newsworthy DHL to invest $300 million in emerging technologies November 30, 2018 Ben Ames No Comments Supply chain arm will deploy piece-picking robots, AI, self-driving vehicles in 350 of its 430 North American sites.Read More
newsworthy Port Logistics Group to launch robotics pilot in e-commerce DCs November 15, 2018 Ben Ames No Comments 3PL to test 10 Locus Robotics units in effort to boost efficiency, cut labor costs.Read More
inbound So long, Baxter and Sawyer November 14, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Cobot pioneer Rethink Robotics shuts its doors.Read More
newsworthy 6 River Systems announces $25 million funding for warehouse robots April 5, 2018 Ben Ames No Comments Money will be used for improvements to "Chuck" robots' decision-making abilities, expansion of sales in Europe, firm says.Read More
newsworthy Fetch Robotics adds two models for material handling operations April 5, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments CartConnect and RollerTop robots can be integrated into any warehouse workflow, Fetch says.Read More
technology Robots carry the load for 3PLs April 5, 2018 Ben Ames No Comments Once dismissed as too expensive for fulfillment work, robots are rolling into third-party warehouses and taking operations to the next level.Read More
newsworthy Locus Robotics raises $25 million in venture capital November 20, 2017 Ben Ames No Comments Autonomous warehouse bots collaborate with human pickers to help retailers and 3PLs compete with Amazon, firm says.Read More
newsworthy Quiet Logistics opens Midwest hub for e-commerce fulfillment April 21, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Hazelwood, Mo., facility will use autonomous vehicles from sister company Locus Robotics.Read More
newsworthy DHL Supply Chain to test collaborative robots April 5, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments "Cobots" to be piloted for life sciences customer.Read More
technology review Fewer restrooms, more charging stations: How robots will transform the warehouse November 22, 2016 Ben Ames No Comments A warehouse designed for robots needs different "amenities" than one designed for people. Here are a few things to consider when going robotic.Read More