Topic: Logistics

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Interact Analysis Report Finds Mobile Robots Shipments Grew 70% in 2021

December 23, 2022 · Interact Analysis shares finding from its annual global AMR report.

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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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Applied Manufacturing Technologies Opens Engineering and Production Facility in Michigan

December 21, 2022 · Applied Manufacturing Technologies, a FANUC-authorized systems integrator, has nearly doubled production space for industrial automation across the street from its headquarters.

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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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Embark Provides First Autonomous Truck to Knight-Swift as Part of Truck Transfer Program

December 19, 2022 · Embark Trucks has provided the first truck using its autonomy technology to carrier Knight-Swift for a Las Angeles-to-Phoenix route rather than operate the vehicle itself.

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Spain Gains Mobile Robot Companies as Automation Sector Grows, Finds New Report

December 14, 2022 · Spain is home to a growing number of automation businesses, many of which specialize in integration, mobile robots, and the automotive industry, found HowToRobot and partners.

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SWIFTI CRB 1300 From ABB Offers Industrial Speed, Accuracy With Cobot Safety

December 12, 2022 · The SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial cobot is designed to be easy for non-robotics specialists to deploy and safe around human workers, according to ABB Robotics.

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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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Near Earth Autonomy Named Innovator of the Year by Pittsburgh Technology Council

December 9, 2022 · Near Earth Autonomy, which has developed systems to make aircraft from drones to helicopters autonomous, received recognition from the PTC for its innovation.

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Einride Keeps on Trucking Autonomously With $500M Investment

December 8, 2022 · Einride has raised $200 million in Series C equity and $300 million in a debt facility to continue developing and deploying its ecosystem of autonomous freight mobility.

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Changi Airport Group and Sarcos Robotics Demonstrate Outdoor Baggage Handling Automation

December 8, 2022 · Changi Airport in Singapore and Sarcos tested a prototype system to augment human workers by loading and unloading loose passenger bags from narrow-bodied aircraft.

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Stereolabs Optimizes ZED-X Rugged 3D Robot Camera for Indoor, Outdoor Use

December 8, 2022 · Stereolabs has launched the ZED-X, which is designed to bring 3D perception to robots in challenging agricultural, construction, and logistics environments.

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Uber Freight and Aurora Add Autonomous Trucking Lane in Texas to Address Holiday Season Demands

December 5, 2022 · Uber Freight has opened a new commercial lane in Texas for its autonomous trucks as part of a pilot it is doing with Aurora during the holiday season.

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Medline Expands Partnership With AutoStore for New Facility in Grayslake, Ill.

December 3, 2022 · Medline recently opened a new facility in Grayslake, Ill., that features 135 AutoStore robots, as well as systems from Tompkins and Vecna.

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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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Sarcos Defense Wins $1M U.S. Army Contract for Ammo Handling Robot

December 1, 2022 · Sarcos plans to use the funding to continue testing of an ammunition handling robot designed to be integrated into the U.S. Army’s Extended Range Cannon Artillery system.

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MiR to Host Webinar Focused on Replacing Tuggers With AMRs

November 30, 2022 · MiR is hoping to encourage more U.K. customers to turn to automation. In an upcoming webinar, the company will discuss replacing tuggers with mobile robots.

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Hyundai Mobis Uses Mobility Technologies to Develop Logistics and Collaborative Robots

November 29, 2022 · Hyundai Mobis, a unit of the Korean automaker dedicated to the future of mobility, is developing mobile collaborative robots for industrial and service applications.

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