In this episode, we learn about Ziplines’ new drone delivery platform with cofounder and CTO Keenan Wyrobek and lead droid engineer, Stephen Killian.
DHL, GXO, and Körber to survey the state of warehouse automation at Robotics Summit
Warehouse automation is within reach of more organizations, but they must assess processes and partnerships. Learn more at the Robotics Summit & Expo.
Anyware Robotics launches Pixmo container unloading system
Pixmo combines an omnidirectional AMR base, a FANUC cobot arm, a suction gripper for case handling, and AI-powered perception and motion planning systems.
GXO tests Dexterity robots and AI for depalletizing, labeling, and repalletizing
GXO Logistics is testing AI to analyze real-time data and enhance robot performance for a beauty brand.
Locus Robotics to bring Vector mobile robot for warehouses to Manifest 2024
At Manifest 2024, Locus Robotics will exhibit its Vector mobile robot and discuss cutting-edge warehouse technology.
OTSAW designs Camello+ to be configurable for different applications
OTSAW has launched Camello+ with configurable options to enable several applications that share the same core mobile robot platform.
Fox Robotics pulls more than 2.5M pallets with FoxBot autonomous trailer loader and unloader
The FoxBot autonomous forklift for trailer unloading will be at Manifest and MODEX 2024.
Cyngn adds autonomous vehicle driving system to its patent family
Cyngn has secured 16 patents since the start of 2023, with its latest addition covering detection and notification of autonomous driving problems.
Lane Automotive chooses Exotec Skypod automation for varied SKUs
Lane Automation, which integrated Exotec’s Skypod automated storage and retrieval system, expects 600% improvement in throughput.
Netlogistik to start offering SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT platform
SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT Platform offers reusable integrations that are ready to deploy, with no custom code required.
ASKUL deploys the largest Geek+ PopPick installation in Japan
ASKUL plans to use more than 318 Geek+ robots once the PopPick Shelf-to-Person system is finished being installed.
Dexterity robots to load Sagawa Express trucks in Japanese deployment
Dexterity says its truck-unloading robots can help alleviate the labor issues that Japan will be experiencing in the coming years.
ABB acquires Sevensense to incorporate VSLAM into more mobile robots
ABB has acquired navigation technology startup Sevensense as it adds autonomy capabilities to its mobile robot fleet.
EX9 unveils new autonomous yard truck
EX9 unveils a new fully autonomous electric yard tractor for shunting trailers around logistics and warehouse yards.
Interact Analysis managing director discusses robotics trends for 2023, 2024
Interact Analysis reported that the mobile robot market grew in the face of economic headwinds in 2022 and 2023, and it expects that to continue.
5 top mobile robots launched in 2023
Mobile robots rapidly evolved in 2023, as innovative companies developed and refined technologies to advance materials handling.
Outrider updates perception technology for automated yard trucks
The Outrider System uses deep learning to understand, anticipate, and interact with a range of fixed and moving actors in distribution yards.
GreyOrange raises $135M to continue warehouse automation expansion
GreyOrange said its Series D round demonstrated investor confidence in its mobile robots and warehouse software for fulfillment operations.
AutoStore marks 50,000 robot milestone in ASRS deployments
AutoStore has deployed its automated storage and retrieval systems and robots at more than 1,350 sites worldwide.
European wholesaler selects Exotec ASRS to increase productivity
Eltra selected a Skypod ASRS from Exotec that is 39 feet high, features 20,400 storage bins, and can pick 600 bins per hour.
Neya Systems, Carnegie Robotics, and RRAI earn Army vehicle contracts
The contracts are valued at $14.8 million, and Neya and the other companies will provide prototypes for the Autonomous Tactical Vehicle System program.
Bluegrass Supply Chain optimizes order fulfillment with Locus Robotics
Locus Robotics is helping Bluegrass Supply Chain to improve operation efficiency, reduce associate training and reduce order errors.
OTTO Motors offers tips on scaling from your AMR pilot
OTTO Motors recently held a webinar called “Beyond the Pilot: 5 Principles for Growing your AMR Footprint.”
Rightbot raises $6.2M from Amazon, other investors for unstructured unloading
Rightbot has obtained funding to scale operations and continue developing robots to unload trucks, trailers, and containers.
Brightpick expands AI in Autopicker robots, Intuition software for more precise fulfillment
Brightpick has introduced advanced machine vision and AI to its robots and fleet software, adding 3D scanning and fleet optimization.