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Exol launches US robotic fulfillment network with ‘fulfillment-as-a-service’ model

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Exol (formerly GreenBox Logistics) has launched its first US “physical AI” fulfillment facilities, introducing what the company describes as a new logistics model designed to expand access to large-scale warehouse automation.

The company says it plans to build a nationwide network of six automated sites totaling around six million square feet, aimed at supporting retail, wholesale and consumer goods companies. The first facility in Atlanta is now operational, while additional locations are planned in California, Texas, New Jersey and Illinois over the next year.

The concept behind Exol’s offering – described as “robotic fulfillment-as-a-service” – is to provide companies with access to automated warehouse infrastructure without requiring them to invest in their own systems. [Read more…] about Exol launches US robotic fulfillment network with ‘fulfillment-as-a-service’ model

Plus One Robotics hits 2 billion picks as warehouse automation scales under labor pressure

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Plus One Robotics, a specialist in AI-powered robotic vision for material handling, says it has “surpassed 2 billion successful picks across its global fleet of parcel induction and depalletization robots”.

The milestone coincides with the company’s recent 10th anniversary, marking a decade of advancing intelligent automation for the world’s leading logistics and e-commerce operators.

Doubling its pick count in just two years, Plus One continues to demonstrate that AI-powered robotics can deliver measurable, repeatable results at scale. What began as a vision to combine artificial intelligence with practical warehouse applications has evolved into a proven platform driving speed, accuracy and resilience across modern supply chains. [Read more…] about Plus One Robotics hits 2 billion picks as warehouse automation scales under labor pressure

APL Logistics opens Amsterdam distribution and fulfilment centre

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APL Logistics, a global supply chain logistics provider and member of the Kintetsu World Express Group, has opened a dedicated distribution and fulfilment warehouse in the Port of Amsterdam.

The facility reflects the continued growth of APL Logistics’ long-standing European business and its commitment to investing in infrastructure where customer demand requires it.

APL Logistics’ newly opened distribution and fulfilment centre at the Port of Amsterdam, strengthening the company’s logistics footprint in Europe. [Read more…] about APL Logistics opens Amsterdam distribution and fulfilment centre

Why the World’s First Pure-Play RTLS Integrator, LocaXion, Chooses Redpoint When it Comes to Forklift Safety

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A conversation between LocaXion CEO Viren Mathuria and Redpoint CEO Chunjie Duan on safety-grade RTLS, what genuine precision demands, and the architecture built for what’s coming.

RTLS (Real-Time Location System) refers to wireless technology used to automatically identify, track, and manage the precise location of assets, equipment, or people within a defined indoor or outdoor area. [Read more…] about Why the World’s First Pure-Play RTLS Integrator, LocaXion, Chooses Redpoint When it Comes to Forklift Safety

Florida Polytechnic University partners with Starship Technologies for nation’s ‘first point-of-sale integration’

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Florida Polytechnic University’s newest high-tech addition is making dining on campus a little easier, and a lot more fun. With just a few taps on a phone screen, autonomous delivery robots can quickly deliver bagels, burritos, lattes and much more to Phoenixes throughout campus.

Florida Poly’s Phoenix Dining, managed by Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, is partnering with Starship Technologies to introduce the innovative service. It launches with delivery from Einstein Bros. Bagels, Mosaic Café and Fire & Ash, with plans to expand options in the near future.

“These food delivery robots offer an exciting new way for our busy students, faculty and staff to quickly and conveniently enjoy a great meal, no matter where they are,” said Dr. Kerri Demeri, Florida Poly’s director of auxiliary enterprises. “Partnerships like this help us bring innovation directly to our students in meaningful, everyday ways.” [Read more…] about Florida Polytechnic University partners with Starship Technologies for nation’s ‘first point-of-sale integration’

Drones and the future of urban logistics: Rethinking congestion in the supply chain

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By Michael Santora, CEO at Logic Robotics

Cities across the globe are wrestling with a stubborn challenge: congestion. While traffic often comes to mind first, logistics experts point out that the real bottleneck in many urban environments lies at the curb.

Trucks not only clog intersections as they navigate narrow streets, but also occupy scarce curb space for extended periods while unloading.

Competition for that space, from rideshares, taxis, sidewalk cafes, bike lanes, trash, and delivery vans, has intensified in recent years, leaving cities with limited options for efficient goods movement. [Read more…] about Drones and the future of urban logistics: Rethinking congestion in the supply chain

Alstef Group unveils AI-powered autonomous industrial vehicle ahead of LogiMAT

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Alstef Group – which designs and integrates automation solutions for the airport, intralogistics and parcel markets – has introduced a new autonomous industrial vehicle equipped with AI-based perception capabilities, as the company expands its portfolio and prepares to showcase the system at LogiMAT.

The new autonomous intelligent vehicle (AIV) is designed for warehouse and distribution environments where operations are increasingly dynamic and shared between humans and machines.

The system centers on what the company describes as a “perception bubble” – a continuously updated awareness zone that enables the vehicle to interpret and respond to its surroundings in real time. [Read more…] about Alstef Group unveils AI-powered autonomous industrial vehicle ahead of LogiMAT

MIT CTL and Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimise inventory across warehouses

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation & Logistics and Mecalux have developed an artificial intelligence-based simulator capable of optimising inventory distribution across different warehouses within the same logistics network.

The platform, called Genetic Evaluation & Simulation for Inventory Strategy (Genesis), uses advanced machine learning models to analyse thousands of possible scenarios and determine the optimal stock level at each warehouse and when replenishment should occur.

The AI-based simulator takes into account variables such as forecast demand in each region, transport costs and the operational capacity of each warehouse to test various inventory replenishment policies without affecting real-world operations. [Read more…] about MIT CTL and Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimise inventory across warehouses

Exotec and Komar launch ‘next-generation’ automated fulfilment centre in Savannah

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Exotec, a global warehouse robotics company, has announced a major automation deployment with Komar Distribution Services (KDS), a third-party logistics provider.

KDS is set to equip its 760,000 square-foot facility in Savannah, Georgia with Exotec’s Skypod robotic system and a fully integrated end-to-end automation solution.

The site is designed to support significant projected growth in D2C volume across apparel, home goods, and consumer products brands, including Komar-owned labels such as Cuddl Duds and Le Mystère, alongside 3PL clients. [Read more…] about Exotec and Komar launch ‘next-generation’ automated fulfilment centre in Savannah

Serve Robotics and White Castle launch autonomous delivery via Uber Eats

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Serve Robotics, an autonomous delivery robot provider, and White Castle, which claims to be “America’s first fast-food hamburger chain”, have agreed a partnership to deliver the restaurant’s “Sliders” and “Crave-worthy” menu items via Serve’s autonomous delivery robots on Uber Eats.

Customers ordering White Castle in Serve’s delivery zone may now have their meals arrive in one of Serve’s autonomous sidewalk robots.

The partnership further expands Serve’s presence on the Uber Eats platform, which already offers Serve’s robotic deliveries in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta (including Buckhead), Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, and Alexandria, Virginia, with additional US cities coming soon. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics and White Castle launch autonomous delivery via Uber Eats