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Headed to ProMat next week? ?? This is your reminder that our InFormants, James Roberge and Kate MeLynda will be attending! If you'd like to catch up with them, reach out at [email protected] to schedule time at the conference. Safe travels, everyone! #ProMat2025 #Formant #SupplyChain #Robotics #SupplyChainAutomation

?? The most innovative technology companies have one thing in common: robotics. But simply deploying robots and physical AI isn’t enough. Without a unified approach, automation can slow innovation instead of driving it. That’s where Formant comes in. Our platform integrates robot data, workflows, and management into a single, powerful solution—helping you scale faster, reduce risk, and seamlessly align robotics with your business strategy. Are you accelerating digital transformation, or is your competition pulling ahead? ?? Download "The Enterprise Guide to Building a Robotics Roadmap" at the link in the comments and optimize your robotics strategy today. #TechInnovation #Robotics #Innovation #PhysicalAI #Formant

You may have heard it from our team, but we’re officially heading to ProMat in Chicago, IL this year! ?? Our InFormants, James Roberge and Kate M., will be attending the event and they're excited to see the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing and supply chain. Want to connect? Reach out to James at [email protected] to schedule a time to meet up. See you in Chicago! #ProMat2025 #Formant #SupplyChain #SupplyChainInnovation #MHI

Here’s one place you likely haven’t seen Formant yet: in the classroom ?? ? Our Sr. Visual Designer, Michael Galam, is taking his passion for robotics beyond the workplace— leading his local children’s robotics club!?Last week, they were able to explore Formant’s platform and teleoperation to experience how you can remotely operate Alpacabot from anywhere in the world ?? The work we do in the industry is just as important as making sure the future workforce has the chance to learn about robotics, as well. Big shoutout to Michael for leading the charge! #Formant #Robotics #Innovation #TechForGood #RobotsInEducation?

Wondering how to keep your robot fleet on track this week? Keep reading ?? To successfully scale and optimize diverse robot fleets, operational leaders must track the right performance indicators. ?? Here are five must-have KPIs for operations teams to track: ?? Fleet Utilization Rate – Measure the % of time robots are actively performing tasks. ?? Cross-Fleet Efficiency Gains – Track productivity improvements between different robot types. ? Integration Time – Monitor the time required to onboard and deploy new robots. ? Downtime Reduction – Quantify improvements in predictive maintenance and issue resolution. ?? Cost per Task – Analyze the cost-effectiveness of automation across different workflows. Why it matters: Companies that focus on data-driven fleet optimization see 30% cost reductions and 20% higher uptime (Gartner). What KPIs are you tracking in your robotics operations? Let us know in the comments! #Robotics #KPI #Automation #Efficiency #AIInRobotics #PhysicalAI

Scaling robot fleets should unlock efficiency, not create chaos. However, as businesses deploy more automation solutions, operational complexity skyrockets. ?? The hard truth: Managing a multi-vendor robot fleet without a unified strategy leads to inefficiencies, rising costs, and major scalability challenges. The data speaks for itself: ?? 70% of businesses struggle with data silos, preventing fleet-wide optimization. (PwC) ?? 85% of robotics adopters cite integration complexity as the biggest barrier to scaling. (McKinsey & Co.) Scale Robotics. Simplify Everything Else. That’s how leading companies turn automation into a competitive advantage. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/eniS9w3p ?? Stay tuned for Part 2, where we break down how to manage a multi-vendor robot fleet without the headaches, featuring actionable strategies used by industry leaders. #Robotics #Automation #RoboticsManagement #DigitalTransformation #AIinRobotics

Stoked to be working with San Francisco Bay Ferry! Check out the video! Great to be working with the awesome team at Blue & Gold Fleet in North Bay and Central Bay. Thanks for being so welcoming and so great to deal with. Excited to maintain your coatings and save fuel and be part of a great ecosystem with other players in the coatings and efficiency ecosystem. Thank you to #interferry for the support that has led to this trial. Having a hub here in #SF is an important milestone. This is a springboard to expanded operations in California, Washington, Alaska, Canada and soon Mexico. We're building robots as fast as we can! Thank you to Hao Nguyen, Josh Purnell, Xavier Doerr, Thomas Hugues, Juvita Janto and the whole AMAZING TEAM at Hullbot for the hustle that got us here. Thanks to our partners at Passenger Vessel Association, Amesto Global, Australian Commercial Marine Group, Maritime Industry Australia Ltd, Defence Trailblazer, Boost VC, Ocean Impact Organisation, Creative Destruction Lab, Startmate, Epicorp Pty Ltd, UNSW Founders, SF Blue Tech, Robotics Australia Group, Circuit Launch, Katapult Ocean, The NRMA, Economist Impact, Formant and others!

AI is transforming robotics. But can traditional return-on-investment (ROI) calculations keep up with showcasing these advanced capabilities? Traditionally, demonstrating the value of automation has focused solely on cost savings or labor reduction, which are important but might no longer capture the the whole picture. Robots enabled by AI can provide deeper insights— uncovering data patterns, predicting maintenance issues, and making improved decisions, all in real-time. These capabilities don’t just save costs; they drive innovation, improve workforce engagement, and unlock further uses for physical automation beyond fulfilling tasks. What do you think? #AI #AIInRobotics #Robotics #Automation #Analytics?

There's no better way to kick off the week than with fresh insights from our CEO and Founder, Jeff Linnell ?? Many thanks to BitBuilders and Gabriele Tinelli for hosting Jeff on the most recent episode... we hope you all enjoy it! #Formant #CEOInsights #Robotics #Automation #AI

Unlocking the full potential of AI in robotics starts with understanding its impact. Are you keeping up with how it can unlock new opportunities for your fleet in 2025? ?? Late last year, our CEO,?Jeff Linnell,?and Chief Architect,?James Turnshek,?participated in an insightful webinar exploring how AI is transforming robotic applications, bridging real-world challenges and exciting opportunities. With all the news surrounding AI already stirring up the industry this year, check out their insights to help you and your team understand what applications can benefit you most. Haven't tuned in yet? Watch the discussion anytime on our website- no details or submission needed- just hit play ?? https://lnkd.in/eNKwVxHv #AI #AIInRobotics #Innovation #AI2025 #Formant #AIInsights