Stationary Robotics In The Warehouse

Robot Name : Stationary Robotics In The Warehouse Robot Capability : Supporting and promoting the utilization of stationary robots in the dynamic world of warehousing Robot Category : Industrial Robot Key Point :

Insights from warehouse professionals on employing stationary robotics Feedback from warehouse operators and integrators on current usage and future aspirations Advantages and challenges of using stationary robots in the warehouse Essential services needed to drive warehouse automation Strategies and insights to stay ahead of the competition and revolutionize operations

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Walmart to install Swisslog storage automation in Texas facility

Robot Name : Vectura stacker crane Robot Capability : Automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), pallet-stacker cranes, palletizing and de-palletizing robots, pallet-conveyor system, conveyor system for small loads. Robot Category : Industrial robot Key Point :

Walmart is installing automated storage from Swisslog Holding AG in its facility in Robinson, Texas to improve material flow and increase uptime.…
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Kas is the newest autonomous floor scrubber from Avidbots

Robot Name : Kas Robot Capability : Fully autonomous floor scrubbing, cleaning floors in retail, transportation, health care, and education facilities Robot Category : Commercial cleaning robot Key Point :

Kas is the smallest fully autonomous floor scrubber in Avidbots’ portfolio It has a 48 L solution capacity and up to 40.8 kg downforce Kas can operate in aisles as small as 1.055 m wide The robot uses 55.8 cm cleaning discs and can operate for more than three hours on a single charge Users can operate all Avidbot systems with the same software Avidbots offers 24/7 remote help, detailed reporting, analytics, and real-time monitoring via the Command Center

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Locus Robotics surpasses 3B picks just 33 weeks after its last milestone

Robot Name : Locus Robotics Robot Capability : Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), increase warehouse efficiency, collaborate with human pickers Robot Category : Warehouse automation Key Point :

Locus Robotics has surpassed 3 billion total picks across its global customer deployments The company provides AMRs that collaborate with human pickers to increase warehouse efficiency Locus serves the retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and third-party logistics (3PL) industries Locus offers a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model Locus reached its first billion picks in nearly seven years and has since accelerated its growth During the 2023 peak holiday season, LocusBots picked more than 331 million units Locus Robotics remains committed to driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge robotics systems Locus Robotics CEO, Rick Faulk, stated that the company’s mission is to revolutionize the supply chain industry Locus Robotics will be participating in the Robotics Summit & Expo and presenting a session on “AI in the Warehouse: What You Really Need to Know”

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Amazon invests over $743M in robotics across its European operations

Robot Name : Vercinelli Robot Capability : Advanced robotics and AI-powered innovations Robot Category : Industrial Key Point :

The European lab is one of Europe’s most advanced centers for robotics innovation. The lab develops technologies to support employees and deliver for customers. Amazon has invested over €700 million in the deployment of more than 1,000 robotics systems across its European fulfillment center network.…
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Pickr.AI CEO discusses novel approach to robotic bin picking

Robot Name : PickrMate Robot Capability : Item recognition, grasping, transportation, and delivery Robot Category : Warehouse automation Key Point :

PickrMate uses a compact robot arm on rail to handle bins Utilizes vertical space and requires less warehouse footprint Provides friction-free access to robotics with integration of various systems Aims for high predictability, continuous operation, and reduced labor dependency

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TGW Logistics partners with OPEX to optimize Infinite ASRS

Robot Name : Infinity ASRS Robot Capability : Automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), flexibility and scalability, efficient use of space, increased storage capacity, higher efficiency in route planning Robot Category : Industrial robot Key Point :

TGW Logistics and OPEX have formed a strategic partnership to tap into new customer groups and markets in the U.S.…
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Körber sees robotics R&D as differentiator, plus signs of a market rebound

Robot Name : Körber VarioPick Robot Capability : Dynamic parcel picking Robot Category : Industrial robot Key Point :

Körber Business Area Supply Chain offers best-in-class systems including robotics, voice, and software Körber plans to grow significantly in the coming years Körber invests in R&D and partnerships Körber’s VarioPick uses a robot arm for dynamic parcel picking with high throughput rates Körber sees automation and digital solutions as the keys to future-proofing supply chain

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Walmart announces multiyear agreement, investment with Fox Robotics

Robot Name : FoxBot ATL Robot Capability : Autonomous forklifts Robot Category : Dock robot Key Point :

Walmart has entered into a multiyear agreement with Fox Robotics and has invested in the company. Walmart is using 19 FoxBot autonomous forklifts at its distribution centers. The FoxBots use artificial intelligence, machine vision, and dynamic planning to unload pallets and move them to an automated storage and retrieval system.…
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5G reliability enters the automated warehouse

Robot Name : Siemens Simatic Rack Industrial PC Robot Capability : Manages the 5G core network infrastructure Robot Category : Industrial PC Key Point :

The Siemens Simatic Rack Industrial PC manages the 5G core network infrastructure.

Robot Name : Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) Robot Capability : Navigating around facilities using wireless systems Robot Category : Autonomous mobile robots Key Point :

The flexibility of autonomous mobile robots, which use wireless systems to navigate around facilities, is one reason why they are so popular in warehouse environments.…
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PepsiCo to install Mecalux Automated Pallet Shuttle system in Belgian plant

Robot Name : PepsiCo’s ASRS Robot Capability : Automated Pallet Shuttle System, electric shuttle, automated handling systems Robot Category : Warehouse Automation Key Point :

PepsiCo will install Mecalux SA’s Automated Pallet Shuttle System with transfer cars into its plant in Veurne, Belgium. The ASRS will be connected to production lines using conveyor systems.…
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RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024

Robot Name : Digit Robot Capability : Ability to pick up totes from a shelf, walk over to a conveyor, and place the totes onto the conveyor. Robot Category : Humanoid Robot Key Point :

Digit stole the show at ProMAT with its impressive capabilities. It has conducted commercial trials and announced pilots with major customers.…
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Hyundai and Kia partner on new DAL-e Delivery mobile robot

Robot Name : DAL-e Delivery Robot Capability : Enhance delivery performance in complex settings Robot Category : Mobile Delivery Key Point :

The robot improves on the delivery robot introduced in December 2022 Designed to enhance delivery performance in complex settings such as offices and shopping malls Hyundai Motor Group started two pilot delivery service programs using autonomous robots based on its Plug & Drive (PnD) modular platform The new version of the mobile robot features an upright, square center column with an embedded, and locked cargo area The robot leverages four Hyundai Plug & Drive (PnD) modules for omnidirectional motion Features advanced autonomous driving technology to recognize obstacles and easily navigate congested areas The robot’s enhanced suspension provides a steady ride over bumps in the floor The development of the DAL-e Delivery robot is a significant step towards improving the delivery industry in complex indoor environments The robot is poised to revolutionize the way goods are delivered, providing a more efficient, reliable, and seamless experience for customers

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Autotec releases Random Case Palletizer to streamline mixed case palletizing

Robot Name : Autotec Random Case Palletizer (RCP) Robot Capability : Streamline the process of palletizing mixed-size cases on the fly Robot Category : Autotec Solutions, Liberty Robotics Key Point :

Autotec RCP can reduce labor costs, increase throughput, and minimize strain on workers RCP works without pre-sorting or sequencing RCP can adapt in real time to inventory changes RCP can handle diverse products precisely with reduced operation costs RCP has a compact design and offers optional configurations Liberty Robotics uses 3D volumetric sensors and proprietary algorithms for vision technology Liberty Robotics’ vision system can handle large part shifts and rotations

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