Locus Robotics said its LocusBot autonomous mobile robots will surpass a quarter-billion picks before Black Friday 2020 as holiday spending moves online.
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Geek+ launches S100C for sorting large packages
Geek+, a 2020 RBR50 company and developer of autonomous mobile robots, launched its S100C robot that sorts large packages. The S100C robot can support unit sortation, parcel sortation, and bins transportation, making it applicable to many industry scenarios, from 3PLs and distribution centers to cross-docking facilities and airports. The S100C can handle payloads weighing 100 […]
GreyOrange patents technologies for omnichannel order fulfillment
GreyOrange has patented the algorithms and software it offers with autonomous mobile robots to optimize e-commerce fulfillment.
AutoGuide unveils MAX-N High Bay forklift, Mobile Autonomous Storage and Retrieval System
AutoGuide Mobile Robots said its new high-bay forklift can lift up to 2,400 lb. up to 36 ft., and its new Mobile ASRS uses full autonomy to provide efficiency without the cost of traditional storage and retrieval systems.
Interact Analysis’ Ash Sharma to focus on the business value of AMRs at RoboBusiness Direct
As part of the RoboBusiness Direct series, Interact Analysis Managing Director Ash Sharma will analyze the recent growth of autonomous mobile robots and how they provide value to different markets.
New MiR President Søren E. Nielsen discusses autonomous mobile robot trends
In his first interview with a U.S. publication as the new president of Mobile Industrial Robots, Søren E. Nielsen discusses the maturing autonomous mobile robot market and his vision for MiR.
ForwardX Max 500 vision-based mobile robots get CE approval in Europe
ForwardX said its Max 500 vision-guided, autonomous pallet mover robot now meets EU health and safety standards.
Nike improves productivity in Japanese warehouse with Geek+ mobile robots
Nike wanted to improve efficiency in a Japanese warehouse, and its collaboration with mobile robot service provider Geek+ was so successful that it resulted in a new consulting offering.
Geek+ partners with Körber on autonomous mobile robots
Geek+ announced a global partnership with supply chain technology provider Körber. Geek+ will make its AMRs available to Kӧrber customers.
OnRobot updates Eyes vision software to facilitate flexible robot applications
OnRobot said the software update for its Eyes vision system can help users apply robots to flexible production and industrial inspection.
PAL 3D Vision System to provide perception for RAAD Systems’ mobile robots
DreamVu’s PAAL Vision System is designed to provide a wide field of view for autonomous mobile robots such as RAAD Systems’ AMP platform for warehouse logistics.
Walmart Chile deploys mobile robots in Geek+ South American expansion
Geek+ announced that Walmart Chile has deployed its autonomous mobile robots as the logistics automation provider continues its expansion in the Americas.
SESTO Robotics launches Magnus bi-directional AMR
Singapore-based SESTO Robotics launched a bi-directional mobile robot called SESTO Magnus that carries loads up to 300kg.
Kuecker now distributing Geek+ AMRs
Kuecker Logistics Group, a material handling systems integrator, will provide Geek+’s autonomous mobile robots to customers in North America.
How to avoid the hidden costs of AMRs
Autonomous mobile robots can increase the productivity and reduce the cost of warehouse automation operations. While the costs of AMRs continue to drop, even as their capabilities increase, there are often hidden, and sizable, costs associated with their deployment. Here’s what to look for, and how to mitigate their impact.
Q&A: AHS, Waypoint Robotics discuss mobile robot systems integration pact
Waypoint Robotics and AHS have announced a systems integration and distribution agreement for Waypoint’s Vector and MAV3K autonomous mobile robots and supporting products.
GreyOrange Ranger GTP mobile robot receives new UL certification
The GreyOrange Ranger GTP mobile robot is the first to be UL Certified to UL 3100, Second Edition for use in commercial and industrial environments.
Balloon One partners with Locus Robotics to deploy mobile robots in the U.K.
Locus Robotics has partnered with Balloon One and Körber to extend its autonomous mobile robot and software offerings through the U.K.
HD-1500 autonomous mobile robot from Omron adds 1,500 kg payload option
Omron Automation Americas has launched the heavy-duty HD-1500 autonomous mobile robot, with a 1,500 kg payload capacity, soon after it launched the LD-250 robot.
Fetch Robotics launches SmartGuardUV disinfection AMR
The SmartGuardUV disinfection robot combines Fetch Robotics’ mobile robot, PURO’s broad-spectrum UV lamp, and Piedmont National’s cloud-based management.
