Robotics

Revolutionizing Warehouse Automation: A blueprint to AMR deployment

Monday, March 4, 2024 · Jacob D. Maywald, Ph.D. and Ila Manuj, Ph.D. The introduction of autonomous mobile robots in warehouses and distribution centers creates anxiety among workers, and concerns about integration. But there is a path to success.

Composing the Ideal Supply Chain Symphony

Thursday, February 15, 2024 · Brian Straight With all the technology, labor issues and innovation taking place in supply chain, making it all work together is akin to a large-scale musical production.

Six Factors to Consider Before Automating Warehouses

Friday, January 19, 2024 · Federica Stufano, senior principal analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice Warehouse efficiency is enhanced by six crucial factors that signal when the time is right to embrace automation.

Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for what’s next

Thursday, January 4, 2024 · Bridget McCrea Event featured an impressive lineup of keynote and session speakers who hit on all of the topics that are driving supply chain growth right now.

Five Best Practices that Support Accelerated Supply Chain Digitalization

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain Here are the best practices for Supply Chain Digitization that have emerged from the experience of the last several years.

Mobile Robots Leading the Hype Battle with Drones

Friday, September 1, 2023 · Brian Straight Gartner has released a new Hype Cycle report, finding that mobile robots will outpace drones in market growth over the next few years.

MassRobotics announces winner of Robotics Medal, names Rising Star

Monday, June 26, 2023 · Brian Straight Nancy Amato and Alyssa Nicole Pierson were honored by MassRobotics as the first winners of the Robotics Medal and Rising Star award, both part of the organizations recognition of the accomplishments of women in robotics.

DHL Supply Chain facility is showcasing how automation, humans can coexist

Friday, April 14, 2023 · Brian Straight DHL Supply Chain is leveraging automation to assist workers in an omnichannel Carhartt facility, improving e-commerce pick times.

Let’s Talk Mobile Robots: Three Real-World Applications for Warehouse and Manufacturing

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 · Zebra Robotics If you’re interested in introducing robotic automation but not sure where to start, this webinar is for you!

ABB to expand robotics factory in U.S.

Monday, March 20, 2023 · SCMR Staff The $20 million highly automated expansion will be operational by November, and bring more jobs to Michigan.

Behind the Scenes of the Strategic Collaboration Between Boston Dynamics and DHL Supply Chain

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain In this article, DHL experts Brian Gaunt, senior director of operations development, and Matthew Dippold, director of operations development, discuss the development process and the innovative solution that resulted from the strategic collaboration between Boston Dynamics and…

Timing is everything in robotic piece picking

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock Brian D. Owen, RightHand Robotics' new CEO, joins the company at a critical period for robotic technology

Ken Fleming named CEO at Fizyr

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 · SCMR Staff He will lead the vision AI supplier for robots in its expansion in North America and Europe.

To Efficiently Unload Trucks, You First Need to Dance

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain A Winning Collaboration Between DHL Supply Chain and Boston Dynamics.

PreAct Technologies acquires Gestoos

Friday, January 13, 2023 · SCMR Staff Computer vision and gesture recognition technology to be integrated into PreAct's Com system for activity monitoring, device control and spatial awareness.