Topic: Robot Operating System

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System Report: Network design and robots at Rakuten Super Logistics

September 1, 2019 · E-commerce fulfillment leader RSL is remaking its network and DC design to meet the future.

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SparkFun Works with NVIDIA to Release Two New Kits

August 16, 2019 · JetBot AI Kit Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Nano and a Materials Kit for NVIDIA's “Getting Started on AI with Jetson Nano.”

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Amazon’s Drone Delivery Program is “Taking Off”

June 5, 2019 · Amazon, within months, moves closer to its goal of a drone delivery solution that scales to meet the needs of customers.

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Titan Robotics Debuts New Atlas-H 3D Printer with Dual Pellet Extruders at Rapid+TCT 2019

May 20, 2019 · The new Atlas-H with Dual Pellet Extrusion and Titan's Flagship Atlas 2.5 with Hybrid Pellet + Filament Extrusion are showcased at Titan's Booth #527, at the RAPID + TCT Expo at the Cobo Center in Detroit.

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RIA Standards Committee releases all-new methods and metrics for collaborative robot testing

May 14, 2019 · Although cobots have inbuilt sensors and safety mechanisms, application variety requires tests to ensure limits are appropriate for the type of human/robot contact expected.

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Siemens Releases KineoWorks Version 7.0

April 16, 2019 · As one of its new features, KineoWorks version 7.0 comes with a new standalone application—Kwik—for accelerating your KineoWorks application development.

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Amazon Acquires Autonomous Warehouse Robotics Company Canvas Technology

April 11, 2019 · Adding to Amazon Robotics' growing portfolio, the Canvas fully autonomous cart could help Amazon increase delivery efficiency through robotic warehouse automation.

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Humatics announces partnership with Vecna Robotics

April 10, 2019 · Partnership will enable mobile robots to navigate extremely active and unstructured environments -- indoors or out -- down to the centimeter without any delay.

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Waypoint Robotics launches omni-directional autonomous mobile robot

April 8, 2019 · At a press conference Monday, Waypoint Robotics (Booth S3588) announced the addition of MAV3K, an autonomous mobile robot with a 3,000-pound carrying capacity, to its line of omni-directional, industrial strength robots for the manufacturing workforce.

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Autonomous Cargo Drone Does Heavy Lifting

March 27, 2019 · Sabrewing has designed two hybrid-electric aircraft that can autonomously deliver hundreds of pounds of cargo to remote locations.

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5G & the Future of Connectivity: 7 Industries the New Wireless Technology Could Transform

March 25, 2019 · The next generation of wireless technology could affect a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to transportation services to supply chain management.

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The Role of Software in Optimizing AutoStore Performance

March 18, 2019 · The AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system has emerged as a highly effective solution for warehouses that need to maximize storage density and accelerate pick speeds.

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FedEx Unveils Future Autonomous Delivery Robot

February 27, 2019 · FedEx Corp. announced today a development in cutting-edge delivery solutions to meet the rapidly changing needs of consumers - the FedEx SameDay Bot - an autonomous delivery device designed to help retailers make same-day and last-mile deliveries to their customers.

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Predictive Maintenance Improves Efficiency

January 31, 2019 · Considering the aggressive time to market required for industrial products and services, it is crucial to identify the cause of potential failures before they occur.

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Positive Human-Robot Relationships Will Power the Future Supply Chain Workforce

January 25, 2019 · Technology is changing rapidly, and humans need to accept their robot counterparts, and the modern factory must quickly align itself to the cultural change forced upon it by the advances in these technologies.

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2018

January 2, 2019 · In a healthy but fiercely competitive landscape, technology continues to play a pivotal role in the ongoing digital transformation of supply chains big and small.

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Giving Machines the Sense of Touch

January 1, 2019 · It's important to remember that the sensor is still in the early stages of development, yet the technology represents a step closer to giving robots, prosthetics and electronic devices the sense of touch.

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RightHand Robotics Picking Up Where Amazon’s Kiva Systems Left Off

December 19, 2018 · RightHand Robotics, a Somerville, Mass-based company founded in 2014 by Leif Jentoft and Yaro Tenzer, closed a $23 million Series B round for its RightPick robotic piece-picking technology.

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Addressing the Challenges of Scalability in the Ecommerce Omnichannel Warehouse

October 31, 2018 · While ecommerce continues to be the fastest growing segment of the global economy, individual warehouses face more volatility and unpredictability, and intelligent, modular robot-based automation delivers the flexibility to manage seasonal or sustained growth while minimizing the risk of over-reliance on human labor.

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7 Reasons for Using Autonomous Robots in Your Warehouse

October 4, 2018 · Here are the main reasons why your company needs to start integrating autonomous robots into its supply chain in 2018.

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