Topic: Retail

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ABB Robotics announces T-Robotics, Mbodi as 2024 AI Startup Challenge winners

December 23, 2024 · ABB Robotics announced that T-Robotics and Mbodi won its 2024 AI Startup Challenge. The winners will collaborate on conversation AI, adaptive learning robotics offerings with ABB.

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Apptronik, Google DeepMind robotics partner to accelerate advancement of AI-powered humanoids

December 19, 2024 · Apptronik and Google DeepMind announced a robotics partnership to further advance artificial intelligence-powered humanoids and help more people in dynamic environments.

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Robot trends 2024: Humanoids, AI pique interest across robotics industries

December 18, 2024 · Robot trends in 2024 focused heavily on humanoids, artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative robots (cobots) and robotic deployments across industries.

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The process of robot integration

December 17, 2024 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how robotic integrations occur across a variety of industries, and the potential challenges associated with integrating multiple types of automation within the same environment.

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Boston Dynamics lays off 45 employees across company

December 14, 2024 · Boston Dynamics made the 'extremely difficult' decision to lay off 45 employees across the company to support 'long-term profitability goals' and 'sustainable growth.'

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Locus Robotics picks 10 million units at GEODIS U.S. facility

December 7, 2024 · LocusBots serving GEODIS’ Carlisle, Pa. omnichannel consumer electronics order fulfillment center have surpassed 10 million units picked, helping improve ergonomics and safety.

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Mecalux, MIT launch project to accelerate integration of self-learning AI, warehouse robots in logistics

December 6, 2024 · Mecalux and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have announced a five-year collaborative project that looks to expedite the integration of self-learning AI in logistics.

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ProGlove launches on-demand wearables to help warehouses handle peak retail season

December 4, 2024 · ProGlove launched an on-demand rental program for its MARK wearable scanner for warehouse and logistics businesses to scale their operations to meet peak season demands.

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AutoStore, Bastian Solutions expands automated fulfillment partnership with PUMA

November 28, 2024 · AutoStore and Bastian Solutions expanded their automated fulfillment partnership with global sports brand PUMA in November, opening a new distribution center in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Pickle Robot closes $50 million Series B, secures 30+ new order for Unload robots

November 20, 2024 · Pickle Robot closed on a $50 million Series B funding round and secured over 30 orders for the company’s Unload Systems to utilize automation to unload trucks.

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Brain Corp AMRs scan over 250 billion square feet

November 12, 2024 · After 19 million hours of autonomous operation across 37,000 AMRs enabled by BrainOS AI software, Brain Corp has covered 250 billion square feet of space globally.

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Amazon Prime Air drones take flight in Phoenix, Ariz.

November 8, 2024 · Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones have received FAA approval to fly beyond pilots’ visual line of sight, allowing same-day deliveries under five pounds from the Tolleson, Ariz. site.

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Locus Robotics surpasses four billion units picked

November 5, 2024 · Coinciding with the opening of its Locus Park headquarters in Wilmington, Mass., Locus Robotics person-to-goods AMRs have surpassed four billion picks across its global fleet.

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Robots picking & packing with precision

October 29, 2024 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how different types of robots and automation systems are involved in multiple phases of warehouse operations, including picking, packing and packaging.

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Photo slideshow: Locus Robotics opens new global headquarters

October 25, 2024 · Local businesses, investors, and media were invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of Locus Robotics’ new global headquarters and robot manufacturing warehouse Oct. 23.

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Vecna Robotics introduces CaseFlow robotic case picking offering

October 25, 2024 · Vecna Robotics released its new robotic case picking offering, CaseFlow. GEODIS exceeded 100% improvement in case picking performance at a site using CaseFlow.

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Webinar: How to scale fleets of mobile robots

October 21, 2024 · Cory Leonard of Advantech and John Santagate of Körber Supply Chain Software will join Robotics 24/7 for a discussion on scaling mobile robots and different elements of fleet management in our next roundtable webinar.

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How Prime Robotics’ Advanced Pallet Station makes picking efficient

October 19, 2024 · Advanced Pallet Station from Prime Robotics strives to find the balance between humans and robots to optimize picking processes with single and multi-sku pallets.

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Webinar: Goods to person automation gets variations

October 7, 2024 · Randy Randolph of Geek+, John Santagate of Körber Supply Chain Software and Brian Beale of S&S Activewear will join Robotics 24/7 for a discussion on goods to person system deployments, and how S&S partnered with Geek+ and Körber to meet consumer demands.

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Amazon Robotics begins construction of fulfillment center in Niagara County, N.Y.

October 3, 2024 · Amazon Robotics began construction on a new fulfillment center in Niagara, N.Y., expecting to bring 1,000 jobs to Niagara County as Amazon continues growing in the state.

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