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Robotics Top Stories

The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Taking Stock of Today’s Robotics Market and What the Future Holds
Humanoid robots are the future, but there is still work to do to develop them. In the meantime, companies should not wait to invest in today's robotics solutions.
Walmart Unleashes Autonomous Lift Trucks at Four High-Tech DCs
Walmart announced that it will deploy 19 autonomous lift trucks at four DCs, enhancing efficiency and transforming the way employees work.
Wendy’s To Test Drone Delivery in First U.S. Location
A Wendy's franchise in Virginia is testing food delivery via drone, with more locations possibly joining later this year.

Robotics Resources

Combat Labor Scarcity with Reliable Robotic Solutions in Your Warehouse
Dealing with labor scarcity and overwhelming productivity demands? Robots may be your ideal solution. Warehouse Robotics White Paper,...
5 Key Factors to Consider to Successfully Deploy Robotic Piece-Picking
This white paper presents five key factors to consider as part of a program to deploy robotic piece-picking....


Robotics News

New Goods-to-Robot Systems Take E-Fulfillment to the Next Level
Over two decades ago, the internet made its way into households, retail, and manufacturing environments, providing a foundation for commerce to occur in a more rapid and convenient fashion; since then, ecommerce has undoubtedly become the platform of choice for procuring everything from household products to industrial equipment.

AI, Robotics, Micro-Fulfillment and Share Supply Chains
On this episode, we visit with St. Onge Company’s managing partner, Bryan Jensen, to learn what’s up with the latest trends in fulfillment. SCMR's Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

How to Enjoy Happy Labor Days with AI and Robotics
In this ebook, we take a look at leveraging intelligent technology and flexible engagement models, for companies that are staying ahead of the pack.

On Demand Webinar: Calculating the Impact of Automation in your Operations
Calculating the cost impact of automation on your operations can help persuade management it’s time for a change. In just 30 minutes you'll walk away with tools to show your management team why you need automation and exactly what automated technologies such as vertical buffer modules, vertical lift modules, vertical carousel modules and horizontal carousel modules can do for your operations.

AI-Enabled Robotic Solutions for Global Warehouse Operations
Berkshire Grey and Swisslog have partnered to provide enterprises with ecommerce, distribution, and store automation solutions, with the aim on increasing fulfillment effectiveness and maximizing existing labor productivity.

3 Myths of Robotic Picking
In this ebook, we detail how scalable robotic systems can help supply chain fulfillment centers and debunk the three most common myths.

Increase Retail Order Fulfillment Throughput and Ease Labor Challenges with Robotic Automation
In this infographic, we illustrate how a Robotic Shuttle Product Sortation solution can increase piece pick order fulfillment by up to 4X with no additional labor, improve shipment capacity by up to 10%, and handle nearly 100% of typical SKU assortments.

5 Reasons You Need Integrated Robotic Picking and Mobility
Mobile robots with integrated picking can increase fulfillment throughput at much lower costs than traditional conveyor systems, and in one-third of the deployment time.

Four Reasons to Rethink Your Ecommerce Fulfillment Operations Using a Robotic Shuttle Put Wall
The surge in ecommerce is putting a strain on order fulfillment and exacerbating labor challenges, but a robotic put wall could be the key to increasing productivity with minimal disruption to existing warehouse operations.

Speed Up Your eCommerce Fulfillment Operations with Robotic Automation
Consumer buying habits have shifted radically toward eCommerce, putting pressure on fulfillment centers to process more orders, more quickly with existing resources, download and learn from this infographic how a Robotic Put Wall can increase order fulfillment by up to 3X and handle nearly 100% of typical SKU assortments.

Increase Order Fulfillment by 2x – Without Adding Labor using Robotic Automation
In this infographic, we illustrate why retailers need to keep their shelves stocked to fulfill in-store, online, and buy-online-pickup-in-store orders.

Intelligent Enterprise Robotics for Ecommerce
In this ecommerce solution guide, we take a deep dive into how to improve sortation throughput by up to 3X without additional labor, additionally, we provide 3 reasons retailers need robotic product sortation in fulfillment warehouses.

How Robotic Parcel Sortation Can Reduce Shipping Costs
Retailers, 3PLs, and eCommerce companies can leverage Intelligent Enterprise Robotic solutions to take advantage of zone skipping to reduce shipping costs.

Mobile Robots and Their Role in Modern Fulfillment
Learn more about how autonomous mobile robots are the cost-effective and flexible solution for eCommerce fulfillment.

