Topic: Retail

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Exotec Builds 5,000th Robot, Launches Three New Technologies, and Hires Executives

March 21, 2023 · Exotec said it tripled its North American revenue in 2022. The company added that it has launched three innovative warehouse robotics systems and made strategic executive hires.rategic executive hires.

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Mujin Launches TruckBot Autonomous System for Unloading Trailers and Shipping Containers

March 21, 2023 · Mujin said TruckBot, its new robot debuting this week at ProMat, can extend up to 52 ft. from conveyors and unload up to 1,000 cases per hour from trucks and shipping containers.

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Verity Raises $32M Series B Roll Out More Autonomous Inventory Drones Worldwide

March 20, 2023 · Verity, which has developed fully autonomous inventory drones, has obtained funding from Danish investor A.P. Moller Holding to grow its staff and continue global expansion.

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Wagner Logistics Explains How Micro-Fulfillment, Automation Can Keep Up With Retail Changes

March 18, 2023 · Wagner Logistics offers services in its own facility and leased space across the U.S. Micro-fulfillment centers are part of the solution to labor and market challenges, it noted.

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Rajant to Introduce Credit Card Sized Dual Radio BreadCrumb Module at ProMat 2023

March 17, 2023 · Rajant said its new Cardinal module for industrial wireless connectivity can not only extend Wi-Fir range, but it can also enable the latest robots to be more autonomous.

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GreyOrange to Share Best Practices on Automating Fulfillment in ProMat 2023 Session

March 17, 2023 · GreyOrange plans to share strategies for automating fulfillment operations at ProMat, in addition to displaying its mobile robots and GreyMatter orchestration software.

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AutoStore Introduces Enhanced FusionPort Workstations for Bin Picking

March 17, 2023 · AutoStore has released two bin-picking workstations for its automated storage and retrieval systems that include improved ergonomics, visual aids, and a consolidated staging option.

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Körber Supply Chain Announces Robotics as a Service for E-Commerce Fulfillment

March 16, 2023 · Korber Supply Chain said its new RaaS offering can not only help fulfillment operations keep up with e-commerce demand; it can also help them build mixed fleets of mobile robots.

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FANUC to Demonstrate Multiple Warehouse Robot Applications at ProMat 2023

March 15, 2023 · FANUC plans to demonstrate at ProMat 2023 its growing line of collaborative robots, industrial automation, and software that it said make it easy for supply chains to automate.

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GEODIS Nearly Doubles Case Picking Throughput With Vecna Robotics Systems

March 14, 2023 · GEODIS has reimagined case picking with mobile robots and software from Vecna Robotics. It reportedly doubled throughput, increased efficiency, and gained flexibility with humans and robots.

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OPEX to Demonstrate Warehouse Automation and Expertise at ProMat 2023

March 13, 2023 · OPEX will show its Infinity automated storage and retrieval system, Sure Sort sortation system, and Perfect Pick goods-to-person system and participate in sessions in Chicago next week.

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Raymour & Flanigan Partners With Körber Supply Chain to Enhance Customer Experience

March 9, 2023 · Raymour & Flanigan said it is using Korber Supply Chain's warehouse management system to drive efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

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JD.com Deploys Automation at Third ‘Self Operating’ Warehouse in California

March 6, 2023 · JD.com's JD Logistics United States division has applied lessons and technologies from its logistics deployments in China to address North American supply chain challenges.

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Figure Emerges From Stealth, Unveils Humanoid Robot to Support Supply Chains

March 2, 2023 · Figure AI announced that its Figure 01 humanoid robot, whose first build was completed in just six months, will initially address labor shortages in warehouses and retail.

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GXO Logistics Uses Lowpad Autonomous Mobile Robots for Outbound Process

February 23, 2023 · GXO Logistics is using a fleet of Lowpad robots for outbound processes for a food and beverage customer at a warehouse in the Netherlands in what it said was an industry first.

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Clevon Joins Forces With ZF to Orchestrate Driverless Last-Mile Delivery Fleets

February 22, 2023 · Clevon, which has developed autonomous delivery robots, has partnered with ZF Group to take advantage of its fleet management platform.

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Autonomous Mobile Robots Offer an Answer to the Labor Shortage

February 21, 2023 · Autonomous mobile robots have become more intelligent, thanks to better navigation and fleet management software, enabling them to take on more collaborative roles in factories and warehouses.

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Reliable Robotics Opens New Development Center in Mountain View

February 20, 2023 · Reliable Robotics has expanded its presence in Moutain View, Calif. with the opening of its new development and research center.

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Tompkins Robotics Credits New Products for 93% Revenue Growth in 2022

February 15, 2023 · Tompkins Robotics, which provides autonomous shuttles, sortation systems, and induction products through a robotics-as-a-service model, grew in response to warehouse demand.

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Brightpick Autopicker Is a New Mobile Robot Designed to Both Pick and Consolidate Orders

February 14, 2023 · Brightpick Autopicker combines a mobile platform, a robot arm, machine vision, and totes for picking and consolidating e-commerce orders while traveling in warehouse aisles.

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