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Cleveron presents its first robot courier prototype

January 21, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Estonian startup company Cleveron has launched a mobile delivery robot prototype which the company isa already piloting in some markets.

The self-driving robot courier will automate the last mile delivery and parcel handover from a courier to a client.

This helps to manage the growing e-commerce parcel volumes more effectively and make the last mile delivery extremely convenient for the consumer.  [Read more…] about Cleveron presents its first robot courier prototype

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: cleveron, courier robot, estonia

Ryder System applies ‘innovative mix of startup technologies’ in supply chain sector

January 18, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Logistics company Ryder System says it is “redefining the smart warehouse” with its “innovative mix of startup technologies”. (See video below.)

The company says it has formed partnerships with innovators in robotics, drones, sensors, and wearables to make the smart warehouse customizable, flexible, and scalable.

Ryder is a leading company in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions.  [Read more…] about Ryder System applies ‘innovative mix of startup technologies’ in supply chain sector

Filed Under: Features, Logistics Tagged With: ryder system, supply chain, warehouse

Stop & Shop to launch self-driving mobile grocery stores

January 18, 2019 by Sam Francis

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US retailer Stop & Shop says it will launch “driverless grocery vehicles” in the Greater Boston area beginning in Spring 2019.

The vehicles will bring a selection of Stop & Shop produce as well as meal kits and convenience items directly to consumers, so they can shop right at their doorsteps.

The initiative is part of an engagement with San Francisco-based startup Robomart, which designed and built the vehicles.  [Read more…] about Stop & Shop to launch self-driving mobile grocery stores

Filed Under: Design, News Tagged With: mobile grocery store, robomart, stop & shop

Learn the best safety practices for collaborative robotics

January 18, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Ready to install collaborative robots in your factory? Read this white paper to learn the issues surrounding safe robotics. 

Sick AG is one of the world’s largest suppliers of sensors. The company was founded by Erwin Sick in 1946 and today suppliers innovative and award-winning sensors. 

As part of a partnership with Robotics and Automation News, Sick Sensor Intelligence has released a white paper on the subject of safe automation in factory environments.

The document is entitled Safe Robotics: Safety in Collaborative Robot Systems, and we encourage you to download using the method of your choice.

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Filed Under: Design, Features Tagged With: robot safety, sensors, sick

PerceptIn launches ‘first-ever’ long-range visual perception device enabling high-speed trains to see 1,000 meters ahead

January 17, 2019 by Sam Francis

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PerceptIn, a developer of robotic vision technologies, has unveiled what it describes as a “thousand-meter visual perception module”.

Specially designed for semi-autonomous high-speed trains, the thousand-meter visual perception module can also be tuned to cover a 300-meter range for universal deployment in industrial and commercial autonomous vehicles such as logistics trucks.

PerceptIn created its thousand-meter proprietary visual perception technology to detect obstacles from long distances away, such as transport by highway, rail, ship, or aircraft.  [Read more…] about PerceptIn launches ‘first-ever’ long-range visual perception device enabling high-speed trains to see 1,000 meters ahead

Filed Under: News, Transportation Tagged With: perceptin, robotic vision, robotic vision technologies

White paper: Safety in collaborative robot systems

January 17, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Want to know the best practices for safe robotics? 

Sick AG is one of the world’s largest suppliers of sensors. The company was founded by Erwin Sick in 1946 and today suppliers innovative and award-winning sensors. 

As part of a partnership with Robotics and Automation News, Sick Sensor Intelligence has released a white paper on the subject of safe automation in factory environments.

The document is entitled Safe Robotics: Safety in Collaborative Robot Systems, and we encourage you to download using the method of your choice.

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Filed Under: Design, Features Tagged With: robot safety, sensors, sick

Hahn Group continues growth with acquisition of Rethink Robotics IP and appointment of Philipp Unterhalt

January 16, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Hahn Group says it is continuing to grow after it recently acquired the intellectual property of Rethink Robotics and with the appointment of Philipp Unterhalt. 

Unterhalt has been appointed managing director of the Hahn Group and interim CEO of Rethink Robotics.

Following the recent years’ success and ensuring long-term profitable growth, the company says the Hahn Group is further strengthened with the appointment of Unterhalt, who will work alongside Thomas Hähn and Klaus Siegmund.  [Read more…] about Hahn Group continues growth with acquisition of Rethink Robotics IP and appointment of Philipp Unterhalt

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: hahn group, philipp unterhalt, rethink robotics

White paper: Safety in collaborative robot systems

January 16, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Sick AG is one of the world’s largest suppliers of sensors. The company was founded by Erwin Sick in 1946 and today suppliers innovative and award-winning sensors. 

As part of a partnership with Robotics and Automation News, Sick Sensor Intelligence has released a white paper on the subject of safe automation in factory environments.

The document is entitled Safe Robotics: Safety in Collaborative Robot Systems, and we encourage you to download using the method of your choice.

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Filed Under: Design, Features Tagged With: robot safety, sensors, sick

White paper: Safety in collaborative robot systems

January 15, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Sick AG is one of the world’s largest suppliers of sensors. The company was founded by Erwin Sick in 1946 and today suppliers innovative and award-winning sensors. 

As part of a partnership with Robotics and Automation News, Sick Sensor Intelligence has released a white paper on the subject of safe automation in factory environments.

The document is entitled Safe Robotics: Safety in Collaborative Robot Systems, and we encourage you to download using the method of your choice.

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  1. White paper: Safety in collaborative robot systems
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Filed Under: Features, Industry Tagged With: sick sensor intelligence

Digital manufacturing platform Vention raises $17 million for growth plans

January 15, 2019 by Sam Francis

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Vention, a next-generation digital manufacturing platform for custom factory equipment, has completed a $17 million Series A financing round led by Bain Capital Ventures.

The company also released its second major platform upgrade since its founding in 2016.

Bain Capital Ventures joins Vention’s previous investors White Star Capital, Bolt, and Real Ventures.  [Read more…] about Digital manufacturing platform Vention raises $17 million for growth plans

Filed Under: Design, News Tagged With: bain capital, digital manufacturing, vention

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