Topic: Autonomous Trucks

News

Aurora and Volvo Partner to Accelerate the Deployment of Autonomous Trucks

April 4, 2021 · Volvo Autonomous Solutions has partnered with Aurora to jointly develop and deploy an autonomous system for hub-to-hub transportation in North America.

News

Embark Universal Interface Designed to Add Self-Driving Tech to Existing Trucks

April 1, 2021 · The Embark Universal Interface will accelerate the adoption of self-driving technology across carriers, says Embark.

News

Plus to Conduct Supervised Autonomous Truck Pilot in China for SF Express

March 27, 2021 · Plus, formerly Plus.ai, said its pilot with SF Express in China has demonstrated improvements in safety, operator comfort, and fuel efficiency.

News

Quicktron Completes C+ Funding Led by KION Group and Prosperity7 Ventures

January 11, 2021 · Mobile robot vendor Quicktron announces completion of C+ funding round

News

Is Now the Time for Robotic Lift Trucks?

December 28, 2020 · Though robotic industrial trucks are still a small slice of the market, expectations are growing for them as operations seek to speed up their processes while lessening the struggle of trying to find enough operators.

News

How NFI Industries Is Meeting the Innovation Challenge

November 23, 2020 · The 3PL implemented a fleet of eight autonomous mobile robots in one e-commerce fulfillment center. The result is more than double the productivity in that area.

News

The Future of Freight: Einride Unveils New Driverless Vehicles for Autonomous Freight Hauling

October 9, 2020 · Einride, the Swedish autonomous trucking startup, unveiled a new vehicle type that the company hopes to have on the road delivering freight starting in 2021.

News

Automating Dolly Positioning and Pallet Pocket Detection Tasks in Distribution Centers

September 28, 2020 · SensorApps to allow for smooth automated flexibility of mobile robots in the warehouse.

News

Autonomous Vehicle Design: An Exercise in Complexity

September 15, 2020 · Vendors find new ways to build up toolkits for AV construction and simulation.

News

NorthShore Care Supply Optimizes Processes With AMRs and Carts

September 14, 2020 · Autonomous mobile robots bring a new level of productivity to the handling of bulky cartons.

News

NorthShore’s New Application for Autonomous Mobile Robots

September 11, 2020 · NorthShore Care Supply is using AMRs to automate pick-to-cart processes, while still using the cart.

News

Warehouse Execution Systems to Encompass Wide-Ranging Distribution Center Solutions

August 21, 2020 · Warehouse Execution Systems providers say the software orchestrates the overall flow of work across all distribution center resources and is increasingly employing artificial intelligence and machine learning.

News

UPS Ecommerce Fulfillment Strategy for Creating the Supply Chain Warehouse of the Future

July 22, 2020 · UPS, one of the world's largest parcel delivery services, is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.

News

Amazon Acquires Autonomous Technology Company Zoox

June 26, 2020 · Amazon.com Inc has agreed to pay over $1 billion to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, a move that will expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle transportation technology.

News

The Post-Pandemic Warehouse and Distribution Center Workplace

June 26, 2020 · As the economy begins to recover, distribution center and warehouse operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely - emerging technologies may help in the effort.

News

Purdue Engineering to Host Webinar on Advancing Freight Truck Automation

June 8, 2020 · Webinar will focus on how to enhance safety, efficiency in light of COVID-19.

News

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.

News

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.

News

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.

News

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.

Email Sign Up

Get news, papers, media and research delivered. Sign up for our free newsletters.

Stay up-to-date with news and resources you need to do your job. Research industry trends, compare companies and get weekly market intelligence with Robotics 24/7.

Robotics 24/7 newsletter

Editors' Picks