Topic: Retail

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A.P. Moller - Maersk and Fabric to Implement Automation, AI in Dallas Distribution Center

September 12, 2023 · Maersk is the first third party to run one of Fabric's micro-fulfillment centers using its robots and software.

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Otto Group to Deploy Fleet of Boston Dynamics Spot and Stretch Robots

September 11, 2023 · Otto Group, a top German e-commerce retailer, plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' robots as part of its logistics automation.

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Kardex Solutions Partners With Tompkins Robotics to Offer Automated Storage and Sortation

September 9, 2023 · Kardex Solutions will offer its AutoStore ASRS system with a Tompkins Robotics tSort technology to provide efficiencies and a faster ROI for fulfillment operations.

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OSARO and FANUC Join Forces to Help Warehouses Automate Picking

September 7, 2023 · OSARO plans to provide its SightWorks vision software with FANUC America pick-and-place robots to warehouses through the companies' partner networks.

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Fizyr Opens U.S. Headquarters to Meet Growing Robotics Demand for Computer Vision

September 6, 2023 · Fizyr, which provides computer vision for robotics applications including bin picking and palletizing, is also starting a U.S. roadshow at PACK EXPO.

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Mujin Plans to Use Latest Funding to Grow Robotics Footprint in the U.S.

September 6, 2023 · Mujin has raised $85 million and said it plans to grow its operation to serve more U.S. users of its supply chain automation.

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Runner Group Automates Internal Logistics for Kitchenware With MiR Robots

August 30, 2023 · Runner Group built a smart factory to meet changing demand for kitchen goods, and it deployed a dozen systems from Mobile Industrial Robots for ease of use.

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Universal Robots Offers Tips, Demos for Palletizing at PACK EXPO

August 29, 2023 · Universal Robots shares best practices on preparing for automated palletizing and packaging, as well as a justification tool and demonstrations to catch at PACK EXPO 2023.

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Newegg Deploys Geek+ Mobile Robots in Electronics Warehouse

August 28, 2023 · Newegg has deployed P800 mobile robots as part of a Geek+ shelf-to-person picking system at its e-commerce warehouse in Ontario, Calif.

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MIT Develops AI Technique Enabling Robots to Manipulate Objects With Their Whole Bodies

August 27, 2023 · MIT researchers have developed an AI technique called smoothing to address challenges in contact-rich manipulation planning for robots to determine how to handle objects.

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Cognex Joins OSARO Partners Alliance to Integrate Vision Into Warehouse Robots

August 26, 2023 · Cognex provided DataMan barcode scanners to be integrated with OSARO's Robotic Bagging System and SightWorks software to increase fulfillment throughput by 80% at Zenni Optical.

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Orgill Picks Numina Group for Fulfillment Automation in New Distribution Center

August 22, 2023 · Orgill, an independent hardware supplier, has partnered with Numina Group to implement automation in its new distribution center.

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POLA ORBIS Partners With ForwardX Robotics to Streamline Warehouse Operations

August 22, 2023 · POLA ORBIS, a leading Japanese cosmetic producer, needed to streamline its picking processes, so it turned to mobile robots with onboard scales from ForwardX.

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Locus Robotics Passes 2B Units Picked, Less Than a Year After 1B Milestone

August 22, 2023 · Locus Robotics celebrated its 2 billionth pick only 11 months after its 1 billionth pick, and its CEO explained how it is scaling to serve global demand for robot-aided fulfillment.

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Indxx Licenses Global Robotics and AI Thematic Index for Korean ETF

August 21, 2023 · Indxx explained why it has licensed its Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index to Mirae Asset Global Investments and the opportunities in Korean robotics.

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Macy’s Looks at Electrification, Worker Safety as Parts of Sustainability

August 20, 2023 · Macy's has been modernizing its supply chain, and one priority is sustainability. The retailer is pursuing this goal through reducing energy consumption and packaging and educating its workforce.

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Macy’s Reinvents Retail With a Focus on Visibility, Predictability, and Flexibility

August 19, 2023 · Macy's is working to keep up with today's retail shoppers through inventory productivity, which includes reinventing its supply chain with automated storage and retrieval.

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Robotics Applications Conference Opens Registration for 2023 Virtual Event

August 18, 2023 · The second annual Robotics Applications Conference, to be held online on Oct. 18, offers an opportunity to learn from technology users, integrators, and suppliers about real-world deployments.

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Wakefern to Deploy Simbe Inventory Robots to More ShopRite Grocery Stores

August 18, 2023 · Wakefern Food Corp. conducted a successful pilot with Simbe Robotics' Tally mobile robots and cloud-based data platform in 20 grocery stores and plans to add more inventory systems.

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DFI to Show Smart Factory Systems for the First Time at India Automation Expo

August 16, 2023 · DFI, which supplies embedded computing for systems including industrial automation, mobile robots, and medical devices, is growing in South Asia.

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