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Columbus-area landscaping company adds robotic mowers to fleet

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Environmental Management Inc, one of the largest, individually-owned landscaping companies in central Ohio, has recently begun deploying its new line of autonomous mowing robots, developed and produced by RC Mowers, a manufacturer of American-made robotic mowers.

Mark Wehinger, EMI president, says: “The future of mowing is here, and we’re proud to be one of the early adopters of the AMRs.

“This new technology is revolutionary as we look for solutions to offset the labor shortage. This allows us to scale our business with less labor, and it enables our high-value talent the opportunity to do more high-value work.” [Read more…] about Columbus-area landscaping company adds robotic mowers to fleet

Osaro and Fanuc collaborate to enhance capabilities of robotic warehouse automation solutions

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Osaro, a specialist in machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, is partnering with Fanuc America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and RoboMachines, to expand the capabilities of Fanuc’s robotic automation solutions optimized for warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment.

The two companies will collaborate on go-to-market strategies, commencing with the installation of an advanced piece-picking demonstration robot at Fanuc’s Innovation Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

E-commerce growth is driving sweeping change across the retail and logistics sectors, and a growing number of organizations are looking to deploy automated robotic pick-and-place solutions to meet these challenges. [Read more…] about Osaro and Fanuc collaborate to enhance capabilities of robotic warehouse automation solutions

Interroll launches autonomous mobile robot top module

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To keep up with the ever-growing demand for autonomous material handling, Interroll has developed an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) Top Module as an expansion to its Light Conveyor Platform (LCP).

This roving conveyor solution has been successfully tested with MiR and Omron, two leading mobile robotics companies who have identified it as a preferred choice.

The current robotic market is evaluated with an annual growth rate of more than 20 percent by 2027, indicating a flourishing demand for collaborative robots and the integration of robotics in diverse fields such as logistics. [Read more…] about Interroll launches autonomous mobile robot top module

ForwardX Robotics unveils new autonomous mobile robot for warehouses

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ForwardX Robotics, a vision-based autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and warehouse solutions provider, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest cutting-edge addition to the esteemed Flex product series: Flex 60-SW.

This innovative AMR, equipped with automatic weighing scales along with an interactive touch screen, will revolutionize picking accuracy in the warehouse.

The anticipation surrounding the Flex 60-SW’s official launch on September 13th is palpable as it takes center stage at the prestigious Logistic-Tech Tokyo 2023 – The 3rd Innovation EXPO, as customers and industry professionals alike will witness the transformative capabilities of the Flex 60-SW firsthand. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics unveils new autonomous mobile robot for warehouses

ForwardX Robotics agrees exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions

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ForwardX Robotics, an autonomous mobile robot company, has agreed an exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions, a provider of materials handling solutions since 1958.

This strategic collaboration will bring ForwardX’s groundbreaking Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions to businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

ForwardX Robotics is revolutionizing the industry with its intelligent AMR solutions, designed to enhance operational efficiency while significantly reducing costs. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics agrees exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions

BlueBotics takes indoor robots outside

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Swiss autonomous robot navigation company BlueBotics has launched ANT everywhere, a new product extension for its ANT navigation products that widen the scope of AGV and AMR operations by enabling outdoor operations.

Outdoor use has traditionally been a challenge for producers of automated vehicles. This is because there are typically few permanent “features” visible outdoors, which are required for modern mobile robots to calculate their exact position.

Up to now, vehicle producers have addressed this challenge either by using ad-hoc navigation add-ons, such as patching a GPS system on top of an existing navigation product or by adding additional outdoor infrastructure, such as custom poles featuring reflectors. [Read more…] about BlueBotics takes indoor robots outside

Thira Robotics to showcase new AMR at Automate Show

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Thira Robotics will showcase its latest autonomous mobile robot technology at the Automate Show, where it will demonstrate how the company “guided global manufacturing, healthcare, and construction leaders in augmenting 24/7 staff services”.

Thira says demand from the market has been “strong” following its US launch in March and says it plans to show how triple safety systems overcome obstacles of first-generation AMRs.

Demos of real-life-ready logistics AMRs with the capability to navigate settings with highly complex human traffic, sloped floors, liquid spills, elevators, narrow hallways, and more are 0also planned. [Read more…] about Thira Robotics to showcase new AMR at Automate Show

ABB ‘transforms’ mobile robot performance with launch of Visual SLAM technology

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ABB Robotics says it has “transformed” its autonomous mobile robots with the addition of Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Visual SLAM) technology, enabling its AMRs to make intelligent navigation decisions based on their surroundings.

Using AI-enabled 3D vision to perform location and mapping functions, ABB’s Visual SLAM AMRs make production faster, more flexible, efficient and resilient while taking on dull, dirty and dangerous tasks so people can focus on more rewarding work.

Visual SLAM combines AI and 3D vision technologies to guarantee a superior performance in comparison to other guidance techniques for AMRs. [Read more…] about ABB ‘transforms’ mobile robot performance with launch of Visual SLAM technology

ForwardX Robotics launches competition to win free fleet of robots

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ForwardX Robotics is running a competition to win a fleet of 10 autonomous mobile robots as part of a warehouse automation system.

ForwardX Robotics, a supplier of AMR-based assisted picking solutions worldwide, launched the competition at the ProMat Show, which is in its final day today. The company says it will giveaway a 10-AMR system to a lucky winner in the United States.

The 10-AMR system will consist of ForwardX’s Flex autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) along with the appropriate accessories and its f(x) Fleet Manager. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics launches competition to win free fleet of robots

Robotize to launch new robot and mobile lift staton at LogiMAT

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Robotize, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for internal pallet transport, will be presenting a new robot as well as a new mobile lift station at this year’s LogiMAT exhibition.

The new GoPal E22 AMR supports a payload of up to 500 kg and will become the smallest robot in Robotize’s range of AMRs, which includes the GoPal E24 (1,000 kg) and the GoPal E24W/U24W (1,200 kg).

Anders Pjetursson, CEO at Robotize, says: “We have received many requests for an updated entry-level AMR, and we believe that the GoPal E22 is the perfect entry point for manufacturers and warehouses looking to move into the future of automated pallet transportation. [Read more…] about Robotize to launch new robot and mobile lift staton at LogiMAT