Topic: Pick And Place

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AppHarvest Acquires Agricultural Robotics and AI Startup Root AI for $60M

April 8, 2021 · Root AI's staff and executives will join AppHarvest and continue developing the Virgo "universal harvester" to apply robotics and AI to indoor farming.

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Piab Launches piSAFE Program for Gripper Safety, MX Suction Cup

April 5, 2021 · Piab said its new piSAFE program is designed to provide low-weight and configurable gripper options, and its MX

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HAI Robotics Secures $15M Series B+ Funding to Scale Autonomous Case-Handling Robot

March 30, 2021 · HAI Robotics, which makes the HAIPICK autonomous case-handling robotic system, has obtained funding to continue its global expansion.

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Boston Dynamics Announces Stretch Robot for Warehouse Automation

March 29, 2021 · The new Stretch movable robot arm is designed to enable warehouses and distribution centers to automate box moving without expensive infrastructure changes.

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Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products at Virtual Event

March 26, 2021 · In addition to A3's rebranding and numerous exhibits, the virtual Automate Forward event included some notable product announcements.

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Cargo Cove Chooses RaaS Provider inVia Robotics for Warehouse Execution System

March 25, 2021 · To keep up with accelerated e-commerce demand, logistics provider Cargo Cove is rolling out inVia warehouse optimization systems, including its AI-based inVia Logic and inVia Picker mobile robots.

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OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021

March 11, 2021 · OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric vacuum grippers are intended to cut the time needed to deploy automation.

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Kwik Trip Takes a Fresh Approach to Bakery Distribution

February 15, 2021 · Kwik Trip automated order fulfillment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable automated order picking solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products sold at more than 700 locations.

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Fizyr and AWL to Collaborate on Robotic Piece Picking

February 11, 2021 · Strategic partnership to offer high-end robotic solutions, especially for the logistics market.

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Gartner: Demand for Dobotic Goods-to-Person Systems Will Quadruple Through 2023

January 26, 2021 · Gartner predicts demand for robotic goods-to-person systems will quadruple through 2023. Drivers include need to support safe social distancing.

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SDI and Kindred Partner to Automate Retail Fulfillment and Augment Human Labor

January 13, 2021 · Partnership will integrate SDI's materials handling systems and technology with Kindred's pick and place robotic solutions.

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Berkshire Grey Announces Robotic Picking With Purpose Program

November 20, 2020 · Warehouse robotics innovator Berkshire Grey joins forces with City Harvest and The Greater Boston Food Bank to bring Thanksgiving staples to people in need.

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Kindred Announces Partnership With VARGO for Mutual Client E-Commerce Fulfillment Solution

October 26, 2020 · Effort incorporates Kindred's artificial intelligence pick and place robotics with VARGO's warehouse execution system.

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5 Things COVID-19 Might Have Told You About Your E-Commerce Warehouse

October 6, 2020 · Here are 5 E-commerce warehouse issues during the pandemic, with suggestions on how to avoid and handle them going forward.

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Will 2020 Be Forever Known as the Summer of Piece-Picking?

October 5, 2020 · With the increase in e-commerce orders, now be the time piece-picking robotics come into their own.

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ABB enhances portfolio of high-speed industrial robots with Codian acquisition

October 2, 2020 · ABB has added Codian Robotics' delta robots for high-precision, pick-and-place operations to its portfolio.

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NorthShore Care Supply Optimizes Processes With AMRs and Carts

September 14, 2020 · Autonomous mobile robots bring a new level of productivity to the handling of bulky cartons.

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Warehouse Picking During the COVID-19 Pandemic with a Fetch Robotics Cart

August 10, 2020 · These are the emerging technologies that can help workers, customers practice social distancing more successfully intelligent automation, IoT and 5G may have come on the scene at precisely the right time.

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Top Five Warehouse Management Problems and How to Fix Them

June 17, 2020 · Warehouse management is commonly associated with six basic tenets: accuracy, cost control, efficiency, cleanliness, safety and security, but the underlying processes are complex and dynamic, presenting major problems for warehouse managers across industries.

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Honeywell Intelligrated Showcases Next-Generation DC Technology

March 16, 2020 · Matt Wicks (left), Chief Robotics Solutions Architect, Honeywell Intelligrated discussing workforce optimization, robotic integration and industrial internet of things (IIoT) connectivity in the distribution and fulfillment space.

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