newsworthy Robots will collaborate with warehouse workers, not replace them, vendors say July 17, 2017 Ben Ames No Comments Designers look to simplify robot operations by adding video-game-based interfaces.Read More
newsworthy Knapp expands North American headquarters June 21, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Georgia facility will host 150 new hires and demonstrate vision systems, robotics, virtual reality, driverless shuttles, and software.Read More
inbound Self-driving garbage truck could offer glimpse into parcel delivery's future June 10, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments If a robotic truck can be used for pickups, could it also be adapted for deliveries?Read More
newsworthy North American robotics orders jump 32 percent in first quarter May 5, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Growth is driven as Amazon and GM invest in automation, industry group says.Read More
newsworthy Marble lands $4 million investment for food delivery robot April 14, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Autonomous vehicle shares sidewalks with San Francisco pedestrians.Read More
newsworthy Fetch Robotics adds larger warehouse models April 3, 2017 Ben Ames No Comments Autonomous material handling bots can carry maximum loads of 1,100 or 3,300 pounds.Read More
newsworthy 6 River Systems rolls out mobile warehouse robot March 30, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Collaborative Fulfillment System (CFS) designed for split-case picking operations.Read More
newsworthy RightHand Robotics launches piece-picking robot hand March 28, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Company also lands $8 million in venture funding to fuel growth.Read More
big picture The return of manufacturing March 12, 2017 David Maloney No Comments Many anticipate factories returning to America. They will return, but they will look very different from those of the past.Read More
newsworthy Market for industrial automation devices will nearly triple by 2025 March 10, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Growth driven by automotive manufacturing sector, followed by food and logistics.Read More