Topic: Autonomy

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Safety Laser Scanner Enhances Use of Small Mobile Robots

May 5, 2020 · Safety laser scanner for mobile applications: space problems banished, performance increased.

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Other Voices: In times of social distancing, essential businesses turn to autonomous robots

May 5, 2020 · Warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing companies look to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to operate efficiently while maintaining the social distancing guidelines.

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Keeping Automated Vehicles on Track with 2D LiDAR Localization

May 4, 2020 · LiDAR Localization software uses measurement data from safety laser scanners as a supplement to magnetic and optical tracking guidance technologies.

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UPS Flight Forward and CVS to Launch Residential Drone Delivery Service in Florida

April 27, 2020 · UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward will use drones to deliver prescription medicines from a CVS pharmacy to The Villages, Florida for the largest U.S. retirement community home, to more than 135,000 residents.

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UPS rolls out new WES offering

April 24, 2020 · Company officials said that this new WES, which was developed by UPS and Softeon, a provider of supply chain technology services, is geared towards enabling faster intake and fulfillment for customers, notably those with fluctuating order patterns, are able to get products on time.

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MakerCause Launches to Create 3D Printing Collaboration Network

April 24, 2020 · Group partners with MaketheMasks to support COVID-19 efforts.

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Vecna Robotics - FedEx Video for Press Day

April 22, 2020 · Human and robotic workflows can easily adapt to ever-changing environments and demands, creating an ongoing improvement cycle.

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Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) adds 5 certified system integrators to network

April 17, 2020 · MiR's global network of CSIs ensure proper installation and service of MIR's fleet of user-friendly, powerful and robust AMRs for heavy and light internal transport.

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Yale robotic reach truck wins gold Edison Award

April 14, 2020 · Robotic reach truck can perform at 30 feet and reach into double-deep storage locations, enabling operations to automate new processes beyond floor-level, point-to-point transportation.

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Berkshire Grey offers RaaS options

April 7, 2020 · RaaS can unlock the value of robotic fulfillment for retailers and etailers both struggling to keep up with current demand and those planning for future surges.

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5 Ways Technology Advancement Disrupts Transport and Logistics Business Models

April 2, 2020 · In the world where we are in, it is impossible for transport and logistics companies to compete without first staying clear of the complex processes, and old IT systems.

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Using Inventory Accuracy and Yard Automation to Fight the COVID-19 Chaos

April 1, 2020 · In an uncertain world where supply chain disruption is becoming a certainty, here's how good inventory management enabled by automation can help companies gain the supply chain visibility they need to keep the wheels turning.

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How to Use AMRs to Improve Safety and Productivity in Logistics

March 30, 2020 · Workplace safety and productivity go hand-in-hand, and while manually operated material handling equipment can undergo a great deal of wear-and-tear for a variety of reasons, many are turning to automated solutions.

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Modex 2020: It’s still all about the software

March 22, 2020 · As fulfillment requirements become more complex, software rises to the challenge of enabling automated systems

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Mobile robots solve labor and safety issues

March 11, 2020 · Manager says new robots are the easiest part of a new fully automated production line.

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MiR launches faster, shorter and narrower MiR250

March 11, 2020 · Mobile Industrial Robots (Booth 9435) launched the MiR250, a collaborative autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that is faster, safer and more agile for operations where space is at a premium.

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Vecna Robotics’ technology transcends traditional automation

March 11, 2020 · Vecna Robotics (Booth 9807) is showcasing its innovative, autonomous materials handling solutions this week at Modex.

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Prime Robotics introduces new warehouse robotics platform

March 10, 2020 · Prime Robotics (Booth 8837) has unveiled a groundbreaking robotics platform for warehouses, known as the Auto Shelf.

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ForwardX debuts computer vision AMR fleet

March 10, 2020 · ForwardX Robotics (Booth 1207) recently launched in the Americas what it claims is the world's only computer vision-based AMR fleet, which has already been installed in logistics, manufacturing and retail facilities abroad.

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Conveyco Technologies introduces AMR POC Program at Modex

March 10, 2020 · Conveyco Technologies (Booth 1614) is showcasing its new Proof of Concept (POC) program for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The new program allows organizations to conceptualize, emulate and validate AMR system's performance prior to financially committing to an entire system.

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