Topic: Robotics

Top Trends in Robotics in 2023

Friday, February 17, 2023 · SCMR Staff The International Federation of Robotics says those trends range from improved energy efficiency to further adoption of artificial intelligence.

Podcast: Learn why software is the key to getting more from robotics

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode of Talking Supply Chain, A.K. Schultz, Florian Pestoni and David Pepper size up the robotics market and the role of software. Bob Trebilcock hosts.

China overtakes U.S. in robot density

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff Robot density is considered a key indicator of automation adoption by manufacturing.

Pickle Robot spearheads automatic truck unloading pilot

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 · SCMR Staff The AI-enabled robotic automation systems are focused on one of the most labor-intensive, physically demanding tasks at DCs.

MassRobotics opens applications for third Jumpstart Fellowship program

Thursday, November 3, 2022 · SCMR Staff It provides opportunities for Massachusetts high school girls to learn about careers in robotics.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: What’s up with AI, robotics, micro-fulfillment and share supply chains

Saturday, October 8, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, we visit with St. Onge Company’s managing partner, Bryan Jensen, to learn what’s up with the latest trends in fulfillment. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Peak Season Preparation: Assisted Picking Robots Offer New Level of Flexibility

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · Tim Dolcich, Director of Engineering, DHL Supply Chain, North America At DHL Supply Chain, our comprehensive approach to innovation enables us to quickly and effectively transform our customers’ operations with automation, including during peak season.

Robotics figure prominently in future supply chain process improvements

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 · SCMR Staff Berkshire Grey research shows that e-commerce growth and generational employment preferences are driving the shift.

Dematic and Dexterity partner on full-task robotics

Monday, August 22, 2022 · SCMR Staff The partnership is expected to provide fully integrated, autonomous and scalable supply chain solutions in warehouses.

Robotics Medal recognizes wide-ranging impact of female researchers

Monday, May 23, 2022 · SCMR Staff Given by MassRobotics, this first major prize of its kind is hoped to inspire and encourage women in robotics.

MassRobotics welcomes U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin Walsh to labor and robotics panel discussion

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 · SCMR Staff The event on March 18 will focus on the importance of robots and how to build better jobs alongside intelligent machines.

KUKA Robotics builds leadership team

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 · SCMR Staff Two appointments advance end-to-end automation solutions.

RightHand Robotics receives $66 Million in Series C funding

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 · SCMR Staff Safar Partners, Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P., and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 lead the investment.

DHL Supply Chain invests in robots for warehousing

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 · Gary Forger DHL Supply Chain set to use Boston Dynamics robots for unloading processes in its contract logistics warehouses.

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Unlocking the value of robots as team players

Monday, January 3, 2022 · Ken Cottrill, Editorial Director for MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics MIT researchers are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to give robots the ability to work in teams with humans and even identify ways to improve team performance.