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Starship Technologies partners with Sodexo to launch ‘world’s largest fleet of delivery robots on a university campus’

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First robot delivery service integrated with student meal plans debuts at George Mason University today

Sodexo, a food services and facilities company, and Starship Technologies, a robotics company, have partnered to launch robot food delivery services at George Mason University’s Fairfax, Virginia campus. (See video below.)

Beginning today, Mason’s 40,000 students, faculty and staff can access the Starship Deliveries app (iOS and Android) to order food and drinks to be delivered anywhere on campus, within minutes.

Blaze Pizza, Starbucks, and Dunkin’ are the first retailers to participate, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Each on-demand delivery costs just $1.99.  [Read more…] about Starship Technologies partners with Sodexo to launch ‘world’s largest fleet of delivery robots on a university campus’

GreyOrange to launch new warehouse automation products at LogiMAT

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GreyOrange has expanded its autonomous mobile robot solution portfolio with the launch of a new modular sortation system and upgraded versions of Butler and PickPal. 

The robotics and warehouse automation company will launch its new modular sortation system and demonstrate upgraded versions of its Butler and PickPal at LogiMAT 2019, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany on 19-21 February.

Today, retailers and logistics businesses face many new kinds of complexities and challenges due to the unprecedented growth in volumes, combined with the volatility of peak periods and increased pressure to cut operational costs.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange to launch new warehouse automation products at LogiMAT

Cleveron presents its first robot courier prototype

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Estonian startup company Cleveron has launched a mobile delivery robot prototype which the company isa already piloting in some markets.

The self-driving robot courier will automate the last mile delivery and parcel handover from a courier to a client.

This helps to manage the growing e-commerce parcel volumes more effectively and make the last mile delivery extremely convenient for the consumer.  [Read more…] about Cleveron presents its first robot courier prototype

Autostore introduces ‘Black Line’ warehouse robots

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AutoStore, the robot technology company that invented Cube Storage Automation for warehousing, has introduced Black Line, a new line of AutoStore modules made for users with very high throughput requirements.

Black Line, joins the Red Line in the portfolio of AutoStore systems. In modular AutoStore fashion, Black Line and Red Line modules will mix; system designs can be refined with both lines working together.

The Black Line features the new B1 Robot, a slimmed down, lighter robot with a cavity design. The B1 is packed with innovative features including exchangeable BattPack Lithium-ion battery technology and Direct Drive Wheels.

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Ryder System applies ‘innovative mix of startup technologies’ in supply chain sector

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Logistics company Ryder System says it is “redefining the smart warehouse” with its “innovative mix of startup technologies”. (See video below.)

The company says it has formed partnerships with innovators in robotics, drones, sensors, and wearables to make the smart warehouse customizable, flexible, and scalable.

Ryder is a leading company in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions.  [Read more…] about Ryder System applies ‘innovative mix of startup technologies’ in supply chain sector

Mobile robotics software forecast to exceed $3.8 billion in five years

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The spectacular rise of the mobile robotics software market has become a hot topic of late, with the extensive proliferation of automation in e-commerce and logistics application.

The procedures with regard to logistics operation and inventory control have undergone a massive transformation over the recent years with mobile robotics standing as a major trend shaping the business landscape.

The latest buzz grabbing all the light is the introduction of a fully automated mobile robot named The Swift brought forth by IAM Robotics, one of the leading giants in the mobile robotics software market.  [Read more…] about Mobile robotics software forecast to exceed $3.8 billion in five years

Global mobile robot market forecast to grow by more than 30 percent

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The worldwide market for mobile robots is forecast to grow by more than 30 percent, according to a report by Interact Analysis. 

In its latest quarterly report on the global mobile robot market, Interact Analysis says: “Following a strong first half, revenue growth from automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots accelerated in Q3 2018, with the industry expanding by more than 30 percent compared to the same quarter a year before.

“All major regions – Americas, APAC, EMEA – experienced growth in the quarter, but the Americas was highest overall.”  [Read more…] about Global mobile robot market forecast to grow by more than 30 percent

Why e-commerce is shifting towards the warehouse model of ‘distributed distribution’

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By Lior Elazary, CEO and co-founder, inVia Robotics

E-commerce sales continue to climb at a record pace; at least 80 percent of US consumers with internet access have made a purchase online in the last 30 days.

E-commerce giants, namely Amazon, have set customer expectations for free and fast shipping incredibly high.

It’s a major factor influencing purchase decisions – 28 percent of online shoppers abandon carts because of unexpected shipping costs while 54 percent shared they don’t always request same day delivery, but still expect non-urgent items “reasonably quickly” (generally thought of as within two days).  [Read more…] about Why e-commerce is shifting towards the warehouse model of ‘distributed distribution’

China’s largest retailer to showcase autonomous delivery solutions at CES

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China’s largest retailer, JD, is preparing to showcase its autonomous delivery solutions at the annual CES event, which starts tomorrow in Las Vegas, USA. (See video below.)

This will be JD’s debut at the world’s largest consumer electronics show.

JD has launched two smart delivery stations in the cities of Changsha and Hohhot, in China, strengthening the e-commerce giant’s autonomous logistics capabilities.  [Read more…] about China’s largest retailer to showcase autonomous delivery solutions at CES

Kivnon expands its market in Europe with two new offices in Slovakia

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Kivnon, which supplies the top automakers with automated guided vehicles for intralogistics operations, has expanded its market in Europe with two new offices in Slovakia. 

Following the opening of Frankfurt’s delegation, Kivnon, which is a Spanish company, says it has ratified its internationalization by opening two more offices in Europe.

Kivnon has announced the opening of two news offices in Slovakia, one of them in Nitra and the other one in Žilina, forming the society Kivnon Slovakia.  [Read more…] about Kivnon expands its market in Europe with two new offices in Slovakia