Topic: Retail

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OPEX Incorporates RFID Scanning Into Warehouse Sorting Automation

January 10, 2023 · OPEX is adding RFID scanning to its Sure Sort automation in response to demand from customers for more rapid handling in apparel manufacturing and retail.

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Addverb and Velociti Alliance Partner to Expand Footprint in Grocery Intralogistics

January 5, 2023 · Addverb and Velociti are now working together as part of a push to reach more customers in the grocery store space.

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Ottonomy.IO Unveils Ottobot Yeti Robot for Unattended Deliveries at CES 2023

January 4, 2023 · Ottonomy, which demonstrated its autonomous delivery robots at airports and other locations over the past year, unveiled Ottobot Yeti and its roadmap at CES 2023.

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Top 10 Most Popular Robotics 24/7 Articles of 2022

December 30, 2022 · 2022 was another busy year for robotics news, with readers most interested in returning to in-person events, delivery robot successes and struggles, and applications such as welding.

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Drone Deliveries to Continue Growth in 2023, According to Flytrex CEO

December 29, 2022 · Drone deliveries are not yet widespread, but that will change in the coming year as technical and regulatory hurdles ease, explained Yariv Bash, CEO of Flytrex.

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10 Trends That Shaped the Robotics Industry in 2022

December 23, 2022 · The year is coming to a close, and it's time to get introspective. Here's our take on the biggest robotic trends of 2022.

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Logistics Robots and AI Realize Visions of a More Robust Warehouse Ecosystem

December 21, 2022 · Logistics robots and AI promise to help warehouses and distribution centers improve their operations in response to e-commerce demand and labor shortages.

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Fuji to Demonstrate Rally Mobile Robot for Moving Retail Carts at NRF 2023

December 21, 2022 · Fuji is developing a mobile robot designed to move carts goods from storerooms to shelving areas in retail stores after hours to free staffers for customer service.

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North American Robot Sales on Track for Another Record Year in 2022, Says A3

December 21, 2022 · North American robot sales continue to grow to record levels, with more than 35,000 purchased in the first nine months of 2022, reported the Association for Advancing Automation.

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Exotec Makes 4,000th Robot, Continues Global and North American Expansion

December 20, 2022 · Exotec said its rapid growth reflects the quality of its robots and warehouse demand, as it develops its technology and expects 40% of its business to be in North America.

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Outrider Adds Robot Arms Using Deep Learning to Autonomous Yard Trucks

December 19, 2022 · Outrider said its patented TrailerConnect technology can robotically attach brake and electric lines from yard trucks to semi-trailers, recognizing their differences.

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Walmart Begins Offering Drone Deliveries for Select Customers in Arizona, Florida, and Texas

December 16, 2022 · The news follows Walmart's early announcement this summer that it plans to expand its DroneUp network to an additional 4 million homes across six states.

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RENATUS ROBOTICS Launches ‘One-Stop Pick and Pack’ Warehouse Automation

December 13, 2022 · RENATUS ROBOTICS said its proprietary optimization algorithms and robotics hardware can helps companies improve productivity and reduce labor costs by up to 67%.

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Hawesko and IWL Build Agile Omnichannel Fulfillment With Mobile Robots From Korber

December 12, 2022 · Hawesko Group and its IWL subsidiary have invested in optimizing their logistics processes with Geek+ robots and warehouse management software from Korber Supply Chain.

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FORTNA Robotics Head Discusses How Automation Can Help Handle Holiday Demand

December 9, 2022 · FORTNA, a warehouse software provider and systems integrator, explains how supply chain operations can meet omnichannel demand with different robots today.

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Albert Czech Republic Deploys 40 Autonomous Scrubbers From Tennant With BrainOS

December 2, 2022 · Albert, a unit of Ahold Delhaize, evaluated several cleaning robots before choosing to automate with Tennant's floor-scrubbing system running Brain Corp's platform.

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KPI Integrated Solutions Opens First North American Demo Site for New Geek+ Four-Way Shuttle

December 2, 2022 · KPI Integrated Solutions, a combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, Pulse Integration, and QC Software, has set up a demonstration of Geek+'s Four-way Shuttle and X-series mobile robots.

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Mobile Robots Address Constant Peak Demand

November 28, 2022 · Mobile robots are becoming more common in warehouses and distribution centers, but operators can gain even more benefits from scalability and collaboration with human workers.

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Ottonomy Opts for Multiple Use Cases for Indoor/Outdoor Robots, Including First Mile Deliveries

November 28, 2022 · Ottonomy is testing Ottobot, a mobile robot that can work both indoors and outdoors, for logistics in Oslo, Norway, and in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh's airports.

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CLEVON 1 Driverless Delivery Vehicle Takes to Public Road in Collect &Go Tests

November 25, 2022 · CLEVON 1, which includes autonomy and teleoperation features, promises sustainable and efficient deliveries. Online retailer Collect&Go is thoroughly testing it in Belgium.

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