While robot wrangler sounds like a good job description, the ratio of people to growing robot fleets matters, says Vecna Robotics’ chief commercial officer.
Pudu Robotics launches PUDU T300 to expand into industrial applications
Pudu Technology is expanding from service robots to manufacturing and tight industrial settings with its PUDU T300 mobile robot.
BYD deploys ForwardX mobile robots, forklifts in battery production line
BYD is responding to surging demands for EV batteries by transforming its production process with ForwardX’s AMRs and autonomous forklifts.
Locus Robotics surpasses 3B picks just 33 weeks after its last milestone
Locus Robotics reached the three billion picks milestone just 33 weeks after it recorded its two billionth pick.
Editorial team discusses 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winners
On this week’s podcast, the entire The Robot Report editorial staff shared its observations about the 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winners.
Körber sees robotics R&D as differentiator, plus signs of a market rebound
Ananta Islam, new CEO and region president, Americas, for the parcel logistics division of Korber’s Business Area Supply Chain, discusses the drive to digitalization.
OmniOn says new approaches to power, networking needed for mobile robots
OmniOn Power specializes in energy management hardware and software and sees shifting demand in mobile robots.
Fulfillment robots have evolved for warehouses, explains Staxel
Fulfillment robots have evolved from Kiva’s mobile platforms to ASRS and the humanoids now in trials for warehouse use.
Mobile Industrial Robots launches MiR1200 autonomous pallet jack
Mobile Industrial Robots has applied NVIDIA AI for pallet detection and obstacle avoidance in the MiR1200 Pallet Jack.
VisionNav demonstrates VNST20 PRO trailer loading/unloading at MODEX 2024
VisionNav said its VNST20 lift truck, combined with the Robot Control System and 3D lidar SLAM, can automate materials handling tasks in truck trailers.
Stationary Conveying Integration In The Warehouse
Take a look at the latest research from warehouse operators to learn how they are using conveyance equipment within the warehouse.
Autonomous container unloading systems come to the dock
Until recently, container unloading has been an elusive application for warehouse automation. Now multiple competing systems are coming to market.
Anyware Robotics announces new add-on for Pixmo unloading robots
Anyware Robotics has developed an add-on for its Pixmo trailer-unloading robot that it will show at MODEX 2024.
OSARO debuts AI-powered robotics for mixed-case depalletization
OSARO said its Robotic Depalletization System automates inventory process, improves efficiency, and reduces labor costs by combining OSARO SightWorks Perception with robotics hardware.
ArcBest launches Vaux Smart Autonomy to unlock supply chain efficiencies
ArcBest said its suite combines autonomous forklifts and reach trucks, teleoperation, a mobile platform, and software to meet logistics challenges.
How to make last-mile autonomous delivery fleets safe, reliable, and profitable
Point One Navigation provides navigation for Faction’s delivery vehicles by combining computer vision with accurate GPS positioning and teleoperators.
Unlocking the future of warehouse management: The Integrated Warehouse
This Automated Warehouse series explores the synergy between intralogistics warehouse tracking and conveying systems, highlighting their essential role in maintaining optimal warehouse operations.
ODW Logistics increases a major beverage company’s units picked per hour by 93%
ODW Logistics said its customer faced difficulties due to a combination of low picking density and inadequate order consolidation.
Kodiak shares insights into its partnership with Ryder
Daniel Goff, the director of external affairs at Kodiak Robotics, gave some insights about the self-driving truck company’s partnership with Ryder.
Staples to deploy RightPick systems from RightHand Robotics at fulfillment centers
Staples has signed a multiyear agreement with RightHand Robotics, increasing the range and reliability of the RightPick system for rapid fulfillment.
Ryder and Kodiak open Houston port for autonomous trucks
Kodiak said its first freight-transfer point at a Ryder facility will enable it to deploy driverless trucks to and from Houston.
Groupe Robert partners with Dematic to open automated cold storage facility
Groupe Robert in Quebec is using an automated storage and retrieval system from Dematic for fresh and frozen foods.
ISEE debuts AI-powered trailer auto-coupling system for autonomous yard trucks
ISEE, based in Cambridge, Mass., hopes its latest, patent-pending technology can provide more safety and efficiency for its customers.
Podcast:A look at Zipline’s future and the design of the ZIP Droid
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.