Tag: river
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Horizon and Wind River partner to develop autonomous vehicle solutions
Wind River, a developer of software for mission-critical intelligent systems, has agreed a strategic collaboration with Horizon Robotics to advance smart driving solutions. Horizon is a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) for consumer vehicles in China. The collaboration between the two companies will enable OEMs to leverage a…
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6 River Systems unveils new features for its robotic systems for warehouses
6 River Systems (6RS), part of e-commerce platform company Shopify, has unveiled new features for its robotic fulfillment solution that enhances productivity and flexibility for warehouse operators. Integrated with 6RS’ SaaS-based Fulfillment Execution System and autonomous mobile robot (AMR), Chuck, these new features position the company as the most configurable warehouse automation solution provider on…
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GXO partners with 6 River Systems for supply of warehouse robots
GXO Logistics, one of the world’s largest contract logistics providers, has reached a multi-year global agreement with 6 River Systems, a robotic fulfillment solutions provider, to meet the demand for collaborative mobile robots – also known as autonomous mobile robots – in its logistics operations across the US and Europe. Sandeep Sakharkar, chief information officer…
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Perseverance’s first year on Mars: Purdue professor, mission team member looks at what is ahead
Almost one year into the Mars rover mission, accomplishing its goal is on the horizon for Purdue University’s Briony Horgan and the Perseverance team. February 18 will mark one year since the rover landed on the red planet following a seven-month, 300-million-mile flight across space. Horgan, associate professor of planetary science in the Purdue College…
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Aptiv to buy Wind River for $4.3 billion
Aptiv, a technology company developing mobility software and systems, is to acquire Wind River from TPG Capital, the private equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG, for $4.3 billion in cash. Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for the intelligent edge. Used on over two billion edge devices across more…
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6 River Systems upgrades its robotic fulfillment solution
6 River Systems has made a series of enhancements to its robotic fulfillment solution. 6 River, part of e-commerce platform provider Shopify, revealed the upgrade during its second annual user conference, FLOW 2020. David Vallance, director of product at 6 River Systems, says: “We have developed a strategic product roadmap at 6RS to find and…
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Walmart deal helps Shopify shares skyrocket more than 300 percent
Shopify shares have skyrocketed to all-time highs over the past few weeks, largely as a result of its new partnership with Walmart. Shopify is the first online commerce platform partner that Walmart has signed such a deal with. The agreement, agreed in June, allows Shopify – which bought warehouse robot maker 6 River Systems last…
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6 River Systems strengthens capabilities of its warehouse robots
6 River Systems, now part of leading global commerce company Shopify, says it has strengthened the capabilities of its warehouse robots. 6RS also released recommendations to its customers to further protect employees from pathogens during the picking process in warehouses and fulfillment centers, as well as “dark stores” – retail centers or distribution centers solely…
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6 River Systems introduces ‘major enhancements’ to its mobile fulfillment robots
6 River Systems (6RS), part of global commerce platform Shopify, has unveiled what it describes as “major enhancements” to its “wall-to-wall” fulfillment solution, including upgrades to its collaborative mobile robot, Chuck. 6RS says it provides warehouse operators the opportunity to “transform the entire fulfillment workflow from putaway, to picking, sorting and packing”. Improvements to the…
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Seine Alliance takes ‘first’ fully-electric passenger boat to Paris
Seine Alliance, a partnersip between Groupe Renault and Green Vision, has launched what it is the “first 100 per cent electric passenger boat with second life batteries” to Paris, France. The “Black Swan”, as the boat is called, is specifically designed for private or business cruises on the Seine, the main river is Paris. The…