Topic: Retail

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Cowen and MassRobotics Report on the Increasing Role of Robotics in Achieving Climate Goals

May 26, 2022 · Cowan, an investment and analyst firm, and the MassRobotics cluster have surveyed manufacturers and end users to learn how robotics is part of their sustainability strategies.

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Managing Mobile Robot ROI

May 25, 2022 · In this free download, learn how robotics users, integrators, and vendors recommend verifying that you're getting a return on investment in autonomous mobile robots.

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Flytrex Partners With The Ice Cream Shop for Frosty Drone Deliveries

May 25, 2022 · Flytrex has added The Ice Cream Shop, Unilever's first digital storefront, to its drone delivery services in North Carolina and Texas as summer begins.

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Locus Robotics to Support Fourth Radial Warehouse With Mobile Robots for Fulfillment

May 24, 2022 · Locus Robotics is supplying Radial with autonomous mobile robots to support high-volume e-commerce order fulfillment for SKIMS. Locus said it focuses on efficiency and the worker experience.

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Symbotic and Walmart Expand Partnership to Implement Automation in 42 Regional Distribution Centers

May 23, 2022 · Symbotic will be rolling out its robots and software to all 42 of Walmart's regional distribution centers over the next eight years, expanding from 28 centers.

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Motor Technology Improvements Make Robots More Capable

May 21, 2022 · Motors are important components for robotic development. Improvements to the technology are making autonomous machines more accurate, efficient, and powerful.

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Ally Robotics Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Affordable Robot Arms for Restaurants, Other Industries

May 20, 2022 · Ally Robotics is raising up to $8.5 million in seed capital and said Miso Robotics plans to use its low-cost, no-code robot arms for its Flippy frying system.

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Robot Deliveries Grow as Rising Fuel Prices Squeeze Food Service Industry

May 19, 2022 · Robot deliveries can help restaurants and "ghost kitchens" respond to shifting e-commerce demand and high gas prices, says Coco, which is scaling up its service.

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ABB Says New Robotic Depalletizer Can Reduce Logistics Complexity, Improve Efficiency

May 18, 2022 · ABB said its new Robotic Depalletizer uses machine vision and machine learning to quickly master complex depalletizing tasks. It is also designed to work with AMRs and digital twin software.

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GreyOrange Closes $110M in Funding for Global Growth of Automated Fulfillment

May 18, 2022 · GreyOrange plans to use its latest capital to grow its engineering and customer-service staff, expanding global installations of its robots and software as a service.

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RightHand Robotics to Give RightPick 3 European Debut at LogiMAT 2022

May 17, 2022 · RightHand Robotics, whose RightPick 3 applies AI and a multifunction gripper to pick items without prior models, is expanding its European presence and exhibiting in Stuttgart.

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Warehouse Associates Report Improving Working Conditions Amid Labor Shortage, Finds Zebra Study

May 17, 2022 · Zebra Technologies and Azure Knowledge found warehouse associates welcoming to robotics as a retention tool, as operators consider inventory visibility as a differentiator.

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RangePlus Installs Geek+ Robotic Picking System at Fulfillment Center to Keep up With Demand

May 13, 2022 · As online orders rise, RangePlus is taking advantage of Geek+’s AMRs and Breath Technologies robotic technology to keep up.

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Exotec Announces 3,000th Warehouse Robot, Continues Scaling

May 13, 2022 · Exotec, whose Skypod System includes scalable storage, mobile and shelf-climbing robots, and the Skypicker robotic arm, celebrated its 3,000th France-made robot and continued recruitment.

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Flytrex Partners With Jersey Mike’s to Add Subs to Drone Delivery Menu

May 12, 2022 · Jersey Mikes Subs and Flytrex are making food orders including freshly made sandwiches available for mobile ordering and drone delivery in Holly Springs, N.C.

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Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen 5G, Edge AI Systems for Autonomous Mobile Robots and Drones

May 10, 2022 · Qualcomm said its new Qualcomm Robotics RB6 Platform and RB5 AMR Reference Design will bring 5G and edge AI to systems for industrial automation, delivery, urban air mobility, and more.

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Vimaan Robotics Comes to Market With End-to-End Inventory System, Amazon Support

May 9, 2022 · Vimaan Robotics emerged from stealth in January 2022 and in April got backing from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. Its CEO explains its inventory value proposition and plans for growth.

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Berkshire Grey Partners With Logistex to Deliver Logistics Automation in the U.K.

May 9, 2022 · Berkshire Grey has partnered with Logistex, offering its AI-driven robotics through the U.K.-based systems integrator to help e-commerce operations keep up with shifting demand.

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Southie Autonomy Picks Up $2.5M in Seed Funding, Plus $5M in Robot Lease Financing

May 9, 2022 · Southie Autonomy, a resident startup at MassRobotics, has obtained seed funding, as well as financing for its robotics-as-a-service offering, which promises "no-code" robot operations.

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Logistics Robots Have Arrived, Finds 2022 Robotics Survey

May 8, 2022 · Logistics automation and warehouse robotics continue to spread apace, found a Peerless Research Group survey around MODEX 2022. It examined areas of interest and barriers to adoption.

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