision-making, and elevated customer service. Within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, autonomous AI systems leverage machine learning algorithms to analyze extensive quantities of financial data, identify patterns, and autonomously make decisions regarding fraud detection, risk assessment, and investment tactics. As AI technologies continue…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.63
…or projects from one station to another. For example, Amazon has been testing robots for picking and shipping processes. The e-commerce company also uses uses robots and ergonomics to put totes at manageable heights or human staffers. 4. Mobile robots can navigate on their own Mobile robots can also map and navigate difficult environments or complex layouts, such as a warehouse with a lot of different inventory in different places. One of the most common use cases would be to have AMRS that know where every part of a floor plan is. They could then navigate well around obstacles, avoiding…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.63
…are used in manufacturing, retail, and shipping and receiving applications by companies including Walmart, UPS, DHL, Wayfair, Tesla, and Amazon. Newcastle Systems recently released an industry report, “Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Automation.” This article is posted with permission.