Topic: Logistics

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GreyOrange Closes $110M in Funding for Global Growth of Automated Fulfillment

May 18, 2022 · GreyOrange plans to use its latest capital to grow its engineering and customer-service staff, expanding global installations of its robots and software as a service.

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RightHand Robotics to Give RightPick 3 European Debut at LogiMAT 2022

May 17, 2022 · RightHand Robotics, whose RightPick 3 applies AI and a multifunction gripper to pick items without prior models, is expanding its European presence and exhibiting in Stuttgart.

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Warehouse Associates Report Improving Working Conditions Amid Labor Shortage, Finds Zebra Study

May 17, 2022 · Zebra Technologies and Azure Knowledge found warehouse associates welcoming to robotics as a retention tool, as operators consider inventory visibility as a differentiator.

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BALYO Renews Material Handling Automation Partnership With KION Through 2027

May 16, 2022 · BALYO, whose technology adds autonomy to standard forklifts, has extended its cooperation with industrial equipment provider KION Group, as well as its Linde Material Handling subsidiary.

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Robotics Adoption Is Growing but Has a Ways to Go, Finds Peerless Research Group

May 15, 2022 · Robotics adoption is growing across supply chains and manufacturing, but a recent Peerless Research Group survey found that many operators are still hesitant.

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RangePlus Installs Geek+ Robotic Picking System at Fulfillment Center to Keep up With Demand

May 13, 2022 · As online orders rise, RangePlus is taking advantage of Geek+’s AMRs and Breath Technologies robotic technology to keep up.

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Robotics and AI Wave Likely to Continue, Says Investment Expert

May 13, 2022 · From self-driving cars to humanoid robots, numerous technologies are vying for investment, but see which ones solve business problems, says Indxx Managing Partner Rahul Sen Sharma.

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Humatics Reduces Microlocation Transponder Size for More Deployment Options

May 13, 2022 · Humatics said its new microlocation transponder can easily fit in a robot arm, in surgical instrumentation, in wearable devices, or other systems for new use cases.

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Flytrex Partners With Jersey Mike’s to Add Subs to Drone Delivery Menu

May 12, 2022 · Jersey Mikes Subs and Flytrex are making food orders including freshly made sandwiches available for mobile ordering and drone delivery in Holly Springs, N.C.

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Teraki Integrates DriveU.auto Connectivity Platform for Remote Control of Delivery Robots

May 11, 2022 · Teraki is integrating its delivery robots with DriveU.auto's teleoperation technology to make sure that communications and teleoperation are robust enough for public safety.

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DHL Successfully Pilots Dorabot Sorting Robots in Atlanta Distribution Center

May 11, 2022 · DHL eCommerce Solutions has deployed two DoraSorter robotic sorting systems. It has also surveyed worker attitudes toward technology and opened innovation centers.

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Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen 5G, Edge AI Systems for Autonomous Mobile Robots and Drones

May 10, 2022 · Qualcomm said its new Qualcomm Robotics RB6 Platform and RB5 AMR Reference Design will bring 5G and edge AI to systems for industrial automation, delivery, urban air mobility, and more.

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Vimaan Robotics Comes to Market With End-to-End Inventory System, Amazon Support

May 9, 2022 · Vimaan Robotics emerged from stealth in January 2022 and in April got backing from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. Its CEO explains its inventory value proposition and plans for growth.

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Berkshire Grey Partners With Logistex to Deliver Logistics Automation in the U.K.

May 9, 2022 · Berkshire Grey has partnered with Logistex, offering its AI-driven robotics through the U.K.-based systems integrator to help e-commerce operations keep up with shifting demand.

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RGo Robotics Exits Stealth With $20M in Funding for Mobile Robot Perception

May 9, 2022 · RGo Robotics claimed that applications are "nearly endless" for its Perception Engine, which runs on low-cost, low-power hardware, from mobile robots in logistics to delivery and service robots.

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Logistics Robots Have Arrived, Finds 2022 Robotics Survey

May 8, 2022 · Logistics automation and warehouse robotics continue to spread apace, found a Peerless Research Group survey around MODEX 2022. It examined areas of interest and barriers to adoption.

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Embark and U.S. Xpress Partner to Add Nationwide Terminal Network for Autonomous Transfer Point Operations

May 6, 2022 · Embark Trucks says U.S. Xpress has joined its partner development program and will add its fleet properties to Embark's transfer point network for autonomous trucks.

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Toyota Material Handling Partners With Cornell Engineering on Forklift Learning Studio

May 6, 2022 · Toyota Material Handling is working with Cornell University's Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to bridge the gap between theory and commercial application, starting with forklifts.

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Apex.AI Receives Strategic Investment From Daimler Truck for ApexOS Autonomy Technology

May 6, 2022 · Apex.AI said Daimler Truck's strategic investment will help it continue developing its ApexOS safety-certified software suite for autonomous trucks, other vehicles, and mobile robots.

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Berkshire Grey Announces BG FLEX Mobile Robot Platform for Faster Fulfillment

May 5, 2022 · Berkshire Grey's BG FLEX modular platform, which uses AI and mobile robots to accelerate e-commerce order fulfillment and other warehouse operations, is now generally available.

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