3 Ways Robotic Package Sortation Reduces Shipping Costs
Improve labor utilization, save on shipping costs, and accelerate delivery speeds by automating package sortation.

AI for Robotic Automation Explained
In this ebook, we detail what AI and machine learning really is and why they matter when it comes to robotic automation for fulfillment operations explained in terms anyone can understand.

AMR 101 - Everything You Need To Know About Autonomous Mobile Robots
Autonomous Mobile Robots improve logistics and operations efficiency by supporting floor operations, transportation, and processing, and rather than replace people entirely, AMRs should take on the most repetitive, time-consuming, and dangerous tasks, to save on manual labor.

The Definitive Guide to High-Capacity Autonomous Mobile Robots
Learn the basics of self-driving equipment. Download this easy-to-understand guide and learn the basics about driverless equipment and how to best benefit your operations using them.

2020 Goods-To-Person Robotics Systems New Product Innovation Award
inVia’s unique RaaS business model and its robotics operations center further enhance its customer value proposition. With its strong overall performance, inVia has earned Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 New Product Innovation Award.

inVia Picker Wall: Sometimes Walls Really Can Build Themselves
inVia Picker Wall is a dynamic wall that inVia Picker robots rebuild every day with each new day's set of ordered goods. This allows for maximum efficiency in your warehouse picking operation, as well as in your inventory replenishment. Time-consuming dependencies between people and robots are eliminated, allowing robots to work non-stop across every shift to move ordered goods to the front of the warehouse. Learn more.


Featured Companies

LogistiVIEW
LogistiVIEW’s Connected Worker Platform unleashes the productivity and potential of the frontline worker across the enterprise. Our patent-pending platform connects advanced technologies with the most critical resource that industry can harness: the power of human intelligence.
Center for Automotive Research
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) produces industry-driven research and analyses; develops forecasts; fosters dialogue and convenes forums; and publicly disseminates our research through conferences, events, and the media. Our mission is to educate, inform and advise industry stakeholders, policy…
Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale is the global leader in embedded processing solutions, advancing the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. From microprocessors and microcontrollers to sensors, analog ICs and connectivity – our technologies are the foundation to the innovations that make our world greener,…
Dehnco
For Over 40 Years, Dehnco has always been about bridging the gap between efficiency and bottlenecks. Along with all the technology and automation, Dehnco uses ergonomics and design to create a more healthy, enjoyable environment where workers are part of the…
Swisslog
Swisslog delivers data-driven & robotic solutions for your logistics automation alongside reliable, modular service concepts. Collaborating with forward-thinking companies, we are committed to setting new standards in warehouse automation to provide future-proof products and solutions. As part of the KUKA…
ASI
Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is a world leader in industrial vehicle automation. ASI serves clients across the world in mining, agriculture, automotive, government, and manufacturing industries with remote control, teleoperation, and fully automated solutions from its headquarters and 100-acre proving…
Yaskawa Motoman
Yaskawa Motoman delivers innovative robotic automation solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application, including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material cutting (laser, plasma, waterjet), material handling (diecast, machine loading, packaging, palletizing, part transfer, press tending), material removal (deburring, polishing,…
Locus Robotics
Leveraging years of direct warehouse operations experience and deep firsthand knowledge of warehouse robotics, Locus Robotics Corporation has engineered a new approach to mission critical fulfillment operations. The Locus solution delivers greater throughput, reduced costs and unparalleled flexibility in moving…
Starsky Robotics
Starsky Robotics is an autonomous vehicle startup aiming to make our roads safer while providing truck drivers with jobs that bring them back to their families.
Robotics Business Review
Robotics Business Review, part of WTWH Media, is passionate about providing the world’s business and technology leaders with the latest news, balanced opinion and expert analysis of the global robotics industry. RBR reports on science, engineering, breakthrough technology, business…
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Featured Downloads

Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the warehouse, enabling automation technologies...
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
Korber Supply Chain’s introduction to the world of dropshipping. While dropshipping is not for every retailer or distributor, it does provide...

C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
What trends you should be focusing on in 2024 depends on how far you are on your yard and dock management journey. This...
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
In this industry guide, we’ll share some of the challenges manufacturers face and how a Right-Sized Packaging On Demand® solution can...
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Revamp warehouse operations with composable commerce. Say goodbye to legacy systems and hello to modernization.
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