Topic: Logistics

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Humanoid robot developer Robot Era debuts XHand for object manipulation

August 12, 2024 · Robot Era released its XHand, a human-like hand for object manipulation on its XBot-L humanoid robot with highly sensitive sensors and joints for data collection and feedback.

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LG opens new Business Innovation Center showroom in New Jersey

August 11, 2024 · LG Business Solutions USA opened its new Business Innovation Center in New Jersey with hands-on experiences with the company’s latest robot technologies, digital signage and more.

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Mitsubishi Electric launches new robot series for heavier payloads, longer reach

August 10, 2024 · Mitsubishi Electric launched its newest robot line, the RV-35/50/80FR series to handle large workpieces and heavy objects to expand automation opportunities for OEMs and end users.

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Körber Supply Chain Software acquires MercuryGate transportation management system provider

August 9, 2024 · Körber Supply Chain Software announced that it has acquired transportation management system provider MercuryGate, delivering increased flexibility, scalability and resiliency to customers.

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Figure AI unveils second-generation humanoid robot Figure 02

August 8, 2024 · Figure AI revealed its second-generation humanoid robot, Figure 02, with a revamped design and the addition of neural network technology via OpenAI.

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Soft Robotics divests hardware business to Schmalz, rebrands

August 6, 2024 · Oxipital AI will focus on providing its deep-learning machine vision systems for manufacturing robotics after divesting its gripper hardware business to the Schmalz Group.

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Holman Logistics announces autonomous forklift initiative with Third Wave Automation

August 3, 2024 · Holman Logistics and Third Wave Automation recently announced a partnership that will see Third Wave autonomous forklifts deployed at a Holman multi-client warehouse.

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GreyOrange adds line of autonomous forklifts to Certified Ranger Network

August 2, 2024 · GreyOrange announced that it has added a line of autonomous forklifts to its Certified Ranger network in an expansion of the company's Intralogistics and Case Pick Ranger portfolio.

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2024 Lift Truck Usage Survey: Buyers look beyond the price tag, service matters

August 1, 2024 · New study reveals lift truck utilization insights and explores fleet purchasing, maintenance, and management trends.

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Mecalux outfits Moderna Products facility with pallet AS/RS

July 31, 2024 · Mecalux outfitted Moderna Products Izegem, Belgium facility with an AS/RS and WMS to fully integrate its internal supply chain, from manufacturing to storage to order picking.

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Exotec opens Skypod system demo center near Seoul, Asia’s second showroom

July 28, 2024 · Exotec opened a demo center for its Skypod system near Seoul, South Korea, allowing visitors to experience advanced warehouse automation offerings and connect with Exotec staff.

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Yale Reliant forklift operator assist system recognized with three prestigious awards

July 26, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced that its Reliant operator assistance system received three awards from multiple organizations for addressing operational safety in warehouses.

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ForwardX Robotics launches Flex 600-L Slim AMR

July 26, 2024 · Measuring nearly two inches shorter than the base model, ForwardX’s new Flex 600-L Slim deck-lifting AMR can also support up to 1,322 pound loads.

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AWL deploys IDS Ensenso 3D cameras for DHL Rotterdam

July 25, 2024 · AWL integrated its RODE robotic depalletization cell for DHL eCommerce Rotterdam, employing two IDS Ensenso X36 3D cameras and AI image processing to segment and pick parcels.

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LUCID Vision Labs adds dual extended-head camera to Phoenix GigE PoE camera family

July 24, 2024 · LUCID Vision Labs added a dual extended-head camera to its Phoenix GigE PoE camera family and secured a 2024 VSD Innovators Award for innovation in machine vision.

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Tompkins Robotics launches tSortPost pedestal AMR for parcel sortation

July 24, 2024 · Tompkins Robotics announced the launch of its new tSortPost, a pedestal AMR for parcel sortation and the newest member of the tSort product family.

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EU RoboSAPIENS consortium to evaluate AI-enabled robots

July 24, 2024 · Funded by the EU, RoboSAPIENS aims to define safe and trustworthy architecture for adaptive robotics AI deep learning software using digital twins and simulation.

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Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian robotics leaders, launches with $78 million Series B

July 23, 2024 · Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian leaders, launched with a $78 million Series B with the aim of transforming warehouses and boosting economic productivity through robotics and AI.

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Dexterity, Sumitomo Corporation establish joint venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption in Japan

July 21, 2024 · Dexterity and Sumitomo Corporation announced a join venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption to address labor shortages and boost efficiency in Japanese warehouse operations.

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Roboteon Fulfillment Platform achieves RISE with SAP S/4 HANA(R) cloud certified integration to SAP EWM(R)

July 19, 2024 · Roboteon Fulfillment Platform has been integrated to SAP Extended Warehouse Management via Warehouse Control Units Interfaces. Roboteon also received SAP certification as part of the RISE with on SAP S/4HANA Cloud program.

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