autonomous mobile robots

Will multi-robot orchestration platforms transform warehouse logistics?

With tasks such as picking, sorting, loading and unloading packages being automated more and more with the help of intelligent robots, the future of warehouse logistics could bring a lot more automation and a lot fewer humans.

Experts say the key to the supply chain warehouses and fulfillment centers of tomorrow could be an emerging technology known as multi-agent orchestration.

“When you look at multi-agent orchestration, what it does is it gives freedom for retailers to choose their own set of...

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CoEvolution introduces multi-robot orchestration platform to US at ProMat 2023

CHICAGO — What if Apple and Android suddenly decided to join forces and offer their integrations to each other’s customers? Imagine iMessage on your PC, for example.

That hypothetical merger is unlikely to happen. But a similar form of consolidation is beginning to take place in the growing warehouse automation industry.

Hangzhou, China-based multi-robot orchestration platform CoEvolution on Monday launched its technology on the U.S. stage at ProMat. Already on the market in China, the firm’s...

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Locus Robotics raises $117M, eyes IPO

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One of the leading disruptors in the emerging warehouse automation industry is on the verge of going...

Warehouse robotics provider GreyOrange raises $110M

GreyOrange warehouse robot automates fulfillment

The world of warehouse robotics is heating up, and investors are taking note.

GreyOrange, a provider of automated robotic fulfillment solutions and inventory optimization software, announced Wednesday that it had secured $110 million via growth financing in a round led by Mithril Capital Management with participation from Blackrock.

The company said that it would use the funding to fuel global expansion, increased headcount and greater adoption of its fulfillment platform in warehouses,...

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Serve Robotics achieves autonomous robo-delivery milestone

Serve Robotics completes industry-first Level 4 autonomous commercial delivery

In an industry milestone, Bay Area-based autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics announced Thursday that it had completed the first-ever commercial deliveries using autonomous vehicles that require zero human intervention.

Serve revealed that it will be deploying next-generation robots with Level 4 autonomy, meaning the vessels don’t require remote operators to keep an eye on deliveries or step in if needed. Contrast that with competitors in the sidewalk delivery industry like Coco,...

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Locus Robotics expands warehouse offerings with acquisition of Waypoint Robotics

Locus Robotics acquires Waypoint Robotics

Fresh off another $50 million investment in the company, Locus Robotics on Monday morning announced the acquisition of Waypoint Robotics.

Nashua, New Hampshire-based Waypoint manufactures omnidirectional autonomous mobile robots for material transport. Its flagship products are the Vector and MAV3K, industrial-strength flexible mobile robot platforms that feature omnidirectional mobility and can be fitted with a wide variety of modules and attachments. The robots are interoperable with other...

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Geek+ surpasses 20,000 autonomous robots deployed

Autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) company Geek+ announced it has now deployed 20,000 robots across the globe.

The Beijing-based company has automated warehouses for the likes of Circle K, Walmart, Nike, Decathlon and more in the past two years. It opened U.S. offices in February 2020 and now operates in 30 countries.

“In past months, we’ve seen worldwide curiosity turn into action with numerous business leaders deciding to invest in intelligent automation,” said Yong Zheng, Geek+ founder and CEO....

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Seegrid introduces upgraded autonomous Tow Tractor

Seegrid Corp., an autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) development company, introduced Tuesday its Palion Tow Tractor Series 8, an upgraded version of its automated tow tractor to help customers increase productivity and safety within manufacturing, warehousing and distribution.

The company, which closed a $52 million growth equity investment in September, has been focused on expanding its suite of AMRs this past year, including the premiere of its first autonomous lift truck, Palion Lift AMR, and...

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GreyOrange MoveSmart robots working in Active Ants warehouse

GreyOrange announces robots in an Active Ants warehouse.

GreyOrange announced Monday its GreyMatter Smart Zone Transfer application and Ranger MoveSmart robots have been implemented at an Active Ants e-fulfillment center in Roosendaal, Netherlands. The 20,000-square-meter warehouse is using 65 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to move and sort inventory. 

AMRs are working alongside employees in the Roosendaal warehouse. Forty special robots bring goods to employees. Workers then select the right products and place them in empty boxes carried by AMRs....

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