Robotics Engineering Takes to the Seas
September 1, 2019
The International Robotic Sailing Regatta (SailBot) is a robotic sailing competition held in North America.
Drones to Play Key Role in Food Cold Chain Logistics
August 28, 2019
A new generation of transport providers may be making some forms of temperature control system irrelevant, says the upstart drone company, Flytrex.
Despite Robophobia, Robotics Have Positively Impacted Warehouses
August 26, 2019
Amid the science-fiction-fueled fear that robots are taking over, we look at the positive impact that robotics bring to society, as well as the warehouse...is this a normal part...
GreyOrange partners with eight supply chain industry leaders in the United States
August 22, 2019
Partnerships follow enhanced U.S. presence with the opening of a research and development lab in Boston and the buildout of U.S. headquarters in Atlanta.
Can Robots Help Build A Better Supply Chain Future?
August 20, 2019
Ever wonder how people and robots team up on your Amazon order? Dynamic duos work side-by-side, using state-of-the-art technology to help deliver lower prices to customers.
Other Voices: Five ways to use robotics in the warehouse
August 19, 2019
The potential benefits of robotics and automation in the warehouse must be balanced with concern about potential logistical hurdles.
ProMat 2021: 35,700 square feet secured in Robotics & Automation Solution Center
July 31, 2019
The exhibit pre-selection for the new Robotics & Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021 attracted 51 exhibitors who selected 35,700 square feet of exhibit space.
Microsoft Invests $1 Billion in Elon Musk-Backed AI Company
July 24, 2019
Microsoft has announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a partnership with the artificial intelligence start-up, OpenAI will use Microsoft Azure cloud servers exclusively while it develops more...
LogistiVIEW Announces Partnership With Fetch Robotics
July 18, 2019
Warehouse automation collaboration to deliver complex human-robotic interaction through augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and computer vision.
2019 NextGen Supply Chain Awards winner recap
July 12, 2019
For our inaugural event, Supply Chain Management Review, Peerless Media and IDC recognized five companies leading the way in the adoption of new technologies.
Mobile Robotics Descend on Warehouse Operations
July 10, 2019
Robots, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), are seeing rapid uptake in warehouses. The labor crunch and the ability of AMRs to offload manual travel are central to their take-off, but...
AutoStore acquired by Thomas H. Lee Partners
June 26, 2019
Investment will fund continued growth and research and development
How Robots Change the World and What Automation Really Means For Jobs and Productivity
June 26, 2019
A new report by Oxford Economics claims that robots are forecasted to replace almost a tenth of the world's manufacturing jobs with the majority borne by lower-income areas in developed...
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) launches “robot as a service” leasing program
June 13, 2019
New option lowers financial barriers for investing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), enables immediate ROI and offers mobile robots at as little as $5.49 per hour
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Program is “Taking Off”
June 5, 2019
Amazon, within months, moves closer to its goal of a drone delivery solution that scales to meet the needs of customers.
NextGen Supply Chain Conference 2019 Highlights
June 5, 2019
Held at the iconic Chicago Athletic Club, this two-day conference brought together a broad spectrum of supply chain experts, academics, vendors and senior-level executives to discuss what's coming around the...
While you were sleeping, robots took over
June 4, 2019
It seems that most everywhere you look in the past couple of months there are robots. And they are almost always doing something new.
Digital Warehouse Transformation: Using Autonomous Drones for Inventory Management
May 31, 2019
The business benefits from drones are significant and immediate given low capital expenditure & infrastructure investments, access to off-the-shelf drone hardware, and SaaS-based solutions for warehouse operations, FlytBase, an enterprise drone...
Are Drones A Sky-High Vision For The Future of Logistics?
May 23, 2019
In theory, this is the future of the transportation and logistics industry, but when we go outside, the skies aren't filled with a swarm of drones whirring above us, the...
