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.
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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.
Søren E. Nielsen named new president of MiR; CEO Thomas Visti to depart
Mobile Industrial Robots has named Søren E. Nielsen as its new president, and the onetime chief technology officer will bring business continuity as the autonomous mobile robot contends with the COVID-19 pandemic and global growth.
Daniela Rus, MIT CSAIL director, named to Vecna Robotics board of directors
Vecna Robotics has added noted MIT AI researcher Daniela Rus to its board of directors, shortly after appointing an executive to lead its autonomy division.
Kivnon offers to swap AGVs and AMRs for newer ones in mobile robot upgrade
Kivnon is offering a 40% discount for trade-ins of automated guided vehicles or autonomous mobile robots of any brand for its own AGVs or AMRs.
How robots are succeeding — and failing — in the world of logistics
FedEx’s Aaron Prather will review the opportunities for robotics in the logistics sector, including circumstances that lead to deployment failures.
AutoGuide opens mobile robot testing facility in Mass.
AutoGuide Mobile Robots’ new testing faciliy enables potential customers to remotely watch its high-payload mobile robots operate in a live environment.