Geek+ and FDL Group Implement Sorting Robots to Accelerate E-Commerce
September 9, 2021
With the help of integrator FDL Group, Geek+ has deployed 29 sorting robots to help employees at an Athinaiki S.A. warehouse in Greece, facilitating last-mile deliveries.
Top 10 Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of August 2021
September 8, 2021
In August 2021, the total number of deals and their dollar value fell from the previous month, but industrial automation, self-driving cars, and logistics still thrived.
DHL Express, Dorabot Deploy DHLBot, Which Uses AI to Sort Parcels
September 7, 2021
DHL Express has deployed with Dorabot an AI-powered robotic arm in Singapore and South Korea. The DHLBot can sort up to 1,000 percels per hour and can increase efficiency by 40%.
GXO Logistics Pilots KNAPP Robotic Arm for Apparel E-Commerce Logistics
September 7, 2021
In the first test of KNAPP's Pick-it-Easy system for automated pocket induction for apparel, GXO Logistics is piloting robotic picking for a customer in the Netherlands.
Robotics Retraining Gives eKAMI Graduate a New Career at MiR
September 6, 2021
Not only has Mobile Industrial Robots donated equipment to the East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, but it has also found people who have gained in-demand skills.
Renesas and eProsima Port micro-ROS to Microcontrollers to Simplify Robotics Development
September 3, 2021
Renesas and eProsima say that by making the RA microcontroller units the official development for micro-ROS will help facilitate IoT and industrial robotics adoption.
stow Group Acquires Raiser Robotics, Creates Warehouse Automation Unit
September 2, 2021
Belgium-based stow Group is acquiring German startup Raiser Robotics and its automated storage and retrieval system to add to its new warehouse automation group.
Korber and Locus Robotics Help Sports Retailer evo Respond to E-Commerce Growth
September 2, 2021
When lifestyle and sporting goods retailer evo had difficulty keeping up with e-commerce demand, it turned to Körber and Locus Robotics for a rapid picking improvement.
9 Robotics and AI Companies Make Futurology List of 101 Silicon Valley Innovators
September 2, 2021
Silicon Valley is home to hundreds of robotics and AI companies, but here are nine innovators worth watching in autonomous vehicles, dexterous manipulation, and more.
Velodyne Lidar, MOV.AI Team Up to Help Developers of Industrial Mobile Robot Applications
August 31, 2021
Velodyne Lidar's Puck sensors, plus MOV.AI's ROS-based Robotics Engine Platform, will enable developers to build mobile robots for dynamic environments, say partners.
Attabotics Files Patent Infringment Suit Against Urbx Over Robot Shuttles
August 30, 2021
As the market for automated storage and retrieval systems grows, so too is competition. Attabotics alleges that Urbx's dual-robot system infringes on multiple patents.
MCRI to Join Plus One Robotics’ Integrator Program to Automate E-Commerce Fulfillment, Warehouse Operations
August 27, 2021
Motion Controls Robotics Inc., or MCRI, is a certified systems integrator that will offer Plus One Robotics' vision and collaboration systems to its warehouse automation offerings.
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August 25, 2021
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Körber Builds First Automated Warehouse on Philippine Island for BigBlue Logistics
August 25, 2021
BigBlue Logistics faced challenges including scarce labor, limited space, and the need for environmental sustainability. Körber is helping to build an ASRS for cold storage.
Locus Robotics Marks Milestone of Half-Billion Units Picked
August 24, 2021
Locus Robotics, whose LocusBots work with people to improve picking productivity in warehouses and fulfillment centers, this new level in just 94 days since 400 million picks.
OSARO Raises Series C Funding for Software-Defined Logistics Automation
August 24, 2021
OSARO said it plans to continue its global expansion and to work with logistics customers to identify new applications for its software-defined automation.
Warehouse Robotics Revenues to Surpass $51B by 2030, Finds ABI Research
August 23, 2021
Labor shortages and accelerated e-commerce demand have led warehouse operators to move from evaluation to adoption of systems such as vision-guided picking and mobile robots.
7 Things to Consider When Buying or Building a Fleet Manager for Mobile Robots
August 21, 2021
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Lift Truck Technology Can Improve Operator Productivity and Safety as Well as Add Autonomy
August 19, 2021
Not only can advances in lift truck technology provide full autonomy, but they can also make operations easier and safer for human workers.
WiBotic Releases New Chargers and Transmitters for Drones and Autonomous Mobile Robots
August 17, 2021
WiBotic has developed new onboard chargers for mobile robots of all kinds, as well as the Commander fleet power management software and transmitters using GaN Systems' technology.
