North American Robot Sales on Track for Another Record Year in 2022, Says A3
December 21, 2022
North American robot sales continue to grow to record levels, with more than 35,000 purchased in the first nine months of 2022, reported the Association for Advancing Automation.
Exotec Makes 4,000th Robot, Continues Global and North American Expansion
December 20, 2022
Exotec said its rapid growth reflects the quality of its robots and warehouse demand, as it develops its technology and expects 40% of its business to be in North America.
Outrider Adds Robot Arms Using Deep Learning to Autonomous Yard Trucks
December 19, 2022
Outrider said its patented TrailerConnect technology can robotically attach brake and electric lines from yard trucks to semi-trailers, recognizing their differences.
Walmart Begins Offering Drone Deliveries for Select Customers in Arizona, Florida, and Texas
December 16, 2022
The news follows Walmart's early announcement this summer that it plans to expand its DroneUp network to an additional 4 million homes across six states.
RENATUS ROBOTICS Launches ‘One-Stop Pick and Pack’ Warehouse Automation
December 13, 2022
RENATUS ROBOTICS said its proprietary optimization algorithms and robotics hardware can helps companies improve productivity and reduce labor costs by up to 67%.
Hawesko and IWL Build Agile Omnichannel Fulfillment With Mobile Robots From Korber
December 12, 2022
Hawesko Group and its IWL subsidiary have invested in optimizing their logistics processes with Geek+ robots and warehouse management software from Korber Supply Chain.
FORTNA Robotics Head Discusses How Automation Can Help Handle Holiday Demand
December 9, 2022
FORTNA, a warehouse software provider and systems integrator, explains how supply chain operations can meet omnichannel demand with different robots today.
Albert Czech Republic Deploys 40 Autonomous Scrubbers From Tennant With BrainOS
December 2, 2022
Albert, a unit of Ahold Delhaize, evaluated several cleaning robots before choosing to automate with Tennant's floor-scrubbing system running Brain Corp's platform.
KPI Integrated Solutions Opens First North American Demo Site for New Geek+ Four-Way Shuttle
December 2, 2022
KPI Integrated Solutions, a combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, Pulse Integration, and QC Software, has set up a demonstration of Geek+'s Four-way Shuttle and X-series mobile robots.
Special Focus Issue
Mobile Robots Address Constant Peak Demand
November 28, 2022
Mobile robots are becoming more common in warehouses and distribution centers, but operators can gain even more benefits from scalability and collaboration with human workers.
Ottonomy Opts for Multiple Use Cases for Indoor/Outdoor Robots, Including First Mile Deliveries
November 28, 2022
Ottonomy is testing Ottobot, a mobile robot that can work both indoors and outdoors, for logistics in Oslo, Norway, and in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh's airports.
CLEVON 1 Driverless Delivery Vehicle Takes to Public Road in Collect&Go Tests
November 25, 2022
CLEVON 1, which includes autonomy and teleoperation features, promises sustainable and efficient deliveries. Online retailer Collect&Go is thoroughly testing it in Belgium.
Webcast: Robotic Piece Picking With Machine Vision
November 21, 2022
Recording: February 22, 2023 at 2:00 EST
In this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable, viewers can learn about the latest advances and applications for robotic piece picking in multiple industries.
Botrista CEO Says Automation Can Help Rescue Shorthanded Restaurants
November 21, 2022
Botrista said its DrinkBot offers more sustainable beverage dispensing while freeing scarce staffers for customer service, offering a model for restaurant automation.
ISEE Raises Series B Funding for Self-Driving Yard Trucks
November 18, 2022
ISEE is using its latest investment to hire more staffers as it continues development and deployment of its AI technology stack for self-driving yard trucks.
Epson Robot Featured in IPSi’s Print-and-Label Making Robotic Workcell
November 17, 2022
The VT6L and ColorWorks printer are featured as part of a new print-and-label robotic workcell offered by Integrated Productivity Systems.
ForwardX Mobile Robots Pick 15M Units During China’s Singles’ Day
November 17, 2022
ForwardX said its autonomous mobile robots assisted more than 100 warehouses, including those of JD.com, to meet e-commerce demand around China's Singles' Day.
Kärcher and InOrbit Recognized for Innovation, Partnership at Plug and Play Silicon Valley November Summit
November 15, 2022
Karcher needed a way to manage its growing fleet of cleaning robots, and InOrbit helped it monitor and manage robot operations with its cloud-based platform.
Amazon Announces Product-Handling Robot During Event at Massachusetts Robotics Facility
November 11, 2022
Amazon showed off some of its newest systems for materials handling and delivery at its robotics manufacturing facility in Westborough, Mass.
Britbots and Sapphire Capital Partners Launch British Robotics Start-Up Fund
November 10, 2022
Britbots has launched an investment fund taking advantage of recent U.K. tax rules to help robotics startups address post-Brexit, post-COVID challenges.
