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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
AutoStore, the robot technology company that invented Cube Storage Automation for warehousing, has introduced Black Line, a new line of AutoStore modules made for users with very high throughput requirements.
Black Line, joins the Red Line in the portfolio of AutoStore systems. In modular AutoStore fashion, Black Line and Red Line modules will mix; system designs can be refined with both lines working together.
The Black Line features the new B1 Robot, a slimmed down, lighter robot with a cavity design. The B1 is packed with innovative features including exchangeable BattPack Lithium-ion battery technology and Direct Drive Wheels.
[Read more…] about Autostore introduces ‘Black Line’ warehouse robots
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
The spectacular rise of the mobile robotics software market has become a hot topic of late, with the extensive proliferation of automation in e-commerce and logistics application.
The procedures with regard to logistics operation and inventory control have undergone a massive transformation over the recent years with mobile robotics standing as a major trend shaping the business landscape.
The latest buzz grabbing all the light is the introduction of a fully automated mobile robot named The Swift brought forth by IAM Robotics, one of the leading giants in the mobile robotics software market. [Read more…] about Mobile robotics software forecast to exceed $3.8 billion in five years
The worldwide market for mobile robots is forecast to grow by more than 30 percent, according to a report by Interact Analysis.
In its latest quarterly report on the global mobile robot market, Interact Analysis says: “Following a strong first half, revenue growth from automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots accelerated in Q3 2018, with the industry expanding by more than 30 percent compared to the same quarter a year before.
“All major regions – Americas, APAC, EMEA – experienced growth in the quarter, but the Americas was highest overall.” [Read more…] about Global mobile robot market forecast to grow by more than 30 percent
By Lior Elazary, CEO and co-founder, inVia Robotics
E-commerce sales continue to climb at a record pace; at least 80 percent of US consumers with internet access have made a purchase online in the last 30 days.
E-commerce giants, namely Amazon, have set customer expectations for free and fast shipping incredibly high.
It’s a major factor influencing purchase decisions – 28 percent of online shoppers abandon carts because of unexpected shipping costs while 54 percent shared they don’t always request same day delivery, but still expect non-urgent items “reasonably quickly” (generally thought of as within two days). [Read more…] about Why e-commerce is shifting towards the warehouse model of ‘distributed distribution’
China’s largest retailer, JD, is preparing to showcase its autonomous delivery solutions at the annual CES event, which starts tomorrow in Las Vegas, USA. (See video below.)
This will be JD’s debut at the world’s largest consumer electronics show.
JD has launched two smart delivery stations in the cities of Changsha and Hohhot, in China, strengthening the e-commerce giant’s autonomous logistics capabilities. [Read more…] about China’s largest retailer to showcase autonomous delivery solutions at CES
Kivnon, which supplies the top automakers with automated guided vehicles for intralogistics operations, has expanded its market in Europe with two new offices in Slovakia.
Following the opening of Frankfurt’s delegation, Kivnon, which is a Spanish company, says it has ratified its internationalization by opening two more offices in Europe.
Kivnon has announced the opening of two news offices in Slovakia, one of them in Nitra and the other one in Žilina, forming the society Kivnon Slovakia. [Read more…] about Kivnon expands its market in Europe with two new offices in Slovakia
RightHand Robotics, a provider of integrated robotic piece-picking solutions, has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures, an active investor in the robotics sector.
GV, formerly Google Ventures, also joined this round along with existing investors, including Dream Incubator, Matrix Partners, and Playground Global.
RHR intends to use the funds to expand business and technical teams and broaden its suite of product applications in support of the company’s growing customer base. [Read more…] about RightHand Robotics raises $23 million in Series B funding
By Daniel Theobald, CIO and co-founder of Vecna Robotics
This paper discusses the opportunities discovered through technological innovation, and how robots and humans working together create critical economic benefits. This is the conclusion of a four-part series focused on robotic integration in the material handling value stream.
A recent study by Baylor University found more than a third of people are afraid they will lose their job to a robot. While this fear is understandable, evidence indicates robotic integration will increase roles, worker safety, productivity, and satisfaction.
Humans are, and will always be, a crucial part of the value stream. Robots can handle repetitive functions, quality precision, and around-the-clock work, but they cannot handle strategic decision making.
Humans, on the other hand, use reasoning to work around the unforeseen and analyze situations to improve processes, but they should not work a 24-hour shift – it is not physically or mentally safe. [Read more…] about Robots and Humans: Better Together
