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Archives for February 1, 2021

Fetch Robotics and Honeywell launch new ‘integrated pallet conveyance’ solution

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Fetch Robotics and Honeywell Intelligrated have partnered to launch a new “integrated pallet conveyance” solution for distributions centers.

Fetch Robotics says its new PalletTransport1500 is an autonomous mobile robot that supports cross-docking, returns and case picking workflows for contactless pallet transport in distribution centers.

The PalletTransport1500 will utilize Honeywell Intelligrated’s Momentum warehouse execution system software, known as Momentum WES, to safely move pallets and other large payloads up to 1136kg (2504 lbs). [Read more…] about Fetch Robotics and Honeywell launch new ‘integrated pallet conveyance’ solution

IAM Robotics partners with Xproma

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Autonomous warehouse robots maker IAM Robotics is partnering with Xproma, a developer of parcel robotic machinery.

Despite negativity in connection with the Covid-19 virus, says Xproma, there are also positive things to announce to start the year.

Xproma says it is pleased about the partnership with IAM Robotics from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, home to renowned robotics university, Carnegie Mellon University. [Read more…] about IAM Robotics partners with Xproma

Organic products wholesaler doubles output with AutoStore installed by Swisslog

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The leading wholesaler in the Swiss organic products market, Bio Partner, has doubled its output following the implementation of robotic logistics from Swisslog at its facility in Aargau, Switzerland.

Bio Partner supplies business customers in the organic specialist trade as well as the rest of the retail and food industry from its location in Seon.

As a result of the merger with Somona, the warehouse reached its performance and capacity limits, and the wholesaler turned to a local partner with a global footprint to deliver an automated storage system. [Read more…] about Organic products wholesaler doubles output with AutoStore installed by Swisslog

The Role of Collaborative Mobile Robots in Industry 4.0

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Nowadays, the creation of workspaces in which humans and robots can work together, not only safely but in a more efficient and optimized way, is possible thanks to the called Connected Industry based on sharing all the information to get a better answer.

Inside the Industry 4.0, the use of mobile robots and mobile manipulators achieves the flexible and autonomous industrial automation necessary to create Smart Factories, where the greatest advantage is the exchange of information, which it is possible by the integration of the latest intelligent technologies in robotics, Internet, Artificial Intelligence or Big Data, and as a consequence, more efficient and optimal industrial processes will be created, with better use of resources, which means greater productivity in general. [Read more…] about The Role of Collaborative Mobile Robots in Industry 4.0

How to Handle Internet Security Challenges at Home

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The Internet of Things (IoT) benefits so much to your home amenities.

Utilizing smart devices that are linked to the internet, you can get your coffee ready for when you wake up or prepare your oven to warm your dinner up for when you arrive home. But remember that each connected IoT device is also a data collector.

So, unless you desire other people to identify all about the process of your daily routines, you’ll want to defend every device. Home invasions are usually seen in the form of physical break-in type. [Read more…] about How to Handle Internet Security Challenges at Home

Hyundai unveils hotel robot developed with KT

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Hyundai Robotics has unveiled a new service robot designed for hotels and developed with KT, formerly Korea Telecom.

The UNI-050H is a mobile service robot co-developed by Hyundai Robotics and KT to perform hotel amenities delivery, and can now be found at the Daegu Marriott Hotel & Residences.

UNI-050H delivers amenities such as towels and bottled water, to guest rooms upon request. [Read more…] about Hyundai unveils hotel robot developed with KT

Siasun partners with Jordan Sports to open new logistics facility

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Siasun has partnered with Jordan Sports to open a new, “modern“ logistics facility which features extensive robotics and automation.

The Chinese manufacturer of robotic arms says that, with the widespread application of sports biomechanics in the field of sports equipment, sports enthusiasts can enjoy a more scientific and comfortable sports experience.

In this “huge market”, a large number of outstanding sports brands compete, and Jordan Sports is one of the outstanding ones. [Read more…] about Siasun partners with Jordan Sports to open new logistics facility

The business case for autonomous mobile robots in manufacturing

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  • First deployment of OTTO AMRs at scale at an F500 company demonstrates clear benefits in productivity, cost savings, and robustness.
  • Analysis reveals that a single AMR unit represents just 10% of the equivalent human labor cost, 20% of forklift operating costs, 50% of conveyor costs and 66% of AGV costs.

For a number of years now, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have been considered a promising technology for improving the resilience of manufacturing operations. [Read more…] about The business case for autonomous mobile robots in manufacturing