Recently Danish research company HowToRobot published its analysis of the Dutch robotics market. This comprehensive report emphasizes the supply chain and logistics sector as the economic center of gravity for the Dutch economy, as most of all robot suppliers active in this market target this vertical. Rocking Robots discussed the findings of the report with CEO Søren Peters.
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Universal Logic, developer of the Neocortex AI robot control software, announced a deal for their fully integrated Neocortex Pallet Sorter in several distribution centers of Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG).
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DHL and AMR provider Geek+ are working together on integrated robotics solutions for full-scale automation DHL’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center in Singapore. They will use the RoboShuttle RS2 single tote-picking robot and collaborative robot arm technology. The project is a collaboration between Geek+ and AI developer OSARO. The collaborative robot arm, Motoman HC10DT, is provided by the robot manufacturer Yaskawa.
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The Estonian-based technology company Cleveron’s unmanned autonomous vehicle took on the city of Eindhoven, the Netherlands, to be part of a 5-day pilot project carried out by DPD Netherlands and Cleveron. This marks the start of bringing autonomous delivery services to the public streets of the Netherlands.
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Wyca Robotics se distingue par son véhicule autonome Elodie déplaçant un bras articulé ou jusqu’à 100 kg de charges. Prochainement, Helena assurera jusqu’à une tonne d’emport.
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Case Study: Finland takes a big step to digital shipping with a new national machine learning system
by Gary Floodby Gary FloodFinnish policymakers think use of a new ‘time data’ system based on tech from a local specialist AI maritime logistics company, Awake.AI, can do everything from improve the competitiveness of the nation’s entire maritime logistics to aiding the environment and meeting a national goal of “efficient and sustainable logistics by means of digitalisation”
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As labor issues persist, Universal Robots will show PACK EXPO attendees automated solutions for hard-to-staff tasks such as box erecting and palletizing. Powering many of these applications is the company’s most popular cobot, the UR10e, now able to lift 25% more.
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Final Aim, a Japanese technology firm, utilized Ultimaker 3D printing technology to rapidly design the first autonomous delivery robot in use for Singapore. Final Aim collaborated with the robotics start-up OTSAW Digital PTE LTD to develop the robot Camello to tackle inefficiency issues that Singapore faces in the last mile of the logistics chain.
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DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group, announces a framework agreement expanding its collaboration with Locus Robotics. By 2022, the supply chain specialist plans to take on up to 2,000 robots, then being by far the largest customer of Locus Robotics worldwide.
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Seegrid, provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling, participated in industry trade show ProMatDX 2021 last week. During the virtual event, Seegrid showcased their holistic AMR solutions that address enterprise-wide needs to meet consumer demand while improving safety, reducing costs, and driving continuous improvement.