Topic: Ergonomics

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ProMat 2025: Kardex to demonstrate new Wearable Task Assistant

February 21, 2025 · Kardex will demonstrate its new Wearable Task Assistant along with updates to FulfillX WES and Intuitive Picking Assistant, both for AutoStore ASRS, at ProMat 2025.

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Anscer Robotics enters U.S. warehouse AMR, lift truck market

February 16, 2025 · Appointing Mark Messina as its Americas managing director and CEO, India-based Anscer opened its U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas and recently exhibited at LogiMAT Mumbai.

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ProGlove releases Warehouse 360 analytics tool for real-time warehouse insights

January 30, 2025 · ProGlove released Warehouse 360, an advanced analytics tool that integrates data WMSes and wearable scanner technology to provide real-time warehouse insights.

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Locus Robotics picks 10 million units at GEODIS U.S. facility

December 7, 2024 · LocusBots serving GEODIS’ Carlisle, Pa. omnichannel consumer electronics order fulfillment center have surpassed 10 million units picked, helping improve ergonomics and safety.

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ProGlove launches on-demand wearables to help warehouses handle peak retail season

December 4, 2024 · ProGlove launched an on-demand rental program for its MARK wearable scanner for warehouse and logistics businesses to scale their operations to meet peak season demands.

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Robots as mobile data platforms

September 25, 2024 · This Special Focus Issue examines how robots collect and analyze data to optimize warehouse processes.

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Soft Robotics divests hardware business to Schmalz, rebrands

August 6, 2024 · Oxipital AI will focus on providing its deep-learning machine vision systems for manufacturing robotics after divesting its gripper hardware business to the Schmalz Group.

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AWL deploys IDS Ensenso 3D cameras for DHL Rotterdam

July 25, 2024 · AWL integrated its RODE robotic depalletization cell for DHL eCommerce Rotterdam, employing two IDS Ensenso X36 3D cameras and AI image processing to segment and pick parcels.

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German Bionic unveils 360 degree Human Augmentation Platform

July 7, 2024 · German Bionic promotes ergonomic safety by providing data from Apogee exoskeletons and new Smart SafetyVests to the fingertips of users through its Connect app.

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Lane Automotive tunes up its order fulfillment operation

June 5, 2024 · When this wholesale distributor of performance automotive parts and accessories needed to accelerate its fulfillment cycle times, goods-to-person robotics tightly integrated with supporting packaging automation was the answer. A more ergonomic work environment and ease of scalability were also part of the winning formula.

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6 Business Use Cases for Mobile Robots in Manufacturing

November 4, 2023 · Mobile robots are improving in capabilities, thanks to improvements in software and hardware, and here are some examples of potential benefits.

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My Jewellery Adopts Geek+ RoboShuttle to Improve Picking Ergonomics

October 13, 2023 · My Jewellery, a Dutch jewelry retailer, has deployed 88 Geek+ robotic shuttles and piece picking systems to improve productivity, sustainability, and its working environment.

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AutoStore Introduces Enhanced FusionPort Workstations for Bin Picking

March 17, 2023 · AutoStore has released two bin-picking workstations for its automated storage and retrieval systems that include improved ergonomics, visual aids, and a consolidated staging option.

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HeroWear Launches Apex 2 Exosuit to Help Reduce Back Injury Risk

March 10, 2023 · Bending and lifting are common sources of workplace injuries, and HeroWear gathered feedback from users in multiple industries for improvements in its Apex 2 device.

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CES 2023 ‘Best of Innovation’ Award Winner German Bionic to Present New Wearables, Smart Power Suits

January 2, 2023 · CES 2023 innovation award winner for wearable technologies German Bionic has announced the Apogee power suit, the SmartSafetyVest, and the German Bionic IO platform.

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R15.08 Safety Standard Is Designed to Help Robotics Users and Integrators, Says Melonee Wise

May 1, 2022 · The R15.08 standard defines how mobile robots can be used safely in specified operating environments, explains the VP of robotics and automation at Zebra Technologies.

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German Bionic Launches Fifth Generation Cray X AI Powered Exoskeleton

December 13, 2021 · German Bionic says its latest industrial exoskeleton adds human augmentation capabilities with active walking assistance and IP54 waterproofing for outdoor environments.

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Venida Packing successfully implements fabric ductwork

December 2, 2020 · The custom fruit packer’s fabric duct and suspension system has a high-throw airflow.

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Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?

June 10, 2020 · You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

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Masters Gallery puts safety first in their Warehouse

June 11, 2019 · After experiencing steady organic growth in an industry where regulatory oversight expands every year, a food manufacturer puts worker safety and ergonomics first in its new 175,000-square-foot plant and warehouse.

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