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QYSEA launches ‘groundbreaking AI underwater measurement system’ for submersible robots

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QYSEA Technology has launched its QY-MT QYSEA Measurement Tool, its self-developed AI underwater intelligent precision measurement system.

The “cutting-edge technology” harnesses the robust subsea capabilities of QYSEA’s FIFISH underwater robot, heralding a new era of AI intelligence for underwater robot measurements, says the company.

The QY-MT intelligent measurement system seamlessly integrates underwater data through QYSEA’s advanced AI visual algorithms. It features real-time and offline dual measurement modes, ensuring precision even with offline videos. [Read more…] about QYSEA launches ‘groundbreaking AI underwater measurement system’ for submersible robots

Warehouse automation specialist GreyOrange claims ‘99 percent inventory accuracy and location precision’

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GreyOrange, a specialist in AI-driven fulfillment automation, says it has achieved a “breakthrough in retail inventory accuracy” with its “innovative, end-to-end” store execution and omnichannel retail management solution, gStore.

With the ability to combine data from RFID overhead systems with a real-time store operations platform, retailers can now serve more customers faster based on 99 percent inventory accuracy and location precision within three to five feet.

Akash Gupta, co-founder and CEO, GreyOrange, says: “RFID technology has matured beyond point-in-time capabilities, which traditionally offered around 90 percent inventory accuracy without location precision.” [Read more…] about Warehouse automation specialist GreyOrange claims ‘99 percent inventory accuracy and location precision’

Seegrid to unveil new, taller and heavier-payload autonomous lift truck

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Seegrid, a developer of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for material handling, is thrilled to announce the debut of its latest lift AMR, the Palion Lift CR1, at MODEX 2024 booth #C7685.

This new autonomous lift truck addresses evolving challenges in autonomous material handling for warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics customers.

The Palion Lift CR1 boasts an impressive 15’ lift height and a robust 4,000lb payload capacity. Its cutting-edge technology redefines the possibilities for warehouse automation, offering a flexible and scalable solution to meet the diverse needs of modern facilities. [Read more…] about Seegrid to unveil new, taller and heavier-payload autonomous lift truck

Alstef automates Bank of France’s new banknote printing facility

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The Banque de France, or Bank of France, has launched a large-scale project to build a new plant in Vic-Le-Comte, France, which already houses a paper mill, creating a global banknote production hub at the cutting edge of technological innovation.

The new, highly secure building will house both printing and logistics activities. Process automation was entrusted to Alstef Group, who will supply a logistics system including a high-bay warehouse served by four stacker cranes within an automated “greenhouse”.

Flow management will be handled by a fleet of automated guided vehicles and/or autonomous mobile robots comprising 10 of Alstef’s “Turtle” AGV-AMRs Loadstar machines equipped with roller conveyors, as well as 10 GL 10.1 AGVs. [Read more…] about Alstef automates Bank of France’s new banknote printing facility

DB Schenker opens new Czech logistics center with 100 mobile robots

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DB Schenker says its new contract logistics warehouse in Rudna, Czech Republic is “driving efficiency, quality, and speed in the supply chain”.

With the new site, the logistics provider combines customized logistics solutions with automation and robotization to transform operations within the warehouse.

More than 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMR), seven packing lines with 162 stations, a vertical order picker and an automated sorter are successfully deployed. [Read more…] about DB Schenker opens new Czech logistics center with 100 mobile robots

AutoStore introduces ‘world’s first’ PickUpPort in collaboration with Element Logic

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AutoStore, a specialist in automated storage and retrieval systems, has unveiled what it says is “the world’s first in-store solution equipped with an AutoStore PickUpPort”.

The system enables “fully automatic delivery of goods to customers”, and is now operational at thansen’s brand-new store in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The “cutting-edge technology” is made possible through AutoStore, in collaboration with its partner, Element Logic. [Read more…] about AutoStore introduces ‘world’s first’ PickUpPort in collaboration with Element Logic

TGW Logistics unveils robot capable of picking 1,000 items an hour

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TGW Logistics has unveiled an industrial robotic arm for material handling that is capable of picking 1,000 items an hour.

The company says its experts have channeled 50 years of technical knowledge into the picking robot which “raises picking efficiency to a whole new level”.

RovoFlex stands out due to its high productivity, simple handling and maximum reliability, says TGW. The versatile robot therefore offers an answer to challenges such as the growing labour shortage or increasingly rapid changes in product ranges. [Read more…] about TGW Logistics unveils robot capable of picking 1,000 items an hour

ZenRobotics launches new waste recycling robots

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ZenRobotics, a specialist in robotic recycling, has launched ZenRobotics 4.0, its fourth generation of waste sorting robots.

The company says the latest robots have new features and upgraded Artificial Intelligence to optimise and improve the efficiency of waste sorting operations.

Jarmo Ruohonen, general manager, ZenRobotics, says: “Our commitment has always been to work with forward-thinking recycling companies to automate their waste management processes and make outdated, inefficient and unsafe manual sorting a thing of the past. [Read more…] about ZenRobotics launches new waste recycling robots

Android maker 1X raises $100 million in Series B investment round

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1X, an AI and robotics company producing androids to “meet the world’s labor demand”, has raised $100 million in Series B funding with participation from EQT Ventures and other notable global investors.

The company intends to utilize the new capital to bring to market its second generation android NEO. Designed as a bipedal humanoid, NEO is tailored for everyday home assistance, offering versatile support for a wide range of domestic tasks in the consumer market.

The funds will also support 1X’s existing enterprise clients in logistics and guarding. With 1X offering an android safe to work among people and a new approach to embodied learning for data collection, the company stands at the forefront of AI robotics. [Read more…] about Android maker 1X raises $100 million in Series B investment round

GM-Honda begin commercial production at ‘industry’s first’ hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturing joint venture

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In what is being described as “a pivotal moment” in the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell systems, GM and Honda have started production at their 50-50 joint venture production facility, FCSM.

FCSM is claimed to be “the first large-scale manufacturing joint venture to build fuel cells”.

FCSM was established in Brownstown, Michigan, in January 2017 based on a joint investment of $85 million. The 70,000-square-foot facility has already created 80 jobs. [Read more…] about GM-Honda begin commercial production at ‘industry’s first’ hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturing joint venture

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