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Swisslog names Jens Schmale as new CEO effective start of 2024

October 5, 2023 · Jens Schmale is next in line for Swisslog CEO as Antonio Trioschi announces upcoming retirement. Giulia Colombi to lead the EMEA region.

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Safety Standards and Mobile Robot Top Modules: The Questions You Should Be Asking

October 5, 2023 · Safety standards in Europe can also be applied to autonomous mobile robots and top modules in other locations, providing a framework for users to ensure necessary functionality, said ROEQ.

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Suhner Promises Precise Finishing With EFC-02 Active Compliance System

October 5, 2023 · Suhner said its EFC-02 system is designed for ease of use and customization while providing accurate force and acceleration measurements.

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Conventional warehousing update

October 4, 2023 · From racks to lift truck power utilization and safety, conventional warehouses have many options to maximize productivity.

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Fizyr Wins 2023 AI TechAward for Visual, Image Machine Learning

October 4, 2023 · Fizyr has been recognized in the AI TechAwards for its vision-based AI, which is intended to improve robot performance in variable logistics tasks such as picking.

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Vayu Robotics Emerges From Stealth, Promises Low Cost Sensing, Mobility

October 4, 2023 · Vayu Robotics is applying experience in AI and mobile robots to develop a "foundation model for mobility" and low-cost sensing technology.

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Locus Robotics Fulfillment Systems Now Available in Italy and Poland

October 3, 2023 · Locus Robotics said its autonomous mobile robots and warehouse software are now available in more European countries.

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Robotics Developer Builds Autonomous Wheelchair With NVIDIA Jetson

October 3, 2023 · NVIDIA Jetson enabled one robotics developer to build an autonomous wheelchair designed to be affordable and to use AI at the edge.

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Interroll Launches Conveyor Module for MiR Robots, Optimizes Own Internal Logistics

October 3, 2023 · Interroll said the combination of its light conveyor top module with the MiR250 mobile robot has significantly reduced manual handling and transportation times.

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Trimble Provides Advanced Path Planning, Data Collection to Enable Agile Response

October 2, 2023 · Trimble discusses how autonomy plus precise data collection can provide operational flexibility across industries and applications.

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ForwardX Robotics Collaborates With DHL to Support Shipping Expansion

October 2, 2023 · ForwardX Flex 300-S mobile robots are helping a DHL warehouse support 600 to 1,000 coffee shops efficiently and accurately.

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Locus Robotics to Show AI Enabled Warehouse Automation at German Logistics Summit

October 2, 2023 · Locus Robotics will demonstrate its hardware and software and present two sessions about how its robotics-as-a-service offerings can provide flexibility.

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Hai Robotics Launches New Systems to Increase Warehouse Storage Density, Efficiency

October 2, 2023 · Hai Robotics said its HaiPick System 3 and HaiPick A42T-E2—equipped with ChainPick technology can increase tote picking speed.

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Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers bolster e-commerce fulfillment services

October 1, 2023 · A continued shift to remote work; the need for retailers to offer nimble shipping options; and the importance of warehouse operations to reduce inventory while increasing throughput are factors pushing laser-focused 3PLs to invest heavily in automation to make it all happen.

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EMI Adds Autonomous Mowing Robots From RC Mowers to Its Fleet

October 1, 2023 · EMI is an early adopter of RC Mowers' AMR, joined its remotely operated product line. The Columbus, Ohio-based commercial landscaper said the robots will address labor shortages.

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Northeastern Researchers Explore the Arctic With Robot to Learn How Fast Glaciers Are Melting

September 30, 2023 · Northeastern University researchers are working to advance study of climate change by taking data collected by an autonomous surface vessel and building models of glacier activity.

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Sarcos Gets $13.8M Air Force Contract to Advance AI and Machine Learning for Guardian Robots

September 29, 2023 · Sarcos Defense has won a U.S. Air Force contract to continue developing software for its Guardian line of robots to enable them to learn from observation.

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Mobile Robot Deployments Require Data, Sizing, and Strong Relationships for Success

September 29, 2023 · Mobile robot deployments start with identifying the task to automate and the hardware to do it, but managing change and relationships is just as important, say industry experts.

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Combilift Collaborates With Siemens Gamesa to Offer Offshore Wind Sector New Autonomous Truck

September 29, 2023 · Combilift announced the Combi-LC for moving wind turbines, the Combi-AGT with dual control modes, and the Combi-Connect software for real-time fleet data.

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Mobile Robots Can Optimize Materials Movement

September 29, 2023 · Mobile robots are only part of the solution for increasing operational flexibility; warehouse software and process management are also important, say industry experts.

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