Drones in Warehousing

New Scale Robotics’ new Q-Span Gauging System enables do-it-yourself automation using existing gauges and workflows. Quality teams in high-mix, small-batch manufacturing operations can improve throughput and process control by eliminating the bottlenecks and variability inherent in manual gauging. The mobile workstation combines robotic part handling, automated gauging using a variety of standard gauges, real-time reporting […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/R4nD9zC via https://ift.tt/0QUv6Tx

By Jeff Weiland, LG Business Solutions USA Ever since the first modern robots were developed in the 1950s, the public’s fascination with autonomous machines has varied from excitement and hope to hesitance and fear, and everything in between. In the following decades, single-purpose robots began showing up on factory floors and in mailrooms, and average […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/jnHy7qV via https://ift.tt/0QUv6Tx

Agility Robotics, a creator and manufacturer of robots designed to work alongside people in logistics and warehouse environments, has raised $150 million led by DCVC and Playground Global. The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund also joined as an investor to help spur innovation in the logistics industry. Agility’s robots provide unique value to businesses by augmenting […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/qtjSub0 via https://ift.tt/0QUv6Tx

Edson has unveiled a new robotic top-load case packer aimed at small to midsized companies that manufacture a variety of SKUs within the away-from-home towel and tissue industry. Edson’s new 4000TL-Robotic will be debuting the new 4000TL-Robotic on March 16-18 in booth D10 at Tissue World Miami. The 4000TL-Robotic is a cost-effective machine that uses […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/xMYGDgp via https://ift.tt/0QUv6Tx

Abundant Robots, a startup automating the apple harvesting process to deliver high-quality produce to consumers, has launched to raise up to $20 million in seed capital via equity crowdfunding site WAX. The launch comes just weeks after the corporate innovation venture studio and startup incubator Wavemaker Labs Asia (agtech-focused division of Wavemaker Labs’ overall brand) […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/k94J8cW via https://ift.tt/0QUv6Tx

Chipotle Mexican Grill has unveiled its latest digital innovation, Chippy, an autonomous kitchen assistant made by Miso Robotics that integrates culinary traditions with artificial intelligence to make tortilla chips. Chipotle’s culinary and technology teams called on Miso Robotics to customize its latest robotic solution to cook and freshly season Chipotle’s delicious tortilla chips. “We are […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/UM6mJbX via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

Automation solutions provider Addverb Technologies has agreed a strategic North American partner agreement with Numina Group, an independent warehouse automation software developer and systems integrator. The agreement expands the deployment of Addverb’s cutting-edge mobile robots for automation solutions to North American warehouses and provides Numina Group’s customers access to additional innovative technology applications for faster […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/te9L76r via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

SVG Ventures | THRIVE has chosen 10 global startups selected to join the 8th cohort (THRIVE VIII) of their award winning accelerator program, aimed at the agricultural technology sector. The 10 companies were selected from an applicant pool of over 800 startups from across 78 countries. The competitive selection process, conducted in collaboration with THRIVE’s […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/j71us4Z via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

With the introduction of the deTec4 Smart Box Detection access protection system from SICK, secondary packaging machines in the end-of-line area, top and side loaders, or sorter and ejector modules can now be operated in a safe and user-friendly manner. With the help of a reliable pattern detection logic, Smart Box Detection can safely differentiate […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/OIUcuWe via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

Warehouse automation company AutoStore has launched its Bin Lift 2.0, which will extend the reachability of AutoStore bins in multi-level warehouses, enabling a flexible warehouse layout and reducing real estate costs. Now available in North America, the vertical lift assists AutoStore bins, which are durable containers used to hold inventory and are handled precisely by […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/DsqnakY via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

Quest Industrial has been showcasing the “numerous benefits” that its Box Bot Robotic Palletizer brings to the dairy industry at the recent CheeseExpo, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Quest is an award-winning, Fanuc Authorized system integrator and certified vision specialist, and its systems are capable of direct food contact with US Department of Agriculture compliant and washdown […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/RvJPBtK via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

Ensto Building Systems, a manufacturer of smart electrical solutions, has completed a new factory in Keila Industrial Park. With the new factory, the company will double the entire factory area and will be operating in a production unit of 8,200 square meters. Harju KEK took care of the completion of the construction, which cost more […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/mAOKE9M via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

RightHand Robotics, a developer of autonomous robotic picking solutions for order fulfillment, says Vanderlande, a provider of logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors, has partnered to deploy piece-picking robots to meet the demands of general merchandise warehouses and distribution centers on a global scale. In doing so, Vanderlande has added the […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/3v5uiDj via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

Chile-based advertising agency EngamaDos has developed an accessible robotic system to create high-quality slow-motion shots for advertising videos. Combining RoboDK’s programming software with an industrial robot, the system is more affordable than existing solutions for robotic filmmaking. Robots have become an increasingly common tool for creating slow-motion video shots for food and beverage advertising. With […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/SRcw8sH via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

Marine robotics specialist Vaarst has closed on the first $20 million of its Series B round led by energy transition investor Legal & General Capital, alongside the venture capital arm of the international energy company Equinor. Existing shareholder Foresight Group also participated alongside In-Q-Tel, the strategic investor for the US intelligence and defence communities and […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/YTEN70D via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

Delivery robots are becoming a popular feature on college campuses across the US and are one of the best and sometimes only options for contactless delivery. It turns out the delivery robots have had other positive impacts on campus. Starship Technologies, a provider of autonomous delivery services, recently conducted an online survey of 7,063 college […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/CrzOl5L via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj

Mergers and acquisitions service company NuVescor Group has completed the “successful sale” of Wright-K Technology, based in Saginaw, Michigan, to Koops Automation Systems, of Holland, Michigan. Both companies design and build custom industrial machinery, with Koops’ specialty being innovative automation systems and equipment for manufacturers. Paul Brinks, president and CEO of Koops, said Wright-K Technology […] from Robotics & Automation News https://ift.tt/iOI26jv via https://ift.tt/iNQRFzj