Robot Roundup Volume 2
Here is your weekly round up of the latest headlines in the world of robotics!
Have robots conquered the Awkward Package Problem?
Dexterity, Inc. , a robotics firm born out of the robotics lab at Stanford university working to solve some of the supply chains toughest challenges. They've made some significant strides in the industry but developing robotics with "human-like dexterity"... hence the name!
The robots have been developed to tackle the age old task of loading and unloading packages, a task that has notoriously been difficult with packages coming in all manor of weird and wonderful shapes.
Conventional robotics struggle with the lack of uniformity in package size, confusing them due to the different shapes, sizes and textures of packaging. However, the team at Dexterity are making the bold claim that their advanced solutions can differentiate and effectively handle packages of various forms. Its allowing for smoother and more efficient workflows.
This ability to distinguish and manage these varied packages, the team promise that their innovative robotics are aiming to revolutionise warehouse and package logistics. The limitations faced by traditional robotics can be overcome by the advanced products at Dexterity.
First Supply partners with Exotec to install warehouse robotics at its new distribution centre
A couple of weeks ago I posted about Exotec and the noise I was hearing about them in the market, today, First Supply LLC have partnered with them.
They've partnered for First Supply's new 308,000 square-foot distribution centre in Wisconsin. Using the Exotec Skypod system, First Supply aim to improve productivity and optimize resource utilization with the end goal of total customer satisfaction.
The skypod system will consist of;
As I said in my previous post about Exotec, the name keeps popping up and not going away any time soon. Good win for the team Romain Moulin !
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Amazon Warehouse’s Robot Staff Continues to Get Bigger
As they have been for the last few years, 亚马逊 is growing its fleet of warehouse robotics. They have doubled the number of robots in its fulfilment centres and warehouses in the last three years... and its paying off.
They have their fair share of robots with quirky names and their own jobs. Robin and Sparrow, the robotic arms to sort custom orders. Proteus and Hercules the mobile container shifting robots. Sequoia that lifts and sorts containers. On top of their own, as reported last eek they also started testing "Digit" from Agility Robotics .
The Sequoia system helps identify and store inventory up to 75% faster and reduces the time to process orders. They recorded a drop in incident rates and lost-time incident rates at its robotics sites, down 15% & 18% compared to non-robotic sites.
GXO implements automation system for 500 robots in French warehouse
GXO Logistics, Inc. has deployed nearly 500 AMRs in a French warehouse for a major sporting goods retailer. They are using tote-to-person technology and high-density storage to improve efficiency and responsiveness in order fulfilment.
The 500 AMRs will be handling 70,000 storage bins across a 12,000 square-meter facility as part of the retailers transformation of their omnichannel supply chain in the region.
The robots facilitate picking activities and according to GXO have improved productivity, accuracy and safety onsite. The lightweight design allows them to be transported easily and redeployed within the warehouse or between facilities to meet seasonal fluctuations in demand.
Adrian Stoch , Chief Automation Officer at GXO said; "This achievement reflects the global reach and expertise of our team. Using resources from across our network, we’ve supported this pioneering project in a new market"
Thanks for taking a read into volume 2. I'm actively looking to speak to thought leaders and reaching out to a lot of you! If there are areas outside the headlines that you feel I should be touching on please let me know!
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