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Fetch Robotics and Ryder partner to deploy on-demand automation

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Fetch Robotics has partnered with Ryder Supply Chain Solutions to help deliver advanced automation, flexibility, and instantly scalable operations.

Fetch Cloud Robotics Platform for On-Demand Automation is deploying Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) systems for material handling and data collection workflows in the USA.

Through the platform, material handling and data collection robots can be up and running in less than one day, and can be migrated from one contract to another due to ease of deployment and ability to perform a variety of tasks.

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Honeywell partners with Fetch Robotics to deliver autonomous mobile robots to distribution centers

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Honeywell Intelligrated has agreed a strategic collaboration with Fetch Robotics to provide distribution centers with autonomous mobile robots to help them more effectively fulfill growing volumes of e-commerce orders.

The initiative enables Honeywell Intelligrated’s customers to increase productivity and boost labor efficiency by deploying Fetch Robotics’ autonomous mobile robotics, which operate safely alongside people to transport items through distribution centers without human guidance or fixed paths.

By adding this offering to its smart robotics portfolio, Honeywell Intelligrated can provide customers with a range of flexible automation solutions that can be tailored to address current and future operational needs.  [Read more…] about Honeywell partners with Fetch Robotics to deliver autonomous mobile robots to distribution centers

World Economic Forum recognises Fetch Robotics as a ‘Technology Pioneer’

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Fetch Robotics, a developer of warehouse robots, was selected from hundreds of candidates as a World Economic Forum “Technology Pioneer”.

Fetch Robotics is said to have made it to the selection for its contributions in the field of robotics, and for its ability to address the rapidly increasing demands for flexible warehouse automation.

Fetch Robotics develops and manufactures collaborative autonomous mobile robot solutions for the warehousing and intralogistics markets.  [Read more…] about World Economic Forum recognises Fetch Robotics as a ‘Technology Pioneer’

Fetch Robotics expands autonomous mobile robot fleet

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Fetch Robotics, one of the first and leading makers of warehouse robots, has expanded its VirtualConveyor family of Autonomous Mobile Robots with the addition of CartConnect and RollerTop robots.

The company says it now has “the most flexible and broad range of workflows for material handling and transport”.

Through the FetchCore Cloud Robotics Platform, mixed fleets of “VirtualConveyor” robots uniquely complement any warehouse optimization strategy for mixed inventory and workflow environments associated with the largest third-party logistics companies, retailers, and manufacturers in the world.  [Read more…] about Fetch Robotics expands autonomous mobile robot fleet

Fetch Robotics raises $25 million in investment round led by Sway Ventures

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Fetch Robotics, a provider of a range of warehouse automation and logistics robot solutions, has raised $25 million in Series B funding.

The round was led by Sway Ventures with participation from existing investors O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Shasta Ventures and SoftBank Group US.

The Series B round brings Fetch Robotics’ total funding to date to $48 million.  [Read more…] about Fetch Robotics raises $25 million in investment round led by Sway Ventures

Robotic gripper soft enough to change light bulbs without breaking them

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How many robots does it take to screw in a light bulb?

The answer: just one, assuming you’re talking about a new robotic gripper developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego.

The engineering team has designed and built a gripper that can pick up and manipulate objects without needing to see them and needing to be trained.  [Read more…] about Robotic gripper soft enough to change light bulbs without breaking them

Surgere partners with Fetch Robotics to launch cycle-counting logistics robot

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Surgere has partnered with Fetch Robotics to launch what it calls a “Robotically Optimized and Balanced Inventory” system – or, in other words, a logistics robot called Robi.

The companies say Robi is designed to help automate cycle counts and improve overall accuracy of on-hand inventory within automotive manufacturing and warehouse environments.

Automated and autonomous warehouse management systems are becoming an increasingly important differentiator as competition in the logistics sector intensifies as a result of growing online shopping worldwide.

Surgere is a provider of visibility and control systems within a digitized supply chain – radio frequency identification, location and environment sensors, and advanced data analytics, and so on.  [Read more…] about Surgere partners with Fetch Robotics to launch cycle-counting logistics robot