This is the third Walmart milk-processing facility to deploy Swisslog’s ASRS featuring SynQ software and Vectura cranes.
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.
Kas is the newest autonomous floor scrubber from Avidbots
Kas is an innovative cleaning solution tailor-made for tight spaces and dynamic, commercial environments.
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.
Gather AI adds inferred case count, location occupancy capabilities to its system
Now, Gather AI can provide inferred case counting and location occupancy services as part of its drone-based inventory system.
Amazon invests over $743M in robotics across its European operations
Amazon says its Operations Innovation Lab is one of Europe’s most advanced centers for warehouse automation development.
Pickr.AI CEO discusses novel approach to robotic bin picking
Pickr.AI has put a robot on a rail to offer an alternative to robotic bin picking that works with existing workers and automated storage systems.
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.
TGW Logistics partners with OPEX to optimize Infinite ASRS
TGW Logistics is channeling its over 50 years of experience into further developing OPEX’s Infinity automated storage systems.
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.
Walmart announces multiyear agreement, investment with Fox Robotics
Walmart is becoming a stakeholder in Fox Robotics after rolling out 19 FoxBot autonomous forklifts at a Florida distribution center.
5G reliability enters the automated warehouse
5G can keep mobile robots and other automation from overloading Wi-Fi networks, leading to network latency and communication interruptions.
PepsiCo to install Mecalux Automated Pallet Shuttle system in Belgian plant
PepsiCo will overhaul its Belgian logistics operations with a Mecalux ASRS to house the daily production of 2 million bags of chips.
RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024
Meet the 50 most influential robotics developments from around the world.
Rockwell Automation’s Customer Experience Center aims to showcase latest innovations
The center is in Rockwell Automation’s Asia-Pacific headquarters, and its OTTO Motors unit released new mobile robot software for tight spaces.
Contactless charging is better than mere wireless robot charging, says Meredot
Contactless wireless charging offers advantages over wired or contact-based charging, according to Meredot’s CEO.
Hyundai and Kia partner on new DAL-e Delivery mobile robot
Hyundai and Kia launch a version of the DAL-e mobile delivery robot, featuring the Plug & Drive drive modules.
Autotec releases Random Case Palletizer to streamline mixed case palletizing
Autotec equipped its RCP with algorithms and vision systems so it can stack cases of varying sizes and shapes without manual pre-sorting.
Hy-Tek Intralogistics and Geek+ deploy shelf-to-person system with lifestyle retailer
By deploying the Geek+ goods-to-person system with Hy-Tek, the retailer has compressed its e-commerce storage and picking operation by 45%.
Kiwibot buys AUTO Mobility Solutions, adding cybersecurity to delivery robots
Kiwibot said its acquisition of AUTO will add proprietary data protection to delivery robots and use the best of Chinese and Western innovation.
The Robotic Warehouse: How to begin replacing repetitive tasks with smart motion
This webinar explores the integration of stationary robotics and human workers in warehouse operations, focusing on trends, gaps, and available offerings for robotics OEMs, systems integrators, and operators.
Agility Robotics collaborates with Manhattan Associates, cuts staff
Agility Robotics has partnered with a leading warehouse management systems provider and reduced headcount as it commercializes its humanoid systems.
Engineers can learn about community at first Digital Transformation Forum
Attendees of Design World’s first annual Digital Transformation Forum will have an opportunity to learn firsthand from some major manufacturers.
DroneUp launches drone delivery pilots with Walmart, 7-Eleven, Chick-fil-A
The DroneUp Ecosystem integrates ground, air, and software products into one platform for last-mile logistics.
Trimble offers precision for autonomous navigation, launches AGCO joint venture
As Trimble closes on its $2 billion joint venture for precision agriculture, an exec discusses how its technology can enable the autonomy ecosystem.