Robots and AI Can Help Solve the $120B E-Commerce Returns Problem
February 18, 2022
Berkshire Grey says its AI-enabled Reverse Logistics system can help e-commerce retailers and 3PLs accelerate the resale of returned goods by reducing the processing time by up to 25%.
IDTechEx Examines the Future of Drone Delivery in a New Report
February 17, 2022
IDTechEx's new report aims to shed light on some of the most pressing issues facing mobile robotics. One area of focus is the challenge of using drones for deliveries.
Waymo Via and C.H. Robinson Plan Multiyear Pilot of Autonomous Trucking
February 17, 2022
Waymo Via will deliver freight with C.H. Robinson's Navisphere logistics management platform in Texas over the next few years to advance autonomous truck technology.
Starship Technologies Launches Robotic Delivery Service in San Francisco Bay Area
February 16, 2022
Starship Technologies has expanded its partnership with The Save Mart Cos. to launch on-demand delivery of groceries from the Lucky California flagship store with its mobile robots and app.
Raymond Adds Automated Transtacker to Intralogistics Lineup
February 15, 2022
Raymond Corp. says its new Automated Transtacker, or TRT, offers versatility and flexibility, with features for narrow aisles and both pallet moves and case picking.
HeroWear Exo-LiFFT Tool Assesses Exoskeleton Effectiveness in Reducing the Risk of Back Injury
February 14, 2022
Lower-back injuries account for nearly 40% of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, which exoskeletons could reduce by as much as 60%, finds a HeroWear study with Vanderbilt and Auburn universities.
Mobile Logistics Robots Take a Starring Role Across Industries
February 13, 2022
A combination of hardware and software improvements, worker shortages, and growing recognition of efficiency and data insights is driving adoption of mobile logistics robots.
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Körber Acquires Siemens Logistics’ Mail and Parcel Business
February 10, 2022
Körber is acquiring Siemens Logistics’ global mail and parcel business to complement its supply chain automation offerings in response to growing e-commerce fulfillment demand.
InOrbit Launches Configuration as Code to Help Robot Operations Developers
February 9, 2022
InOrbit says its new Configuration as Code capability enables robot operations developers to apply software best practices and tools to understanding and managing fleets of robots.
Kollmorgen and Ericsson Test 5G to Expand Mobile Robot Capabilities
February 9, 2022
Kollmorgen, a supplier of autonomy technology for robots and vehicles, said its initial tests of 5G networking with telecommunications provider Ericsson yielded promising results.
Collaborative Robots Raise the Bar for Productivity
February 8, 2022
Collaborative robots can not only boost productivity, but they can also provide flexibility and precision for automating tasks in manufacturing, fulfillment, and logistics.
How Autonomous Mobile Robots Can Solve Global E-Commerce Fulfillment Problems
February 6, 2022
As e-commerce spikes and labor shortages continue to put pressure on warehouse and fulfillment operations, autonomous mobile robots can add throughput and save money, if you know where to start.
Cyngn to Provide Autonomy to Greenland Technologies Electric Forklifts
February 4, 2022
Greenland Technologies has partnered with Cyngn to add variable autonomy, as well as data collection and analysis capabilities, to its fleet of electric forklifts.
ZAPI Group Acquires Robot Navigation Provider BlueBotics
February 2, 2022
BlueBotics, which provides navigation technology for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, is now part of ZAPI Group and expects to grow its global market presence.
Berkshire Grey Reports $14M in New Supply Chain Orders Since November
February 1, 2022
Berkshire Grey, which released new products over the past year to automate supply chain functions, has responded to strong demand from new and existing customers.
DHL Supply Chain to Invest $15M in Boston Dynamics Robots, Starting With Stretch
January 30, 2022
DHL Supply Chain has been working with Boston Dynamics to develop robots including Stretch, which is designed to move boxes of varying sizes. It's also the first buyer.
Starship Technologies Agrees to European Investment Bank Funding for Delivery Robot R&D
January 29, 2022
Starship Technologies, which already provides autonomous robot deliveries in Europe and the U.S., plans to use its latest financing to expand development in Estonia.
Latest Lidar Sensors Enable New, Safe Robotics Applications, Says Velodyne
January 28, 2022
Nandita Aggarwal, senior lidar architect at Velodyne describes how the company's latest sensors can enable robots in loading docks, last-mile deliveries, and other uses.
MiR Reports That Sales of Autonomous Mobile Robots Increased by 42% in 2021
January 27, 2022
Mobile Industrial Robots credited its new MiR600 and MiR1350 heavy-duty robots for helping to increase sales in new markets, including consumer packaged goods and logistics.
Webcast: Overcoming Material Handling Challenges with AMRs For 2022 and Beyond
January 27, 2022
Recording: February 16, 2022 at 2:00 EST
In this webinar, Jay Judkowitz, VP Product, and Neil Datt, Director of Product Marketing at OTTO Motors, will discuss overcoming material handling challenges with AMRs