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Fetch Robotics launches its CartConnect500

March 10, 2020 · On Tuesday, Fetch Robotics (Booth 9011) introduced and demoed its CartConnect500—an addition to the CartConnect lineup of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which is the industry's first (and so far only) autonomous cart transport solution for numerous payloads.

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Numina Group and Waypoint Robotics team on order fulfillment solution

March 10, 2020 · At a joint press conference at Waypoint Robotics' booth (Booth 9600), executives with Way-point and Numina detailed how they teamed up to create an automated batch order picking solution based on Waypoint's autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and Numina's voice-directed picking and Real-time Distribution Software (RDS) solution.

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Knapp presents the perfect blend of robotics and AI

March 9, 2020 · At a press conference at Modex 2020, Knapp (Booth 5406) discussed its strong business growth over the last year, gave an overview of its latest products, and showed how a partnership with Covariant is helping it create AI-enabled robots for the fulfillment environment.

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Fetch Robotics announces integrated fulfillment solution with Zebra Technologies

March 9, 2020 · Fetch Robotics (Booth 9011), a leader in Cloud robotics, today announced a collaboration with Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, to optimize and automate warehouse picking processes through the integration of Fetch Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Zebra FulfillmentEdge software.

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RightHand Robotics showcases RightPick2 at Modex

March 9, 2020 · RightHand Robotics (Booth 9826) is exhibiting its RightPick2 autonomous robotic piece-picking platform, which handles the picking and placing of individual items as part of a range of warehouse workflows and processes.

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6 River Systems rolls out enhancements to its mobile robot platform

March 5, 2020 · Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems (6RS), a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions and subsidiary of multi-channel commerce platform Shopify, said today that it has rolled out various enhancements to Chuck, its collaborative mobile robot.

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Other Voices: 5 Innovative Ideas to Make Your Warehouse More Efficient

March 4, 2020 · ANdroid, automation, smart storage and good old-fashioned operator training can improve operational efficiency.

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RightHand Robotics continues global expansion in Europe

March 3, 2020 · Robotics automation veteran Jon Schechter assumes Head of Europe role in new German office

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Boston Dynamics, OTTO Motors partner on warehouse automation

March 3, 2020 · In a video released today, Boston Dynamics's logistics robot, Handle, can be seen picking boxes and building pallets on top of OTTO AMRs in a distribution center testbed.

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ABB and Covariant partner to deploy integrated AI robotic solutions

March 3, 2020 · The partnership brings together the two companies with a shared vision for robotics enabled by AI, where intelligent robots work alongside humans in dynamic environments, collectively learning and improving with every task completed.

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Fetch Robotics introduces Workflow Builder for “instant”  warehouse automation

March 2, 2020 · Fetch Robotics announced the availability of Workflow Builder, the company’s new drag-and-drop development toolkit that allows shippers to implement flexible automation in existing manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment facilities.

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Betting on NextGen Technologies

March 2, 2020 · The NextGen Technology Supply Chain Conference will recognize companies leading the way on new technologies.

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Betting on NextGen Technologies

March 2, 2020 · The NextGen Technology Supply Chain Conference will recognize companies leading the way on new technologies.

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A look at how Amazon wins the war for talent

March 2, 2020 · Along with building out an unparalleled network, Amazon is investing in associates to win the war for talent.

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Other Voices: No need to rip and replace automation

March 2, 2020 · Intelligent technologies will have a fundamental impact on the way manufacturing and logistics organisations operate, but change does not have to be wholesale.

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Amazon’s Highly Automated Robotic Fulfillment Center - Delivering Customer Preference Experience

March 2, 2020 · Visiting Amazon's Robotic Fulfillment Center, North Haven, Connecticut; the materials handling systems and robots are impressive, but what makes Amazon Amazon is delivering customer experience, you don't get that by automation alone.

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A visit to Amazon’s North Haven, Conn. robotic fulfillment center

February 27, 2020 · The robots are impressive, but what makes Amazon Amazon is delivering a customer experience. You don't get that by automation alone.

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AHS aligns with Mobile Industrial Robots as certified systems integrator

February 26, 2020 · AHS (Advanced Handling Systems), a full-service provider of integrated fulfillment, distribution, and robotics solutions, has aligned itself with Mobile Industrial Robots – an autonomous industrial mobile robotic supplier based in Denmark as a Certified Systems Integrator.

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RIA announces 2020 Board of Directors

February 19, 2020 · New and returning industry professionals pledge to guide and support the robotics industry in a time of rapid growth.

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OTTO Motors expands in Japan

February 11, 2020 · Partnership with Altech Co. Ltd. serves growing market and demand in Japan

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