Topic: Logistics

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MHS Robotics Spins Out From R &D Unit to Provide Supply Chain Technologies

July 14, 2021 · MHS Robotics offers autonomous mobile robots, computer vision, machine vision, simulation, 3D cameras, and end effectors for e-commerce and parcel logistics facilities.

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Fetch Robotics and Körber Announce New Case Picking Solution for Distribution Centers

July 14, 2021 · Fetch, which was recently acquired by Zebra Technologies, will combine its mobile robots with Körber’s warehouse management systems for safer and more efficient picking.

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How to Get to Hyperlocal Fulfillment, Fast

July 12, 2021 · While micro-fulfillment centers have caught on for grocers, retailers and e-commerce firms are working to quickly establish networks for next-day or two-day fulfillment.

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Omnichannel Commerce Consultancy enVista Acquires Automation Integrator HCM Systems

July 12, 2021 · enVista, which provides software, services, and automation for physical and digital commerce, says integrator HCM will help it meet demand for materials handling robots.

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Verizon Launches Robotics Business Technology Unit for Ground Robots, Aerial Drones

July 11, 2021 · Verizon new Robotics Business Technology will focus on integrated systems that use its 5G and mobile edge computing to deploy, manage, and scale mixed fleets of robots and drones.

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2021 MHI Annual Industry Report Looks at Innovation in Materials Handling

July 9, 2021 · An annual report from the Materials Handling Institute and Deloitte found some reluctance among supply chain organizations to invest in emerging technologies including robotics.

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Ranpak Invests in Logistics Automation Provider Pickle Robot

July 9, 2021 · Pickle Robotics, which has developed collaborative robots for picking, loading, and unloading packages, will work with R Squared Robotics to help high-volume customers gain efficiency.

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Find your robotics fit

July 8, 2021 · The market has no lack of robotics solutions. To find the right robotics fit for your operation, best practices include having a solid handle on internal data like product dimensions, order profiles and peak requirements.

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Berkshire Grey Opens New Headquarters and Robotics Innovation Center

July 8, 2021 · Berkshire Grey said its new facility will showcase its offerings for global customers, benefit from the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem, and support supply chain automation development.

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FM Logistic to Operate Fulfillment Center for Robotic Truck Firm BALYO

July 8, 2021 · FM Logistic will operate a global technology center for BALYO, which designs and develops technologies to convert lift trucks into autonomous mobile robots, southeast of Paris.

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Zebra Technologies is set to acquire Fetch Robotics

July 7, 2021 · According to Zebra Technolologies, Fetch features the largest portfolio of AMRs in the industry and offers seamless integration with warehouse and manufacturing systems without the need for changes to facilities or infrastructure.

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Sarcos Robotics Successfully Implements Teleoperation Capabilities of Guardian XT Robotic System

July 7, 2021 · Saros Robotics said the SenSuit controller garment for its Guardian XT teleoperated robot includes AR, VR, and a motion-capture tracker to augment human workers and keep them safe.

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Mech-Mind Robotics Introduces Mech-Eye Nano Industrial 3D Camera for Robotic Applications

July 7, 2021 · Mech-Mind Robotics said its new Mech-Eye Nano camera has a small size and the precision needed for on-arm robotic applications such as pick-and-place operations in manufacturing.

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Top 10 Robotics Transactions of June 2021

July 6, 2021 · Self-driving vehicle developers continued fueling up for their long march toward full autonomy in June 2021, followed by factory, warehouse, and other automation.

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American Robotics Joins FAA Rulemaking Committee on BVLOS Drone Operations

July 5, 2021 · American Robotics is joining the FAA's Unmanned Aerial System Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation Rulemaking Committee to develop recommendations for regulations for autonomous flights.

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Geek+ Celebrates Sale of 20,000 Autonomous Mobile Robots Worldwide

July 2, 2021 · China-based Geek+ claimed that it is a leading provider of mobile robots and software for supply chain automation worldwide and plans to continue developing more systems.

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Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery Services With $250M in New Funding

July 1, 2021 · Zipline, which has provided commercial drone delivery services for governments, retail brands, and healthcare systems, will be valued at $2.75 billion as it continues its expansion.

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Zebra Technologies to Acquire Mobile Robot Vendor Fetch Robotics for $290M

July 1, 2021 · Zebra, which provides technology for asset tracking and management, said that Fetch Robotics' mobile robots and cloud software will enable expansion in warehousing and manufacturing.

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How Amazon Integrates Physical and Emerging Digital Technologies With AWS IoT

June 30, 2021 · Amazon's chief technology officer explains how Amazon's robots use AWS IoT for comprehensive device management to scale out and conduct tasks such as induction and palletizing.

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Kindred to Integrate SORT Robots With Hy-Tek E-Commerce Systems to Expand Order Fulfillment Capabilities

June 29, 2021 · Kindred said the integration of its SORT pick-and-place robots with Hy-Tek's materials handling systems will enable customers to more easily manage polybag e-commerce orders.

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