Topic: Waypoint

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A Robotics Feasibility Study Can Help With Integration and Return on Investment

May 22, 2022 · A feasibility study is a helpful step when planning a robotics implementation, and it can provide long-term benefits, according to several industry experts.

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Automation Dawns on a New Day for Warehouses and Distribution Centers

May 3, 2022 · Automation is rising to help fulfillment centers meet the challenges of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and accelerated customer expectations, but be aware of integration challenges.

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Robotics’ Second Wave Relies on Software and Integration

November 14, 2021 · As mobile robots and AI-driven picking systems spread through warehouses, suppliers and users are paying more attention to software, integration, and interoperability as differentiators.

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10 Takeaways From A3’s Autonomous Mobile Robot and Logistics Conference

October 20, 2021 · From getting started with mobile robots and developing the workforce to mobile manipulation, and interoperability to developing your workforce, the event examined key logistics innovations.

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Locus Acquires Waypoint as Mobile Robot Providers Serve Both Warehouses and Factories

September 20, 2021 · Robotics 24/7 spoke with executives at both Locus and Waypoint as the companies combine to offer a range of mobile robots for the growing global warehouse market.

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Fabtech 2021 Exhibitors Offer Systems for Small and Midsize Manufacturers

September 18, 2021 · As manufacturers struggle with skilled staffing shortages, exhibitors at Fabtech 2021 displayed robots for gripping delicate objects, painting, and other production processes.

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MassRobotics Publishes Interoperability Standard for Autonomous Mobile Robots

May 18, 2021 · Before heterogeneous environments of mobile robots can grow, the data they can share must be defined. The MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Working Group published its initial standard.

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New Mobile Manipulator Designed for Affordability, Ease of Use by Waypoint and Productive Robotics

April 18, 2021 · Waypoint Robotics said its new mobile manipulator, which combines its Vector AMR and Productive Robotics' OB7 cobot, is designed to be easy to use and affordable for companies of all sizes.

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ProMat DX Offers New Automation for Supply Chains, Manufacturers

April 16, 2021 · Conveyor drives, autonomous mobile robots, and picking systems were among the automation systems shown at ProMat DX.

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NorthShore Care Supply Implements Waypoint AMRs to Multiply Output

November 23, 2020 · The adult incontinence supplier also used a WES-WCS for enhanced productivity.

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NorthShore’s New Application for Autonomous Mobile Robots

September 11, 2020 · NorthShore Care Supply is using AMRs to automate pick-to-cart processes, while still using the cart.

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Waypoint Robotics and AHS announce integrator partnership

July 29, 2020 · As a select Waypoint Certified Systems Integrator, AHS will be able to offer Waypoint's full fleet of industrial-strength, omnidirectional AMRs to its valued customer base as part of a fully integrated automated material handling solution.

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Other Voices: Mobile robots in the time of Coronavirus

July 1, 2020 · No matter the current economic conditions, efficiency, quick deployment, and getting the most ROI will remain top priorities for those considering robotics and automation.

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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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Other Voices: Five ways to use robotics in the warehouse

August 19, 2019 · The potential benefits of robotics and automation in the warehouse must be balanced with concern about potential logistical hurdles.

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Waypoint Robotics launches omni-directional autonomous mobile robot

April 8, 2019 · At a press conference Monday, Waypoint Robotics (Booth S3588) announced the addition of MAV3K, an autonomous mobile robot with a 3,000-pound carrying capacity, to its line of omni-directional, industrial strength robots for the manufacturing workforce.

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