Topic: Supply Chain

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Mobile Robot Adoption by Warehouses Will Surge to Half-Million Mark, Says ABI Research

September 23, 2021 · Sustained supply chain demand is driving warehouse adoption of mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, and combined automation, reports ABI Research.

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ABB Launches SCARA Robot for Precise, High-Speed Assembly

September 22, 2021 · ABB said its expanded SCARA robot line will shorten cycle times and maintain high-quality production to help its electronics customers launch new products faster.

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NVIDIA Working With Open Robotics to Accelerate ROS 2 Perception for Robot Developers

September 22, 2021 · NVIDIA is working to help robotics developers and startups by enabling ROS 2 to run on its Jetson processors for perception, modeling, and training in realistic environments.

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Aurora Partners With FedEx, PACCAR to Autonomously Deliver Goods at Scale

September 22, 2021 · Truck maker PACCAR has expanded its partnership with autonomous technology developer Aurora to test the self-driving hauling of FedEx loads between Dallas and Houston.

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Warehouse robotics startup HAI ROBOTICS secures $200 million in funding

September 22, 2021 · Provider of autonomous case handling system intends to enhance its product fleet through technological upgrades, and expand on its global operations

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Oshkosh Corp. Invests in Carnegie Foundry to Build Autonomy and Robotics Capabilities

September 22, 2021 · Oshkosh Corp. has invested in and is partnering with Carnegie Foundry to accelerate the development of autonomous systems and robotics for industrial uses.

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HAI Robotics Raises $200M to Upgrade, Grow Warehouse Robot Fleet

September 22, 2021 · HAI Robotics, which claims to be a global leader in autonomous case-picking robots, said it will use its Series C and D funding to continue expanding and innovating.

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Embark, Ryder to Establish Nationwide Network of Freight Transfer Points for Autonomous Truck Fleet

September 21, 2021 · Embark's autonomous trucking network will gain access to Ryder's freight transfer points, fleet management options, and maintenance facilities across the U.S.

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SoftBank Robotics and Keenon Robotics Become Global Partners for Service Industry

September 21, 2021 · SoftBank Robotics and Keenan Robotics said their partnership will enable them to serve growing global demand for efficiency in food service, starting in Singapore.

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Mujin Opens Georgia Office to Offer Robot Controller to U.S. Logistics Market

September 21, 2021 · Rather than programming complex tasks or trusting machine learning, Mujin takes a "machine intelligence" approach to picking as it expands into North America.

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FAQs: The costs and cost savings of robotic lift trucks

September 20, 2021 · Hyster® robotic lift trucks can give your operation the consistency and productivity gains of automation, but did you know they can also help lower operating costs? Read on for answers to common questions about the cost savings associated with robotics.

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Locus Robotics heralds acquisition of Waypoint Robotics

September 20, 2021 · Locus Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced that it has acquired Waypoint Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous, omnidirectional mobile robots which can move and handle larger payloads.

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Locus Robotics acquires Waypoint Robotics

September 20, 2021 · Locus Robotics, a leading provider of smaller mobile robots that assist warehouse associates with each picking efficiencies, sees Waypoint's bots for larger loads as complementary to its multi-bot picking robots, opening up more use cases

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Locus Acquires Waypoint as Mobile Robot Providers Serve Both Warehouses and Factories

September 20, 2021 · Robotics 24/7 spoke with executives at both Locus and Waypoint as the companies combine to offer a range of mobile robots for the growing global warehouse market.

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3 Ways in Which Robots Are Helping the Supply Chain Industry

September 20, 2021 · Collaborative robot arms, automated storage and retrieval systems, and mobile robots can not only improve efficiency, but they can also affect worker safety and morale.

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GrAI Matter Labs and ADLINK Partner to Integrate SMARC Module With GrAI VIP

September 20, 2021 · GrAI Matter Labs is combining its vision AI processors with ADLINK's development kits to enable smarter and more efficient camera modules on devices at the edge.

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What to Look for When Performing Industrial Robot Maintenance

September 19, 2021 · The art of robot maintenance requires knowledge of the different types of industrial automation, as well as the functions, components, and best practices of each.

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Stord Raises Series D Funding, Acquires Fulfillment Works to Widen Cloud-Based Logistics

September 17, 2021 · With Fulfillment Works' facilities and direct-to-consumer experience, Stord said it is building out its supply chain network for high-volume, high-complexity customers in advance of peak season

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Warehouses Not Yet Taking Full Advantage of AI, Finds Lucas Systems Study

September 16, 2021 · Lucas Systems recently commissioned a study conducted by Vanson Bourne. It found that warehouse executives are interested in AI and automation but worry about costs.

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GEODIS Partners With AHS to Implement Exotec Skypod Automation for E-Commerce Fulfillment

September 16, 2021 · GEODIS, a logistics provider for e-commerce fulfillment, is working with Advanced Handling Systems to deploy Exotec's Skypod system at its new Nashville facility.

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