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Report: Mobile robot market forecast slashed amid tariff uncertainty

July 15, 2025 · Market research firm Interact Analysis released a revised mobile robot market forecast for 2025, slashing $800 million and lowering growth predictions around the globe.

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MODEX 2024: Monday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta

March 11, 2024 · MODEX 2024 opened with a full slate of product announcements, enhancements, partnerships and more from a jam-packed Georgia World Congress Center.

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Manifest 2024: Ocado Group announces deal to provide fulfillment technology to McKesson Canada

February 6, 2024 · Ocado Group secured a deal with healthcare provider McKesson Canada to deploy its Ocado Intelligent Automation automated fulfillment technology at a distribution site.

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6 River Systems Handoff a Sign for Mobile Robot Vendors to Demonstrate Value, Say Analysts

May 8, 2023 · 6 River Systems, which reportedly experienced layoffs around its sale from Shopify to Ocado, is an example of mobile robot suppliers striving to survive current challenges, said investors and analysts.

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Ocado Group announces agreement to acquire 6 River Systems

May 5, 2023 · Collaborative mobile robot provider had been part of Shopify since 2019.

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Ocado to Acquire Fulfilment Robotics Provider 6 River Systems From Shopify

May 4, 2023 · Ocado Group said it plans to acquire collaborative mobile robot provider 6 River Systems from Shopify, which is also selling its logistics unit, as the e-commerce industry shifts.

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ProMat 2023: Materials Handling Automation Reaches a Crossroad

April 7, 2023 · ProMat 2023 demonstrated not only the spread of robots and automation in materials handling, but also the strength of the industry despite inevitable economic cycles, said observers.

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6 River Systems rolls out mobile fulfillment app to extend picking options outside of its AMRs

March 22, 2023 · The company said the new mobile app is a major part of its software roadmap.

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6 River Systems Unveils Mobile Fulfillment App to Extend Picking Options Outside of Its AMRs  

March 15, 2023 · 6 River Systems said the new app will help customers use its software to track their picking tasks even when they're not using a Chuck mobile robot.

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Worker Collaboration Is Still Essential to Future of Industrial Automation

March 1, 2023 · Human workers play an important role in the industrial automation process to help drive manufacturing and supply chain operations forward, according to robot providers.

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How to Scale Mobile Robot Fleets for Success

November 14, 2022 · Mobile robot fleets are growing, and warehouse operators can benefit from scoping their projects, using robotics-as-a-service models, and orchestration software.

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4 New Features From 6 River Systems Offer to Maximize Warehouse Fulfillment Operations

September 27, 2022 · 6 River Systems said its new features for its Chuck mobile robots, user interface, work areas, and accessories will enable warehouses to scale up quickly and easily.

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4 Reasons Why Your Supply Chain Suffers and 5 Ways to Make It Better

September 4, 2022 · Supply chains are facing challenges ranging from labor shortages to dynamic markets, but a fulfillment expert offers five tips including automation to overcome them.

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8 Reasons Why AMRs Beat Traditional Automation

August 22, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are a flexible and scalable solution compared to more rigid warehouse automation solutions.

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GXO Logistics Signs Global Agreement With 6 River Systems to Expand Robotics Use

July 19, 2022 · GXO Logistics plans to add hundreds of Chuck collaborative mobile robots from 6 River Systems to its operations in the U.S. and Europe as it

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Warehouses Expect Return on Investments From Mobile Robots

April 25, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots are fast becoming regular fixtures in the warehouse industry thanks to their relatively low costs, scalability, and ease of use.

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Collaborative Robots Bring Productivity

March 28, 2022 · In this free download, we look at how collaborative robots, a fast-growing area of automation, are increasingly helping manufacturers and other users improve productivity.

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10 Companies Riding the Mobile Robot Wave

March 26, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are fast becoming more common in warehouses and manufacturing facilitates. Here is a look at some of the most interesting players in the space.

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How to Jump-Start Flexible Retail Fulfillment for Today’s Multi-Channel World

February 18, 2022 · While the shape of future customer demand is uncertain, the need for flexible, highly efficient fulfillment solutions is not.

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Mobile Logistics Robots Take a Starring Role Across Industries

February 13, 2022 · A combination of hardware and software improvements, worker shortages, and growing recognition of efficiency and data insights is driving adoption of mobile logistics robots.

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