Under the theme “We make the world’s supply chains move”, Körber will be presenting integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions for the automation and SAP implementation of warehouses, parcel hubs and smart factories at LogiMAT 2025 – in Hall 1, Stand 1C34 – from 11th to 13th March. [Read more…] about Integrated supply chain excellence: Innovative logistics solutions from a single source
Archives for February 2025
Robots as a service simplifies the automation of sorting operations
Offering products as a service allows users to test new technologies with reduced risks. This is good news for warehouse sorting operations in the parcels, ecommerce and fulfilment sector, where operators can struggle to justify replacing traditional manual processes with robots.
To facilitate this changeover, Prime Vision is now offering robotic sorting as a service (RSaaS), allowing its customers to effortlessly implement this highly flexible solution.
Robots have revolutionised repetitive processes, delivering greater efficiency, accuracy and speed in a multitude of applications. [Read more…] about Robots as a service simplifies the automation of sorting operations
Exotec launches new robot-based automated storage and retrieval system
Exotec, a warehouse robotics provider, has launched the Next Generation of its Skypod system, offering higher performance, improved storage density, and advanced software features.
The Next Generation of Skypod comes with a number of design improvements, including a new and more compact Skypod robot, a workstation for robot-to-robot picking, a high-throughput exchanger, and denser storage.
These redesigns, combined with new software features, improve the throughput at a single workstation by 50 percent, while enhancing storage density by up to 30 percent compared to the previous generation. [Read more…] about Exotec launches new robot-based automated storage and retrieval system
Boston Dynamics partners with Robotics & AI Institute to develop reinforcement learning for humanoid robots
Boston Dynamics and the Robotics & AI Institute (formerly The AI Institute) have formed a partnership to advance humanoid robots through reinforcement learning.
Together, the two organizations will establish a shared reinforcement learning training pipeline for the new electric Atlas robot to build dynamic and generalizable mobile manipulation behavior.
The work, which kicked off this month, brings together two of the industry’s leading research teams to advance robot technology and to produce new capabilities on Atlas. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics partners with Robotics & AI Institute to develop reinforcement learning for humanoid robots
Brightpick launches supertall robot with 20 ft reach for warehouse work
Brightpick, a leading provider of warehouse automation solutions for order fulfillment, has unveiled Brightpick Giraffe, an innovative robot capable of reaching heights up to 20 feet (6 m).
With this advancement, Brightpick users can now achieve up to three times the warehouse storage density of manual operations and double the density compared to the previous Brightpick solution.
Brightpick Giraffe is designed to work alongside Brightpick Autopicker robots for automated order picking. It retrieves storage totes from upper-level shelf locations and delivers them to lower levels, where an Autopicker can access them for picking (up to a height of 11 feet / 3.4 m). [Read more…] about Brightpick launches supertall robot with 20 ft reach for warehouse work
Waabi and Volvo partner to jointly develop autonomous transportation solutions
Waabi, a developer of generative AI for the physical world, has entered a strategic partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions for the joint development and deployment of autonomous trucks.
The partnership combines Waabi’s groundbreaking innovation in generative AI with Volvo’s leadership in automation and safety innovation to unleash autonomous trucking and usher in a new era of safer, more efficient, and sustainable freight transportation.
Raquel Urtasun, founder and CEO of Waabi, says: “At Waabi, we believe that vertically integrating next-generation AI technology directly into an OEM’s vehicle production is the path forward to bring safe, robust autonomous vehicles to the road, at scale. [Read more…] about Waabi and Volvo partner to jointly develop autonomous transportation solutions
Tennant Company begins manufacturing cleaning robots in Europe ‘to meet rising demand’
Tennant Company, a designer and manufacturer of cleaning robots, will, for the first time, manufacture its T16AMR autonomous robotic floor scrubber at its Uden manufacturing facility in the Netherlands.
The milestone marks the first of Tennant’s Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) fleet to be locally manufactured in Europe, further strengthening the Company’s commitment to sustainability and to support growing regional demand and more efficiently deliver exceptional customer experiences and local support.
The T16AMR, powered by Brain Corp’s cutting-edge BrainOS AI technology, delivers a differentiated high-performance autonomous cleaning tailored to the rigorous demands of industrial and commercial facilities. [Read more…] about Tennant Company begins manufacturing cleaning robots in Europe ‘to meet rising demand’
Rocsys hands-free charging platform to be installed at Rotterdam port
APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, one of the most advanced automated container terminals in the world, and Rocsys, a provider of hands-free charging solutions, have joined forces to deploy hands-free charging at Maasvlakte II in the Port of Rotterdam.
A critical component of the largest and most advanced container terminals will now be powered by Rocsys charging systems, enabling the seamless transportation of large volumes of goods distributed throughout the world.
This partnership aligns with the Port of Rotterdam’s commitment to electrification and sustainability, further advancing innovation in automated terminal operations. [Read more…] about Rocsys hands-free charging platform to be installed at Rotterdam port
Locus Robotics and The Quality Group partner to ‘transform fulfillment operations’ in Germany
Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots and AI-driven warehouse automation, and The Quality Group (TQG), one of Germany’s fastest-growing e-commerce companies, have agreed a partnership to deploy the LocusOne mobile robotics platform at TQG’s new 40,000 sq m fulfillment center in Elsdorf, Germany.
Full deployment is set to begin in just a few weeks, with plans to scale significantly over the coming months to enable TQG to meet the growing demand for its high-quality, locally produced products.
The Quality Group is a standout success in the European eCommerce landscape, rapidly expanding its market presence with innovative brands like ESN and More Nutrition. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics and The Quality Group partner to ‘transform fulfillment operations’ in Germany
Zebra Technologies increases productivity with ‘30 percent fewer robots’
Zebra Technologies, a supply chain workflow specialist, has expanded its Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment, a “comprehensive solution” that utilizes the company’s new Zebra Connect Fulfillment autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), wearable technologies, software, and analytics designed to increase productivity and reduce costs in warehouse operations.
This AI-powered solution combines the functions of a warehouse execution system (WES) with robot fleet management and powerful analytics.
Using the new Zebra Symmetry Connect Fulfillment AMR, the solution enables frontline workers to load and unload orders to and from carts without requiring the AMR to remain permanently attached to each cart. This increases utilization and reduces the number of AMRs required in the fulfillment system. [Read more…] about Zebra Technologies increases productivity with ‘30 percent fewer robots’