Ergonomic & Assist Equipment

Study forecasts market will reach 620,000 units annually by 2021, up from 40,000 in 2016.

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InVia Robotics unveils warehouse robot fleet

March 1, 2017

"Dynamic AS/RS" is designed for e-commerce fulfillment and material handling, inVia says.

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Otto Motors delivers material handling robot to Toyota

February 14, 2017

Automaker will use self-driving vehicle to handle tires in Corolla assembly plant.

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Collaborative robots make light work of order picking, grocery shopping

January 30, 2017

Automated trolleys follow pickers, shoppers on their rounds.

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Amazon builds 21st robotic warehouse

January 23, 2017

One in seven fulfillment centers now manned by bots from former Kiva Systems.

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Self-driving parcel-delivery robots expand U.S. trials

January 20, 2017

Starship Technologies lands $17.2 million in funding to deliver restaurant orders to local addresses on D.C. and California sidewalks.

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Mobile robot tracks inventory on store shelves

January 18, 2017

"Tally" data could improve supply chain visibility for retailers and DCs.

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RightHand Robotics shows off each-picking robot arm

January 17, 2017

Technology targeted for warehouses fulfilling e-commerce orders or delivering large SKU range for stores.

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Exoskeleton gives DC workers "superhuman strength"

December 11, 2016

Modular industrial suit reduces the muscle force required to complete tasks.

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China doubles down on robotics purchases

November 22, 2016