Robot Name : Warehouse Drone Robot Capability : Automated inventory tracking and management Robot Category : Drones/UAVs Key Point :
Drones are used for automated inventory tracking and management in warehouses. NFI Industries partnered with Gather AI to implement a proof of concept using drones. The drones increased productivity and accuracy, and reduced the need for manual labor.…Category: Robot
Robot Name : Vecna AMR at Geodis Robot Capability : Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), self-driving forklifts, pallet jacks and trucks, tuggers Robot Category : Warehouse automation Key Point :
“Robot wrangler” is an up-and-coming profession in warehouse automation deployments. Only 20% of warehouses used automation in 2023.…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 operationsSource: Original Post…
Robot Name : PUDU T300 Robot Capability : VSLAM+ navigation, Internet of Things (loT), multimodal interaction, efficient charging, safety compliance Robot Category : Industrial robot Key Point :
VSLAM+ navigation: The new mobile robot can adapt to environments with ceilings up to 30 m (98.4 ft.)…Robot Name : Serve Robotics Robot Capability : Last-mile automation, local deliveries Robot Category : Delivery robot Key Point :
Serve Robotics builds and maintains its fleet of robots for customers as a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business. Serve has about 100 robots in its fleet and plans to expand that fleet.…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.…Robot Name : Max AMR Robot Capability : Autonomous material transport, optimization of material handling, navigation, execution of tasks Robot Category : Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Key Point :
BYD is deploying nine ForwardX Max 1500-L Slim AMRs in its facility. ForwardX develops robots for palletizing and offers products through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model.…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 CenterSource: Original Post…
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”Source: Original Post…
Robot Name : Gather AI Robot Capability : Inferred case counting, location occupancy services Robot Category : Warehouse inventory-scanning robot Key Point :
Gather AI’s latest capabilities can reduce the time spent on manual counts by 90%. The system can scan up to 900 pallets per hour.…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.…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 dependencySource: Original Post…
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 Key Point :
Digit is Robot of the YearRobot Name : Autopicker Robot Capability : Ability to pick and consolidate orders directly in warehouse aisles.…
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.…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 chainSource: Original Post…
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.…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.…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.…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.…Robot Name : n/a Robot Capability : n/a Robot Category : n/a Key Point :
Precise docking required: While these contact-based stations may be wireless, they demand accurate device docking and adapter connections, causing frustration and connectivity issues—a stark departure from the seamless experience promised by contactless solutions.…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 customersSource: Original Post…
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 rotationsSource: Original Post…
Robot Name : n/a Robot Capability : Shelf-to-person system for e-commerce storage and picking operation Robot Category : Hy-Tek Intralogistics, Geek+ Key Point :
Geekplus and Hy-Tek have installed a shelf-to-person system for a rural lifestyle retailer, compressing its e-commerce storage and picking operation by 45%.…