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Amazon is “field testing” a small delivery robot as part of its premium service, Amazon Prime. (See video below.)
The robot, called Amazon Scout, is a “fully-electric delivery system” designed to safely get packages to customers using autonomous delivery devices, says the company in its blog.
These devices were created by Amazon, are the size of a small cooler, and roll along sidewalks at a walking pace. [Read more…] about Amazon ‘field testing’ delivery robot as part of premium service
Festo and Lely have developed the fifth generation of a milking robot – called “Astronaut A5”.
The companies say the strategic partnership between the two family-owned companies creates “technological advantages” which place them “at the forefront of robotic milking technology”.
The collaboration between Lely and Festo for nearly 20 years demonstrates how a simple customer-supplier relationship can evolve into a strategic partnership on an equal footing. [Read more…] about Festo and Lely unveil new version of milking robot
PepsiCo has enrolled its “Hello Goodness snackbot” into college. (See video below.)
What the company calls “the friendliest new freshman” at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, arrived on campus earlier this month. And it’s stocked with snacks and beverages.
Snackbot is described as an “outdoor, self-driving robot” which brings snacks and beverages from Hello Goodness, a curated portfolio of brands from PepsiCo, to hungry college students. [Read more…] about PepsiCo sends Robby’s delivery robot to college
First robot delivery service integrated with student meal plans debuts at George Mason University today
Sodexo, a food services and facilities company, and Starship Technologies, a robotics company, have partnered to launch robot food delivery services at George Mason University’s Fairfax, Virginia campus. (See video below.)
Beginning today, Mason’s 40,000 students, faculty and staff can access the Starship Deliveries app (iOS and Android) to order food and drinks to be delivered anywhere on campus, within minutes.
Blaze Pizza, Starbucks, and Dunkin’ are the first retailers to participate, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Each on-demand delivery costs just $1.99. [Read more…] about Starship Technologies partners with Sodexo to launch ‘world’s largest fleet of delivery robots on a university campus’
Samsung has partnered with ecom – owned by Pepperl+Fuchs – to launch a ruggedized tablet for hazardous industries.
The companies say the tablet “increases safety, ease-of-use for mobile workers in oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceuticals and other industries operating in hazardous environments”.
ecom says the next generation of the Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 is based on the ruggedized Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2. [Read more…] about Samsung partners with Pepperl+Fuchs to launch ruggedized tablet for hazardous industries
GreyOrange has expanded its autonomous mobile robot solution portfolio with the launch of a new modular sortation system and upgraded versions of Butler and PickPal.
The robotics and warehouse automation company will launch its new modular sortation system and demonstrate upgraded versions of its Butler and PickPal at LogiMAT 2019, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany on 19-21 February.
Today, retailers and logistics businesses face many new kinds of complexities and challenges due to the unprecedented growth in volumes, combined with the volatility of peak periods and increased pressure to cut operational costs. [Read more…] about GreyOrange to launch new warehouse automation products at LogiMAT
Custom computing solutions manufacturer MBX Systems has unveiled its new hardware manufacturing orchestration software.
The company has introduced the platform at the I/ITSEC conference a couple of months ago.
MBX Systems will showcase an advanced software toolset called Hatch that provides industry-first hardware manufacturing orchestration and visibility for companies using MBX’s engineering and manufacturing services to deploy their solutions. [Read more…] about MBX unveils hardware manufacturing orchestration software
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
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
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
