newsworthy Vecna Robotics debuts AI software April 10, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Pivot.al uses real-time data to optimize workflows in distribution centers and other industrial settings.Read More
newsworthy Swisslog leverages machine learning for single-item picking April 9, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Redesigned ItemPiQ is versatile and can pick up to 1,000 items per hour, company says.Read More
newsworthy Bastian Solutions debuts 3D-printed shuttle system April 9, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Vehicle features robotic picking arm, to launch in fall 2019.Read More
newsworthy Boston Dynamics reaches into warehouse robotics market with acquisition of Kinema Systems April 5, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Company announces plans to develop additional robotic products for stacking boxes on pallets, moving boxes to conveyors.Read More
applications Collaborating to improve productivity April 5, 2019 Victoria Kickham No Comments Medical apparel maker Healing Hands Scrubs meets growth demands with "Chuck," a collaborative robot.Read More
newsworthy XPO extends freight marketplace to last-mile service April 3, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Move supports growing volume in home delivery of heavy goods, firm says.Read More
newsworthy Boston Dynamics builds dinosaur-shaped robots for your DC March 29, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Jurassic "Handle" robots combine wheels and grippers for stacking boxes.Read More
newsworthy Rakuten acquires pair of Salt Lake City firms to boost e-com abilities March 27, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Buying FirstMile and IFS360 enhances warehousing, fulfillment, and shipping, company says.Read More
newsworthy Report: 50,000 warehouses to recruit robots by 2025 March 26, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments DCs look to automation to handle the crush of e-commerce fulfillment volumes, ABI says.Read More
technology Robots that can go the distance (and carry that weight) March 26, 2019 Ben Ames No Comments As more robots enter the warehouse work force, they're easing the physical demands on human workers while taking productivity to new levels.Read More