Locus Robotics said its LocusBot autonomous mobile robots will surpass a quarter-billion picks before Black Friday 2020 as holiday spending moves online.
Supply Chain
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Agilox applies swarm intelligence to autonomous mobile robots
Austria-based Agilox said its “intelligent guided vehicles” use swarm intelligence to dynamically respond to customer needs with minimal investment in infrastructure or setup.
Locus Robotics’ AMRs heading to 3PLs & retailers in APAC
Locus Robotics partners with integrator Cohesio Group to brings it LocusBots AMRs to retail and 3PL customers in the Australia and New Zealand region.
OTTO Motors to grow delivery network, accelerate product roadmap with Series C funding
Clearpath Robotics unit OTTO Motors cited Fortune 500 manufacturer Berry Global Group as an example of how its autonomous mobile robots can help companies worldwide improve productivity.
