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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
How to Manage Returns Putaway More Efficiently
February 2, 2022
With great sales come (not so) great returns. As in, a forecasted $66.7 billion in product headed back to fulfillment operations from the 2021 holiday season according to a recent CBRE report, ...
