Topic: Robot Operating System

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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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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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9 Attributes Redefining the Warehouse of the Future

October 1, 2018 · The continued growth of e-commerce, last mile delivery, and warehousing as a whole are driving significant demand for industrial properties and spurring innovation in how the assets are built and utilized.

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A scientific approach to warehouse automation

September 7, 2018 · Before making a large investment in automation, companies need to conduct a detailed data-driven, fact-based assessment across people, process and technology to identify the right fit.

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MRO Academic Insights: Getting up to speed in Alabama

August 21, 2018 · In northern Alabama, the Alabama Robotics Technology Park is training nearly 1,000 automation operators and technicians each year for local manufacturers. It's one of the reasons Alabama is attracting so much manufacturing and distribution activity.

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Materials handling market to be worth more than $190 billion by 2024

August 2, 2018 · Material Handling Equipment Market size is set to exceed USD 190 billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.

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Can Warehouse Robots Help You Manage Your Inventory Better?

July 14, 2018 · In every warehouse or retail store, there is an opportunity to add value, and the good news is that robotics and drones provide payback within three to six months, versus five to 10 years for AS/RS systems.

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Big Picture: A Peek at the Future

June 8, 2018 · Five views on how materials handling and other activities within the four walls are changing right in front of us.

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Fetch Robotics introduces two mobile robot solutions

April 10, 2018 · Fetch Robotics (Booth B4835) announced it has expanded its VirtualConveyor family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with the addition of CartConnect and RollerTop robots.

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60 Seconds with Pieter Abbeel, professor at University of California Berkeley

March 9, 2018 · Modern Materials Handling staff sat down with Pieter Abbeel to discuss the state of the robotics industry.

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